Mechanisms Quiz

What is a mechanism?

• A tool used to measure distance

• A system of moving parts that performs some function

• A type of machine that uses electricity

• A design pattern used in programming

What is the purpose of mechanisms?

• To increase the effort in relation to work

• To look aesthetically pleasing

• To reduce the effort in relation to work

• To complicate simple tasks

Which of the following is an example of a mechanism used in everyday life?

• A computer software

• A door handle

• A piece of paper

• A light bulb

Identify the types of mechanisms from the options below.

• Levers and Linkages, Wheels, Pulleys, Gears

• Springs, Bolts, Nails, Screws

• Batteries, Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors

• Algorithms, Data Structures, Loops, Conditions

What are the three basic build blocks of mechanical control?

• Input, Output, Function

• Process, Function, Result

• Input, Process, Output

• Start, Middle, End

What does the input usually represent in mechanical control?

• The task performed at the end

• The change in the direction of the force

• A force that initiates the process

• The mechanism that allows petrol into the engine

What is the role of the process in mechanical control?

• It performs the desired task

• It initiates the process

• It changes the magnitude or direction of the force

• It is the force that starts everything

What is the output in a mechanical control system?

• The initial force applied

• The change in the force

• The desired task that is performed

• The mechanism that allows petrol into the engine

Which of the following can a mechanism change according to the summary provided?

• The color of the force

• The place where the force acts

• The time when the force acts

• The person applying the force

What is a lever?

• A. A type of force

• B. A simple machine

• C. A complex machine

• D. A type of energy