Me8791-Mechatronics MCQ

ME8791-MECHATRONICS MCQ
1. Rack-and-pinion can be used to convert rotational motion to linear motion
2............ is a device by means of which available energy can be converted into desired
form of useful work.
3. A kinematic pair is a joint of two links that permits relative motion.
7. A mechanism with .links is known as simple mechanism.
5. .. is the reverse of the diametral pitch.
6. A journal bearing is one in which the bearing pressure is parallel to the axis of the shaft.
4. A mechanical device or a system which has motion or movement is called an . .
8. Solenoids can be used to provide electrically operated actuators.
9. ……are electrically operated switches in which changing current in one electrical circuit switches a current on
or off in another circuit.
10. MOSFET can be employed as a control switch for a DC motor as on-off switch
11. A stepper motor is an incremental motion machine.
12. Torque motors are the D.C. motors designed to run for long periods in a stalled or low
speed condition
13. An inverter fed trapezoidal PMAC motor drive operating in self controlled is called a ……. D.C. motor.
14. An actuator wherein hydraulic energy is used to impart motion is called an hydraulic actuator
15. A ........... delivers high pressure fluid.
16. A valve is represented by a .......... for each of its switching positions.
17. The . valves start, stop and control the direction of flow for reversing the direction of motion of the actuator.
18. Proportional valves equipped with sensor and control circuitry are often called . valves
19. The most common type of electrical actuator is.......
20........... cylinders are used where long work-strokes are required.

Which of the following statements is correct?
The light output of an LED is

approximately proportional to
the voltage across it.
A typical LED has an operating
voltage of about 0.7 V.
The light output of an LED is

approximately proportional to
the current passing through it.
Liquid crystal displays (LCDs) are widely used in a range of electronic systems.
Which of the following describes the construction of such a display?
Two sheets of polarized glass with a thin layer of oily material sandwiched between them.
A pn junction formed using materials such as gallium arsenide or gallium phosphide.
Two sheets of conducting material separated by a layer of insulating dielectric.

For long distance communication we often make use of fibre -optic

cable. Which of the following statements is correct?
Fibres made from glass are only suitable for short range communication.
Fibres made from glass can be used over distances of several hundred kilometers.
Fibres made from optical polymer can be used over distances of several
hundred kilometers.
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
The most widely-used form of meter is the moving-iron meter.
Moving-iron meters can be used to measure AC or DC quantities.
When measuring AC quantities, the calibration of many meters means that

incorrect readings will be produced unless the waveform is sinusoidal.
The deflection of a moving-coil meter is proportional to the average value of the

current.
What form of electric motor is most widely used in high-power
applications?
AC motors.
Stepper motors.
DC motors.
In a stepper motor, how is the speed of rotation determined?
By the current supplied to the motor.
By the magnitude of the voltage applied.
By the frequency of the waveforms used.
By the load applied to the motor.

What form of sound actuator would usually be used for

ultrasonic applications?
A moving-iron speaker.
A permanent-magnet speaker.
A piezoelectric actuator.
Many light dimmers operate by repeatedly turning the light On and OFF at
high speed.
True
False
A typical LED has an efficiency of about 75%.
True
False
Many wrist watches use

What form of motor is most suitedmotors
electric to this to
application?
move conventional hands.
An AC motor.
A DC motor.
A stepper
motor.
1. In an open-loop control system
(a) output is independent of control input
(b) output is dependent on control input
(c) only system parameters have effect on the control output (d) none of the above
2. For open control system which of the following statements is incorrect ?
(a) Less expensive
(b) Recalibration is not required for maintaining the required quality of the output.
(c) Construction is simple and maintenance ensy, (d) Errors are caused by distrubances
3. A control system in which the control action is somehow dependent on the output is
known as
(a) Closed-loop system
(e) Open-system
(b) Semi-closed loop system
(d) None of the above 4 In closed-loop system, with positive value of feedback gain the overall gain of the system
will (a) decrease
(c) be unaffected
(b) increase
(d) any of the above
5. Which of the following is an open-loop control system ?
(a) Field-controlled DC motor
(c) Metadyne
(b) Ward Leonard control
(d) Stroboscope
6 Which of the following statements is not necessarily correct for open control system?
(a) Input command is the sole factor responsible for providing the control action
(b) Presence of non-linearities causes malfunctioning
(c) Less expensive
(d) Generally free from problems of non-linearitics
7. In open-loop system
(0) The control action depends on the size of (b) The control action depends on system variables
the system
(c) The control action depends on the input signal (!) The control action is independent of the output
S. has tendency to oscillate
(a) Open-loope system
(b) Closed-loop system
(e) Both (a) and (b) (d) Neither (a) nor (b)
9. A good control system has all the following features except
(a) good stability
(b) slow response
(c) good accuracy (d) sufficient power handling capacity
10 A car is running at a constant spord of 50 km/h, which of the following is the feedback element for the driver?
(a) Clutch
(c) Needle of the seedometer (c) None of the above
(b) Eyes (d) Steering wheel
11. The initial response when the output is not equal to input is called
(a) Transient response
(c) Dynamic response
(b) Error response
(d) Any of the above
12. A control system working under unknown random actions is called ……...
(b) Digital data system
(a) Computer control system
(c) Stochastic control system
(d) Adaptive control system
13. An automatic toaster is a ….... loop control system.
(a) open
(c) partially closed
(b) closed
(d) any of the above
14. Any externally introduced signal affecting the controlled output is called a
(a) feedback
(c) signal
(b) stimulus
(d) gain control
15. A closed-loop system is distinguished from open-loop system by which of the following?
(a) Servo-mechanism
(b) Feedback
(c) Output pattern
(d) Gain control
16, is a part of the human temperature control system.
(a) Digestive system
(e) Ear
(6) Perspiration system
(d) Leg movement
17 By which of the following the control action is determined when a man walks along a path?
(a) Brain
(b) Hands
(d) Eyes
(c) Legs
18. …….is a closed-loop system
(a) Auto-pilot for an aircraft
(c) Car starter
(b) Direct current generator
(d) Electric switch.
19. Which of the following devices are commonly used as error detectors in instruments?
(a) Vernisats
(c) Resolver
(b) Microsyns
20. Which of the following should be done to make an unstable system stable?
(a) The gain of the system should be decreased
(b) The gain of the system should be increased
(c) The number of poles to the loop transfer function should be increased.
(d) The number of zeros to the loop transfer function should be increased
21. increases the steady slate accuracy.
(a) Integrator
(c) Phase lead compensator
(b) Differentiator
(d) Phase lag compensator.
22. A.C. servomotor resembles
(a) two-phase induction motor
(b) three-phase induction motor
(c) direct current series motor
(d) universal motor
23. As a result of introduction of negative feedback which of the following will not decrease?
(a) Bandwidth
(c) Distortion
(b) Overall gain
(d) Instability.
24. Regenerative feedback implies feedback with
(a) oscillations
(c) negative sign
(b) step input
(d) positive sign
76. Phase margin of a system is used to specify which of the following?
(a) Frequency response

(b) Absolute stability
(e) Relative stability
(d) Time response
77. Addition of zeros in transfer function causes which of the following?
(a) Lead-compensation
(c) Lead-lag compensation
(b) Lag-compensation
(d) None of the above
78. ……… technique is not applicable to non-linear system?
(a) Nyquist Criterion
(c) Functional analysis
(b) Quasi linearization
(d) Phase-plane representation
79. In order to increase the damping of a badly underdamped system which of following compensators may be
used?
(a) Phase-lead
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(e) None of the above
(b) Phase-lag
(d) Either (a) or (b)
80. The phase-lag produced by transportation relays
(a) is independent of frequency
(b) is inversely proportional to frequency
(c) increases linearly with frequency
(d) decreases linearly with frequency
81. In a stable control system saturation can cause which of the following?
(a) Low-level oscillations (c) Conditional stability
(b) High-level oscillations (d) Overdamping.
82. Which of the following can be measured by the use of a tacho-generator?
(a) Acceleration
(b) Speed
(d) Displacement
(c) Speed and acceleration (e) None of the above
83. ………. is not a final control element.
(a) Control valve
(b) Potentiometer
(d) Servomotor
(c) Electro-pneumatic converter
84. Which of the following is the definition of proportional band of a controller?
(a) The range of air output as measured variable varies from maximum to minimum
(b) The range of measured variables from set value
(c) The range of measured variables through which the air output changes from maximum
to minimum
(e) none of the above
85. In pneumatic control systems the control valve used as final control element converts
(a) pressure signal to electric signal
(e) electric signal to pressure signal
(e) None of the above
(b) pressure signal to position change
(d) position change to pressure signal

Answer All Questions
Mecha -in Mechatronics stands for

a) Mechanical
b) Mechanism
c) Both
troni -in Mechatronics stands for

a) Electronics
b) Electrical
c) Electro
Examples of Mechatronics system
a) CNC
b) ATM
c) Coin counter
d) All the above
Disadvantage of Mechatronics
a) Need only IT
b) Need Mechanical only
c) Multi disciplinary engineering
d) Need Electronics only
The term "mechatronics" was first assigned by
a) T. Mori
b) W. Bolton
Sensor are the devices which produce a proportional output signal when
exposed to a
a) physical phenomenon
b) Sensor
c) Output
Which device that convert input of one form of energy into another form of
energy.
a) Transducer
b) Sensor
c) Output
The limits between which the input can vary is called
a) Range
b) span
c) error
The time taken by the sensor to response for the input is called
a) Dead time
b) Dead Band
c) error
Change in output/change in input is called
a) Sensitivity
b) Dead Band
c) Linearity
Time taken by sensor to approach its true output
a) Response time
b) Rise time
c) Time constant
Time take for the output to reach 90% of full response
a) Response time
b) Rise time
c) Time constant
Time taken by sensor to be within a close range of its steady state a)
Setting time
b) Rise time
c) Time constant
Which is not a dynamic characteristics. in the list
a) Setting time
b) Rise time
c) Time constant
d) Span
Time taken by the system to reach 63.2% of its final output signal amplitude a)
Setting time
b) Rise time
c) Time constant
Group of physical component connected or related in such a manner to form a
entire unit to perform a specific task
System
Mechatronics
Control
measurement system components

Sensor / Transducer
Signal conditioner
Recorder/display
All the above
Open loop system has feed

back
No feed back
None
Closed loop system has

feed back
No feed back
None
Robot is a
open loop
closed loop
measurement system
Where do the contents of PCLATH get transferred in the higher location of

program counter while writing in PCL (Program Counter Latch)? A)11
b)12
c) 13
d)14
Which condition/s of MCLR (master clear) pin allows resetting the PIC? A)High
b)Low
c)Moderate
d)All the above
What is the rate of power up delay provided by an oscillator start-up timer while
operating at XT, LP and HS oscillator modes?
A) 512 cycles
b) 1024 cycles
c) 2048 cycles
d) 4096 cycles
Programmable peripheral input-output port is another name for

A) serial input-output port
b) parallel input-output port
c) serial input port
d) parallel output port
The input provided by the microprocessor to the read/write control logic is

A) A1
b) WR(ACTIVE LOW)
c) RESET
d) All of the mentioned
The device that receives or transmits data upon the execution of input or output
instructions by the microprocessor is a)control word register
b)read/write control logic
c)3-state bidirectional buffer
d)none of the mentioned
The port that is used for the generation of handshake lines in mode 1 or mode 2
is
A) port A
b) port B
c) port C Lower
d) port C Upper
If A1=0, A0=1 then the input read cycle is performed from A)

port A to data bus
b) port B to data bus
c) port C to data bus
d) CWR to data bus
The function, ‘data bus tristated’ is performed when A)

CS(active low) = 1
b) CS(active low) = 0
c) CS(active low) = 0, RD(active low) = 1, WR(active low) = 1
d) CS(active low) = 1 OR CS(active low) = 0, RD(active low) = 1,
WR(active low) = 1
The pin that clears the control word register of 8255 when enabled is
A) CLEAR
b) SET
c) RESET
d) CLK
How many clock pulses are confined by each machine cycle of

PeripheralInterface Controllers A) 4
b) 8
c) 12
d) 16
What is the execution speed of instructions in PIC especially while operating at

the maximum value of clock rate
A) 0.1 μs
b) 0.2 μs
c) 0.4 μs
d) 0.8 μs
Port C of 8255 can function independently as
A) input port
b) output port
c) either input or output ports
d) both input and output ports
All the functions of the ports of 8255 are achieved by programming the bits of
an internal register called
A) data bus control
b) read logic control
c) control word register
d) none of the mentioned
The data bus buffer is controlled by

A) control word register
b) read/write control logic
c) data bus
d) none of the mentioned
Which among the below specified major functionalities is/are associated with
the programmable timers of PIC A) Excogitation of Inputs
b) Handling of Outputs
c) Interpretation of internal timing for program execution
d) Provision of OTP for large and small production runs
Which among the CPU registers of PIC 16C6X/7X is not 8-bit wide
A) Status Register
b) Program Counter Latch (PCLATH) Register
c) Program Counter Low Byte (PCL) Register
d) File Selection Register (FSR)
How many RPO status bits are required for the selection of two register banks
A) 1
b) 2
c) 8
d) 16
Which kind of mode is favourable for MCLR pin for indulging in reset
operations?
A) Normal mode
b) Any flexible mode
c) Power-down mode
d) Sleep mode
Which crucial feature/function of Brown-Out-Reset (BOR) makes the PIC to be

completely unique and distinct from other microcontrollers?
A) It can reset the PIC automatically in running condition
b) It can reset the PIC even when the supply voltage increases above 4V
c) It can reset the PIC without enabling the power-up timer
d) All of the above
Question A B C D
It is the ability of the sensor to Resolution Stability Impedance Error

indicate the same output over a
period of time for a constant input.
I V=IR 1/R I/V

What is the transfer function of
an electrical system given
below?
Where,
I: Current
V: Voltage
R: Resistance
The study of relationship static dynamic variable Invariable

between the input and output, characteristic characteristic characteristic characteristic
when the input is invariant with s of s of instruments s of instruments
respect to time is called as_____ instruments
is decreasing is is is increasing
unpredictable unpredictable
Consider the following graph of

error (e) vs controller output (m).
The curve B corresponding to the
value of error e2 is the curve
followed by controller
characteristics when value of error
more than unpredictable Zero less than zero

zero
Consider the below
diagram of Two
Position Control.
What would be the
value of error,
when the controller
output takes a fixed
value
corresponding to
the 'ON' position of
final control
element?
Arrange the Hot body--- Hot body--- Display system----Hot Hot body---
following Display Thermocoupl body---Thermocoupl Amplifier and
components of system---- e----- e----- converter----
temperature Thermocoupl Amplifier and Amplifier and converter Thermocoupl
measurement e----- converter---- e-----Display
system according Amplifier and Display system
to measurement converter system
system
Hot body, Display

system, Thermocouple,
Amplifier and
converter
The five flags in 8085 is Z,CY,S,P and CY,S.P.Z. S.P.CY F,AC,S,P,CY,

designated as AC Z
The type of External CISC RISC Embedded

microcontroller is memory memory
designed in such a way microcontroll microcontroll
that they do not have a er er
program memory on
the chip.
At what PIN number, PIN 15 PIN 38 PIN 24 PIN 9
there is a RESET pin,
which is used to reset
the microcontroller to
its initial values?
The type of 64-bit 32-bit 16-bit microcontroll er 8-bit
microcontroller is microcontroll microcontroll microcontroll
generally used in er er er
automatically
controlled appliances
like automatic
operational
machines.
When pins are configured as 10mA 5mA 15mA 25mA

an output (i.e. logic 0), then
the single port pins can receive
a current of?
Which IO Port can be used for PORT3 PORT2 PORT1 PORT0

higher address byte with
addresses A8-A15?
In which mode do all the Ports BSR mode Mode 0 of Mode 1 of I/O Mode 2 of I/O
of the 8255 PPI work as I/O mode mode mode
InputOutput units for data
transfer?
How many bits of data can be 16 bits 32 bits 12 bits 8 bits

transferred between the 8255
PPI and the interfaced device
at a time
Where do the contents of 11 bits 13 bits 15 bits 24 bits

PCLATH get transferred in the
higher location of program
counter while writing in PCL
(Program Counter Latch)?
The port that is used for the port A port B port C Lower port C Upper
generation of handshake lines
in mode 1 or mode 2 is
How many clock pulses are 4 8 12 16

confined by each machine
cycle of Peripheral-Interface
Controllers
Which among the below Excogitation Handling of Interpretation Provision of

specified major functionalities of Inputs Outputs of internal OTP for large
is/are associated with the timing for and small
programmable timers of PIC program production
execution runs
Ladder logic programming Virtual relay Logic gate Function Text-based
consists primarily of: contacts and symbols with blocks with code
coils connecting connecting
lines lines
In PLC programming, a Comes last in Is not reset Defaults to Cannot be

retentive function is one the program after a power the “off” state edited or
that: cycle deleted
Medium PLC has ------------ 2000-3000 4000-8000 5000-6000 5500-8000

---------inputs and outputs
Which of the following The PLC Each rung of Input and PLC input
statements is not correct? rung output [- the ladder logic output instructions
( )-] is a represents a instructions in are logical
discrete logical ladder logic symbols
output statement do not associated with
instruction or executed in directly voltage
bit in memory. at the input
software – represent the
module
inputs on the switches and
right and actuators.
outputs on the
left.
Solenoids, lamps, motors are Analog output Analog input Digital output Digital input
connected to:
An OR function Normallyclosed A single Normallyopen Normallyopen

implemented in ladder logic contacts in normallyclosed contacts in contacts in
uses: series contact parallel series
A variable reluctance non-magnetic ferromagnetic paramagnetic diamagnetic

stepper motor is constructed
of
……………… material with
salient poles.
The phase difference 60° 90° 120° 180°
between two windings of
AC Servo
Motor is
In DC Motors, Hopkinson No load. Half load. Full load. Any load.

test is conducted at
The output indicated on the Gross power. Power drawn Power drawn output power
name plate of any motor is in kVA. in kW. at the shaft
always the
Name the sensors used in car Hall effect Pressure Touch sensor Proximity
Engine management system. and AC sensor sensor
excited
sensors
PLC can be ___________ in only only programmed able to give a

plant to change the sequence programmed reprogramme and set point
of operation. d reprogramme
d
Group the followings into Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical

Mechanical systems, Systems: 2, 4 Systems: 2, 7 Systems: 2, 4 Systems: 2, 7
Electronic systems and Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic
Information technology. System: 5, 7 System: 4, 5, System: 5, 6, System: 4, 5
Information 6 7 Information
1. Automation Technology: Information Information Technology:
2. Mechanical elements 1, 3, 6 Technology: Technology: 1, 3, 6
3.Software engineering 1, 3 1, 3
4.Precision mechanics
5.Microelectronics
6.Artificial intelligence
7. Sensors and actuators
A strain gauge is a passive Pressure into Pressure into Force into a Mechanical
transducer and is employed for displacement a change of displacement displacement
converting resistance into a change
of resistance
Convert a temperature 523.2 K 623K 723 K 223 K

measurement of 250 deg C
into Kelvin.
MVI K, 20F is an example of? Register Immediate Direct Indirect

addressing addressing addressing addressing
mode mode mode mode
It is also a 16-bit register Stack pointer Temporary Flag register Program

works like stack, which is register counter
always
incremented/decremented by 2
during push & pop operations.
8085 microprocessor is an VAX IBM Dell Intel

8bit microprocessor
designed by the company
If A1=0, A0=1 then the input port A to data port B to data port C to data CWR to data
read cycle is performed from bus bus bus bus
Identify the execution speed of 0.1 μs 0.8 μs 0.4 μs 0.2 μs

instructions in PIC especially
while operating at the
maximum value of clock rate
What is the rate of power up 512 cycles 1024 cycles 2048 cycles 4096 cycles
delay provided by an oscillator
start-up timer while operating
at XT, LP and HS oscillator
modes?
Identify the problem in this Coil Start contact Seal-in Stop contact
motor control PLC program: contact
Identify the largest integer 32,768 65,535 65,536 65,537

number that a PLC counter
function can reach if it uses a
16 bit register?
Identify the RLL applications On/off Logical Proportional On/off control

is not normally performed in control of control of control of of motor
early automation systems field devices discrete field devices starters
devices
A stepper motor having a 6000 8000 4000 10,000

resolution of 300 steps /rev
and running at 2400 rpm has a
pulse rate of— pps.
Calculate the step angle of a 60º 45º 30º 15º

permanent-magnet stepper
motor having 8 stator poles
and 4 rotor poles.
The Robot designed with Three linear Three Two linear Two
Cartesian coordinate systems movements rotational and one rotational and
has movements rotational one linear
movement movement
12/1/2020 Assignment 1-Mechatronics
Assignment 1-Mechatronics
Name
Ganesh Kumar D
Register Number
711317114040
Mecha -in Mechatronics stands for
Mechanical
Mechanism
Both
troni -in Mechatronics stands for
Electronics
Electrical
Electro
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Examples of Mechatronics system
CNC
ATM
Coin counter
All the above
Disadvantage of Mechatronics
Need only IT
Need Mechanical only
Multi disciplinary engineering
Need Electronics only
The term "mechatronics" was first assigned by
T. Mori
W. Bolton
Sensor are the devices which produce a proportional output signal when
exposed to a
physical phenomenon
Sensor
Output
Which device that convert input of one form of energy into another form of
energy.
Transducer
Sensor
Output
The limits between which the input can vary is called
Range
span
error
The time taken by the sensor to response for the input is called
Dead time
Dead Band
error
Change in output/change in input is called
Sensitivity
Dead Band
Linearity
Time taken by sensor to approach its true output
Response time
Rise time
Time constant
Time take for the output to reach 90% of full response
Response time
Rise time
Time constant
Time taken by sensor to be within a close range of its steady state
Setting time
Rise time
Time constant
Which is not a dynamic characteristics. in the list
Setting time
Rise time
Time constant
Span
Time taken by the system to reach 63.2% of its final output signal amplitude
Setting time
Rise time
Time constant
Group of physical component connected or related in such a manner to form a

entire unit to perform a specific task
System
Mechatronics
Control
measurement system components
Sensor / Transducer
Signal conditioner
Recorder/display
All the above
Open loop system has
feed back
No feed back
None
Closed loop system has
feed back
No feed back
None
Robot is a
open loop
closed loop
measurement system
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12/1/2020 MECHATRONICS ASSIGNMENT -II
Where do the contents of PCLATH get transferred in the higher location 0/1
of program counter while writing in PCL (Program Counter Latch)? *
11th bit
12th bit
13th bit
14th bit
Other:
Correct answer
13th bit
Which condition/s of MCLR (master clear) pin allow to reset the PIC? * 1/1
High
low
moderate
All the above
Other:
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What is the rate of power up delay provided by an oscillator start-up 1/1

timer while operating at XT, LP and HS oscillator modes? *
512 cycles
1024 cycles
2048 cycles
4096 cycles
Other:
Programmable peripheral input-output port is another name for * 1/1
serial input-output port
parallel input-output port
serial input port
parallel output port
Other:
The input provided by the microprocessor to the read/write control logic 1/1
is *
RESET
A1
WR(ACTIVE LOW)
All of the mentioned
Other:
The device that receives or transmits data upon the execution of input or 1/1
output instructions by the microprocessor is *
control word register
read/write control logic
3-state bidirectional buffer
none of the mentioned
Other:
The port that is used for the generation of handshake lines in mode 1 or 1/1
mode 2 is *
port A
port B
port C Lower
port C Upper
Other:
If A1=0, A0=1 then the input read cycle is performed from * 1/1
port A to data bus
port B to data bus
port C to data bus
CWR to data bus
Other:
The function, ‘data bus tristated’ is performed when * 1/1
CS(active low) = 1
CS(active low) = 0
CS(active low) = 0, RD(active low) = 1, WR(active low) = 1
CS(active low) = 1 OR CS(active low) = 0, RD(active low) = 1, WR(active low) = 1
Other:
The pin that clears the control word register of 8255 when enabled is * 1/1
CLEAR
SET
RESET
CLK
Other:
How many clock pulses are confined by each machine cycle of 1/1
Peripheral-Interface Controllers *
12
16
Other:
What is the execution speed of instructions in PIC especially while 1/1

operating at the maximum value of clock rate *
0.1 μs
0.2 μs
0.4 μs
0.8 μs
Other:
Port C of 8255 can function independently as * 1/1
input port
output port
either input or output ports
both input and output ports
Other:
All the functions of the ports of 8255 are achieved by programming the 1/1
bits of an internal register called *
data bus control
read logic control
Other:
The data bus buffer is controlled by * 1/1
read/write control logic
data bus
Other:
Which among the below specified major functionalities is/are associated 1/1
with the programmable timers of PIC *
Excogitation of Inputs
Handling of Outputs
Interpretation of internal timing for program execution
Provision of OTP for large and small production runs
Option 5
Other:
Which among the CPU registers of PIC 16C6X/7X is not 8-bit wide * 1/1
Status Register
Program Counter Latch (PCLATH) Register
Program Counter Low Byte (PCL) Register
File Selection Register (FSR)
Other:
How many RPO status bits are required for the selection of two register 1/1
banks *
16
Other:
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Which kind of mode is favourable for MCLR pin for indulging in reset 1/1
operations? *
Normal mode
Any flexible mode
Power-down mode
Sleep mode
Other:
hich crucial feature/function of Brown-Out-Reset (BOR) makes the PIC 1/1

to be completely unique and distinct from other microcontrollers? *
It can reset the PIC automatically in running condition
It can reset the PIC even when the supply voltage increases above 4V
It can reset the PIC without enabling the power-up timer
All of the above
Other:
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How many pins do the 8255 PPI IC contains? * 2/2
A)24
B)20
C)32
D)40
In which mode do all the Ports of the 8255 PPI work as Input-Output 2/2
units for data transfer? *
A)BSR mode
B)Mode 0 of I/O mode
C)Mode 1 of I/O mode
D)Mode 2 of I/O mode
Which of the following pins are responsible for handling the on the Read 2/2
Write control logic unit of the 8255 PPI? *
A)CS'
B)RD'
C)WR'
D)ALL of the above
In which of the following modes is the 8255 PPI capable of transferring 2/2
data while handshaking with the interfaced device? *
A)BSR mode
D)Mode 2 of I/O mode

How many bits of data can be transferred between the 8255 PPI and the 2/2
interfaced device at a time? or What is the size of internal bus of the
8255 PPI? *
A)16 bits
B)12 bits
C)8 bits
D)None of the above
Which port of the 8255 PPI is capable of performing the handshaking 2/2
function with the interfaced devices? *
A)Port A
B)Port B
C)Port C
D)All of the above
In which of the following modes of the 8255 PPI, only port C is taken into 2/2
consideration? *
A)Mode 0 of I/O mode
D) BSR mode
In mode 2 of I/O mode, which of the following ports are capable of 2/2
transferring the data in both the directions? *
A)Port A
B)Port B
C)Port C
D)All of the above
In which of the following modes we do not consider the D6, D5 and D4 2/2
bits of the control word? *
A)Mode 0 of I/O mode
D) BSR mode
How many data lines in total are there in the 8255 PPI IC? * 2/2
A)8 data lines
B)32 data lines
C)24 data lines
D)None of the above

The acronym PLC stands for: * 0/2
(A) Pressure Load Control
(B) Programmable Logic Controller
(C) Pneumatic Logic Capstan
(D) PID Loop Controller
Correct answer
(C) Pneumatic Logic Capstan
Ladder logic programming consists primarily of: * 0/2
(A) Virtual relay contacts and coils
(B) Logic gate symbols with connecting lines
(C) Function blocks with connecting lines
(D) Text-based code
Correct answer
(B) Logic gate symbols with connecting lines

In a PLC, the scan time refers to the amount of time in which * 0/2
(A) the technician enters the program
(B) timers and counters are indexed by
(C) one “rung” of ladder logic takes to complete
(D) the entire program takes to execute
Correct answer
(C) one “rung” of ladder logic takes to complete
Identify the problem in this motor control PLC program: * 0/2
(A) Coil
(B) Start contact
(C) Seal-in contact
(D) Stop contact
Correct answer
(D) Stop contact

The Boolean representation of this PLC program is: * 2/2
(A) C(AB + D)
(B) C + (A + B)D
(C) C + D(A + B)
(D) ABC + BD
The difference between online and offline PLC programming is * 0/2
(A) whether the PLC is running or stopped
(B) whether the programming PC has internet connectivity
(C) the type of programming cable used
(D) where the edited program resides
Correct answer
(A) whether the PLC is running or stopped

In PLC programming, a retentive function is one that: * 0/2
(A) Is not reset after a power cycle
(B) Comes last in the program
(C) Defaults to the “off” state
(D) Cannot be edited or deleted
Correct answer
(B) Comes last in the program
What is the largest integer number that a PLC counter function can reach0/2
if it uses a 16 bit register? *
(A) 32,768
(B) 65,535
(C) 65,536
(D) 65,537
Correct answer
(D) 65,537
An OR function implemented in ladder logic uses: * 0/2
(A) Normally-closed contacts in series
(B) Normally-open contacts in series
(C) A single normally-closed contact
(D) Normally-open contacts in parallel
Correct answer
(B) Normally-open contacts in series
A good application for a timed interrupt in a PLC program would be: * 0/2
(A) A communications function block
(B) A PID function block
(C) A math function block
(D) A motor start/stop rung
Correct answer
(C) A math function block
One of the following is an input device * 2/2
Motor
b. Light
c. Valve
d. Sensor
Solenoids, lamps, motors are connected to: * 2/2
. Analog output
b. Digital output
c. Analog input
d. Digital input
An example of discrete (digital) control is: * 2/2
. Varying the volume of a music system
b. Turning a lamp ON or OFF
c. Varying the brightness of a lamp
d. Controlling the speed of a fan
Which of the following statements is not correct? * 2/2
a) The PLC rung output [-( )-] is a discrete output instruction or bit in memory.
b) Each rung of the ladder logic represents a logical statement executed in software
– inputs on the right and outputs on the left.
c) Input and output instructions in ladder logic do not directly represent the switches
and actuators.
d) PLC input instructions are logical symbols associated with voltage at the input
module
Which of the following statements is correct? * 2/2
a) Ladder logic is a PLC graphical programming technique introduced in the last 10

years.
b) A ladder logic program is hard to analyze because it is totally different when

compared with the equivalent relay logic solution.
c) The number of ladder logic virtual relays and input and output instructions is
limited only by memory size.
d) The number of contacts for a mechanical relay is limited to number of coils on the
relay.
Which of the following statements about a single pole double throw relay 2/2
is NOT true? *
a) It is called an SPDT type of relay.
b) It has one common contact.
c) It has two positions (NC and NO).
d) It has a center off position.
Which of the following statements about a single pole double throw relay 2/2
is true? *
) Insulators are used in the armature to isolate the electrical switching contacts from
the rest of the relay components.
b) The NC contact and the pole are in contact when the relay is off.
c) It has just one coil.
d) All of the above.

The _____ is moved toward the relay electromagnet when the relay is on. 2/2
*
a) Armature
b) Coil
c) NO contact
d) NC contact
Which of the following RLL applications is not normally performed in 2/2

early automation systems? *
a) On/off control of field devices
b) Logical control of discrete devices
c) On/off control of motor starters
d) Proportional control of field devices
In a current sinking DC input module _____ * 2/2
a) The current flows out of the input field device
b) Requires that a AC sources be used with mechanical switches
c) The current flows out of the input module
d) Currents can flow in either direction at the input module

A variable reluctance stepper motor is constructed of ……………… material 2/2
with salient poles. *
(A) paramagnetic
(B) ferromagnetic
(C) diamagnetic
(D) non-magnetic
A stepper motor having a resolution of 300 steps /rev and running at 2/2
2400 rpm has a pulse rate of— pps. *
(A) 4000
(B) 8000
(C) 6000
(D) 10,000
Calculate the step angle of a permanent-magnet stepper motor having 8 2/2

stator poles and 4 rotor poles *
(A) 60º
(B) 45º
(C) 30º
(D) 15º
In permanent magnet stepper motor, the direction of motor is _____ to 2/2
the directions of the current flowing in winding. *
(A) dependent.
(B) Reverse.
(C) independent.
(D) None of the above.
The stepper motor has full torque at * 0/2
(A) full speed.
(B) Normal speed.
(C) Zero speed.
(D) All speed.
Correct answer
(A) full speed.
The phase difference between two windings of AC Servo Motor is * 2/2
(A) 60°.
(B) 90°.
(C) 120°.
(D) 180°.
The input signal to a Servo Motor is * 2/2
(A) Digital signal.
(B) analog signal.
(C) Both digital and analog signal.
If the field current of separately excited DC motor is increased, then the 0/2
speed of the motor *
(A) Decreases.
(B) Increases.
(C) Remain same.
Correct answer
(A) Decreases.
In DC Motors, Hopkinson test is conducted at * 2/2
(A) No load.
(B) Half load.
(C) Full load.
(D) Any load.

The output indicated on the name plate of any motor is always the * 2/2
(A) Gross power.
(B) Power drawn in kVA.
(C) Power drawn in kW.
(D) output power at the shaft
Industrial Robots are generally designed to carry which of the following 2/2
coordinate system(s). *
(A) Cartesian coordinate systems
(B) Polar coordinate systems
(C) Cylindrical coordinate system
(D) All of the above
The Robot designed with Cartesian coordinate systems has * 2/2
(A) Three linear movements
(B) Three rotational movements
(C) Two linear and one rotational movement
(D) Two rotational and one linear movement

Which of the following work is done by General purpose robot? * 2/2
(A) Part picking
(B) Welding
(C) Spray painting
(D) All of the above
Name the sensors used in car Engine management system. * 2/2
A) Hall effect and AC excited sensors
(B) Pressure sensor
(C) Touch sensor
(D) Proximity sensor
What are the axes of a pick and place robot? * 2/2
A) Rotation in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction of the unit on its base.
B)Rotate clock wise
C)Rotate Anti clock wise
D)Rotate 180 degree

What management functions refers to the process of anticipating 2/2
problems, analyzing them, estimating their likely impact and determining
actions that will lead to the desired outcomes and goals? *
A. Planning
B. Leading
C. Controlling
D. Organizing
Which of the following cannot be an input that is given to the PLC? * 2/2
A. Manual switches
B. Relays
C. Sensors
D. None of the above
Which of the following is/are characteristic/s of mechatronic products 2/2

and systems? *
A. Functional interaction between mechanical, electronic and information

technologies
B. Spacial interaction of subsystems in one physical unit
C. Intelligence related to the control functions of the mechatronics system
D. All of the above

Applications of microprocessor? * 2/2
A. Microprocessor Controlled Temperature System (MCTS)
B .Stepper motor control.
C. Traffic light controller.
D. All the above
PLC can be ___________ in plant to change the sequence of operation * 2/2
A. only programmed
B. only reprogrammed
C. programmed and reprogrammed
D. able to give a set point
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1. Rack-and-pinion can be used to convert rotational motion to linear motion

form of useful work.

3. A kinematic pair is a joint of two links that permits relative motion.

7. A mechanism with .links is known as simple mechanism.

5. .. is the reverse of the diametral pitch.

4. A mechanical device or a system which has motion or movement is called an . .

8. Solenoids can be used to provide electrically operated actuators.

11. A stepper motor is an incremental motion machine.

15. A ........... delivers high pressure fluid.

16. A valve is represented by a .......... for each of its switching positions.

19. The most common type of electrical actuator is.......

20........... cylinders are used where long work-strokes are required.

Which of the following statements is correct?

The light output of an LED is

The light output of an LED is

A pn junction formed using materials such as gallium arsenide or gallium phosphide.

Two sheets of conducting material separated by a layer of insulating dielectric.

For long distance communication we often make use of fibre -optic

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

The most widely-used form of meter is the moving-iron meter.

Moving-iron meters can be used to measure AC or DC quantities.

When measuring AC quantities, the calibration of many meters means that

The deflection of a moving-coil meter is proportional to the average value of the

What form of electric motor is most widely used in high-power

In a stepper motor, how is the speed of rotation determined?

By the current supplied to the motor.

By the magnitude of the voltage applied.

By the frequency of the waveforms used.

By the load applied to the motor.

What form of sound actuator would usually be used for

A typical LED has an efficiency of about 75%.

Many wrist watches use

1. In an open-loop control system

(a) output is independent of control input

(b) output is dependent on control input

2. For open control system which of the following statements is incorrect ?

(a) Less expensive

(a) Closed-loop system

(b) Semi-closed loop system

will (a) decrease

(d) any of the above

5. Which of the following is an open-loop control system ?

(a) Field-controlled DC motor

(b) Ward Leonard control

(b) Presence of non-linearities causes malfunctioning

(c) Less expensive

(d) Generally free from problems of non-linearitics

S. has tendency to oscillate

(a) Open-loope system

(b) Closed-loop system

9. A good control system has all the following features except

(a) good stability

(b) slow response

(c) good accuracy (d) sufficient power handling capacity

(c) Needle of the seedometer (c) None of the above

(b) Eyes (d) Steering wheel