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WorksheetsMECH 1340 Quiz 3 Review
Total questions: 101
Worksheet time: 25hrs 15mins
A tachometer normally refers to a(n) ____ used for speed measurement.
load cell
small generator
capacitive proximity sensor
ultrasonic sensor
Most proximity switches come equipped with an LED status indicator to:
indicate that power is being applied to the switch.
verify the output switching action.
indicate that the target is within sensing range.
indicate a blown fuse within the switch.
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. The application shown is a typical application for a:
proximity switch
temperature switch
limit switch
level switch
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. The symbol shown is that for a:
light sensor
heat sensor
pressure sensor
proximity sensor
This is a .
Pressure Switch
Proximity Switch
Float Switch
Limit Switch
Level Switch
For the program shown, instruction A represents an:
Examine If Closed instruction.
Input Energize instruction.
Examine If Open instruction.
Output Energize instruction.
The address I:1/3 identifies an input module residing in slot of the PLC chassis.
three
two
one
The most common actuator for a reed switch is:
a light beam.
a permanent or electromagnet.
a heat source.
application of pressure.
The symbol shown is that for a:
pressure switch.
temperature switch.
limit switch.
proximity switch.
The symbol shown is that for a:
horn
motor
heater
solenoid
The symbol shown is that for a:
temperature switch.
pressure switch.
float switch.
proximity switch.
For the scan process shown, the input data is provided by the:
ladder program.
input module.
output module.
all of these.
All servo motors:
operate in the closed-loop mode.
operate without feedback.
operate in the open-loop mode.
both b and c
The actual scan time is:
the time taken to scan inputs and outputs and execute the user program.
calculated and stored in the PLC's memory.
computed each time the END instruction is executed.
all of these.
15. For the photoelectric sensor part 1 is the ___ and part 2 is the ___.
input, output
transmitter, receiver
primary, secondary
high side, low side
The Examine If Closed instruction:
looks and operates like a normally open relay contact.
is also known as the Examine-On instruction.
is also known as the XIC instruction.
all of these.
The highlighted rungs in the program rung shown indicate:
the instruction is true.
the instruction is false.
the instruction does not have logic continuity.
both b and c.
The abbreviations NO (normally open) and NC (normally closed) represent the electrical state of switch contacts when:
power is applied.
power is not applied.
the switch is actuated.
the switch is not actuated.
The PLC program shown is a ____ type.
Structured Text
Ladder Diagram
Functional Block Diagram
Structured Text
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.
1, 1
0, 1
The two types of patterns used to accomplish the scan function are:
left and right
up and down
input and output
horizontal and vertical
The memory organization of a PLC can be divided into two broad categories?
control and integer
timer and counter files
input and output image files
program and data files
The address for the point on the I/O module shown would be:
I:6/1
I:1/6
O:6/1
O:1/6
The most likely module address for LS1 is:
O:2/2
I:2/2
LS1 O2
LS1 I2
Parallel connections of ladder logic are typically called:
rungs.
networks.
branches.
coils.
The force applied to a strain gauge causes it to bend and change its:
resistance.
temperature.
voltage.
current.
The pushbutton symbol shown, would be classified as a(n):
NO pushbutton.
break-before-make pushbutton.
NC pushbutton.
ON/OFF pushbutton.
A normally open limit switch is wired to an input module, and programmed using XIO instruction. The instruction will be true when:
never
power is applied and the PLC is in the run mode
the limit switch is closed
the limit switch is open
The light sensor shown would be classified as a:
photoconductive cell
solar cell
photovoltaic cell
all of these
The __________ will account for most of the total memory of a given PLC system.
input image table file
output image table file
user program
internal operating instructions
The scan is normally a sequential process of:
reading the status of inputs, evaluating the control logic, and energizing or de-energizing the outputs.
reading/writing the status of inputs and updating the outputs.
writing the control logic, evaluating the outputs, and updating the inputs.
reading the control logic, evaluating the outputs, and updating the inputs.
When a program rung consists of an output instruction only, the output would then be:
shorted.
continuously ON.
continuously OFF.
both a and c.
For the matrix limitation diagram shown, the maximum number of parallel rows allowed is:
one
limited only by the memory size
four
five
35. A(n) converts electrical pulses applied to it into discrete rotor movements.
electronic magnetic flowmeter
tachometer
solenoid
In the hardwired relay control circuit shown, when the switch is closed, CR coil is:
energized, and the red and green lights are both on.
energized, the red light is off, and the green light is on.
de-energized, the red light is off, and the green light is on.
energized, the red light is on, and the green light is off.
Each complete horizontal line of a ladder diagram is generally referred to as a(n):
input
rung
output
branch
This is a .
float switch
proximity switch
pressure switch
limit switch
level switch
The output data is sent to the
input module
output field devices
output module
ladder program
The device represented by the symbol is a:
sequence switch.
toggle switch.
drum switch.
selector switch.
The symbol shown is that for a:
limit switch.
pressure switch.
temperature switch.
level switch.
In the relay shown, the coil would be considered to be:
operated from an ac source.
energized
de-energized
both a and c
In the motor starter circuit shown, the main contacts M are:
part of the power circuit.
part of the control circuit.
designed to handle the full load current of the motor.
both a and c.
With reference to the circuit and equivalent PLC program, when LS2 is actuated and LS1 is not:
PLC input I:1/2 is True.
PLC programmed rung 2 is False.
pilot light PL2 is ON.
both a and c.
Solenoid valves are available to control:
oil flow.
air flow.
water flow.
all of these
Rung 2 will be True whenever:
the pressure switch is closed.
the pushbutton is closed.
the selector switch is closed and rung 1 is True.
either a or c.
The status bit of switches and pushbuttons connected to a PLC are stored in the:
output image table file.
user program.
input image table file.
all of these.
The ____ instructions always interpret a 1 status as true and a 0 status as false.
XIC
contact
XIO
all of these
The purpose of the M contact shown in the circuit is to
keep the starter coil energized when the start button is released.
open the circuit in the case of a motor overload.
keep the starter coil de-energized when the start button is released.
start the motor from a remote location.
For the programmed latching operation shown, which two instructions must have the same address?
OFF input and unlatch output
latch and unlatch outputs
ON input and latch output
ON and OFF inputs.
The symbol shown is that for a:
temperature switch.
level switch.
limit switch.
proximity switch.
When both LS1 and LS2 are actuated:
PLC program rung 5 is True
PLC program rung 4 is True
PLC program rung 2 is True
PLC program rung 3 is True
For the program shown, what is the address of the instruction associated with the pressure switch?
I:1/0
I:1/2
I:1/1
I:1/3
An actuator is a device that:
changes DC to AC
converts mechanical movement into an electrical signal
changes AC to DC
converts an electrical signal into mechanical movement
A thermocouple, when heated:
produces a small ac voltage.
decreases its resistance value.
increases its resistance value.
produces a small dc voltage.
This is a ___________.
float switch
proximity switch
pressure switch
level switch
limit switch
The symbol shown is that for a:
overload relay coil.
motor starter coil.
solenoid valve.
overload relay contact.
This is a ___________.
proximity switch
float switch
level switch
limit switch
pressure switch
The Boolean equation for the logic represented in the ladder diagram can be expressed as:
Y = (AB) + (ACD) + (DE) + (BCE)
Y = (AB) + (CD) + E
Y = (AB) + (ACD) + (DE)
Y = (AB) + (AC) + (AD) + (ED)
The programmed latching relay instruction is retentive; that is, if the relay is latched, it will unlatch if power is lost and then restored.
True
False
Reed switches are activated by magnetism.
True
False
Ladder logic is a symbolic language.
True
False
An inductive proximity sensor is actuated by conductive and nonconductive materials.
True
False
Latching relays are used when it is necessary for contacts to stay open and/or closed, even though the coil is momentarily energized.
True
False
Fiber optic sensor systems are completely immune to all forms of electrical interference.
True
False
A selector switch is rotated to open and close contacts.
True
False
In a magnetic motor starter, the control circuit is required to handle the full load current of the motor.
True
False
If any input signal changes state very quickly, it is possible that the controller may never be able to detect the change.
True
False
In general, control relay contacts are designed to handle higher currents than contactors. True or False?
True
False
An internal output does not directly control an output field device. True or False?
True
False
The user program contains the logic that controls the machine operation.
True
False
When there is a True logic rung path, all parallel outputs in the rung become True. True or False?
True
False
A thru-beam sensor has the shortest sensing range of the three types of photo sensors. True or False?
True
False
A normally closed (NC) relay contact is closed when current flows through the coil. True or False?
True
False
LED light sources used in photoelectric sensors normally emit a continuous beam of light.
True
False
Changes to dual-in-line (DIP) package switch settings are made mainly during installation. True or False?
True
False
The memory organization of a PLC is often called a memory map.
True
False
Digital sensors are sometimes called discrete sensors because there are two discrete states: on or off.
True
False
Weight strain gauges operate by detecting small changes in temperature.
True
False
A through-beam photoelectric sensor is used to detect the light beam reflected from a target.
True
False
Proximity switches usually sense the presence or absence of a target by means of physical contact.
True
False
Coils are output instructions.
True
False
Both normally open and normally closed pushbuttons can be represented by the XIC or XIO instruction. True or False.
True
False
Hysteresis for sensors means that there is an on point and a separate off point.
True
False
An electromechanical relay uses electromagnetism to operate contacts.
True
False
Encoders are used in applications where positions have to be precisely determined.
True
False
All servo motors operate in open loop.
True
False
Contacts are output instructions.
True
False
Scan time varies with program content and length.
True
False
Strain gages are used for pressure/force sensing.
True
False
The rung condition and OTE instruction are false if no logical continuity path has been established.
True
False
In general, PLC output modules are designed to switch high current loads directly.
True
False
It takes the processor exactly the same amount of time to examine different types of instructions.
True
False
A small current flows through a solid-state proximity sensor even when the output is turned OFF.
True
False
The addressing format for inputs and outputs is standard for all PLC models.
True
False
There is more than one correct way to implement the ladder logic for a given control process. True or False.
True
False
Ultrasonic sensors operate using high-frequency light waves.
True
False
Misunderstanding the way the PLC scans a program can cause programming bugs.
True
False
This is a ________.
proximity switch
level switch
temperature switch
float switch
pressure switch
This is a ________.
float switch
temperature switch
proximity switch
level switch
limit switch
A relay will usually have only one coil but a number of different contacts.
True
False
Most instructions require one word of memory.
True
False
