Quiz 1 HMI/SCADA Systems

What does SCADA stand for?

• System Control and Data Analysis

• Systematic Control and Data Acquisition

• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

• Supervised Control and Data Application

Which component is responsible for gathering field data in a SCADA system?

• Master Terminal Unit (MTU)

• Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

• Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)

• Data Management System (DMS)

What is a key function of the Master Terminal Unit (MTU)?

• Processes alarms

• Collects field data

• Stores information temporarily

• Issues commands and gathers data

Which of the following is NOT a function of SCADA systems?

• User training

• Information display

• Alarm processing

• Data acquisition

What does the term 'process visualization' refer to in the context of SCADA?

• A method for data storage

• A type of alarm processing

• A comprehensive system for making processes visible

• A user-friendly interface only

Which technology is primarily used for connectivity in modern MTUs?

• Analog signals

• Satellite communication

• Fiber optics only

• Wireless and LAN/WAN

What is one of the benefits of modernizing HMI/SCADA systems?

• Reduced data access

• Enhanced visualization tools

• Increased manual operations

• Limited data insights

Which database is mentioned as part of the Information Level in SCADA architecture?

• PostgreSQL

• MongoDB

• Oracle Database

• MySQL

What is the role of RTUs in a SCADA system?

• To develop software applications

• To manage financial data

• To provide user training

• To execute control commands

Which of the following is a key characteristic of SCADA systems?

• Limited to data storage only

• Requires on-site operators

• Suitable for small-scale processes

• Allows remote data collection and control