A&R Unit 1: What is Automation & Robotics - Pretest

What is robotics?

• programming a machine

• the movement of parts of a machine

• the design, construction and operation of a robot

• imitating human actions

A step-by-step procedure for solving problems is  _____?

• automation
• hydraulic
• algorithm
• programmer

What is a set of coded instructions a robot must follow?

• maintenance
• computer program
• limitations
• automation

What is a machine that performs complicated tasks?

• factory

• controller

• programmer

• robot

Robot can do tasks that are

• dirty

• dull

• dangerous

• all of the above

What is the process of detecting and eliminating device malfunctions?

• maintenance
• program
• limitation
• debug

What is the name of the tiny computer that acts as the robot's brain?

• programmer

• manipulator

• controller

• society

What is the space with which a robotic arm can move?

• work envelope

• factory

• impact

• controller

What is the "hand" of the robot called?

• controller
• end effector
• manipulator
• work envelope

This robot is designed and used for which purpose?

• To comfort sick patients

• To assemble a car

• To aid soldiers in combat

• To fly and capture video images