True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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A pick and place automation system is used for material handling applications as
well as sequencial assembly operations.
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2.
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Pushbutton switches are manual discrete logic output devices.
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3.
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Gloves should not be worn around machinery because they can get caught in the
moving components and pull a hand into the machine.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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4.
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Mechatronics is a field of studey that focuses on the integration of mechanical,
electrical, fluid, and computer technologies to control ______________.
a. | PLC’s | c. | machine movements | b. | FMS | d. | production |
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An FMS reduces cost because ___________.
a. | one set of equipment can produce multiple products | c. | small batch runs of each product
can be produced | b. | set-up time is reduced | d. | all of the above |
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6.
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Automated assembly stations use robots or PLC controlled pick and place devices
to ______________.
a. | assemble parts | c. | store parts | b. | transport parts | d. | remove parts |
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7.
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A series of steps or actions machine components are programmed to performed is
called a _______________.
a. | program | c. | machine sequence | b. | series | d. | none of the
above |
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8.
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Four types of manual discrete logic output devices are _______________, audible
alarms, message displays, and LED displays.
a. | pushbuttons | c. | indicator lamps | b. | selector switches | d. | emergency stops |
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9.
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A limit switch is an input switch that senses the position of a machine member
by mechanical means and converts the position into a(n)
a. | electrical signal | c. | analog signal | b. | logic bit | d. | control circuit |
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10.
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Directional control valves move in two directions by using ____________.
a. | one solenoid and a return spring | c. | two solenoids with return
springs | b. | two solenoids alone | d. | any of the above |
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Mechatronics operator safety rules include ______________________.
a. | perform a lockout/tagout on all power sources befor starting
maintenance | c. | leave all tools out of the work area | b. | remove robot teach pendants from the work
area | d. | A and
B |
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12.
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Every person working on a machine must include his or her own ______ to an
electrical lockout/tagout device.
a. | tag | c. | lock | b. | signature | d. | hasp |
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A pneumatic lockout valve vents downstream to the atmosphere when it is
_____________.
a. | open | c. | closed | b. | partially open | d. | all of the
above |
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14.
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Modern Machine operators have much more valuable roles in manufacturing because
they ____________________.
a. | make more money | c. | are better educated | b. | perform additional
functions | d. | are computer
literate |
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A red lens on an indicator light typically represents
___________________.
a. | attention | c. | safe condition | b. | normal condition | d. | danger or fault
condition |
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An emergency stop falls into which category of stop?
a. | Category 0 | c. | Category 2 | b. | Category 1 | d. | Category 3 |
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The very first step in starting up an automated machine is
______________.
a. | remove /lockout/tagout devices | c. | perform safety
checks | b. | power up the machine | d. | place system in auto mode |
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Matching
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Segement 1
a. | programmed path | f. | multiple
products | b. | raw material | g. | molding | c. | gluing | h. | electronics | d. | PLC | i. | asynchronous | e. | flexible material handling
systems | j. | process |
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18.
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The decision making function of mechatronics is performed mostly by
___________.
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19.
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Pick and place automation systems are controlled by a __________.
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20.
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One reason an FMS can reduce cost is because one set of equipment can produce
___________.
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21.
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Automated storage and retieval systems provide ____________ to the
manufacturing process and store finished goods.
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22.
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A decentralized ASRS feed the materials directly to the __________.
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23.
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Two types of ______________ are programmable conveyors and automated guided
vehicles.
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24.
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A(n) ___________ conveyor allows parts to move independently of each
other.
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25.
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An AGV transports materials between workstations by following a
__________.
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26.
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Material processes include machining, casting, and ____________.
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27.
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Assembly processes include mechanical fastening, welding, brazing, soldering,
and ___________.
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Segment 2
a. | mushroom head | f. | input | b. | photoelectric | g. | inductive | c. | logic | h. | mechanical | d. | led displays | i. | direction | e. | electric motor
starters | j. | actions |
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28.
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A machine sequence is a programmed series of _________ or steps.
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29.
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Each step of a control system sequence starts with an input signal, the ______
then decides which output to turn on or off, then the machine step takes place.
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30.
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To create a sequence of steps, the ____________ devices are physically arranged
on the machine so completion of one step triggers the start of the next step.
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31.
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Three types of pushbuttons are the extended button, _________ head, and the
flush button.
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32.
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The four types of manual discrete output devices are indicator lamps, audible
alarms, message displays, and _____________.
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33.
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A limit switch is an input switch that senses the position of a machine
component by _________ means.
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34.
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An _________ proximity sensor creats a magnetic field that is used to sense
when a metal part comes into range.
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35.
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A fiber optic sensor is a ________ sensor that uses fiber optic filaments to
send and receive the light.
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36.
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A giant magnetoresistive sensor is a magnetic sensor that responds mainly to
the magnetic field orientation and ___________ rather than the magnetic field strength.
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37.
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Two types of automatic discrete output devices are directional control valves
and _____________.
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Segment 3
a. | long sleeves | d. | venting | b. | electrical | e. | all power sources | c. | lock | f. | restored |
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38.
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When working around automated machinery, it is important to wear vision and
hearing protection, tie up long hair, and roll up ______________.
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39.
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When performing maintenance on a machine, every person working on the machine
must install his or her own _____________.
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40.
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One of the important safety rules to follow before performing maintenance on a
machine is to perform a lockout/tagout on ___________.
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41.
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An electrical lockout/tagout prevents electrical power from being __________
while work is being performed.
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42.
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Pneumatic actuators can still operate after _________ power has been locked
out.
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43.
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A pneumatic lockout valve is a two-position valve that allows flow through the
valve in one position and blocks the supply line while _________ the downstream pressure.
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Segment 4
a. | jogging | f. | its current
sequence | b. | immediately | g. | as quickly as possible | c. | the current step | h. | maintenance | d. | safety
checks | i. | home or
reset | e. | lockout/tagout | j. | 2 |
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44.
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Today’s machine operator must use a computer-based operator terminal,
perform quality tasks, and perform basic machine ______________.
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45.
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A cycle stop, when pressed, stops the machine at the end of ___________.
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46.
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An emergency stop removes power __________.
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47.
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The process of operating one of the machine’s actuators in the manual
mode is called ____________.
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48.
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A halt function stops the machine at the end of ____________.
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49.
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A stop category 0 __________ removes power to the machine actuators.
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50.
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A category ________ stop is considered a normal production cycle stop or
halt.
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51.
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The first step in operating an automated machine is to perform
___________.
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52.
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Before placing the automated equipment in Auto cycle, you should first
___________ all machines acutators and robot.
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53.
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The very last step in shutting down a machine is to perform a __________ on all
power supplies.
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