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WorksheetsIntroduction to Automation
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The purpose of the 'Ten Strategies for Automation and Process Improvement' is to:
Increase production floor space
Decrease worker satisfaction
Improve productivity and quality
Replace all manual labor
The automation migration strategy typically begins with:
Automated integrated production
Manual workstations
Simultaneous operations
Computer-integrated manufacturing
Which component of an automated system executes the program of instructions?
Power system
Operator panel
Control system
Memory unit
A feedback control system is also known as a:
Closed-loop system
Open-loop system
Manual system
Passive control system
What does the 'S' in the USA Principle stand for?
Standardize
Simplify
Structure
Substitute
Feedback in an automated system is used to:
Increase error
Add complexity
Compare actual vs desired output
Reduce sensor use
One major benefit of automation in manufacturing is:
Higher power bills
Increased manual involvement
Improved consistency in quality
Frequent shutdowns
Which of the following correctly matches a level of automation with its scope?
Factory level – Handles ERP integration
Cell level – Manages product shipping
Machine level – Coordinates supply chain
Factory level – Supervises multiple work cells
Pneumatic systems in automation typically use:
Water pressure
Steam
Compressed air
Oil flow
Logic control is best described as:
A feedback system that adjusts temperatures
A decision-making structure based on "if-then" rules
A user-guided input method
A learning-based control method
