PLC 1B Flashcards

(16 cards)

1
Q

Function block, ladder logic, structured text, and sequential flow chart are all examples of which of the following:

A

PLC programming languages

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2
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PLC Master Control in an emergency shuts off the following

A

All Main power to Input and Outputs only

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3
Q

An internal control relay:

A

does not directly control an output device

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4
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_____________________ are text-based names given to reserved processor memory locations and are used to store information about conditions both internal and external to the controller.

A

Tags

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5
Q

In a PLC system, there is an electrical connection between the field I/O devices and the CPU.

A

Always False

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6
Q

Moving the key switch from RUN mode or REM mode to PROGRAM mode and back to REM will return the controller to RUN mode.

True or False?

A

False

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7
Q

The status bit of the light shown in the drawing of this output module is controlled by the:

A

processor, as it determines the user program

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8
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The name of this layout diagram is a (an):

A

Relay schematic

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9
Q

In a PLC wiring circuit, the DC input module amd DC output module should be wired as:

A

the input module is a sourcing module, and the output can be either a sinking module or a sourcing module

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10
Q

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a relay type PLC output?

A

The output circuit has a great life expectancy than a triac type output

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11
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Volatile memory elements can be classified as those that:

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do not retain stored information when the power is removed

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12
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In a 16-bit signed integer, the right-most bit represents the sign of the binary value.
T/F

A

True

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13
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Scan time is usually referred to as the time it takes to scan:

A

The ladder logic program and update the I/Os

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14
Q

True or False?

If the Sign Bit is true, the Integer value is always negative

A

True

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15
Q

I am the most common type of memory used to store, back-up or transfer PLC programs. Who am I?

A

Flash

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16
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______________ modules provide the wiring terminal and associated circuitry that enables a programmable controller to sense the state of condition of a machine or application