Lecture #01 Exercise

1- One of the disadvantage of PLC that it is Ruggedized.

a) True
b) False
2- One of the disadvantage of PLC its complexity of programming.
a) True
b) False
3- The main PLC advantage is it behaves predictably.
a) True
b) False
4- The common programming language of PLC is …………..
a) C
b) Ladder diagram
c) Matlab
d) Other
5- Ladder diagram programs is converted to ………………… to be processed by
microprocessor.
a) High level language
b) Machine language
c) Assembly
d) Other
6- Pico-controller PLC is consisting from ……………..
a) Single Unit
b) Two Units
c) Many Units
d) Other
7- Integrated PLCs are sometimes called brick PLCs because of their large size.
a) True
b) False
8- Modular PLCs have ..................... I/O
a) Fixed
b) Static
c) Extended
d) Other
9- Which of the following components is not a part of PLC module :
a) Memory
b) Micro-processor
c) Power supply
d) Other
10- PLC modules is a logic circuits that executes a set of programs built in memory
during fabrication.
a) True
b) False
11- Which of the following cannot be read as input to PLC:
a) Sensor
b) Switches
c) Actuator
d) Other
12- High power actuators connected to I/O modules.
a) True
b) False
13- The PLC can exchange data with I/O modules.
a) Brick
b) Rick
c) Rack
d) Other
14- The PLC can be connected to the programmer through network ?
a) True
b) False
15- The PLC can receive inputs from Sensors ?
a) True
b) False
16- Communication adapters is an essential component in PLC ?
a) True
b) False
17- Which of the following components is used for remote I/O devices: so I/O devices do
not have to be physically close to the CPU module.
a) Network interface
b) I/O module
c) Communication adapters
d) Operator Interface
18- Which of the following allow monitoring and/or data entry by operators.
a) Network interface
b) I/O module
c) Communication adapters
d) Operator Interface
19- The PLC can be operated on the input side by on-off devices (discrete, or digital)
only.
a) True
b) False
20- The PLC takes the place of much of the external wiring required for control of a
process.
a) True
b) False
21- It is possible to use just one model of a PLC to run any one of the 15 machines with
its own distinct program. This advantage of PLC is called :
a) Pilot Running
b) Ruggedized
c) Stability
d) Flexibility
22- With a wired relay-type panel, any program alterations require time for rewiring of
panels and devices.
a) True
b) False
23- When a PLC program circuit or sequence design change is made, the PLC program
can be changed from a keyboard sequence in a matter of minutes.
a) True
b) False
24- If a programming error has to be corrected in a PLC control ladder diagram, a change
cannot be performed quickly.
a) True
b) False
25- The PLC has a limited number of contacts for each coil available in its programming.
a) True
b) False
26- Nowadays, using PLC in industrial applications is at… ............. cost
a) Low
b) High
27- A PLC programmed circuit can be evaluated in the lab. The program can be typed in,
tested, observed, and modified if needed, saving valuable factory time. This feature
of PLC is called ……..
a) Pilot Running
b) Ruggedized
c) Stability
d) Flexibility
28- A PLC circuit's operation can be seen during operation directly on a screen. This
feature of PLC is called ………………..
a) Pilot Running
b) Visual Observation
c) Stability
d) Flexibility
29- The control system maintenance of PLC costs are high.
a) True
b) False
30- PLC is not reliable.
a) True
b) False
 31- In a wired relay-type panel, any program alterations can be performed easily ?
a) True
b) False
32- Which of the following not an advantage of PLC :
a) Flexibility
b) Updates of programs
c) Cost ‫ممكن دي‬
d) Other
33- The operating system of PLC is responsible for Communicating between devices ?
a) True
b) False
34- The operating system of PLC is responsible for communicating between PLCs
through network.
a) True
b) False
35- The memory of PLC is …………..
a) Volatile
b) Non-Volatile
36- While the PLC is off the memory disconnected from any power supply.
a) True
b) False
37- The basic PLC scan cycle consists of ................. steps
a)2
b) 3
c)4
d) Other
38- Which of the following don't affect on the total time for one complete program
scan:
a) processor speed
b) I/O modules
c) length of user program
d) Other
39- One scan time can be in 1 Second.
a) True
b) False
40- It is an area of PLC memory.
a) Brick
b) Rack
c) Image area
d) Other
41- During the input scan, data is taken from all input modules in the system and scan
program for applying inputs.
a) True
b) False
42- During the program scan, data in the input image area is applied to the user
program, the user program is executed and the output image area is updated.
a) True
b) False
43- During the output scan, data is taken from the output image area and sent to all
output modules in the system.
a) True
b) False
44- Any changes in the status of input devices during the program or output scan are
saved in the input image area.
a) True
b) False
45- Data changes in the output table are not transferred to the output terminals during
the input and program scans.
a) True
b) False
46- In PLC, it is common that the program scanning takes place from ………….
a) Left to right
b) Right to left
c) Other
47- The ladder diagram must has at least ………………
a) One Rung
b) Two Rungs
c) Three Rungs
d) Other
48- The complete ladder scan time is a…………………..
a) Seconds
b) Milliseconds
c) Microseconds
d) Other
49- All PLCs take a specific amount of time to scan their ............. operational programs.
a) Portion of
b) Complete
c) Other
 Lecture #02 Exercise
1- For the Allen-Bradley PLCs the input and output image areas are held in ………….
a) Operating system
b) Data files
c) Registers
d) Other
2- input and output values that was stored in data files are in the form of ………..
a) Digital
b) Analog
c) Other
For the I/O memory mapping address :
Xi:y.z/k
Answer the questions (3 - 6)
3- (X) represents ………….
a) Slot number
b) Data file number
c) Data file type
d) Word number
4- (i) represents …………………
a) Slot number
b) Data file number
c) Data file type
d) Word number
5- (z) represents ……………
a) Slot number
b) Data file number
c) Data file type
d) Word number
6- (y) represents ……………
a) Slot number
b) Data file number
c) Data file type
d) Word number
7- Examine if closed (XIC) is ………………..
a) Normally closed contact
b) Normally open contact
c) Other
8- For Examine if closed (XIC), When the instruction is executed, if the bit addressed is
on …………………., then the instruction is evaluated as ………………...
a) 0 , True
b) 1 , False
c) 0 , False
d) Other
9- Examine if open (XIO) is ………………..
a) Normally closed contact
b) Normally open contact
c) Other
10- For Examine if open (XIO), When the instruction is executed, if the bit addressed is
on …………………., then the instruction is evaluated as ………………...
a) 1 , True
b) 1 , False
c) 0 , False
d) Other
11- If the logic preceding the OTE instruction is............... , the OTE instruction will be
energized.
a) True
b) False
12- An OTE instruction ......................... instruction on a rung.
a) Must be the start
b) Must be the last
c) Other
13- The OTL instruction is used only to turn a bit on and latch it off.
a) True
b) False
14- The OTU instruction is used only to turn a bit off and latch it off.
a) True
b) False
15- If a bit is energized using OTL it must be de-energized using ……………..
a) XIO
b) XIC
c) OTL
d) OTU
16- When the rung conditions preceding the one-shot-rising (OSR) go from false-to-true,
the OSR instruction goes true until it energized using another condition.
a) True
b) False
17- The logical NOT function is constructed by single rung contain XIO and OTE
instructions.
a) True
b) False
 18- A feedback path (i.e. a contact) that references the output is normally to allow a
process to start, continue to run after a start button is released, and stop under
control of another button. This functionality is called ……………
a) Latch and Un-Latch
b) Start-stop-seal circuits
c) Interlock circuit
d) Other
19- In connecting three XIC series, it is required that ........... be pressed before a
process starts.
a) Any One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Other
20- In connecting three XIC parallel, it is required that ........... be pressed before a
process starts.
a) Any One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Other
21- Stop buttons (with XIO instructions) are normally used in parallel.
a) True
b) False
22- Start button normally is represented using ............ instruction.
a) XIC
b) XIO
c) OTE
d) Other
23 ................... can prohibit output(s) from energizing under a certain condition.
a) Latch and Un-Latch
b) Start-stop-seal circuits
c) Interlock circuit
d) Other
24- An output energize instruction (OTE) referencing a specific output bit can appear
many in different rungs in the ladder logic program.
a) True
ONLY ONE RUNG
‫ﺿﺣك ﺧﺎم‬ b) False
25- Only one output energize instruction (OTE) should appear in a rung of ladder logic.
a) True
b) False
26- If more than one output is to be controlled by a certain rung of ladder logic, the
output energize (OTE) instructions cannot be placed in parallel.
a) True
b) False
27- In the simulator of ladder diagram, there is limit for the number of used XIC or XIO in
the diagram.
a) True
b) False
28- Sensor is represented by ................... instruction in the simulator o ladder diagram.
a) XIC
b) OTE
c) OTU
d) Other
29- Actuator is represented by ................. instruction in the simulator o ladder
diagram.
a) XIC
b) XIO
c) OTE
d) Other
30- AND logical gate circuit can be implemented in the ladder diagram using ………….
a) Two XIO and one OTL
b) Two XIC and one OTE
c) Two XIO and one OTU
d) Other