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MECH 1340 Quiz 3 Review

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 25hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A tachometer normally refers to a(n) ____ used for speed measurement.

a)

load cell

b)

small generator

c)

capacitive proximity sensor

d)

ultrasonic sensor

2.

Most proximity switches come equipped with an LED status indicator to:

a)

indicate that power is being applied to the switch.

b)

verify the output switching action.

c)

indicate that the target is within sensing range.

d)

indicate a blown fuse within the switch.

3.

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. The application shown is a typical application for a:

a)

proximity switch

b)

temperature switch

c)

limit switch

d)

level switch

4.

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. The symbol shown is that for a:

a)

light sensor

b)

heat sensor

c)

pressure sensor

d)

proximity sensor

5.

This is a .

a)

Pressure Switch

b)

Proximity Switch

c)

Float Switch

d)

Limit Switch

e)

Level Switch

6.

For the program shown, instruction A represents an:

a)

Examine If Closed instruction.

b)

Input Energize instruction.

c)

Examine If Open instruction.

d)

Output Energize instruction.

7.

The address I:1/3 identifies an input module residing in slot of the PLC chassis.

a)

three

b)

two

c)

one

d)
zero
8.

The most common actuator for a reed switch is:

a)

a light beam.

b)

a permanent or electromagnet.

c)

a heat source.

d)

application of pressure.

9.

The symbol shown is that for a:

a)

pressure switch.

b)

temperature switch.

c)

limit switch.

d)

proximity switch.

10.

The symbol shown is that for a:

a)

horn

b)

motor

c)

heater

d)

solenoid

11.

The symbol shown is that for a:

a)

temperature switch.

b)

pressure switch.

c)

float switch.

d)

proximity switch.

12.

For the scan process shown, the input data is provided by the:

a)

ladder program.

b)

input module.

c)

output module.

d)

all of these.

13.

All servo motors:

a)

operate in the closed-loop mode.

b)

operate without feedback.

c)

operate in the open-loop mode.

d)

both b and c

14.

The actual scan time is:

a)

the time taken to scan inputs and outputs and execute the user program.

b)

calculated and stored in the PLC's memory.

c)

computed each time the END instruction is executed.

d)

all of these.

15.

15. For the photoelectric sensor part 1 is the ___ and part 2 is the ___.

a)

input, output

b)

transmitter, receiver

c)

primary, secondary

d)

high side, low side

16.

The Examine If Closed instruction:

a)

looks and operates like a normally open relay contact.

b)

is also known as the Examine-On instruction.

c)

is also known as the XIC instruction.

d)

all of these.

17.

The highlighted rungs in the program rung shown indicate:

a)

the instruction is true.

b)

the instruction is false.

c)

the instruction does not have logic continuity.

d)

both b and c.

18.

The abbreviations NO (normally open) and NC (normally closed) represent the electrical state of switch contacts when:

a)

power is applied.

b)

power is not applied.

c)

the switch is actuated.

d)

the switch is not actuated.

19.

The PLC program shown is a ____ type.

a)

Structured Text

b)

Ladder Diagram

c)

Functional Block Diagram

d)

Structured Text

20.

For the input module shown, the data stored in the word corresponding to the open switch would be ___ and that for the closed switch would be ___ respectively.

a)
1, 0
b)
0, 0
c)

1, 1

d)

0, 1

21.

The two types of patterns used to accomplish the scan function are:

a)

left and right

b)

up and down

c)

input and output

d)

horizontal and vertical

22.

The memory organization of a PLC can be divided into two broad categories?

a)

control and integer

b)

timer and counter files

c)

input and output image files

d)

program and data files

23.

The address for the point on the I/O module shown would be:

a)

I:6/1

b)

I:1/6

c)

O:6/1

d)

O:1/6

24.

The most likely module address for LS1 is:

a)

O:2/2

b)

I:2/2

c)

LS1 O2

d)

LS1 I2

25.

Parallel connections of ladder logic are typically called:

a)

rungs.

b)

networks.

c)

branches.

d)

coils.

26.

The force applied to a strain gauge causes it to bend and change its:

a)

resistance.

b)

temperature.

c)

voltage.

d)

current.

27.

The pushbutton symbol shown, would be classified as a(n):

a)

NO pushbutton.

b)

break-before-make pushbutton.

c)

NC pushbutton.

d)

ON/OFF pushbutton.

28.

A normally open limit switch is wired to an input module, and programmed using XIO instruction. The instruction will be true when:

a)

never

b)

power is applied and the PLC is in the run mode

c)

the limit switch is closed

d)

the limit switch is open

29.

The light sensor shown would be classified as a:

a)

photoconductive cell

b)

solar cell

c)

photovoltaic cell

d)

all of these

30.

The __________ will account for most of the total memory of a given PLC system.

a)

input image table file

b)

output image table file

c)

user program

d)

internal operating instructions

31.

The scan is normally a sequential process of:

a)

reading the status of inputs, evaluating the control logic, and energizing or de-energizing the outputs.

b)

reading/writing the status of inputs and updating the outputs.

c)

writing the control logic, evaluating the outputs, and updating the inputs.

d)

reading the control logic, evaluating the outputs, and updating the inputs.

32.

When a program rung consists of an output instruction only, the output would then be:

a)

shorted.

b)

continuously ON.

c)

continuously OFF.

d)

both a and c.

33.

For the matrix limitation diagram shown, the maximum number of parallel rows allowed is:

a)

one

b)

limited only by the memory size

c)

four

d)

five

34.

35. A(n) converts electrical pulses applied to it into discrete rotor movements.

a)

electronic magnetic flowmeter

b)

tachometer

c)

solenoid

d)
stepper motor
35.

In the hardwired relay control circuit shown, when the switch is closed, CR coil is:

a)

energized, and the red and green lights are both on.

b)

energized, the red light is off, and the green light is on.

c)

de-energized, the red light is off, and the green light is on.

d)

energized, the red light is on, and the green light is off.

36.

Each complete horizontal line of a ladder diagram is generally referred to as a(n):

a)

input

b)

rung

c)

output

d)

branch

37.

This is a .

a)

float switch

b)

proximity switch

c)

pressure switch

d)

limit switch

e)

level switch

38.

The output data is sent to the

a)

input module

b)

output field devices

c)

output module

d)

ladder program

39.

The device represented by the symbol is a:

a)

sequence switch.

b)

toggle switch.

c)

drum switch.

d)

selector switch.

40.

The symbol shown is that for a:

a)

limit switch.

b)

pressure switch.

c)

temperature switch.

d)

level switch.

41.

In the relay shown, the coil would be considered to be:

a)

operated from an ac source.

b)

energized

c)

de-energized

d)

both a and c

42.

In the motor starter circuit shown, the main contacts M are:

a)

part of the power circuit.

b)

part of the control circuit.

c)

designed to handle the full load current of the motor.

d)

both a and c.

43.

With reference to the circuit and equivalent PLC program, when LS2 is actuated and LS1 is not:

a)

PLC input I:1/2 is True.

b)

PLC programmed rung 2 is False.

c)

pilot light PL2 is ON.

d)

both a and c.

44.

Solenoid valves are available to control:

a)

oil flow.

b)

air flow.

c)

water flow.

d)

all of these

45.

Rung 2 will be True whenever:

a)

the pressure switch is closed.

b)

the pushbutton is closed.

c)

the selector switch is closed and rung 1 is True.

d)

either a or c.

46.

The status bit of switches and pushbuttons connected to a PLC are stored in the:

a)

output image table file.

b)

user program.

c)

input image table file.

d)

all of these.

47.

The ____ instructions always interpret a 1 status as true and a 0 status as false.

a)

XIC

b)

contact

c)

XIO

d)

all of these

48.

The purpose of the M contact shown in the circuit is to

a)

keep the starter coil energized when the start button is released.

b)

open the circuit in the case of a motor overload.

c)

keep the starter coil de-energized when the start button is released.

d)

start the motor from a remote location.

49.

For the programmed latching operation shown, which two instructions must have the same address?

a)

OFF input and unlatch output

b)

latch and unlatch outputs

c)

ON input and latch output

d)

ON and OFF inputs.

50.

The symbol shown is that for a:

a)

temperature switch.

b)

level switch.

c)

limit switch.

d)

proximity switch.

51.

When both LS1 and LS2 are actuated:

a)

PLC program rung 5 is True

b)

PLC program rung 4 is True

c)

PLC program rung 2 is True

d)

PLC program rung 3 is True

52.

For the program shown, what is the address of the instruction associated with the pressure switch?

a)

I:1/0

b)

I:1/2

c)

I:1/1

d)

I:1/3

53.

An actuator is a device that:

a)

changes DC to AC

b)

converts mechanical movement into an electrical signal

c)

changes AC to DC

d)

converts an electrical signal into mechanical movement

54.

A thermocouple, when heated:

a)

produces a small ac voltage.

b)

decreases its resistance value.

c)

increases its resistance value.

d)

produces a small dc voltage.

55.

This is a ___________.

a)

float switch

b)

proximity switch

c)

pressure switch

d)

level switch

e)

limit switch

56.

The symbol shown is that for a:

a)

overload relay coil.

b)

motor starter coil.

c)

solenoid valve.

d)

overload relay contact.

57.

This is a ___________.

a)

proximity switch

b)

float switch

c)

level switch

d)

limit switch

e)

pressure switch

58.

The Boolean equation for the logic represented in the ladder diagram can be expressed as:

a)

Y = (AB) + (ACD) + (DE) + (BCE)

b)

Y = (AB) + (CD) + E

c)

Y = (AB) + (ACD) + (DE)

d)

Y = (AB) + (AC) + (AD) + (ED)

59.

The programmed latching relay instruction is retentive; that is, if the relay is latched, it will unlatch if power is lost and then restored.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Reed switches are activated by magnetism.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Ladder logic is a symbolic language.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

An inductive proximity sensor is actuated by conductive and nonconductive materials.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Latching relays are used when it is necessary for contacts to stay open and/or closed, even though the coil is momentarily energized.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Fiber optic sensor systems are completely immune to all forms of electrical interference.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

A selector switch is rotated to open and close contacts.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

In a magnetic motor starter, the control circuit is required to handle the full load current of the motor.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

If any input signal changes state very quickly, it is possible that the controller may never be able to detect the change.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

In general, control relay contacts are designed to handle higher currents than contactors. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

69.

An internal output does not directly control an output field device. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

70.

The user program contains the logic that controls the machine operation.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

When there is a True logic rung path, all parallel outputs in the rung become True. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

72.

A thru-beam sensor has the shortest sensing range of the three types of photo sensors. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

73.

A normally closed (NC) relay contact is closed when current flows through the coil. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

74.

LED light sources used in photoelectric sensors normally emit a continuous beam of light.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

Changes to dual-in-line (DIP) package switch settings are made mainly during installation. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

76.

The memory organization of a PLC is often called a memory map.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

Digital sensors are sometimes called discrete sensors because there are two discrete states: on or off.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

Weight strain gauges operate by detecting small changes in temperature.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

A through-beam photoelectric sensor is used to detect the light beam reflected from a target.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

Proximity switches usually sense the presence or absence of a target by means of physical contact.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

Coils are output instructions.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

Both normally open and normally closed pushbuttons can be represented by the XIC or XIO instruction. True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

Hysteresis for sensors means that there is an on point and a separate off point.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

An electromechanical relay uses electromagnetism to operate contacts.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

Encoders are used in applications where positions have to be precisely determined.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

All servo motors operate in open loop.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

Contacts are output instructions.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

Scan time varies with program content and length.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

Strain gages are used for pressure/force sensing.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

The rung condition and OTE instruction are false if no logical continuity path has been established.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

In general, PLC output modules are designed to switch high current loads directly.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

It takes the processor exactly the same amount of time to examine different types of instructions.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

A small current flows through a solid-state proximity sensor even when the output is turned OFF.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

The addressing format for inputs and outputs is standard for all PLC models.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

There is more than one correct way to implement the ladder logic for a given control process. True or False.

a)

True

b)

False

96.

Ultrasonic sensors operate using high-frequency light waves.

a)

True

b)

False

97.

Misunderstanding the way the PLC scans a program can cause programming bugs.

a)

True

b)

False

98.

This is a ________.

a)

proximity switch

b)

level switch

c)

temperature switch

d)

float switch

e)

pressure switch

99.

This is a ________.

a)

float switch

b)

temperature switch

c)

proximity switch

d)

level switch

e)

limit switch

100.

A relay will usually have only one coil but a number of different contacts.

a)

True

b)

False

101.

Most instructions require one word of memory.

a)

True

b)

False