Practice high-yield Computer Science & IT MCQs on Automation System — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS.
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Question 1 of 40
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The output of a thermocouple is:
Correct Answer: Option D — a voltage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
DC voltage
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 2 of 40
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A program language:
Correct Answer: Option A — defines the form of the instruction
Detailed Academic Explanation:
defines the form of the instruction is the correct answer to “A program language:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 3 of 40
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Which of the following symbol modes are used to input of graphics to General CAD system?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following symbol modes are used to input of graphics to General CAD system”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 4 of 40
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Which technique enables the designer to mold and shape, rather than construct on object using a series of lines?
Correct Answer: Option A — Solid modeling
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Solid modeling is the correct answer to “Which technique enables the designer to mold and shape, rather than construct on object using a series of lines”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 5 of 40
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Computer-based controllers:
Correct Answer: Option D — (a) and (c) above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
(a) and (c) above is the correct answer to “Computer-based controllers:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 6 of 40
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Flood guns bombard the phosphor surface of the tube in which one of the following types of CRT technology?
Correct Answer: Option A — Direct view storage tube
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Direct view storage tube is the correct answer to “Flood guns bombard the phosphor surface of the tube in which one of the following types of CRT technology”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 7 of 40
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Automation normally means:
Correct Answer: Option B — a net increase in jobs.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a net increase in jobs. is the correct answer to “Automation normally means:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 8 of 40
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Trend analysis:
Correct Answer: Option B — can improve control system response
Detailed Academic Explanation:
can improve control system response is the correct answer to “Trend analysis:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 9 of 40
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The use of specialized workstations:
Correct Answer: Option B — reduces the host computer workload and allows more users
Detailed Academic Explanation:
reduces the host computer workload and allows more users is the correct answer to “The use of specialized workstations:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 10 of 40
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What key hardware item ties a CAD/ CAM system together?
Correct Answer: Option B — Graphics workstation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Graphics workstation is the correct answer to “What key hardware item ties a CAD/ CAM system together”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 11 of 40
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Which of these controller types is the most accurate?
Correct Answer: Option D — Three mode
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Three mode is the correct answer to “Which of these controller types is the most accurate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC
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Flat panel displays are based on what type of technology?
Correct Answer: Option C — Solid state
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Solid state is the correct answer to “Flat panel displays are based on what type of technology”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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Which of the following is a graphical input device?
Correct Answer: Option A — light pen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
light pen is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a graphical input device”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 14 of 40
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Today, programmable controllers:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Today, programmable controllers:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 15 of 40
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Productivity is defined as:
Correct Answer: Option B — output per man-hour of labour
Detailed Academic Explanation:
output per man-hour of labour is the correct answer to “Productivity is defined as:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 16 of 40
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The main function(s) of computer in CAD is/are
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The main function(s) of computer in CAD is/are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC
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The first industrial robot for commercial uses was installed in a Japanese plant at Toyota Automatic Loom Company, the parent company of the Toyota Automobile Group. When did this robot go into operation?
Correct Answer: Option C — Dec-67
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dec-67 is the correct answer to “The first industrial robot for commercial uses was installed in a Japanese plant at Toyota Automatic Loom Company, the parent company of the Toyota Automobile Group. When did this robot go into operation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 18 of 40
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What is the difference between integral and derivative control?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “What is the difference between integral and derivative control”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 19 of 40
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The program counter:
Correct Answer: Option C — contains the address of the next instruction to be executed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
contains the address of the next instruction to be executed is the correct answer to “The program counter:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 20 of 40
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Digital signals:
Correct Answer: Option B — are assigned values of 1 or 0 depending on the voltage level
Detailed Academic Explanation:
are assigned values of 1 or 0 depending on the voltage level is the correct answer to “Digital signals:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC
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There are several procedures you can implement to provide maximum security. The most important of these is:
Correct Answer: Option B — run regular simulated tests using TARP (testing of Applications Recovery Planes)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
run regular simulated tests using TARP (testing of Applications Recovery Planes) is the correct answer to “There are several procedures you can implement to provide maximum security. The most important of these is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 22 of 40
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Semiconductor devices:
Correct Answer: Option C — have a very short infant mortality period
Detailed Academic Explanation:
have a very short infant mortality period is the correct answer to “Semiconductor devices:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 23 of 40
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A drum timer is a good example of:
Correct Answer: Option D — a sequence controller
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a sequence controller is the correct answer to “A drum timer is a good example of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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The formula for memory capacity is:
Correct Answer: Option D — MC -2 to the Nth power
Detailed Academic Explanation:
MC -2 to the Nth power is the correct answer to “The formula for memory capacity is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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How is the integral mode implemented using analog methods?
Correct Answer: Option B — Op amp and a capacitor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Op amp and a capacitor is the correct answer to “How is the integral mode implemented using analog methods”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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The general type of process found in industry is:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The general type of process found in industry is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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Which method is frequently used, especially in the early stages of design?
Correct Answer: Option A — The iterative design method
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The iterative design method is the correct answer to “Which method is frequently used, especially in the early stages of design”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 28 of 40
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In raster-scan colour monitors, colour can be intensified by:
Correct Answer: Option D — having each electron gun controlled by separate signal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
having each electron gun controlled by separate signal is the correct answer to “In raster-scan colour monitors, colour can be intensified by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 29 of 40
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Timing using a TM990 micro-computer:
Correct Answer: Option D — both (b) and (c)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
both (b) and (c) is the correct answer to “Timing using a TM990 micro-computer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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A discrete parts process is:
Correct Answer: Option A — the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the same as a continuous process except a different controller must be used is the correct answer to “A discrete parts process is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 31 of 40
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Speech recognition:
Correct Answer: Option C — will be used in more applications as the technology matures.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
will be used in more applications as the technology matures. is the correct answer to “Speech recognition:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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Which device does the general population associate most with automation?
Correct Answer: Option B — Robots
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Robots is the correct answer to “Which device does the general population associate most with automation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC
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Using a microcomputer as a controller allows:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Using a microcomputer as a controller allows:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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If the transient response is under damped:
Correct Answer: Option D — both a and b
Detailed Academic Explanation:
both a and b is the correct answer to “If the transient response is under damped:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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What should be first considered in choosing a plotter?
Correct Answer: Option B — The application for which it will be used
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The application for which it will be used is the correct answer to “What should be first considered in choosing a plotter”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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The coordinate system used to describe a workpiece:
Correct Answer: Option C — is defined with respect to a point on the machine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
is defined with respect to a point on the machine is the correct answer to “The coordinate system used to describe a workpiece:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
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A programmable controller:
Correct Answer: Option C — both (a) and (b)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
both (a) and (b) is the correct answer to “A programmable controller:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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The SKETCHPAD system
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The SKETCHPAD system”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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The name given to the test that determines whether a machine can think is the:
Correct Answer: Option C — Turing test
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Turing test is the correct answer to “The name given to the test that determines whether a machine can think is the:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
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Which of the following is a machine language instruction?
Correct Answer: Option B — 10001101
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10001101 is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a machine language instruction”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
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