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Lesson 3 PLC Characteristics and Input/Output Devices

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is typically measured in MHz in a PLC?

a)

Memory

b)

Voltage

c)

Processor Speed

d)

Scan Time

2.

What is the purpose of scan time in a PLC?

a)

To measure input voltage

b)

To complete one full cycle of operations

c)

To store the control program

d)

To execute control instructions

3.

Which of the following is a type of digital input device?

a)

Control Valves

b)

Push Buttons

c)

Temperature Sensors

d)

Analog Meters

4.

What type of signal do analog input devices send to the PLC?

a)

Continuous variable signals

b)

Digital pulses

c)

Binary signals

d)

High/Low signals

5.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of PLCs?

a)

Reliability & Durability

b)

Communication Capabilities

c)

User Interface Design

d)

Environmental Characteristics

6.

What does MTBF stand for in the context of PLC reliability?

a)

Maximum Time Between Failures

b)

Minimum Time Before Failure

c)

Mean Time Between Failures

d)

Mean Time Before Failure

7.

Which of the following is an example of a digital output device?

a)

Relays

b)

Pressure Transducers

c)

Temperature Sensors

d)

Flow Meters

8.

What is the function of a relay in a PLC system?

a)

To measure temperature

b)

To send variable signals

c)

To control high power devices

d)

To provide visual feedback

9.

Which programming language is commonly used in PLC programming?

a)

Ladder Logic

b)

Python

c)

Java

d)

C++

10.

What is the typical operating temperature range for most PLCs?

a)

-10°C to 50°C

b)

0°C to 55°C

c)

20°C to 70°C

d)

0°C to 100°C

11.

Which of the following is a characteristic of analog output devices?

a)

They provide manual input

b)

They send binary signals

c)

They receive variable signals

d)

They control the speed of AC motors

12.

What does the IP rating indicate in PLCs?

a)

Input Protocol

b)

Ingress Protection

c)

Internal Processing

d)

Input Power

13.

Which of the following is an example of an analog output device?

a)

Control Valves

b)

Indicator Lights

c)

Limit Switches

d)

Push Buttons