SURPRISE EVENT - TECHNICAL QUIZ (SAI AUTONETICS 2.0)

Which component in a basic power electronic circuit primarily functions as a switch?

• Inductor

• Capacitor

• Diode

• Thyristor

What does os.close(f) do?

• terminate the process f

• terminate the process f if f is not responding

• close the file descriptor f

• return an integer telling how close the file pointer is to the end of file

How an embedded system communicate with the outside world?

• Peripherals

• Output

• Memory

• Input

In BIS standards for electrical wiring color codes, what color is typically used for the phase conductor in a three-phase system?

• green

• Yellow

• Blue

• Red

Compare and contrast closed-loop and open-loop control systems concerning their use with actuators.

• Closed-loop systems are more reliable in controlling actuators.

• Open-loop systems are generally faster in response.

• Closed-loop systems use feedback for more accurate control.

• Closed-loop systems use feedback for more accurate control.

Arduino IDE is written in which programming language

• Java

• Python

• C/C++

• JavaScript

What is the purpose of an input module in a PLC?

• To receive signals from sensors or switches

• To connect the PLC to the internet

• To store program instructions

• To provide power to the PLC

Who is the inventor of Artificial Intelligence?

• Geoffrey Hinton

• John McCarthy

• Andrew Ng

• Jürgen Schmidhuber

Which of the following devices would likely use a microcontroller?

• Desktop computer

• Mainframe server

• High-performance gaming console

• Microwave oven

What is the significance of hysteresis in mechatronics systems, and how does it affect performance?

• It introduces stability

• It improves response time

• It causes energy loss

• It has no impact on performance