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