Practice high-yield Computer Science & IT MCQs on Automation System — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS.
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Question 1 of 40
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The two major categories of software are: application software and
Correct Answer: Option A — system software
Detailed Academic Explanation:
system software is the correct answer to “The two major categories of software are: application software and”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 2 of 40
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What was the name of the Japanese worker who was killed by an industrial robot at the Akashi plant of Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan?
Correct Answer: Option C — Kenji Urada
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kenji Urada is the correct answer to “What was the name of the Japanese worker who was killed by an industrial robot at the Akashi plant of Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 3 of 40
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When of the following produces the best quality graphics reproduction?
Correct Answer: Option D — Plotters
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Plotters is the correct answer to “When of the following produces the best quality graphics reproduction”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 4 of 40
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The three key elements for a graphics workstation include the host processor, display controller, and:
Correct Answer: Option C — CRT
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CRT is the correct answer to “The three key elements for a graphics workstation include the host processor, display controller, and:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 5 of 40
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An operational amplifier:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “An operational amplifier:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 6 of 40
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The raster CRT eliminates:
Correct Answer: Option A — flicker and slow update
Detailed Academic Explanation:
flicker and slow update is the correct answer to “The raster CRT eliminates:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 7 of 40
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Who made the statement "if a robot can do a job, a person should not be doing it"?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ron Albo of Shugart Associates, California
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ron Albo of Shugart Associates, California is the correct answer to “Who made the statement "if a robot can do a job, a person should not be doing it"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 8 of 40
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CAD/CAM is the inter-relationship between:
Correct Answer: Option D — engineering and manufacturing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
engineering and manufacturing is the correct answer to “CAD/CAM is the inter-relationship between:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 9 of 40
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What prevents a robotic instrument from running into other objects?
Correct Answer: Option D — sensory devices
Detailed Academic Explanation:
sensory devices is the correct answer to “What prevents a robotic instrument from running into other objects”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 10 of 40
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The axis of movement of a robot may include:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The axis of movement of a robot may include:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 11 of 40
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Numerical control:
Correct Answer: Option A — is a method for controlling the operation of a machine by means of a set of instructions
Detailed Academic Explanation:
is a method for controlling the operation of a machine by means of a set of instructions is the correct answer to “Numerical control:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 12 of 40
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A flip-flop:
Correct Answer: Option D — (a) and (c)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
(a) and (c) is the correct answer to “A flip-flop:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 13 of 40
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A technique for displaying applications where complex 3-D geometric are required for the exteror shall of a product is called:
Correct Answer: Option D — surface modeling
Detailed Academic Explanation:
surface modeling is the correct answer to “A technique for displaying applications where complex 3-D geometric are required for the exteror shall of a product is called:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 14 of 40
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The user communicates directly with the computer through its peripheral devices is known as
Correct Answer: Option A — On-line processing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
On-line processing is the correct answer to “The user communicates directly with the computer through its peripheral devices is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 15 of 40
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A semi-continuous operation means:
Correct Answer: Option D — each operation in a sequence is continuous, but subsequent operations in the sequence may be different.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
each operation in a sequence is continuous, but subsequent operations in the sequence may be different. is the correct answer to “A semi-continuous operation means:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC
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A servo controlled robot:
Correct Answer: Option B — can accelerate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
can accelerate is the correct answer to “A servo controlled robot:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 17 of 40
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An aneroid barometer
Correct Answer: Option C — measures pressure by sensing deflection of an evacuated chambers.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
measures pressure by sensing deflection of an evacuated chambers. is the correct answer to “An aneroid barometer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 18 of 40
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Which of the following represents a conditional branching instruction?
Correct Answer: Option A — BGT LOOPS
Detailed Academic Explanation:
BGT LOOPS is the correct answer to “Which of the following represents a conditional branching instruction”. 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 electronic component that has been the key to recent developments in automation is the:
Correct Answer: Option B — integrated circuit
Detailed Academic Explanation:
integrated circuit is the correct answer to “The electronic component that has been the key to recent developments in automation is the:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 20 of 40
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Which of the following is considered a high-level language?
Correct Answer: Option B — FORTRAN
Detailed Academic Explanation:
FORTRAN is the correct answer to “Which of the following is considered a high-level language”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 21 of 40
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Pressure sensors:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Pressure sensors:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC
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Flexible manufacturing allows for:
Correct Answer: Option D — quick and inexpensive product changes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
quick and inexpensive product changes is the correct answer to “Flexible manufacturing allows for:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 23 of 40
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Three different aspects of colour are used to define specific colours. They are hue, saturation, and:
Correct Answer: Option B — value
Detailed Academic Explanation:
value is the correct answer to “Three different aspects of colour are used to define specific colours. They are hue, saturation, and:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC
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A way to transfer programs to a central system is:
Correct Answer: Option B — to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system
Detailed Academic Explanation:
to copy the program into PROMs and install the PROMs in the system is the correct answer to “A way to transfer programs to a central system 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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The device that assembles groups of characters into complete messages prior to their entering the CPU is called:
Correct Answer: Option C — a communications processor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a communications processor is the correct answer to “The device that assembles groups of characters into complete messages prior to their entering the CPU is called:”. 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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Which industry is the leading user of robots?
Correct Answer: Option B — Automobile industry
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Automobile industry is the correct answer to “Which industry is the leading user of robots”. 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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What two methods are available to build electronic continuous control?
Correct Answer: Option C — Analog and digital
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Analog and digital is the correct answer to “What two methods are available to build electronic continuous control”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 28 of 40
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If the transient response of a system is overdamped:
Correct Answer: Option B — the value of the output never exceeds the value of the input during the transient period.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the value of the output never exceeds the value of the input during the transient period. is the correct answer to “If the transient response of a system is overdamped:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC
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Resolution in a CRT refers to:
Correct Answer: Option C — the number of addressable elements on the tube
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the number of addressable elements on the tube is the correct answer to “Resolution in a CRT refers to:”. 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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Actuators are used to:
Correct Answer: Option C — make a mechanical movement
Detailed Academic Explanation:
make a mechanical movement is the correct answer to “Actuators are used to:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 31 of 40
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If the period of a sine wave is 0.001 second, the frequency of the sine wave is:
Correct Answer: Option B — 1,000 Hz
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1,000 Hz is the correct answer to “If the period of a sine wave is 0.001 second, the frequency of the sine wave is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC
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Software is:
Correct Answer: Option B — a set of instructions
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a set of instructions is the correct answer to “Software is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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Which item best describes a CAM technology?
Correct Answer: Option A — Numerical control
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Numerical control is the correct answer to “Which item best describes a CAM technology”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 34 of 40
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The linking of PCs with a communi-cations system is referred to as:
Correct Answer: Option D — networking
Detailed Academic Explanation:
networking is the correct answer to “The linking of PCs with a communi-cations system is referred to as:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC
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Two of the major processing languages are PROLOG and:
Correct Answer: Option A — LISP
Detailed Academic Explanation:
LISP is the correct answer to “Two of the major processing languages are PROLOG and:”. 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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Vision sensors:
Correct Answer: Option C — will more closely match the capabilities of the human eye
Detailed Academic Explanation:
will more closely match the capabilities of the human eye is the correct answer to “Vision sensors:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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A disadvantage of Numerical Control (NC) is:
Correct Answer: Option B — the tape and tape reader are not reliable
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the tape and tape reader are not reliable is the correct answer to “A disadvantage of Numerical Control (NC) is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC
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Digitizers can be converted from "dumb" to "smart" through the addition of:
Correct Answer: Option A — a microprocessor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a microprocessor is the correct answer to “Digitizers can be converted from "dumb" to "smart" through the addition of:”. 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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Over the last ten years, productivity has risen most rapidly in:
Correct Answer: Option B — Japan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Japan is the correct answer to “Over the last ten years, productivity has risen most rapidly in:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC
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The difference between a high-technology and a medium-technology robot is the:
Correct Answer: Option D — complexity of the task it can perform.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
complexity of the task it can perform. is the correct answer to “The difference between a high-technology and a medium-technology robot is the:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Automation System.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Automation System
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