The program execution time:
The program execution time:
A stepping motor;
A stepping motor;
A display of a volume model that shows all of its edges is called a:
A display of a volume model that shows all of its edges is called a:
The heart of automation technology is.
The heart of automation technology is.
A programmable controller:
A programmable controller:
Which of the following method is used the results of a design analysis as a base for redesign decisions?
Which of the following method is used the results of a design analysis as a base for redesign decisions?
VLSI (very large scale integrated circuits) logic:
VLSI (very large scale integrated circuits) logic:
The basic difference between broadband and baseband is:
The basic difference between broadband and baseband is:
When one must sell a project to management, the most important document he or she can produce is a:
When one must sell a project to management, the most important document he or she can produce is a:
A dc servo motor:
A dc servo motor:
The rate at which scanning is repeated is called the:
The rate at which scanning is repeated is called the:
A thermistor:
A thermistor:
Which document sums up the general provisions of purchase, terms and agreement, warranties, and maintenance?
Which document sums up the general provisions of purchase, terms and agreement, warranties, and maintenance?
The steady-state error is:
The steady-state error is:
Which of the plotters listed below eliminates media size limitations?
Which of the plotters listed below eliminates media size limitations?
Which of the following is a graphical output device?
Which of the following is a graphical output device?
The hardware device Jhat acts as both a switching and connecting unit is called a(n):
The hardware device Jhat acts as both a switching and connecting unit is called a(n):
A continuous process is:
A continuous process is:
In the operation of a programmable controller:
In the operation of a programmable controller:
What Is a process variable?
What Is a process variable?
An operating system:
An operating system:
The term used to represent the recycling of unused memory is:
The term used to represent the recycling of unused memory is:
What two disciplines are usually tied by a common data base?
What two disciplines are usually tied by a common data base?
The accuracy of a pick-and-place robot can be as good as:
The accuracy of a pick-and-place robot can be as good as:
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?
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?
Which method uses the design analysis as a method for effecting the design?
Which method uses the design analysis as a method for effecting the design?
In order to combat foreign competition, U.S. companies are:
In order to combat foreign competition, U.S. companies are:
One advantage of a PC in industrial control is that it:
One advantage of a PC in industrial control is that it:
A Hall effect switch is usually used to:
A Hall effect switch is usually used to:
The greatest change as a result of CAD/CAM is taking place in which industry?
The greatest change as a result of CAD/CAM is taking place in which industry?
Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and:
Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and:
Many things can be done to minimize downtime loss. Identify two of them.
Many things can be done to minimize downtime loss. Identify two of them.
One of the major benefits of using CAD in tool design is that:
One of the major benefits of using CAD in tool design is that:
The general CAD system was development by considering a wide range of possible uses of such a system.
The general CAD system was development by considering a wide range of possible uses of such a system.
The parallel register:
The parallel register:
An up/down counter used in a TI510PC has three inputs. Which of the following is not one of them?
An up/down counter used in a TI510PC has three inputs. Which of the following is not one of them?
The ideal solution is to have a system coordinator who will interface with the engineering and manufacturing managers, as well as the:
The ideal solution is to have a system coordinator who will interface with the engineering and manufacturing managers, as well as the:
Who are called steel collar workers?
Who are called steel collar workers?
The chosen language for the Japanese Fifth-Generation Compu-ter Project is:
The chosen language for the Japanese Fifth-Generation Compu-ter Project is:
High-level languages:
High-level languages:
How is the integral mode implemented on a digital controller?
How is the integral mode implemented on a digital controller?
The Ziegler-Nichols method:
The Ziegler-Nichols method:
Time proportioning control:
Time proportioning control:
Artificial intelligence operates on the principle of using a _____ base as opposed to a data base.
Artificial intelligence operates on the principle of using a _____ base as opposed to a data base.
Ergonomics refers to:
Ergonomics refers to:
When a computer fetches an instruction, the binary code representing the instruction appears on the:
When a computer fetches an instruction, the binary code representing the instruction appears on the:
Most data transmission in the future will be:
Most data transmission in the future will be:
The speed at which the monitor accepts data is called:
The speed at which the monitor accepts data is called:
Programmable controllers:
Programmable controllers:
Standard computer control products:
Standard computer control products:
A LISP environment consists of a language, a programming environ-ment, and:
A LISP environment consists of a language, a programming environ-ment, and:
The difference between CAD and CAM is that CAD software is directed at product design while CAM software is:
The difference between CAD and CAM is that CAD software is directed at product design while CAM software is:
A microprocessor:
A microprocessor:
What is the process lag?
What is the process lag?
The rectangular boundary around a specific area on the display is called
The rectangular boundary around a specific area on the display is called
Which of the methods below can be used to tell a robot what it is to do?
Which of the methods below can be used to tell a robot what it is to do?
Which of the following devices would be classified as a robot by the Robot Institute of America?
Which of the following devices would be classified as a robot by the Robot Institute of America?
Several objectives are required to achieve a successful data base management program. These are availability of data, quality of data, and
Several objectives are required to achieve a successful data base management program. These are availability of data, quality of data, and
An assembly language instruction:
An assembly language instruction:
Which of the following may be classified as an automation system?
Which of the following may be classified as an automation system?
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?
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?
Skipping every other line and picking up the skipped lines on the second pass is called:
Skipping every other line and picking up the skipped lines on the second pass is called:
The power source that drives the manipulator can be:
The power source that drives the manipulator can be:
Most current PC CAD systems are used for producing:
Most current PC CAD systems are used for producing:
Which of the following is often used as an alternative to the light pen or in association with storage tube displays?
Which of the following is often used as an alternative to the light pen or in association with storage tube displays?
CAE and CAM are linked through:
CAE and CAM are linked through:
The APT (automatically progra-mmed tools) language is used with:
The APT (automatically progra-mmed tools) language is used with:
The three different types of pen plotter technology are flatbed, drum, and:
The three different types of pen plotter technology are flatbed, drum, and:
The concept of a general CAD system was that it should provide:
The concept of a general CAD system was that it should provide:
Having compatibility and commonality in and between vendors' equipment is called:
Having compatibility and commonality in and between vendors' equipment is called:
The "end-effector" of a robot:
The "end-effector" of a robot:
Operator interaction directly with the CRT is accomplished via:
Operator interaction directly with the CRT is accomplished via:
In the instruction, 500 SUBA # 50 the command field is:
In the instruction, 500 SUBA # 50 the command field is:
What kind of capability is required if one plans to interface with a plotter or printer?
What kind of capability is required if one plans to interface with a plotter or printer?
Use of modern control technology in automation systems:
Use of modern control technology in automation systems:
Which part of the system performs the "housekeeping" chores?
Which part of the system performs the "housekeeping" chores?
For a type 2 system, the steady-state:
For a type 2 system, the steady-state:
The two types of relays in a PC are:
The two types of relays in a PC are:
A common way to take x, y coordinates off a drawing is to use a
A common way to take x, y coordinates off a drawing is to use a
Which of the following elements can be used with a TI510 FC?
Which of the following elements can be used with a TI510 FC?
Relay ladder logic is used in a PC because:
Relay ladder logic is used in a PC because:
Localizing an object in an image and selectively analyzing the object in a series of redundant layers is referred to as the:
Localizing an object in an image and selectively analyzing the object in a series of redundant layers is referred to as the:
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
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
A sequence controller:
A sequence controller:
A favourable reason for automation is to:
A favourable reason for automation is to:
Which of the following editor(s) is(are) incorporated into general CAD system?
Which of the following editor(s) is(are) incorporated into general CAD system?
The refresh-vector CRT uses which of the following techniques?
The refresh-vector CRT uses which of the following techniques?
D/A (digital to analog) conversion:
D/A (digital to analog) conversion:
Which of the following is not critical in PC CAD software?
Which of the following is not critical in PC CAD software?
Direct Numerical Control means:
Direct Numerical Control means:
What is offset error?
What is offset error?
Microcomputer-based control sys-tems
Microcomputer-based control sys-tems
A smart solid-state sensor is:
A smart solid-state sensor is:
The integrated circuit:
The integrated circuit:
The lowest form of computer language is called:
The lowest form of computer language is called:
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 set of well-defined procedures based on mathematical and geometric formulas for solving a problem in a finite number of steps is called:
The "walk-through" method of programming a robot involves:
The "walk-through" method of programming a robot involves:
A pick-and-place manipulator is:
A pick-and-place manipulator is:
A flexible manufacturing system may be:
A flexible manufacturing system may be:
What is required to enable the PC to emulate a graphics terminal?
What is required to enable the PC to emulate a graphics terminal?
Most continuous control actuators:
Most continuous control actuators:
A venturi tube:
A venturi tube:
Which of the following is required for a plotter to perform specific commands?
Which of the following is required for a plotter to perform specific commands?
A proportional plus integral contro-ller can:
A proportional plus integral contro-ller can:
In the PROLOG language system, facts are manipulated by:
In the PROLOG language system, facts are manipulated by:
The main activity(ies) of Designer in CAD is/are:
The main activity(ies) of Designer in CAD is/are:
Historically, central systems were used because:
Historically, central systems were used because:
Which of the following are kinds of instructions?
Which of the following are kinds of instructions?
Four basic elements are required for an automated machine tool or production process. They are: input interface, memory, output interface and:
Four basic elements are required for an automated machine tool or production process. They are: input interface, memory, output interface and:
If a sine wave has a frequency of 500 Hz, the period in seconds of the sine wave is:
If a sine wave has a frequency of 500 Hz, the period in seconds of the sine wave is:
Group technology brings together and organizes:
Group technology brings together and organizes:
Which CAD display configurability allows work without any host support?
Which CAD display configurability allows work without any host support?
A microprocessor is:
A microprocessor is:
The addition of _____ can reduce processing time.
The addition of _____ can reduce processing time.
For a type 1 system, the steady-state:
For a type 1 system, the steady-state:
Which part of the system allows the user to interact with the compiler? (a) Memory
Which part of the system allows the user to interact with the compiler? (a) Memory
For a type 0 system, the steady-state:
For a type 0 system, the steady-state:
An operating system:
An operating system:
A typical NC system has which of the following components?
A typical NC system has which of the following components?
Robots can increase productivity because:
Robots can increase productivity because:
Which type of digitizer measures a wave traveling at the speed of sound?
Which type of digitizer measures a wave traveling at the speed of sound?
One of the following is not considered a method of input control in a CAD system.
One of the following is not considered a method of input control in a CAD system.
