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