LEARNING ACTIVITY : PLC TERMINOLOGY

Nam Cristian Caicedo, José Martínez

Date: 6 oct Course: Diam 32

A. Taking into account the text we were reading in the previous class, complete
with the missing words
1. Switch or a pushbutton is a _discrete_ input.

2. A lamp or a solenoid is an example of a _discrete_ output.

3. The _CPU__ makes decisions and executes control instructions based on the
input signals.

4. _____LADDER____ is a PLC programming language that uses components

resembling elements used in a line diagram.

5. A ___Statament list____ consists of one or more instructions that accomplish a

task.

6. Memory is divided into three areas: _Ram_ , ____Rom____ , and __Eprom__

space.

7. When talking about computer or PLC memory, 1Krefers to _1024__ bits, bytes, or
words.

8. Software that is placed in hardware is called _output__

B. Crossword: Go to this page and do this activity.

https://es.educaplay.com/recursos-educativos/8496580-plc_terminology. html
When you finish, take a screenshot with your crossword done and your grade
and paste it here.
3. Watch the following video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbAGl_mv5XI
and choose the right answers:
1. What is a PLC?
a) A computer with a display, keyboard, printer, and hard drive
b) A type of relay
c) A special purpose computer
d) An analog input/output device

2. What was the purpose of the PLC when it was first introduced?
a) To replace computers
b) To replace panels of relays
c) To replace machines
d) To replace data cables

3. Why was using relays as logic time-consuming and challenging?

a) Relays were too expensive to use
b) Relays used a lot of electricity and made lots of heat and soot
c) Relays failed frequently and required more downtime to keep running
d) Relays were difficult to install in the control panel

4. How is the CPU module connected to the I/O devices in an installed PLC?
a) They are not connected at all
b) They share a backplane that physically holds them in place and
electronically connects them
c) They are connected using data cables
d) They are connected wirelessly

5. What types of inputs and outputs do PLCs have?

a) Only digital inputs and outputs
b) Only analog inputs and outputs
c) Both digital and analog inputs and outputs
d) Only numerical inputs and outputs
6. What is SPC?
a) A type of control logic
b) A type of input/output device
c) A type of calculation capability
d) A type of manufacturer

7. How are PLCs programmed?

a) Using a specialized computer
b) Using a standard desktop or laptop PC
c) Using a proprietary communication bus
d) Using wireless communication

8. How do manufacturers differ in the programming language of PLCs?

a) They all use the same language
b) They use different languages for different types of PLCs
c) They all use different languages
d) They use the same language, but with different capabilities and
processing orders

9. What is IEC 61131?

a) A type of PLC
b) A type of programming language
c) A standard for programming languages in PLCs
d) A type of data cable

10. What does realpars.com offer for PLC programming training?

a) Only written material
b) Only videos
c) Both written material and videos
d) Only specialized courses