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Automation System MCQS Questions
Q.
What key hardware item ties a CAD/ CAM system together?
Graphics workstation
Digitizer
Plotter
Mouse
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Graphics workstation
Q.
The steady-state error is:
independent of the type of input
None of the above
a function of the transient response
zero for all inputs to type 1 systems
decreased by increasing gain.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: decreased by increasing gain.
Q.
A pick-and-place manipulator is:
the most flexible of all robots
None of the above
an intelligent robot
primarily used for large parts handling
capable of point-to-point operation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: capable of point-to-point operation
Q.
Numerical control:
All of the above
is a method for producing an exact number of parts per hour
is a method for controlling the operation of a machine by means of a set of instructions
None of the above
applies only to milling machines
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is a method for controlling the operation of a machine by means of a set of instructions
Q.
The use of specialized workstations:
reduces the host computer workload and allows more users
provides limited growth potentials for 3-D
has a high cost-performance tradeoff
None of the above
reduces the host computer workload
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: reduces the host computer workload and allows more users
Q.
The three key elements for a graphics workstation include the host processor, display controller, and:
None of the above
digitizer
CRT
mouse
keyboard
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: CRT
Q.
What two disciplines are usually tied by a common data base?
Drafting and documentation
None of the above
Documentation and geometric modeling
Testing and analysis
Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing
Q.
The robot:
All of the above
represents the most powerful new industrial automation tool currently on the horizon
None of the above
will be more useful when robot vision is improved significantly
is very primitive at the present
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Flood guns bombard the phosphor surface of the tube in which one of the following types of CRT technology?
None of the above
Raster scan CRT
Direct view storage tube
Refresh-vector CRT
Stroke CRT
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Direct view storage tube
Q.
The speed at which the monitor accepts data is called:
response time
None of the above
bandwidth
scanning
interlacing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: bandwidth
Q.
Flexible manufacturing allows for:
None of the above
factory management
tool design and tool production
quick and inexpensive product changes
automated design
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: quick and inexpensive product changes
Q.
If the transient response is under damped:
the present overshoot is zero
None of the above
steady-state will be reached faster than if the system is overdamped
the value of the output will exceed the value of the input at times during the transient period
both a and b
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both a and b
Q.
Which item best describes a CAM technology?
Drafting
None of the above
Documentation
Geometric modeling
Numerical control
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Numerical control
Q.
One of the major benefits of using CAD in tool design is that:
tool motions can be checked to see if there is interference between the tool and the object
there is better coordination in the materials-handling area
None of the above
it simplifies the trial-and-error method
product design represents approximately one-half the engineering costs
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: tool motions can be checked to see if there is interference between the tool and the object
Q.
The rectangular boundary around a specific area on the display is called
a window
None of the above
a view plane
a conic section
a view point
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a window
Q.
Today, programmable controllers:
are relatively low cost compared with the original digital equipment available for industrial control
None of the above
All of the above
can be cost effective even when replacing just a few relays
are more powerful then the first controllers on the market
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the plotters listed below eliminates media size limitations?
Pinch roller
Electrostatic
Flatbed
None of the above
Drum
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum
Q.
What is the process lag?
All of the above
None of the above
The lag in the error signal when the setpoint is changed.
The time it takes for the sensor to respond to a changed.
The time it takes for the mass of the process to respond to an input change.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The time it takes for the mass of the process to respond to an input change.
Q.
The user communicates directly with the computer through its peripheral devices is known as
On-line processing
Batch mode processing
Remote-terminal processing
Intelligent terminal Processing
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: On-line processing
Q.
Which of these controller types is the most accurate?
Proportional plus derivative
Proportional plus integral
Proportional
Three mode
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Three mode
Q.
Over the last ten years, productivity has risen most rapidly in:
Japan
France
United States
Italy
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Japan
Q.
Which part of the system performs the "housekeeping" chores?
operating system
None of the above
translator
interpreter
compiler
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: operating system
Q.
Most current PC CAD systems are used for producing:
circuit simulation
2-D drawings
finite element analysis
solids modeling
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 2-D drawings
Q.
The addition of _____ can reduce processing time.
A converter
A co-processor
An EPROM
A buffer
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A co-processor
Q.
Programmable controllers:
None of the above
are programmed using relay ladder logic
cannot perform functions other than relay logic
(a) and (c) above
are widely used in many different industries
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c) above
Q.
What should be first considered in choosing a plotter?
The application for which it will be used
The cost
The type of data you will input
None of the above
The hardware you currently own
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The application for which it will be used
Q.
How is the integral mode implemented using analog methods?
Op amp and an RC network to place the error voltage across the capacitor
Op amp and resistors
All of the above
Op amp and a capacitor
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Op amp and a capacitor
Q.
The processing, which normally consists of a small computer with one or more peripheral devices, connected via a high-speed line to the large control computer is known as
None of the above
Remote-terminal processing
Batch mode processing
On-line processing
Intelligent terminal Processing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Intelligent terminal Processing
Q.
Vision sensors:
will more closely match the capabilities of the human eye
will remain very costly
None of the above
All of the above
can not improve much in the next decade
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will more closely match the capabilities of the human eye
Q.
Pressure sensors:
use the piezoresistive effect in strain gauge sensors
All of the above
use capacitive variations to sense pressure
None of the above
use an aneroid chamber with a variable resistance output
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A LISP environment consists of a language, a programming environ-ment, and:
None of the above
random-access storage
a processor
a set of functions
a large address
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a set of functions
Q.
The difference between CAD and CAM is that CAD software is directed at product design while CAM software is:
specifically for PC-board design
None of the above
designed for communications
concerned with production and control of tool design
concerned with management programs
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: concerned with production and control of tool design
Q.
Which of the following is required for a plotter to perform specific commands?
None of the above
Driver
Software
Firmware
Hardware
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Driver
Q.
The main activity(ies) of Designer in CAD is/are:
None of the above
Application of creativity, ingenuity, and experience.
Organisation of design information
Control of the design process in information distribution.
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Microcomputer-based control sys-tems
will tend to increase in cost.
will just keep their present capability
None of the above
All of the above
will have more standard industrial application software available in the future.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will have more standard industrial application software available in the future.
Q.
The basic difference between broadband and baseband is:
reliability
capacity
transmission
availability
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: capacity
Q.
Having compatibility and commonality in and between vendors' equipment is called:
networking
None of the above
standardization
registration
integration
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: standardization
Q.
The Ziegler-Nichols method:
None of the above
can be used to determine gain factors of a PI loop
is a graphical solution method
a and b above
is a method of control
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a and b above
Q.
The two major categories of software are: application software and
None of the above
high-level languages
CAD software
UNIX software
system software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: system software
Q.
High-level languages:
are "procedure-oriented"
cannot be used with automatic systems.
None of the above
require knowledge of the computer design
are very difficult to use
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: are "procedure-oriented"
Q.
A Hall effect switch is usually used to:
None of the above
measure voltage
sense a vacuum
sense the presence of a magnetic object.
measure temperature
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: sense the presence of a magnetic object.
Q.
Robots consist of three basic components; power supply, control (memory) console, and:
software
microcomputer
mechanical unit (arm)
coaxial cable
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: mechanical unit (arm)
Q.
The device that assembles groups of characters into complete messages prior to their entering the CPU is called:
an interpreter
None of the above
a compiler
an editor
a communications processor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a communications processor
Q.
What two methods are available to build electronic continuous control?
Analog and digital
All of the above
None of the above
Pneumatic and analog
Analog and mechanical
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Analog and digital
Q.
A servo controlled robot:
must be hydraulically driven
can accelerate
None of the above
stop only at fixed points on each axis
must be electrically driven
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can accelerate
Q.
Which of the following is considered a high-level language?
None of the above
Assembly language
All of the above
Machine language
FORTRAN
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: FORTRAN
Q.
A technique for displaying applications where complex 3-D geometric are required for the exteror shall of a product is called:
3-D modeling
solid modeling
surface modeling
2-D modeling
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: surface modeling
Q.
Sensors:
None of the above
probably will not improve over the next decade
are easily developed
are not important in automation
will be much smarter and more sophisticated in the future
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will be much smarter and more sophisticated in the future
Q.
The output of a thermocouple is:
a current
a resistance
a voltage
None of the above
a capacitance
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a voltage
Q.
CAE and CAM are linked through:
NC tape programming and automated design
a common data base and communications system
parts production and testing
None of the above
assembly automation and tool production.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a common data base and communications system
Q.
The power source that drives the manipulator can be:
None of the above
hydraulic
electric
All of the above
pneumatic
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A flexible manufacturing system may be:
very difficult to change when new products are introduced
None of the above
All of the above.
an automated assembly line
expensive to alter
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an automated assembly line
Q.
A venturi tube:
None of the above
measures the presence of a liquid
can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
is extremely difficult to use
is made only of metal
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
Q.
The linking of PCs with a communi-cations system is referred to as:
networking
turnkey systems
streaming
None of the above
workstations
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: networking
Q.
An assembly language instruction:
All of the above
is written in ones and zeros
None of the above
does not require knowledge of the computer design
corresponds to one computer operation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: corresponds to one computer operation
Q.
Historically, central systems were used because:
All of the above
semiconductor memory was not available
memory was very expensive
memory consumed a large amount of power
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
When a computer fetches an instruction, the binary code representing the instruction appears on the:
input data bus
None of the above
memory data bus
output data bus
I/O address bus
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: memory data bus
Q.
Flat panel displays are based on what type of technology?
Solid state
RGB monitor
None of the above
Very large-scale integration (VLSI)
Direct view storage tube
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Solid state
Q.
The heart of automation technology is.
computers
robots
None of the above
control
sensors
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: computers
Q.
Which of the following elements can be used with a TI510 FC?
Flashing light
None of the above
Drum timer
Cymbal timer
Metronome
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Drum timer
Q.
An encoder:
converts an input to a binary number
is used to send telegraph signals
None of the above
converts a binary number to a decimal number.
can have only four keys
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: converts an input to a binary number
Q.
How is the integral mode implemented on a digital controller?
the error signal is summed over a discrete time interval and accumulated by the controller
the digital controller cannot handle integral mode
All of the above
None of the above
the error is divided into discrete amounts
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the error signal is summed over a discrete time interval and accumulated by the controller
Q.
Which of the following editor(s) is(are) incorporated into general CAD system?
Point Editor
Line Editor
All of the above
None of the above
Macro and symbol Editor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A solenoid:
is widely used in industrial automation
None of the above
is spring operated
is related to an aneroid
can be used only in de circuits
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is widely used in industrial automation
Q.
Using a microcomputer as a controller allows:
None of the above
faster cycle time
simpler mechanical hardware
All of the above
more self diagnostics of the machine operation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Programming languages currently available for robots:
All of the above
require training
may be point-to-point languages
None of the above
may allow primitive motion
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following represents a conditional branching instruction?
BGT LOOPS
GOTO 50
JMP MOTOR
X = 5 + Y
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: BGT LOOPS
Q.
The two types of relays in a PC are:
an output relay and a control relay
a retentive relay and a non-retentive relay
None of the above
a control relay and a retentive relay
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an output relay and a control relay
Q.
A stepping motor;
is a good choice where continuous rotation is needed
None of the above
has a commutator
has a speed proportional to voltage input
can index positional movement.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can index positional movement.
Q.
Automation normally means:
no change in jobs.
a net increase in jobs.
All of the above
a net loss of jobs.
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a net increase in jobs.
Q.
The physical arrangement of equipment in a network is called:
None of the above
logic
topology
queuing
pairing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: topology
Q.
When was the first successful industrial robot installed in the General Motors Plant in USA?
1961
None of the above
1967
1963
1960
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 1961
Q.
Many things can be done to minimize downtime loss. Identify two of them.
both b and c
establish a user forum program
stock critical spare parts
provide an extra workstation
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both b and c
Q.
The electronic component that has been the key to recent developments in automation is the:
diode
integrated circuit
transistor
None of the above
improved vacuum tube
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: integrated circuit
Q.
Two of the major processing languages are PROLOG and:
LISP
Pascal
COBOL
None of the above
BASIC
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: LISP
Q.
Which type of digitizer measures a wave traveling at the speed of sound?
Digitizing sr amer
None of the above
Sonic
Electrostatic
Caparitive
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Sonic
Q.
The three different types of pen plotter technology are flatbed, drum, and:
pinch roller
electrostatic
thermal
impact
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: pinch roller
Q.
An operating system:
can help reduce software development time
All of the above
None of the above
provides ability for other programmers to understand the software structure
is useless in most control applications
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can help reduce software development time
Q.
Stepping motors:
do not require commutators
All of the above
can run both clockwise and counterclockwise
can be built to index different amounts by changing the pole configuration
can run at varying speeds
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Who made the statement "if a robot can do a job, a person should not be doing it"?
Ron Albo of Shugart Associates, California
John Smith, USA
Prof. F. A. Fisher of Britain
None ,of the above
Prof. Meredith Turing, London University
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Ron Albo of Shugart Associates, California
Q.
The axis of movement of a robot may include:
All of the above
elbow rotation
X-Y coordinate motion
None of the above
Wrist rotation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following is often used as an alternative to the light pen or in association with storage tube displays?
Tablet
Digitiser
Mouse
Track ball
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Tablet
Q.
The first industrial robot for commercial uses was installed in a Japanese plant at Toyota Automatic Loom Company, the parent company of the Toyota Automobile Group. When did this robot go into operation?
Nov-66
Apr-70
None of the above
Dec-67
Jun-65
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Dec-67
Q.
Which of the following symbol modes are used to input of graphics to General CAD system?
Arc and Circle mode
Dimension and Alphanumeric mode
None of the above
Live and Rectangle mode
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The rate at which scanning is repeated is called the:
refresh rate
None of the above
bandwidth
resolution
stroke rate
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: refresh rate
Q.
A way to transfer programs to a central system is:
by setting bit switches on the central CPU
All of the above
to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system
None of the above
to develop the program on the actual system only
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system
Q.
The "end-effector" of a robot:
All of the above
may have a gripping action
None of the above
can be an actual tool
is the robot "hand"
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The difference between a high-technology and a medium-technology robot is the:
range of motion of the robot
complexity of the task it can perform.
speed of movement
accuracy of the robot
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: complexity of the task it can perform.
Q.
What Is a process variable?
A process parameter that changes value
None of the above
All of the above
A controlled variable
A manipulated variable
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A continuous process is:
None of the above
self-contained in that raw materials enter the process and an identifiable products exits the process.
used only for simple tasks
used only with analog controllers.
one that never shuts down
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: self-contained in that raw materials enter the process and an identifiable products exits the process.
Q.
An operational amplifier:
All of the above
None of the above
can be used to sum two or more signals
can be used to subtract two or more signals
uses the principle of feedback
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The computer graphics system called SKETCHPAD was demonstrated at
Imperial college of Science and Technology, London, 1973
University of Aston, Birmingham, 1960
Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1963
None of the above
Cranfield Institute of Technology, London, 1962
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1963
Q.
The new industrial revolution has been caused by:
None of the above
advances in electronics
social unrest
the Vietnam War
demand for higher wages
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: advances in electronics
Q.
In the instruction, 500 SUBA # 50 the command field is:
# 50000
(b) and (c)
SUBA
None of the above
500
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: SUBA
Q.
The APT (automatically progra-mmed tools) language is used with:
drafting systems
numerical controlled machines.
None of the above
large automation systems
programmable controllers
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: numerical controlled machines.
Q.
A proportional plus integral contro-ller can:
can compensate for lag
None of the above
has no transient response
both (b) and (c)
can increase the system type
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (b) and (c)
Q.
For a type 1 system, the steady-state:
error for a step input is always zero
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
error for a velocity input is always zero
(a) and (c)
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
Which of the methods below can be used to tell a robot what it is to do?
Set mechanical stops
(a) and (c)
Software program
Walk-through
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
Semiconductor devices:
are less reliable than electro
None of the above
usually have a very short MTBF (mean time between failure)
have a very short infant mortality period
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: have a very short infant mortality period
Q.
What prevents a robotic instrument from running into other objects?
memory
functional manipulators
None of the above
sensory devices
negative image
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: sensory devices
Q.
Which of the following devices would be classified as a robot by the Robot Institute of America?
Artificial hand
All of the above
None of the above
Automobile
Pick-and-place manipulator
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Pick-and-place manipulator
Q.
In general, American buyers will purchase goods:
None of the above
without regard to country of manufacturer.
(a) and (c)
that are made in America, even at higher costs.
that offer the best quality for the least money.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
The ideal solution is to have a system coordinator who will interface with the engineering and manufacturing managers, as well as the:
None of the above
finance manager
MIS manager
president
marketing manager
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: MIS manager
Q.
Most industrial control applications:
can be solved using more than one method of control
can be done more reliably using solid-state methods
All of the above
None of the above
must have the process specified correctly to be successful
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In raster-scan colour monitors, colour can be intensified by:
None of the above
using an in-line gun arrangement with a solid metal mesh
having each electron gun controlled by a composite signal
grouping the phosphor dots in a circular pattern
having each electron gun controlled by separate signal
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: having each electron gun controlled by separate signal
Q.
Compared to humans, machines:
None of the above
can make more complex decisions based on unexpected circumstances
(a) and (c)
make fewer errors
can work in harsher environments
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
A microprocessor:
executes a program of instructions
is a CPU in integrated circuit form
(a) and (c)
is another name for a computer
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
Several objectives are required to achieve a successful data base management program. These are availability of data, quality of data, and
transmission of data
desirability of data
up-to-date data
compatibility of data
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: up-to-date data
Q.
When one must sell a project to management, the most important document he or she can produce is a:
method for financing the project
procedure for purchase
summary of the problem
project evaluation
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: project evaluation
Q.
FORTRAN is:
All of the above
None of the above
a medium-level language
machine dependent
a mathematically oriented language
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a mathematically oriented language
Q.
When of the following produces the best quality graphics reproduction?
Plotters
Laser printers
Ink jet printers
None of the above
Dot metric printers
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotters
Q.
What kind of capability is required if one plans to interface with a plotter or printer?
A co-processor
None of the above
A graphics board
A graphics cable
RGB monitor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A graphics board
Q.
Actuators are used to:
activate a chemical
None of the above
All of the above
make a mechanical movement
sense an object
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: make a mechanical movement
Q.
An aneroid barometer
can be used to measure gas or liquid flow rates
can measure only atmospheric pressure
measures pressure by sensing deflection of an evacuated chambers.
None of the above
is very unreliable
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: measures pressure by sensing deflection of an evacuated chambers.
Q.
Use of modern control technology in automation systems:
All of the above
increases yield
improves reliability
reduces costs
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Computer-based controllers:
(a) and (c) above
should be built in a modular fashion wherever possible
are very flexible
None of the above
are very difficult to change
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c) above
Q.
The hardware device Jhat acts as both a switching and connecting unit is called a(n):
communications processor
None of the above
RS-232C port
concentrator
multiplexer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: multiplexer
Q.
The workspace required for a robot:
is less than that of a human performing the same task
is not dependent on the application.
must be enclosed by a fence
depends upon the robot used
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: depends upon the robot used
Q.
In the operation of a programmable controller:
mathematics cannot be performed
all of the logic status is maintained in memory
All of the above
any latched data must be done using an external latching relay
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: all of the logic status is maintained in memory
Q.
Software is:
a programming language
a set of instructions
None of the above
printer output
tape input.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a set of instructions
Q.
A set of well-defined procedures based on mathematical and geometric formulas for solving a problem in a finite number of steps is called:
None of the above
an algorithm
arithmetic logic
a geometric model
a permutation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: an algorithm
Q.
The coordinate system used to describe a workpiece:
is always two-dimensional
None of the above
changes from part to part
All of the above
is defined with respect to a point on the machine
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: is defined with respect to a point on the machine
Q.
Who are called steel collar workers?
Office clerks
Steel factory workers
Factory workers
Robots
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Robots
Q.
Which of the following may be classified as an automation system?
numerically controlled machine tools
automated warehouses
None of the above
All of the above
robotics
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A microprocessor is:
All of the above
controlled by a program
None of the above
an integrated circuit
relatively inexpensive
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A program language:
All of the above
is always machine dependent
is never machine dependent
defines the form of the instruction
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: defines the form of the instruction
Q.
Trend analysis:
None of the above
is a brand new concept
can improve control system response
requires a very expensive system to implement
is used only in financial planning
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can improve control system response
Q.
The raster CRT eliminates:
flicker and slow update
None of the above
has no effect
flicker only
slow update only
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: flicker and slow update
Q.
The concept of a general CAD system was that it should provide:
None of the above
A system for handling user actions.
A system for the operation of applications programming.
All of the above
A set of basic system functions and utilities.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
If the present value in a timer in the TI510 is 8, how many milliseconds is required from the time the timer is started until the output is enabled?
149.88
133.36
1275.41
None of the above
18
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 133.36
Q.
Which of the following is a graphical input device?
light pen
keyboard
mouse
Track ball
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: light pen
Q.
Productivity is defined as:
None of the above
output per man-hour of labour
cost per unit
number of items manufactured per day
cost per day
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: output per man-hour of labour
Q.
The lowest form of computer language is called:
FORTRAN
BASIC
COBOL
machine language
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: machine language
Q.
The term used to represent the recycling of unused memory is:
memory dump
direct memory access
garbage collection
diagnostic routine
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: garbage collection
Q.
The SKETCHPAD system
None of the above
is used for interactive Graphics
is expensive because it is sophisticated and make demands on the power and resources of the computer.
All of the above
consisted of an cathode-ray oscilloscope driven by a Lincoln Tx2 computer where by graphical information was displayed on the screen.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In order to combat foreign competition, U.S. companies are:
seeking import tariffs
ignoring the situation
automating
None of the above
decreasing the salaries
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: automating
Q.
A dc servo motor:
All of the above
uses a tachometer for speed feedback
None of the above
uses a variable dc voltage for speed control
can provide precise position control
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
For a type 0 system, the steady-state:
error for a velocity input is always zero
error for a step input is always zero
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
None of the above
(a) and (c)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: input for acceleration input is always non-zero
Q.
Speech recognition:
will be used in more applications as the technology matures.
is already widely used in industrial controls
All of the above
will never be used in industrial controls
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will be used in more applications as the technology matures.
Q.
What is the difference between integral and derivative control?
derivative control does not eliminate offset error
All of the above
None of the above
integral control has slower response to an error signal.
derivative control responds to a change in the rate of change in the error signal
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following is a graphical output device?
Dot-matrix Printer
Plotter
None of the above
Line Printer
Laser Printer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotter
Q.
Resolution in a CRT refers to:
the number of pixels in each square centimeter
the number of phosphor dots that react when hit by the electron beam
the speed at which the monitor can accept data from the computer
None of the above
the number of addressable elements on the tube
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the number of addressable elements on the tube
Q.
Which of the following devices could be part of a sensor?
clutch.
None of the above
brake
relay
thermometer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: thermometer
Q.
A favourable reason for automation is to:
raises assembly cost
decrease throughput
perform difficult operations
None of the above
increase number of operations
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: perform difficult operations
Q.
Direct Numerical Control means:
None of the above
using one computer to control several machines
using several computers to control one large machine
eliminating computers from the manufacturing process
complete elimination of a need for a human operator.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: using one computer to control several machines
Q.
One advantage of a PC in industrial control is that it:
is unreliable because there are no moving parts
has a reliable long life compared to relay logic
is very difficult for the inexperienced programmer to understand
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: has a reliable long life compared to relay logic
Q.
Which of the following is a machine language instruction?
GOTO XOUT
All of the above
None of the above
10001101
ADD 5
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 10001101
Q.
A flip-flop:
(a) and (c)
is a combinational logic device
None of the above
is a sequential logic device
remembers what was previously stored in it
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (a) and (c)
Q.
The general CAD system was development by considering a wide range of possible uses of such a system.
Animation and graphic design
All of the above
Structural engineering design and Electronic circuit design
None of the above
Mechanical engineering design
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
There are several procedures you can implement to provide maximum security. The most important of these is:
None of the above
Verify the reputation of the people installing your system
do not allow unbonded service people to work on your equipment
run regular simulated tests using TARP (testing of Applications Recovery Planes)
do not leave training manuals unsecured
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: run regular simulated tests using TARP (testing of Applications Recovery Planes)
Q.
Which method is frequently used, especially in the early stages of design?
The iterative design method
None of the above
All of the above
The design selection method
The direct method
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The iterative design method
Q.
The greatest change as a result of CAD/CAM is taking place in which industry?
Electronics
Medical
None of the above
Cartography
Aerospace
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Electronics
Q.
The main function(s) of computer in CAD is/are
To serve as an extension to the memory of the designer
None of the above
All of the above
To relieve the designer from routine repetitious tasks.
To enhance the analytical and logical power of the designer
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A common data base is one requisite for converting CAD and CAM to CIM. Another is that:
the user must have access to both hardware and software
technical assistance must be provided to the user.
the system must make provision for new techniques.
None of the above
there should be a common 3-D part description system.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: there should be a common 3-D part description system.
Q.
Light sensors:
never use infrared light as light source
work in direct sunlight
cannot be used a s limit switches.
None of the above
come in a wide variety of mounting styles
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: come in a wide variety of mounting styles
Q.
A drum timer is a good example of:
an input sensor
an output actuator
None of the above
a sequence controller
a position sensor
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a sequence controller
Q.
Straight-line operations:
must be parallel to one of the axes of the coordinate system
All of the above
None of the above
must be limited to two per workpiece
can include diagonal cuts if they aren't curved
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: must be parallel to one of the axes of the coordinate system
Q.
Localizing an object in an image and selectively analyzing the object in a series of redundant layers is referred to as the:
Maxwell pyramid
pyramid
Gaussian pyramid
Turing test
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Gaussian pyramid
Q.
A common way to take x, y coordinates off a drawing is to use a
Direct view storage tube (DVST)
Tablet
digitiser
light pen
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: digitiser
Q.
Operator interaction directly with the CRT is accomplished via:
vector scanning
a digitizing tablet
None of the above
a stylus
a touch terminal
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a touch terminal
Q.
Which part of the system allows the user to interact with the compiler? (a) Memory
Interpreter
None of the above
Communications processor
None of the above
Translator
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: None of the above
Q.
A discrete parts process is:
the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used
None of the above
(b) and (c)
normally a repetitive series of operations
often encountered in manufacturing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used
Q.
Which document sums up the general provisions of purchase, terms and agreement, warranties, and maintenance?
None of the above
The financial report.
The project evaluation
The contract
The purchasing report
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The contract
Q.
The chosen language for the Japanese Fifth-Generation Compu-ter Project is:
FORTRAN
None of the above
LISP
COBOL
PROLOG
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: PROLOG
Q.
Which technique enables the designer to mold and shape, rather than construct on object using a series of lines?
None of the above
Solid modeling
Wire-frame modeling
FEM (Finite Element Modeling)
Surface modeling
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Solid modeling
Q.
The parallel register:
uses R-S flip-flops
None of the above
All of the above
can store a multiple bit binary number
is erased after a word is read fromit
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can store a multiple bit binary number
Q.
The refresh-vector CRT uses which of the following techniques?
Makes changes on the image by increasing the anode voltage.
Creates images on the screen by scanning straight-line vectors between selected points.
None of the above
The beam constantly travels across the screen to turn on/off a series of pixels.
Uses an electron gun to continuously flood the surface of the tube.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Creates images on the screen by scanning straight-line vectors between selected points.
Q.
Which method uses the design analysis as a method for effecting the design?
The direct method
None of the above
All of the above
The design selection method
The iterative design method
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The direct method
Q.
Digital signals:
None of the above
are assigned values of 1 or 0 depending on the voltage level
have a frequency measured in units of hertz
can have three possible levels
have a sinusoidal shape.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: are assigned values of 1 or 0 depending on the voltage level
Q.
The name given to the test that determines whether a machine can think is the:
Turing test
Boolean test
Gaussian test
McCarthy test
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Turing test
Q.
A display of a volume model that shows all of its edges is called a:
surface model
wire-frame
3-D model
None of the above
solid model
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: wire-frame
Q.
The insect type robot Attila is a more competent version of the robot Genghis an weights 1.7 kg. What is the number of microprocessors carried by its body?
None of the above
10
33
15
18
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 10
Q.
One of the following is not considered a method of input control in a CAD system.
None of the above
Joystick
Plotter
Touch terminal
Programmable function box
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Plotter
Q.
Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and:
buffer size
intelligence
resolution
None of the above
vertical dimension
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: resolution
Q.
If the transient response of a system is overdamped:
None of the above
All of the above
the value of the output never stabilizes.
the value of the output exceeds the value of the input at times during the transient period.
the value of the output never exceeds the value of the input during the transient period.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the value of the output never exceeds the value of the input during the transient period.
Q.
The program execution time:
All of the above
None of the above
cannot be changed once the program is written
must be slower than the fastest mechanical operation that is to be controlled
will vary depending on the language used
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will vary depending on the language used
Q.
A programmable controller:
allows faster machine checkout
All of the above
both (a) and (b)
is easier to troubleshoot than standard relay logic
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (a) and (b)
Q.
What was the name of the Japanese worker who was killed by an industrial robot at the Akashi plant of Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan?
Harun Shimada
K. Miceni
None of the above
M. Shubhagya
Kenji Urada
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Kenji Urada
Q.
A thermistor:
All of the above
None of the above
is a pressure sensing device
measures temperature
has a voltage output
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: measures temperature
Q.
A typical NC system has which of the following components?
Tape input
Controller
Machine tool
All of the above
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Timing using a TM990 micro-computer:
both (b) and (c)
require an external timer added by the user
can be handled in software
is available on the standard CPU board
None of the above.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both (b) and (c)
Q.
If the period of a sine wave is 0.001 second, the frequency of the sine wave is:
None of the above
0.001 Hz
10,000 Hz
10 Hz
1,000 Hz
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 1,000 Hz
Q.
VLSI (very large scale integrated circuits) logic:
None of the above
will not be available in this decade
will result in lower cost, higher capability electronic equipment
All of the above
means more costly electronic products in the future
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: will result in lower cost, higher capability electronic equipment
Q.
A semi-continuous operation means:
each operation in a sequence is continuous, but subsequent operations in the sequence may be different.
a computer is a required part of the machine
None of the above
the operation is continuous each shift, but stops between shifts
coffee breaks are allowed for the operator
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: each operation in a sequence is continuous, but subsequent operations in the sequence may be different.
Q.
Time proportioning control:
a and b above.
can be used on a PM550 programmable process controller
cannot use a TM990 micro
None of the above
is less efficient than normal PID control
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: can be used on a PM550 programmable process controller
Q.
A process controller:
is useful in a continuous process control application
All of the above
None of the above
can interface to digital and analog I/O
can solve a PID process control equation easily
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following is not critical in PC CAD software?
Drawing/editing
None of the above
Crosshatching
Damping
Layering
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Damping
Q.
An up/down counter used in a TI510PC has three inputs. Which of the following is not one of them?
Count up
Count out
None of the above
Count down
Reset.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Count out
Q.
The "walk-through" method of programming a robot involves:
moving the robot from one location to another
None of the above
All of the above.
physically moving the robot through all the motions it is to repeat
walking through your suggested procedure with your supervisor prior to programming
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: physically moving the robot through all the motions it is to repeat
Q.
Group technology brings together and organizes:
parts and simulation analysis
common parts, problems, and tasks
None of the above
automation and tool production
documentation and analysis
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: common parts, problems, and tasks
Q.
Robots can increase productivity because:
None of the above
All of the above
they do not take a vacation
production quality is uniform
they do not get tired
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In the PROLOG language system, facts are manipulated by:
memory
algorithms
None of the above
rules
simulations
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: rules
Q.
The general type of process found in industry is:
None of the above
All of the above
batch
discrete parts
continuous
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Three different aspects of colour are used to define specific colours. They are hue, saturation, and:
gray scale
shading
metamer
value
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: value
Q.
For a type 2 system, the steady-state:
error for a step input is always zero
error for a velocity input is always zero
None of the above
All of the above
input for acceleration input is always non-zero
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
In pen plotters, "resolution" refers to the shortest possible line, but in electrostatic plotters it refers to:
dual-axis tracking
the speed per inch
the number of dots per inch
None of the above
how accurately the plotter returns to a specific point
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the number of dots per inch
Q.
Most continuous control actuators:
use a 4 to 20 mA current loop input
are used with standard continuous control loop
(b) and (c) above
are of the time proportioning type
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: (b) and (c) above
Q.
CAD/CAM is the inter-relationship between:
None of the above
engineering and marketing
marketing and design
engineering and manufacturing
manufacturing and marketing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: engineering and manufacturing
Q.
Relay ladder logic is used in a PC because:
All of the above
it is impossible to write a control program for a machine in any other logic
most industrial control personnel are familiar with relay ladder logic diagrams and this is the easiest for them to use
it is the best industrial control language ever developed.
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: most industrial control personnel are familiar with relay ladder logic diagrams and this is the easiest for them to use
Q.
The program counter:
None of the above
counts the number of instructions that have been executed
decides which program to run
contains the address of the next instruction to be executed
is where arithmetic is done in a computer.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: contains the address of the next instruction to be executed
Q.
Today's engineers feel that the ultimate solution to the CAD/CAM problem will be
the microprocessor
development of a more efficient display controller
turnkey systems
None of the above
Animation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the microprocessor
Q.
The reliability life cycle of a product:
has three distinct rates of failure
All of the above
stays constant with environmental conditions
cannot be predicted
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: has three distinct rates of failure
Q.
The method of solid modeling that defines the topology of faces, edges, and vertics, as well as data that defines the surface in which each face lies is called:
constructive solid geometry
None of the above
layering
boundary representation
isometric
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: boundary representation
Q.
Which device does the general population associate most with automation?
None of the above
Robots
Computer graphics workstation
Flexible manufacturing
Numerical control machine
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Robots
Q.
Which industry is the leading user of robots?
None of the above
Shipping industry
Chemical industry
Electronic industry
Automobile industry
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Automobile industry
Q.
Which of the following method is used the results of a design analysis as a base for redesign decisions?
All of the above
The design selection method
None of the above
The iterative design method
The direct method
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The iterative design method
Q.
Which of the following are kinds of instructions?
Input
None of the above
Arithmetic
Conditional branching
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
A sequence controller:
performs on/off control functions in relation to time.
is a mechanical only controller
None of the above
is difficult to program
is no longer in widespread use
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: performs on/off control functions in relation to time.
Q.
What is required to enable the PC to emulate a graphics terminal?
A graphics board
None of the above
A color monitor
A laser printer
Software
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Software
Q.
Which CAD display configurability allows work without any host support?
One with no secondary storage capacity.
Highly intelligent
Medium intelligence
Low intelligence
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Highly intelligent
Q.
The formula for memory capacity is:
MC = 2/N
MC = N squared.
MC -2 to the Nth power
None of the above
MC = N/2
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: MC -2 to the Nth power
Q.
The accuracy of a pick-and-place robot can be as good as:
None of the above
3%
0.008 inches
+ 0.05 inches
+ 0.0005 inches
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: + 0.0005 inches
Q.
A disadvantage of Numerical Control (NC) is:
the computer is not reliable
one operator is needed for each machine.
None of the above
the tape and tape reader are not reliable
the machine tool can easily overheat
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the tape and tape reader are not reliable
Q.
Four basic elements are required for an automated machine tool or production process. They are: input interface, memory, output interface and:
NC tape programming
software
computer graphics workstation
logic
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: logic
Q.
Digitizers can be converted from "dumb" to "smart" through the addition of:
a microprocessor
None of the above
an electromagnetic coupling
keyboard
a scanner
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a microprocessor