TEQIP III Final Term Assessments

Robotics Sample Questions

Module 1 - Introduction to Robotics
Q1. In a Robot, the number of moveable joints in the base, the arm, and the end effector determines
which of the following?

1. Payload capacity
2. Degree of Freedom
3. Operational limit
4. Flexibility

Answer: Option 2

Module 2: Robot Kinematics and Dynamics

Q2. A robot is designed and developed in a polar coordinate system. Which of the following
properties does this robot have? (Refer to the image for further clarity)

1. Three linear movements

2. Three rotational movements
3. Two linear and one rotational movement
4. Two rotational and one linear movement

Answer: Option 4

Q3. What kind of matrix transformation is used in calculating the joint velocity and the end effector
velocity of the Robot manipulator?

1. Jacobian
2. Singularity
3. Statistics
4. Inverse Transformation

Answer: Option 1
Module 3: Sensors
Q4. Identify the type of 'sensor' used in the image given below.

1. Proximity Sensor
2. Limit Switch
3. Position Sensor
4. Force Sensor

Answer: Option 3

Q5. A two-wheeled robot is designed to transport scrap materials from the shop floor to the
collection area. The maximum payload capacity that the robot can handle is 1.66 kg and the wheel
diameter is 0.3 meters.
Find the maximum traction force of the robot. (The co-efficient of friction is 0.4)

1. 6.64N
2. 0.664N
3. 0.20N
4. 2.00N

Answer: Option 3

Module 4: Robot Actuation Systems

Q6. An automatic drone is designed and developed to deliver the ordered products to the
customer's place in real-time. In order to sustain real-world challenges, which kind of motors are to
be used? (The possible conditions are: unstable wind speed, high temperature, rainfall, snowfall,
dust and so on)

1. Interface Layer
2. MAC Layer
3. Network Layer
4. Application Layer

Answer: Option 2

Q6. Which of the following communication networks is most suitable for transferring telemetry data
from the GPS tracking device installed in a vehicle?

1. BDC Motors
2. BLDC Motors
3. Servo Motors
4. Induction Motors

Answer: Option 2
Q7. A robotic system is employed in the Aluminium fabrication process where a robot will do the
following tasks in a sequence - picking, rotating 120 degrees clockwise, bending with the weight of
50 kgs, rotating 120 degrees anti-clockwise direction and finally dropping the material.
For the bending process, while 50 kg load is applied, which actuator will be able to withstand the
force that is created? TCP/IP

1. AC Motor
2. DC Motor
3. Servo Motor
4. Brushless DC Motor

Answer: Option 3

Module 5: Robot Control

Q8. In order to re-allocate their human workforce towards more valuable tasks, such as setting up
new machines, etc., plant managers have enabled the robotic workforce to take over more
repetitive and dangerous jobs.
Which of the following robotic components is used for the generation of control signals in the given
scenario?

1. Controller Interface
2. Controller
3. Microprocessor
4. None of the above

Answer: Option 2

Q9. Which of the following components is responsible for implanting the concept of embedded
technology in an autonomous robot so that it can decide on cutting the metal based on the inputs?

1. Controller Interface
2. Controller
3. Microprocessor
4. None of the above

Answer: Option – 1

Module 6: Control Hardware and Interfacing

Q10. In a production plant, an autonomous robot with a sensor unit is used to sense the various
environmental status and accordingly manage the situations.

Which of the following sensor(s) is/are used here for sensing the surrounding condition as input and
returning the voltage difference in accordance with it?

A. Temperature sensor
B. Sound sensor
 1. Only A
2. Only B
3. Both A&B
4. Neither A nor B

Answer: Option 2

Q11. In the robotic automation, the sensors play an important function as they sense the
surrounding objects and accordingly produce signals.
To measure the acceleration at the effector end, which of the following sensors is used?

A. External Sensor
B. Internal Sensor

1. Only A
2. Only B
3. Both A&B
4. Neither A nor B

Answer: Option 2

Q12. In the robot automation system, which of the following components can be used to convert the
power into motion?

1. Controller
2. Drives
3. Actuators
4. Both controller and drives

Answer: Option 3

Module 7: AI in Robotics

Q 13. A spot-welding robot is installed in a car assembly plant. In order to provide the linear motion,
a combination of the rotation and axis movements have to be implemented.
Which of the following is NOT a valid axis movement of a robot in the given scenario?
a. Wrist rotation
b. X-Y motion
c. X-Z motion

1. Only a
2. Only b
3. Only c
4. Both a & b

Answer: Option 3
Module 8: Robotics and Automation for Industry 4.0
Q 14. In the robot manufacturing process, to transport the scrap materials, a motor is used for its
movement in the axial direction. Which of the following is NOT a valid motor for such an axial
movement of a robot?

1. Stepper motor
2. Adapted motor
3. Belt drive motor
4. Sensor motor

Answer: Option 4

Module 9: Robot safety and social robotics

Q15. Which among the following is NOT a valid statement of a robot in terms of their behaviour?

1. The robot is controlled by a computer program.

2. The robot is a self-controlled machine.
3. Robots are capable of high-energy movements through a large volume of space even beyond the
base dimensions of the robot.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. 2 and 3
4. only 3

Answer: Option 1