Question 1

The damping coeficient value for an overdamped response is a number less than 0.5.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A RISC CPU has less instructions available to the programmer than a non -RISC CPU.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match the definition with the correct tuning method listed . Methods can be used as often as necessary.
-The process must be in the manual or open loop mode of operation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Process reaction method 
B)  Ultimate cycle metho 
A)  Process reaction method 
B)  Ultimate cycle metho

Question 4

Match the system description in with the system types .Use the system types as many times as needed.
-Found in indirect heating processes and a process flow valve with spring, mass, damper type system.

Accepted Answer

A)  First order lag 
B)  Second order lag 
A)  First order lag 
B)  Second order lag

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a cause of steady state error?

Accepted Answer

A)  System design fault 
B)  Disturbances or a change in the set point 
C)  Lack of precision in the control system components 
D)  Location of the sensing device too far away from the actual process 
A)  System design fault 
B)  Disturbances or a change in the set point 
C)  Lack of precision in the control system components 
D)  Location of the sensing device too far away from the actual process

Question 6

Match the type of code t o its name.
-Object

Accepted Answer

A)  Routine 
B)  Code used by the MCU 
C)  Group of routines 
D)  Code generated by the programmer 
A)  Routine 
B)  Code used by the MCU 
C)  Group of routines 
D)  Code generated by the programmer

Question 7

Match the system description in with the system types .Use the system types as many times as needed.
-Compliment of a first order lead system.

Accepted Answer

A)  First order lag 
B)  Second order lag 
A)  First order lag 
B)  Second order lag

Question 8

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.
Match the process control term with the correct definition of the term. Definitions may be used more than once.
-Feedback transducer

Accepted Answer

A)  A pneumatic, electronic, or digital device that applies gain and compensation to the error input and produces an output that corrects for the change in the set point or process variable. 
B)  The parameter in the process that is being controlled. 
C)  The device used to convert the process variable output into a physical form with units that are consistent with the input requirements of the control system. 
D)  Any change that causes a change in the process variable. 
E)  A n integer or real value that represents the desired value of the process variable.
F)A control devices that physically changes the primary process variable and is the final hardware device in the loop.
G) A variable changed by the final control element to achieve the desired change in the process variable.
H) The difference between the set point and process variable.
I) The device used to convert the set point input into a physical form with units that are consistent with the input requirements of the control system.
J) The signal output that drives the final control element.
K) A device with two inputs that algebraically adds the two inputs and outputs the sum or difference. 
A)  A pneumatic, electronic, or digital device that applies gain and compensation to the error input and produces an output that corrects for the change in the set point or process variable. 
B)  The parameter in the process that is being controlled. 
C)  The device used to convert the process variable output into a physical form with units that are consistent with the input requirements of the control system. 
D)  Any change that causes a change in the process variable. 
E)  A n integer or real value that represents the desired value of the process variable.
F)A control devices that physically changes the primary process variable and is the final hardware device in the loop.
G) A variable changed by the final control element to achieve the desired change in the process variable.
H) The difference between the set point and process variable.
I) The device used to convert the set point input into a physical form with units that are consistent with the input requirements of the control system.
J) The signal output that drives the final control element.
K) A device with two inputs that algebraically adds the two inputs and outputs the sum or difference.

Question 9

Identify the true statement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased controller gain shortens rise time. 
B)  Decreased controller gain reduces overshoot. 
C)  Increased controller gain reduces ringing. 
D)  Increased conroller gain reduces settling time. 
A)  Decreased controller gain shortens rise time. 
B)  Decreased controller gain reduces overshoot. 
C)  Increased controller gain reduces ringing. 
D)  Increased conroller gain reduces settling time.

Question 10

Digital controllers take the change in the gain -error product from the last output calculation and add that to the last controller output for a new controller value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Open loop systems do not have feedback but are self regulating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Feedforward control is used for systems with large time constants and with a disturbance in a system parameter that is controlled by the final control element.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Automatic control is a system where a process variable is forced to remain at a desired value called the controller output point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the definition with the correct tuning method listed . Methods can be used as often as necessary.
-Works best with processes that have a fast response for the process variable when a set point change is made.

Accepted Answer

A)  Process reaction method 
B)  Ultimate cycle metho 
A)  Process reaction method 
B)  Ultimate cycle metho

Question 15

An EPROM uses ultraviolet light to erase its contents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the definition with the correct tuning method listed . Methods can be used as often as necessary.
-Is known as the Ziegler/Nickols tuning method.

Accepted Answer

A)  Process reaction method 
B)  Ultimate cycle metho 
A)  Process reaction method 
B)  Ultimate cycle metho

Question 17

Ratio control is used when two liquids must be mixed in a precise proportion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Proportional gain is the change in input over the change in output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match the system description in with the system types .Use the system types as many times as needed.
-Bode plot starts at 0 degrees and ends at -180 degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  First order lag 
B)  Second order lag 
A)  First order lag 
B)  Second order lag

Question 20

Cascade control is used when the important disturbance to control is not controlled by the final control element for the process variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The damping coeficient value for an overdamped response is a number less than 0.5.

A RISC CPU has less instructions available to the programmer than a non -RISC CPU.

Match the definition with the correct tuning method listed . Methods can be used as often as necessary. -The process must be in the manual or open loop mode of operation.

Match the system description in with the system types .Use the system types as many times as needed. -Found in indirect heating processes and a process flow valve with spring, mass, damper type system.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of steady state error?

Match the type of code t o its name. -Object

Match the system description in with the system types .Use the system types as many times as needed. -Compliment of a first order lead system.

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the process control term with the correct definition of the term. Definitions may be used more than once. -Feedback transducer

Identify the true statement.

Digital controllers take the change in the gain -error product from the last output calculation and add that to the last controller output for a new controller value.

Open loop systems do not have feedback but are self regulating.

Feedforward control is used for systems with large time constants and with a disturbance in a system parameter that is controlled by the final control element.

Automatic control is a system where a process variable is forced to remain at a desired value called the controller output point.

Match the definition with the correct tuning method listed . Methods can be used as often as necessary. -Works best with processes that have a fast response for the process variable when a set point change is made.

An EPROM uses ultraviolet light to erase its contents.

Match the definition with the correct tuning method listed . Methods can be used as often as necessary. -Is known as the Ziegler/Nickols tuning method.

Ratio control is used when two liquids must be mixed in a precise proportion.

Proportional gain is the change in input over the change in output.

Match the system description in with the system types .Use the system types as many times as needed. -Bode plot starts at 0 degrees and ends at -180 degrees.

Cascade control is used when the important disturbance to control is not controlled by the final control element for the process variable.

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Exam 7: Embedded Microcontrollers, Open and Closed Loop Process Control

The damping coeficient value for an overdamped response is a number less than 0.5.

A RISC CPU has less instructions available to the programmer than a non -RISC CPU.

Match the definition with the correct tuning method listed . Methods can be used as often as necessary. -The process must be in the manual or open loop mode of operation.

Match the system description in with the system types .Use the system types as many times as needed. -Found in indirect heating processes and a process flow valve with spring, mass, damper type system.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of steady state error?

Match the type of code t o its name. -Object

Match the system description in with the system types .Use the system types as many times as needed. -Compliment of a first order lead system.

MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1. Match the process control term with the correct definition of the term. Definitions may be used more than once. -Feedback transducer

Identify the true statement.

Digital controllers take the change in the gain -error product from the last output calculation and add that to the last controller output for a new controller value.

Open loop systems do not have feedback but are self regulating.

Feedforward control is used for systems with large time constants and with a disturbance in a system parameter that is controlled by the final control element.

Automatic control is a system where a process variable is forced to remain at a desired value called the controller output point.

Match the definition with the correct tuning method listed . Methods can be used as often as necessary. -Works best with processes that have a fast response for the process variable when a set point change is made.

An EPROM uses ultraviolet light to erase its contents.

Match the definition with the correct tuning method listed . Methods can be used as often as necessary. -Is known as the Ziegler/Nickols tuning method.

Ratio control is used when two liquids must be mixed in a precise proportion.

Proportional gain is the change in input over the change in output.

Match the system description in with the system types .Use the system types as many times as needed. -Bode plot starts at 0 degrees and ends at -180 degrees.

Cascade control is used when the important disturbance to control is not controlled by the final control element for the process variable.

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Solidstate Devices in Industrial Applications, Operational Amplifiers and Linear ICS

SCRS, Triacs, Other Thryristors, Discrete Automation Sensors and Devices

Analog Processes Control Devices, Sensors and Safety

DC Motors, Control Circuits, AC Motors and Variable Speed Drives

Special Purpose Motor, Control Devices and Programmable Logic Controllers

Industrial Robots, Automation Systems and Data Communication Between Intelligent Machines

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