Chapter 11-12 Review

Question 1

Which of the following describes a movement of a robotic wrist?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 2

If resistance in a circuit is held constant while voltage is increased, current will increase.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Stores frequently used data for quick access

Accepted Answer

Cache

Question 4

Programmed at the factory

Accepted Answer

RAM

Question 5

Short-term memory for open applications

Accepted Answer

ROM

Question 6

Virtual memory involves using part of the hard drive as RAM space.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

____ is the control of the robot movement--its speed and path.

Accepted Answer

Manipulation

Question 8

Identify the following:

Accepted Answer

Diode

Question 9

_______ is an example of static electricity.

Accepted Answer

Lightning

Question 10

Which electrical devices send electrical signals based on environmental conditions?

Accepted Answer

Sensors

Question 11

Identify the following:

Accepted Answer

Capacitor

Question 12

Identify the following:

Accepted Answer

Transistor

Question 13

Cermaic disc and electrolytic are types of ____.

Accepted Answer

Capacitors

Question 14

Neon lamps are an example of a(n) ____ lamp.

Accepted Answer

Gas discharge

Question 15

The process where machine tools are driven by computers rather than by people directly.

Accepted Answer

Computer-numerical control

Question 16

Existing software CANNOT be reverse engineered.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

Closed systems rely on feedback from outside of the system to operate.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

Grippers and suction cups attached to the ends of robotic arms are called ____.

Accepted Answer

Tooling

Question 19

___ deals with the way in which people interface with computers.

Accepted Answer

Human-computer interaction

Question 20

System of operations performed by a computer

Accepted Answer

Logic

Question 21

Electromotive force

Accepted Answer

Voltage

Question 22

____ are very efficient, low-cost, long-lasting lights that use direct current.

Accepted Answer

Light-emitting diode (LED)

Question 23

Identify the following:

Accepted Answer

Resistor

Question 24

Measure of coulombs per second

Accepted Answer

Current

Question 25

Measure of electrical power

Accepted Answer

Wattage

Question 26

The outer shell of an atom is called the ______ shell.

Accepted Answer

Valance

Question 27

Identify the following:

Accepted Answer

Lamp

Question 28

Computer science, behavioral science, ergonomics, & design merge in digital signal processing

Accepted Answer

False

Question 29

Machines are driven by computers

Accepted Answer

CNC

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a good conductor?

Accepted Answer

Rubber

Question 31

_______ cells are rechargeable and ________ are disposable.

Accepted Answer

Secondary, primary

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a good insulator?

Accepted Answer

Steel

Question 33

_____are step-by-step procedures for solving or completing tasks.

Accepted Answer

Algorithms

Question 34

Opposition to electron flow

Accepted Answer

Resistance

Question 35

Incandescent bulbs use a tungsten filament inside a globe where the oxygen has been removed.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 36

A series-parallel circuit has only one path for current flow.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 37

Which of the following converts electrical energy into mechanical energy?

Accepted Answer

Motor

Question 38

Capacitors are made up of two conductive plates separated by a ____.

Accepted Answer

Dielectric

Question 39

_______ circuits have only one path for current flow and _______ circuits have multiple paths.

Accepted Answer

Series, parallel

Question 40

A potentiometer is used to only allow current flow in one direction.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 41

___ are integrated circuits mounted on the motherboard.

Accepted Answer

Microporcessors

Question 42

What does CPU stand for?

Accepted Answer

Central processing unit

Question 43

The complete automation of a manufacturing plant is called computer numerical control.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 44

Which of the following comes programmed from the factory and cannot be changed?

Accepted Answer

ROM

Question 45

Diodes can store and discharge a charge very quickly.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 46

Software to convert drawings into language for machine controllers

Accepted Answer

CAD

Question 47

The integrated circuit at the heart of the CPU is the flash drive.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 48

Generators make use of which of the following sources of electricity?

Accepted Answer

Magnetism

Question 49

An interface between the operating system and the major hardware components.

Accepted Answer

BIOS

Question 50

Computer design software

Accepted Answer

CAM

Question 51

Robots keep people safe by performing dangerous and dirty jobs.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 52

Computer numerically controlled machines can be operated by lower skilled labor.

Accepted Answer

True

Chapter 11-12 Review

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Chapter 11-12 Review

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