PLTW Automation and Robotics Post-Test

A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem, especially by a computer is 

• automation
• pseudocode
• algorithm
• mechanism

A set of coded instructions that the robot must follow is 

• maintenance
• algorithm
• computer program
• pseudocode

A ____ is a machine that performs complicated tasks and is guided by automatic controls.

• mechanism
• robot
• controller
• factory

The process of detecting and eliminating device malfunctions is

• maintenance
• troubleshoot
• debug
• program

___ involves a mechanical device that can imitate the actions of people or animals. 

• Automation
• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Robotics

2 or more pieces arranged so that the motion of one compels the motion of the others is a __.

• mechanism

• force

• torque

• sprocket

The ___ is an input gear that transmits power and motion to the rest of the system.  

• bevel gear
• driven gear
• drive gear
• none of the above

A back and forth motion is called  

• rotary
• reciprocating
• oscillating
• linear

A gear between the drive gear and the driven gear that changes rotational direction is the 

• idler
• bevel
• pinion
• gear ratio

If the ouput gear is smaller than the input gear, the speed will  

• decrease
• increase
• stay the same