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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of a sensor in an automation system?

To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

To detect physical changes and convert them into electrical signals

To amplify electrical signals

To control the power supply in a system

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a type of transducer?

Microcontroller

Thermocouple

Motor

Relay

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between a sensor and a transducer?

A sensor converts physical quantities into electrical signals, while a transducer converts one form of energy into another

A transducer processes data, while a sensor measures temperature only

A sensor stores data, while a transducer communicates with actuators

A transducer only detects motion, while a sensor detects pressure

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a control system in automation?

Power supply

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Temperature sensor

Diode

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What kind of signal does a temperature sensor typically output?

Light signal

Electrical signal

Magnetic signal

Mechanical signal

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which sensor is commonly used to detect the proximity of an object without contact?

Ultrasonic sensor

Pressure sensor

Humidity sensor

Thermistor

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of an actuator in an automation control system?

To sense environmental changes

To provide feedback to the control system

To execute commands by producing a mechanical action

To convert signals into data

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