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