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MECH870TrainerLAP2Homework

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Mechanical stops can be used to accurately position a pneumatic cylinder.
 

 2. 

Digital I/O interface modules connect a PLC’s inputs and outputs to terminal blocks on printed circuit boards via a special pre-wired cable.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 3. 

_______________ mode is most often used during machine set up and maintenance to test various parts of the machine and make adjustments.
a.
Automatic
c.
Manual
b.
Jog
d.
Cycle
 

 4. 

Three types of electo-pneumatic valves are 3-position spring return, 2-position detented, and ___________________.
a.
2-position spring return
c.
4-position spring return
b.
3-postion detented
d.
4-position detented
 

 5. 

To adjust actuator speed using flow control valves, turn the flow control valve __________.
a.
CW to decrease speed, CCW to increase speed
c.
CCW to decrease speed, CCW to increase speed
b.
CCW to decrease speed, CW to increase speed
d.
CW to decrease speed, CW to increase speed
 

 6. 

A motor that moves both forward and reverse requires ___________.
a.
a bidirectional motor starter
c.
no motor starter
b.
a forward and reverse motor starter
d.
none of the above
 

 7. 

Limit switches should be adjusted so the contacts open or close just a the point ______.
a.
where the actuator stop is located
c.
slightly after where the actuator stop is located
b.
slightly before where the actuator stop is located
d.
A or B
 

 8. 

These three sensors all have short sensing ranges and sense the presence of an object as well as different types of material.
a.
hall effect, photoelectric, and ultrasonic
c.
hall effect, inductive, and capacitive
b.
hall effect, inductive, and photoelectric
d.
hall effect, capacitive, and photoelectric
 



 
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