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a)4700 Ω ± 5%

b)110 Ω ± 5%

c)470 Ω ± 5%

d)174 Ω ± 5%

e)280 Ω ± 5%

20.What is the 4-band color coding for a 120 Ω resistor with a 10% toler-

ance?

a)Black-brown-red-silver

b)Brown-red-black-gold

c)Brown-black-orange-red

d)Brown-red-brown-silver

e)Red-black-brown-brown

21.A student uses a multimeter to measure resistance and obtains the value

a)VDC

b)120 VAC

c)470 Ω

d)1.5 A

e)300 µf

22.Asimov’s short story Runaround is significant because it

a)Was the first robot story

b)Introduced the Rules of Robotics

c)Used the term ‘robotics’

d)Answers ‘a’ and ‘c’

e)Answers ‘b’ and ‘c’

23.The word robot comes from the Czech term robota meaning

a)Mechanical man

b)Forced laborer or serf

c)Mechatronics

d)Man servant

e)Indentured servant

24.Which characteristics define a robot?

a)Multifunction ability

b)Ability to be programmed

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c)Autonomous operation

d)All of the above

e)‘b’ and ‘c’ only

25.The fictional characters Robocop, Data (of Star Trek) and R2D2 (of Star Wars) are

a)A cyborg, android and robot, respectively

b)A robot, android and cyborg, respectively

c)An android, robot and cyborg, respectively

d)A robot, cyborg and android, respectively

e)An android, cyborg and robot, respectively

26.A measurement is made up from

a)Known values and estimated values

b)At least one known value and only one estimated value

c)At least 3 significant figures

d)Values dependent on the accuracy of the measurement

27.An electric circuit must have the following component(s)

a)An electron source

b)An electrical pathway

c)An electrical load

d)Components ‘a’ & ‘b’

e)Components ‘a’, ‘b’ & ‘c’

28.Determine the measured value in the adjacent diagram

a)20.45 cm

b)24.7 cm

c)24 cm

d)25 cm

e)24.50 cm

29.Alternating current and direct current differ in that

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a)AC maintains constant current polarity and DC alternates voltage

polarity

b)AC maintains constant voltage polarity and DC maintains constant current polarity

c)AC alternates voltage polarity and DC maintains constant voltage

polarity

d)AC alternates voltage polarity and DC alternates current polarity

e)AC alternates voltage polarity and DC alternates voltage polarity

30.What size gear is needed to triple the rotational speed of a 3.0 in diameter gear rotating at 200 rpm?

a)5.0 in

b)1.0 in

c)9.0 in

d)3.0 in

31.When measuring, one reads a scale

a)To within 3 decimal places

b)To the smallest division

c)To the nearest tenth

d)To within the smallest division

e)To within 2 decimal places

32.In Asimov’s Runaround the robot Speedy is in a dilemma because of conflict with

a)The first and second Laws of Robotics

b)The second and third Laws of Robotics

c)The first and third Laws of Robotics

d)The first, second, and third Laws of Robotics

e)The high temperatures on Mercury, which are causing malfunctions in its positronic brain

33.The term robot was first coined by

a)Norbert Wiener in his book Cybernetics

b)Mary Shelley in her book Frankenstein

c)Isaac Asimov in his book I, Robot

d)Karel Capek in his play R.U.R.

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34. In the adjacent figure gear one (G1) drives gear two (G2) with gear three (G3)

a)Rotating faster that G1 and G2

b)Rotating faster than G1 and slower than G2

c)Rotating slower than G1 and G2

d)Rotating slower than G1 and faster than G2

e)Rotating slower than G1 and at the same speed of G2

35.An autonomous robot is different from a ROV because the

a)ROV is controlled remotely

b)Autonomous robot is controlled internally

c)There is no difference

d)Both ‘a’ and ‘b’

e)None of the above

36.A 4.0 in diameter wheel turning at the rate of 70 rpm will produce what quantity of linear speed (in/s) assuming no slippage between the wheel and floor.

a)880 in/s

b)15 in/s

c)3.7 in/s

d)220 in/s

37.In the movie I, Robot, which of Asimov’s Laws of Robotics are broken?

a)Law I

b)Law II

c)Law III

d)Law I and Law II

e)All of the laws

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38.The NASA Mars Rover Opportunity is

a)An autonomous robot

b)A combination of ROV and autonomous robot

c)A ROV

d)None of the above

39.A gear with 60 teeth and 4.0 in diameter needs to work with a gear having 36 teeth and a diameter of

a)6.7 in

b)2.4 in

c)0.42 in

d)0.15 in

e)None of the above

40.A robot, acting on its own will, partially destroys itself while rescuing a child from an oncoming vehicle. Which of Asimov’s robotic laws of behavior are interacting?

a)Laws I and II

b)Laws II and III

c)Law I

d)Laws II and III

e)All three laws

41.What is the name for the devices that make robotic manipulators move?

a)Manipulator controllers

b)Control manipulators

c)Actuators

d)Activators

e)Manactivators

42.Law II of Asimov’s Laws of Robotics states

a)A robot will not harm or allow a human to be harmed

b)A robot will obey human instructions unless it violates a superse-

ding law

c)A robot will protect itself unless it violates a superseding law

d)None of the above

43.The term used to describe technology of operating mechanical devices through the use of electronic controls (synonymous with electromechanical) is

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a)Mechatronics

b)Robotics

c)Mechanical electronics

d)Digital controls

e)Cybernetics

44.A pinion gear with 12-teeth rotates at 540 rpm and drives another gear having 36-teeth. The speed of the driven gear is

a)1620 rpm

b)540 rpm

c)432 rpm

d)180 rpm

e)Indeterminable with information given

45.A robot that stops a certain distance from an object without contact is most likely using

a)A bumper switch

b)A light sensor

c)An ultrasonic sensor

d)An infrared sensor

e)Sensors 'a' and 'b'

46.A short channel segment of a robot chassis is shown in the adjacent drawing and measures

a)2.7 in

b)2 7/16 in

c)2 ½ in

d)2 7/8 in

e)2 15/16 in

47.In Asimov’s Runaround the robot Speedy is in a dilemma because of conflict with

a)The first and second Laws of Robotics

b)The second and third Laws of Robotics

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c)The first and third Laws of Robotics

d)The first, second, and third Laws of Robotics

e)The high temperatures on Mercury, which are causing malfunctions in its positronic brain

48.What is the name of the robot's arm?

a)Controller

b)Wrist

c)Elbow

d)Manipulator

e)Activator

49.A robot using an ultrasonic sensor receives a return signal 0.010 s after sending an emission pulse out. Assuming a sound speed of 330 m/s, determine how far an object is located from the robot.

a)16500 m

b)1.65 m

c)3.30 m

d)6.60 m

e)16500 mm

50.A servo differs from a motor in that it provides

a)Rotational motion

b)Remote operation

c)Fast response

d)Limited rotation movement

e)Reversible rotation (22)

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3.Advanced Questions about Robotics

7.Canrobotshaveemotions?

8.What roles can robots play in space exploration?

9.How do robots contribute to the field of agriculture?

10.What are the potential advantages of robotic assistance for people with disabilities?

11.What are the challenges of integrating robots into society?

12.How can robots be programmed to perform specific tasks?

13.What safety measures should be taken when working with robots?

14.How do robots impact the job market?

15.What are the potential risks of relying too heavily on robots?

16.What skills are necessary to work with robotics?

17.What are the ethical implications of using robots in warfare?

18.How can robots assist in disaster response situations?

19.What are some recent advancements in the field of robotics?

20.Do you think robots will replace humans in certain jobs in the future? Whyorwhynot?

3. Advanced Questions

about Robotics

1.What are some potential benefits of using robotics in industries?

2.How do you think robotics can improve the healthcare sector?

3.What ethical considerations should be taken into account when using

robots?

4.Do you believe robots will ever be able to possess human-like emotions?

5.Should robots be programmed to prioritize saving human lives over their own existence?

6.How can robotics be applied to environmental conservation efforts?

7.What are the potential challenges of integrating robots into education?

8.Should robots have legal rights and responsibilities?

9.Do you think robots could replace human jobs entirely in the future?

10.What impact do you think robotics will have on the future of transportation?

11.How can robotics contribute to space exploration?

12.What role do you see robotics playing in disaster response and recovery?

13.What potential risks are associated with fully autonomous robots?

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14.Should there be regulations in place for the development and use of

robots?

15.How can robotics improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities?

16.What are some cultural implications of using robots in various societies?

17.Should there be limitations on the capabilities of military robots?

18.In what ways can robotics revolutionize the agricultural industry?

19.What skills and knowledge are necessary for a career in robotics?

20.Do you believe robots can enhance human creativity? (25)

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