Robotic Development Quiz

What is a sensor in robotic development?

• A device converting physical input into usable output

• A device that amplifies digital signals

• A component that stores data

• A memory storage unit

What term is used to describe a device converting one form of signal to another physical form?

• Encoder

• Transducer

• Capacitor

• Actuator

Which sensor is used to detect temperature changes?

• Capacitive proximity sensor

• Thermocouple

• Reed switch

• Encoder

What defines the ability of a system to measure the same value repeatedly?

• Accuracy

• Stability

• Repeatability

• Sensitivity

What type of switch is open until closed by mechanical input?

• NC

• NO

• Reed

• Proximity

Which type of proximity switch is used to detect metallic objects?

• Capacitive proximity switch

• Eddy current proximity switch

• Photoelectric sensor

• Thermistor

Which type of proximity sensor can detect both metallic and non-metallic objects?

• Eddy current proximity switch

• Capacitive proximity switch

• Reed switch

• Limit switch

In photoelectric sensors, which type operates when the object breaks the beam of light?

• Reflective type

• Transmissive type

• Infrared type

• Inductive type

What does an incremental encoder measure?

• Temperature

• Linear position

• Changes in angular/linear displacement

• Pressure

How are digital signals created by mechanical switches used in PLC systems?

• By transmitting data over networks

• By generating on/off signals

• By converting analog signals

• By amplifying digital signals