101 Basic Series - Module 24 - Post Assessment
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1
A timer is an instruction that waits a set amount of time before doing something.
True
False
2
Typically, PLC counters count from ____ if they are 16-bit BCD (binary coded decimal).
0 to 9999
-32,768 to 32,767
0 to 65,535
None of the above
3
____ are connected to the outside world, physically exist, and receive signals from switches, sensors, etc.
Input relays
Internal relays
Output relays
Timers
4
Relay ladder logic utilizes basic relay wiring symbols to create the logic to control a machine or process.
True
False
5
The primary reason PLCs were developed was to eliminate the large cost of replacing complicated relay-based machine controls.
True
False
6
____ are connected to the outside world, physically exist, and send signals to solinoids, lights, etc.
Input relays
Internal relays
Output relays
Timers
Counters
7
CPU stands for Control Processing Unit.
True
False
8
A photoelectric, proximity sensor, or limit switch is an ____ device to a PLC.
Input
Output
Both
9
PLC registers store the off and on states of the instructions based on their address.
True
False
10
A PLC scan cycle consists of three important steps: check the input status, execute program, and update output status.
True
False
11
An alarm horn is an ____ device to a PLC.
Input
Output
Both
12
PLCs come in two basic forms: Block I/O and Rack mount I/O.
True
False
13
These are symbols used to indicate a ________.
Normally Open Input Contact
Normally Closed Input Contact
Normally Closed Output Contact
Output Device (Coil)
14
Hundreds of I/O devices can be controlled with rack mounted PLCs.
True
False
15
Communications with PLCs can be done between "Master" CPUs to "Slave" expander units in remote I/O networks.
True
False
16
A PLC uses logic functions which are programmed into its memory.
True
False
17
Hard-wired devices are used to configure PLC logic.
True
False
18
Three things must be known before a counter can be used: address of the input pulse, how many pulses before reaction, when and how the counter is reset.
True
False
19
PLC scan time is defined as the time it takes the PLC to ____.
Check the input status
Execute the program
Update the output status
All of the above
None of the above
20
The numbering system in computers and PLCs is the decimal system.
True
False
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