Unit 1 Robotics Test Practice

What are the four major components of Industrial Robot Systems as mentioned in the OSHA Technical Manual?

• Manipulator, Control system, Teach pendant, End-effector

• Processor, Sensor, Actuator, Interface

• CPU, Power supply, Data storage, Communication module

• Base, Arm, Gripper, Controller

What has boosted the abilities and uses of robot systems, especially in industrial applications, as per the OSHA Technical Manual?

• Decrease in the cost of production

• Advances in artificial intelligence

• Globalization of markets

• Reduction in the workforce

What is the primary physical structure of an industrial robot called?

• Control System

• Actuator

• Manipulator

• Sensor

Which of the following is NOT a type of power source mentioned for robot sensors, actuators, and their controllers?

• Electrical

• Pneumatic

• Solar

• Hydraulic

Which type of power uses viscous oil fluid to power pistons for a robot?

• Hydraulic power

• Pneumatic power

• AC or DC electrical power

• Solar power

Which type of sensor requires physical contact with an object to operate?

• Light sensors

• Proximity sensors

• Contact sensors

• Ultrasonic sensors

What functionality is provided by light sensors within a robot system?

• Detecting changes in temperature

• Detecting changes in light

• Detecting the location of the robot

• Detecting the motion of an object

Which type of sensor can detect an object within a given distance without requiring direct contact?

• Contact sensors

• Proximity sensors

• Motion sensors

• Navigation sensors

What is the role of computers and microprocessors in industrial robot systems?

• To provide the necessary power to the robot

• To control the movement of the robot manually

• To interface with and control sensors, end-effectors, and other peripheral equipment

• To enhance the physical strength of the robot

What is the primary benefit of self-diagnostic capability in robot controllers?

• It increases the memory functions for online sensing.

• It reduces robot system downtime.

• It enhances the integration with other equipment.

• It requires special training for the workers.