Automation

Question 1

What is the definition of automation?

Answer 1

The use of technologies to reduce the need for human involvement in processes.

Question 2

List some examples of automation in engineering and manufacturing processes.

Answer 2

• Automatically detecting the position and volume of objects
• Automated mechanical lifting and moving of objects
• Automated measurement of different parameters during quality control

Question 3

What is one of the main uses of automation in control and instrumentation applications?

Answer 3

Reducing human involvement in measuring processes.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Automated measuring of _______ is a key application in automation.

Answer 4

[electrical signals and parameters, outputs of mechanical systems, thermal output signals, outputs of chemical and biological systems, optical and acoustic signal characteristics, different types and levels of radiation]

Question 5

What types of electrical parameters can be measured automatically?

Answer 5

• Current
• Voltage
• Resistance

Question 6

What outputs can be measured from mechanical systems in automation?

Answer 6

• Force
• Velocity
• Mechanical advantage

Question 7

True or False: Automation eliminates the need for human involvement entirely.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What is the role of automation in quality control (QC)?

Answer 8

Automated measurement of different parameters.

Question 9

What types of signals can be measured in automated systems?

Answer 9

• Thermal output signals
• Optical and acoustic signal characteristics
• Radiation levels