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This section includes 258 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Computer Science knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The linking of PCs with a communi¬cations system is referred to as: |
| A. | workstations |
| B. | streaming |
| C. | turnkey systems |
| D. | networking |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. None of the above | |
| 2. |
The APT (automatically progra¬mmed tools) language is used with: |
| A. | large automation systems |
| B. | drafting systems |
| C. | programmable controllers |
| D. | numerical controlled machines. |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. None of the above | |
| 3. |
A proportional plus integral contro¬ller can: |
| A. | has no transient response |
| B. | can compensate for lag |
| C. | can increase the system type |
| D. | both (b) and (c) |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. None of the above | |
| 4. |
Microcomputer-based control sys¬tems |
| A. | will just keep their present capability |
| B. | will have more standard industrial application software available in the future. |
| C. | will tend to increase in cost. |
| D. | All of the above |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. will tend to increase in cost. | |
| 5. |
The chosen language for the Japanese Fifth-Generation Compu¬ter Project is: |
| A. | LISP |
| B. | FORTRAN |
| C. | COBOL |
| D. | PROLOG |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. None of the above | |
| 6. |
A LISP environment consists of a language, a programming environ¬ment, and: |
| A. | random-access storage |
| B. | a processor |
| C. | a large address |
| D. | a set of functions |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. None of the above | |
| 7. |
Microcomputer-based control sys¬tems |
| A. | will just keep their present capability |
| B. | will have more standard industrial application software available in the future. |
| C. | will tend to increase in cost. |
| D. | All of the above |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. will tend to increase in cost. | |
| 8. |
The linking of PCs with a communi¬cations system is referred to as: |
| A. | workstations |
| B. | streaming |
| C. | turnkey systems |
| D. | networking |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. None of the above | |
| 9. |
The chosen language for the Japanese Fifth-Generation Compu¬ter Project is: |
| A. | LISP |
| B. | FORTRAN |
| C. | COBOL |
| D. | PROLOG |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. None of the above | |
| 10. |
A LISP environment consists of a language, a programming environ¬ment, and: |
| A. | random-access storage |
| B. | a processor |
| C. | a large address |
| D. | a set of functions |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. None of the above | |
| 11. |
Timing using a TM990 micro¬computer: |
| A. | require an external timer added by the user |
| B. | is available on the standard CPU board |
| C. | can be handled in software |
| D. | both (b) and (c) |
| E. | None of the above. |
| Answer» E. None of the above. | |
| 12. |
A proportional plus integral contro¬ller can: |
| A. | has no transient response |
| B. | can compensate for lag |
| C. | can increase the system type |
| D. | both (b) and (c) |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. None of the above | |
| 13. |
The APT (automatically progra¬mmed tools) language is used with: |
| A. | large automation systems |
| B. | drafting systems |
| C. | programmable controllers |
| D. | numerical controlled machines. |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. None of the above | |
| 14. |
The"walk-through"methodof programming a robot involves: |
| A. | alking through your suggested procedure with your supervisor prior to programming |
| B. | hysically moving the robot through all the motions it is to repeat |
| C. | oving the robot from one location to another |
| D. | ll of the above. |
| E. | one of the above |
| Answer» C. oving the robot from one location to another | |
| 15. |
Whichofthefollowingmaybe classified as an automation system? |
| A. | utomated warehouses |
| B. | umericallycontrolledmachine tools |
| C. | obotics |
| D. | ll of the above |
| E. | one of the above |
| Answer» E. one of the above | |
| 16. |
Howistheintegralmode implemented on a digital controller? |
| A. | he digital controller cannot handle integral mode |
| B. | he error is divided into discrete amounts |
| C. | he error signal is summed over a discrete time interval and accumulated by the controller |
| D. | ll of the above |
| E. | one of the above |
| Answer» D. ll of the above | |
| 17. |
TheAPT(automaticallyprogra-mmed tools) language is used with: |
| A. | arge automation systems |
| B. | rafting systems |
| C. | rogrammable controllers |
| D. | umerical controlled machines. |
| E. | one of the above |
| Answer» E. one of the above | |
| 18. |
Robotscanincreaseproductivity because: |
| A. | hey do not take a vacation |
| B. | hey do not get tired |
| C. | roduction quality is uniform |
| D. | ll of the above |
| E. | one of the above |
| Answer» E. one of the above | |
| 19. |
Thethreekeyelementsfora graphics workstation include the host processor, display controller, and: |
| A. | ouse |
| B. | eyboard |
| C. | RT |
| D. | igitizer |
| E. | one of the above |
| Answer» D. igitizer | |
| 20. |
TimingusingaTM990micro-computer: |
| A. | equire an external timer added by the user |
| B. | s available on the standard CPU board |
| C. | an be handled in software |
| D. | oth (b) and (c) |
| E. | one of the above. |
| Answer» E. one of the above. | |
| 21. |
Thecoordinatesystemusedto describe a workpiece: |
| A. | s always two-dimensional |
| B. | hanges from part to part |
| C. | s defined with respect to a point on the machine |
| D. | ll of the above |
| E. | one of the above |
| Answer» D. ll of the above | |
| 22. |
Howistheintegralmode implemented using analog methods? |
| A. | p amp and resistors |
| B. | p amp and a capacitor |
| C. | p amp and an RC network to place the error voltage across the capacitor |
| D. | ll of the above |
| E. | one of the above |
| Answer» C. p amp and an RC network to place the error voltage across the capacitor | |
| 23. |
Whatisthedifferencebetween integral and derivative control? |
| A. | erivative control does not eliminate offset error |
| B. | ntegral control has slower response to an error signal. |
| C. | erivative control responds to a change in the rate of change in the error signal |
| D. | ll of the above |
| E. | one of the above |
| Answer» E. one of the above | |
| 24. |
The concept of a general CAD system was that it should provide: |
| A. | A system for handling user actions. |
| B. | A system for the operation of applications programming. |
| C. | A set of basic system functions and utilities. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
The new industrial revolution has been caused by: |
| A. | social unrest |
| B. | advances in electronics |
| C. | the Vietnam War |
| D. | demand for higher wages |
| Answer» C. the Vietnam War | |
| 26. |
The parallel register: |
| A. | can store a multiple bit binary number |
| B. | uses R-S flip-flops |
| C. | All of the above |
| D. | is erased after a word is read fromit |
| Answer» B. uses R-S flip-flops | |
| 27. |
Which of the following method is used the results of a design analysis as a base for redesign decisions? |
| A. | The iterative design method |
| B. | The direct method |
| C. | The design selection method |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. The direct method | |
| 28. |
D/A (digital to analog) conversion: |
| A. | results in a binary code as the final output |
| B. | has to be sampled at 1/2 the highest input frequency |
| C. | must be fed through a filter to reproduce the original signal accurately |
| D. | both (b) and (c) |
| Answer» D. both (b) and (c) | |
| 29. |
Robot motion: |
| A. | is the same for all robots |
| B. | usually imitates human motion |
| C. | is not dependent on the robot structure |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. is not dependent on the robot structure | |
| 30. |
A pick-and-place manipulator is: |
| A. | the most flexible of all robots |
| B. | an intelligent robot |
| C. | capable of point-to-point operation |
| D. | primarily used for large parts handling |
| Answer» D. primarily used for large parts handling | |
| 31. |
Programmable controllers: |
| A. | are programmed using relay ladder logic |
| B. | cannot perform functions other than relay logic |
| C. | are widely used in many different industries |
| D. | (a) and (c) above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
A typical NC system has which of the following components? |
| A. | Controller |
| B. | Tape input |
| C. | Machine tool |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
The robot: |
| A. | is very primitive at the present |
| B. | represents the most powerful new industrial automation tool currently on the horizon |
| C. | will be more useful when robot vision is improved significantly |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
Which of the following is considered a high-level language? |
| A. | Machine language |
| B. | FORTRAN |
| C. | Assembly language |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Assembly language | |
| 35. |
The main activity(ies) of Designer in CAD is/are: |
| A. | Control of the design process in information distribution. |
| B. | Application of creativity, ingenuity, and experience. |
| C. | Organisation of design information |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
Which of the following is required for a plotter to perform specific commands? |
| A. | Firmware |
| B. | Software |
| C. | Driver |
| D. | Hardware |
| Answer» D. Hardware | |
| 37. |
Two of the major processing languages are PROLOG and: |
| A. | LISP |
| B. | COBOL |
| C. | BASIC |
| D. | Pascal |
| Answer» B. COBOL | |
| 38. |
Use of modern control technology in automation systems: |
| A. | reduces costs |
| B. | improves reliability |
| C. | increases yield |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
Over the last ten years, productivity has risen most rapidly in: |
| A. | Italy |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | France |
| D. | United States |
| Answer» C. France | |
| 40. |
Which of the following elements can be used with a TI510 FC? |
| A. | Drum timer |
| B. | Metronome |
| C. | Cymbal timer |
| D. | Flashing light |
| Answer» B. Metronome | |
| 41. |
Which of the following represents a conditional branching instruction? |
| A. | BGT LOOPS |
| B. | GOTO 50 |
| C. | X = 5 + Y |
| D. | JMP MOTOR |
| Answer» B. GOTO 50 | |
| 42. |
The workspace required for a robot: |
| A. | is less than that of a human performing the same task |
| B. | depends upon the robot used |
| C. | is not dependent on the application. |
| D. | must be enclosed by a fence |
| Answer» C. is not dependent on the application. | |
| 43. |
Flexible manufacturing allows for: |
| A. | factory management |
| B. | automated design |
| C. | tool design and tool production |
| D. | quick and inexpensive product changes |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
Many things can be done to minimize downtime loss. Identify two of them. |
| A. | establish a user forum program |
| B. | stock critical spare parts |
| C. | provide an extra workstation |
| D. | both b and c |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
The "walk-through" method of programming a robot involves: |
| A. | walking through your suggested procedure with your supervisor prior to programming |
| B. | physically moving the robot through all the motions it is to repeat |
| C. | moving the robot from one location to another |
| D. | All of the above. |
| Answer» C. moving the robot from one location to another | |
| 46. |
A proportional plus integral contro¬ller can: |
| A. | has no transient response |
| B. | can compensate for lag |
| C. | can increase the system type |
| D. | both (b) and (c) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
The refresh-vector CRT uses which of the following techniques? |
| A. | The beam constantly travels across the screen to turn on/off a series of pixels. |
| B. | Makes changes on the image by increasing the anode voltage. |
| C. | Uses an electron gun to continuously flood the surface of the tube. |
| D. | Creates images on the screen by scanning straight-line vectors between selected points. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
What two methods are available to build electronic continuous control? |
| A. | Analog and mechanical |
| B. | Pneumatic and analog |
| C. | Analog and digital |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 49. |
The rectangular boundary around a specific area on the display is called |
| A. | a window |
| B. | a conic section |
| C. | a view point |
| D. | a view plane |
| Answer» B. a conic section | |
| 50. |
Three different aspects of colour are used to define specific colours. They are hue, saturation, and: |
| A. | metamer |
| B. | value |
| C. | gray scale |
| D. | shading |
| Answer» C. gray scale | |