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PLC

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

PLC implements___________ functions by means of a program.

a)

Arithmetic

b)

Logic control

2.

________is a PLC instruction measuring the amount of time elapsed following an event.

a)

Timer

b)

Latching

3.

Identify the symbol shown by the image?

a)

Normally Closed Contact

b)

Normally Open Contact

c)

Relay Coil

d)

Normally open pushbutton

4.

What does PLC stand for in the context of industrial automation?

a)

Programmable Logic Controller

b)

Personal Laptop Computer

c)

Public Limited Company

d)

Private Local Connection

5.

Which of the following is a primary function of a PLC in an industrial setting?

a)

Data storage

b)

Logic control

c)

Internet browsing

d)

Graphic design

6.

In a PLC, what is the purpose of a ladder diagram?

a)

To climb to higher levels

b)

To represent control logic

c)

To store data

d)

To display images

7.

Which component of a PLC is responsible for executing the control program?

a)

Power supply

b)

CPU

c)

Input module

d)

Output module

8.

What type of signal does a PLC's input module typically receive?

a)

Digital or analog

b)

Only digital

c)

Only analog

d)

Radio frequency

9.

In PLC programming, what does the term 'scan time' refer to?

a)

The time taken to scan a barcode

b)

The time taken to execute the control program

c)

The time taken to print a document

d)

The time taken to download a file

10.

Which of the following is a common programming language used for PLCs?

a)

Python

b)

Ladder Logic

c)

Java

d)

C++

11.

What is the role of a timer in a PLC program?

a)

To keep track of the current time

b)

To measure elapsed time for events

c)

To set alarms

d)

To control the power supply

12.

In a PLC, what does the term 'I/O' stand for?

a)

Input/Output

b)

Inside/Outside

c)

In/Out

d)

Internal/External

13.

Which of the following is an advantage of using PLCs in industrial automation?

a)

High power consumption

b)

Complex programming

c)

Flexibility and reliability

d)

Limited scalability

14.

What is the function of an output module in a PLC?

a)

To receive signals from sensors

b)

To send control signals to actuators

c)

To store the control program

d)

To provide power to the PLC

15.

In the context of PLCs, what does the term 'redundancy' refer to?

a)

Unnecessary components

b)

Backup systems for reliability

c)

Excessive wiring

d)

Duplicate programming