Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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The ____ generation of robots evolved through the use of artificial
intelligence.
A. | first | B. | second | C. | third | D. | fourth |
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Three classifications of a robot’s pattern of movement are pick-and-place
motion, ____ motion, and continuous path motion.
A. | walk-through | B. | task-level | C. | high-level | D. | point-to-point |
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A(n) ____ is a device that blocks end effector movement past a certain point on
the axis.
A. | compiler | B. | end stop | C. | manual rate control
box | D. | subroutine |
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Using a great number of points in ____ motion creates movement that is smooth
and continuous.
A. | pick-and-place | B. | point-to-point | C. | continuous-path | D. | walk-through |
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In ____ programming, an operator adjusts end stops, switches, cams, wires, and
hoses to set up the sequence of robot motion.
A. | manual | B. | teach pendant | C. | walk-through | D. | on-line |
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Which programming method allows a robot to remain in operation while a new
program is written and debugged?
A. | Teach pendant programming | B. | Walk-through programming | C. | Manual
programming | D. | Computer programming |
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The first robot programming language was known as ____.
A. | AML | B. | WAVE | C. | BASIC | D. | Pascal |
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Programming languages that closely resemble standard English are ____
languages.
A. | task-level | B. | high-level | C. | sensory | D. | operational |
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A ____ is a set of instructions within a program that has a beginning and an
end.
A. | menu | B. | comment line | C. | subroutine | D. | code |
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In ____ programming, each level accepts commands from the level above and
generates simplified commands for the level below.
A. | hierarchical control | B. | off-line | C. | walk-through | D. | task-level |
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In ____ programming, the user specifies the goals of each task rather than the
motions required to achieve the goal.
A. | hierarchical control | B. | on-line | C. | manual | D. | task-level |
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A(n) ____ system uses recognizable words as a form of audio data entry.
A. | off-line | B. | voice recognition | C. | manual
programming | D. | None of the above. |
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True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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The first generation of industrial robots was controlled by means of programming
languages.
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Manual programming does not require an operator skilled in the use of
computers.
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In continuous-path motion, an operator leads the robot through the various
positions involved in an operation.
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In teach pendant programming, an operator adjusts end stops, switches, and hoses
to set up the motion sequence.
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Walk-through programming is used for continuous-path robots.
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Off-line programming is performed using a computer that is not connected
to the robot.
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A manual rate control box translates high-level languages into machine
code.
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20.
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Hierarchical control systems use sensory feedback to affect how the robot
responds.
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21.
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Using task-level programming, instructions are entered using menu-selected
statements.
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Completion
Complete each
statement.
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The ______________________________ generation of robots were the first used in
industry.
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23.
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______________________________ is the science and engineering of making machines
perform operations commonly associated with intelligent human behavior.
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24.
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Robots receive information about their surroundings from
______________________________ devices in the system.
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25.
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With ______________________________ motion, the end effector follows a fixed
pattern of movement and allows for two positions per axis.
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26.
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The path of motion for ______________________________ robots is a series of
straight lines between hundreds of possible programmed points to position the end effector at the
correct spot.
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27.
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With ______________________________ motion, control of the end effector’s
path is more important than the end point positioning.
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28.
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In ______________________________ programming, recorded points are used to
generate a point-to-point path the robot follows during operation.
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29.
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Using ______________________________ programming, the person programming the
robot must be highly skilled in the precise motion required by the task.
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30.
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Creating the instructions for a robot on a computer that is connected to the
robot console is called ______________________________ programming.
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A(n) ______________________________ is a set of instructions within a
program.
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32.
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A(n) ______________________________ program translates high-level languages into
machine code.
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33.
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Each programming language defines the number of ______________________________
allowed for a program name and the use of special characters.
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34.
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In hierarchical control programming, ______________________________ are
structured in levels.
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35.
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The ______________________________ level in hierarchical control programming
receives commands for elemental moves.
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36.
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______________________________ programming systems offer interactive screens
that create, teach, debug, and run application programs.
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Matching
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Match the programming methods with the appropriate method description or
characteristic. Answers may be used more than once. A. | Hierarchical control
programming | B. | Manual programming | C. | Off-line programming | D. | On-line
programming | E. | Task-level programming | F. | Teach pendant programming | G. | Walk-through
programming |
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37.
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Only two positions are programmed for each axis.
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38.
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Programming away from the robot.
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39.
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Each level generates simplified commands.
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40.
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The goals of an operation are specified, instead of points in the
process.
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41.
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Thousands of points may be recorded for fluid movement.
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42.
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A type of machine setup process.
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43.
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An operator leads the robot through an operation and records desired points
into memory.
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44.
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Programming at the robot’s console.
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45.
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Sensory feedback affects robot operation.
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