1.

Basically, the function of a PLC is to:

a.amplify various weak signal sources.

b.control a high voltage output with a
low voltage input.

c.control the speed of motors.

d.make logical decisions and provide
outputs.

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2. The scan time is the time required

a. to record the status of all input

devices.

b. to record the status of all output
devices.

c. to execute one cycle of the total
program.

d. for the information to pass from
one circuit to another within the
PLC

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3. Unlike general purpose computers,
PLCs are

a. very expensive.

b. harder to program.

c. designed for the industrial
environment.

d. all of the above.

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4. A programmed normally closed

PLC contact

a. with a bit status of 1 will not allow

current to flow through the contact.

b. is examined for an OFF condition.

c. is examined for an ON condition.

d. both a and b.

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5. Parallel connections of a ladder
logic program are typically called

a.rungs.

b.networks.

c.coils.

d.branches

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6. The last element to be entered in a

ladder logic rung is a(n):

a.coil.

b.contact.

c.EXAMINE IF CLOSED.

d.EXAMINE IF OPEN.

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7. Which module of the PLC is responsible
for performing logical operations ?

a. Processor

b. Input

c. Output

d. Power supply

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8. The status bit of switches and pushbuttons

connected to a PLC is stored in the:

a. input image table

b. output image table file

c. user program

d. all of the above

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9. In ladder logic programs, all outputs are
represented by:

a. contact symbols

b. coil symbols

c. schematic load devices

d. branches

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10. The addressing format used with PLCs:

a. is always a five digit code

b. is always represented using the
octal number system

c. is standard for all manufacturers

d. none of these

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11. A rung consists of:

a. one or more inputs and only one output

b. a series of inputs and a series of outputs

c. NC or NO contacts.

d. push-
push-buttons or toggle switches

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12. . Each complete horizontal line of a ladder

logic diagram is generally referred to as

a. rung

b. branch

c. input

d. output

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13. The abbreviations NO and NC
represent the electrical state of
switch contacts when:

a. power is applied

b. power is not applied

c. the switch is actuated

d. the switch is not actuated

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14. A limit switch is usually actuated by:

a. hand

b. pressure

c. contact with an object

d. an electromagnet

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15. Solenoid valves are available to control:

a. oil flow

b. air flow

c. water flow

d. all of these

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16. . Field or real world devices refer to

a. input devices only

b. output devices only

c. load devices only

d. all devices that are physically wired to
the PLC.

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17. The three main components of
PLCs are the input module, CPU,
and

a. actuator module

b. output module

c. operator interface

d. input device

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18. . Prior to PLCs, many control tasks

were solved with

a. hard-wired controls

b. actuator-sensor controls

c. programmable-logic

d. computer-controllers

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19. . A signal which varies continuously is
called

a. digital

b. analog

c. continuous

d. variable

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20. The binary concept makes use of the

fact that certain information

a. can exist in one of two possible states

b. can be broken down into smaller units for
easier analysis

c. can be divided into two or more categories

d. can be divided into two, or multiple of two,
categories

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21. In conventional logic circuits, binary 1
represents

a. the presence of a signal

b. a high voltage level

c. the occurrence of some event

d. all the above

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22. A single rung of a ladder logic program

is arranged with

a. Input conditions connected from left to
right, with the output at the far right.

b. Input conditions connected from right to
left, with the output at the far left.

c. The output in the center and the input
conditions to the left and right of it.

d. All input conditions in parallel and all
output conditions in series.

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23. Which of the following is not a factor
in determining the total scan time of
PLC?

a. Memory protection.

b. Program content.

c. Program length.

d. Total number of inputs and outputs
used.

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24. Programmed counters can:

a. count up.

b. count down.

c. be combined to count up and
down.

d. all of these.

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25. The PLC counter instruction is
similar to the:

a. internal relay instruction

b. transitional contact instruction

c. relay coil and contact instruction

d. timer instruction

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26. Unlike the TON timer, the RTO

timer requires a(n):

a. timer reset instruction.

b. input condition instruction.

c. internal relay instruction.

d. instantaneous contact instruction.

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