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True / False Questions

1. A continuous process involves the flow of product material from one section of the process
to another.
True False

Learning Objective: Discuss various types of manufacturing processes

Bloom’s Verb: Remember
Bloom’s Object: Recognizing
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Manufacturing Processes
Section: 14.01 Types of Processes
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

2. In a batch process, a set amount of product is received and then some operation is
performed on the product.
True False

Learning Objective: Discuss various types of manufacturing processes

Bloom’s Verb: Remember
Bloom’s Object: Recognizing
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Manufacturing Processes
Section: 14.01 Types of Processes
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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3. Distributive control is used when several machines are controlled by one controller.
True False

Learning Objective: Compare various types of control systems

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.01 Types of Processes
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

4. Centralized control involves two or more computers communicating with each other to
accomplish the complete control task.
True False

Learning Objective: Compare various types of control systems

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.01 Types of Processes
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

5. One disadvantage of centralized control is that, if the main controller fails, the whole
process is stopped.
True False

Learning Objective: Compare various types of control systems

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.01 Types of Processes
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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6. Distributive control systems (DCS) use one controller for all the processing tasks.
True False

Learning Objective: Compare various types of control systems

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.01 Types of Processes
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

7. Distributive control systems are network based.

True False

Learning Objective: Compare various types of control systems

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.01 Types of Processes
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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8. Actuators convert physical information into electrical signals.

True False

Learning Objective: Explain the function of the major components of a process control system
Bloom’s Verb: Remember
Bloom’s Object: Recognizing
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

9. A pushbutton switch could be classified as a type of human-machine interface.

True False

Learning Objective: Explain the function of the major components of a process control system
Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

10. A sensor could be classified as a type of controller.

True False

Learning Objective: Explain the function of the major components of a process control system
Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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11. Signal conditioning involves converting input and output signs into a usable form.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain the function of the major components of a process control system
Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

12. Trend values of graphic HMI terminals display information on process variables over a
period of time.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain the function of the major components of a process control system
Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

13. HMI graphic terminal software is used to create and animate objects related to the process
on the screen.
True False

Learning Objective: Describe the function of HMI screens

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Human Machine Interface
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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14. An open-loop system is one in which the output of a process affects the input control
signal.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain the functions of the elements of a closed-loop control systems
Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Closed Loop Control
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

15. Sensors convert physical information into electric signals.

True False

Learning Objective: Explain the function of the major components of a process control system
Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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16. In a closed-loop control system, the controller receives no information concerning the
status of the process.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain the functions of the elements of a closed-loop control systems
Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Closed Loop Control
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

17. Closed-loop control systems contain a feedback element.

True False

Learning Objective: Explain the functions of the elements of a closed-loop control systems
Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Closed Loop Control
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

18. On/off control eliminates hunting.

True False

Learning Objective: Compare various types of control systems

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.03 On/Off Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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19. With on/off control, the measured variable will oscillate around the set point.
True False

Learning Objective: Compare various types of control systems

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.03 On/Off Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

20. The deadband of a controller is the range above and below the set point that will not
produce a change in the control action.
True False

Learning Objective: Compare various types of control systems

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.03 On/Off Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

21. Deadband is used in controllers to prevent repeated activation-deactivation cycles.

True False

Learning Objective: Compare various types of control systems

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.03 On/Off Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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22. Proportional controllers are designed to eliminate the cycling associated with on/off
control.
True False

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

23. On/off control permits analog control of the final control element.
True False

Learning Objective: Compare various types of control systems

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.03 On/Off Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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24. Time proportioning control varies the ratio of on time to off time.
True False

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

25. Proportioning action occurs within a proportional band around the set-point.
True False

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

26. The operation of a proportional controller leads to a process deviation known as offset.
True False

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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27. Integral action eliminates steady-state error.

True False

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

28. Derivative action responds to the magnitude at which the error signal is changing.
True False

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

29. The feedback input determines the desired operating point for a process.
True False

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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30. A PID controller must be factory-tuned to each process being controlled.

True False

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

31. A PID controller reduces the system error to zero faster than any other type of controller.
True False

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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32. A PID loop is normally tested by making an abrupt change to the setpoint and observing
the controller's response rate.
True False

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

33. A fuzzy logic PID controller changes the amount of output signal in a mathematically
specified way.
True False

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

34. PLCs can be fitted with I/O modules that produce PID control, or may have sufficient
mathematical functions that allow PID control to be carried out.
True False

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Remember
Bloom’s Object: Recognizing
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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35. PLCs can be used for both linear and rotary motion control applications.
True False

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

36. A robot arm is basically a series of mechanical links driven by solenoids.

True False

Learning Objective: Compare various types of control systems

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.05 Motion Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

37. Two types of communications links found in PLC systems are point-to-point and
network.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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38. PLC networks are not allowed to communicate via wireless radio wave systems.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

39. A network node is a device that amplifies a signal to its original strength.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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40. Each device connected on a network is known as a repeater.

True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

41. Network protocol refers to the physical layout of devices on a network.

True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

42. A network switch or hub is required for network star topology.

True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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43. Bus topology is a network configuration in which all stations are connected in series.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

44. Device bus networks interface with devices such as pushbuttons.

True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

45. Network topology defines how data are arranged and coded for transmission on a
network.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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46. Gateways make communication possible between different protocols.

True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

47. The access method refers to the manner in which a PLC accesses a bus network to
transmit information.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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48. In a token passing based network, a node can transmit data on the network at all times.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

49. Ethernet networks use a collision detection based access control scheme.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

50. In master/salve polling protocol network direct communications among slaves is possible.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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51. Peer-to-peer networks use the token passing media access method.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

52. In serial transmission data is transferred one bit at a time.

True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

53. Full -duplex transmission allows the transmission of data in both directions
simultaneously.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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54. The Allen-Bradley data highway network is an open communications network.

True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

55. Serial transmission is recommended for distances of over 50 feet.

True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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56. DeviceNet is a proprietary high speed device level network.

True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

57. The field devices connected to a DeviceNet network contain intelligence in the form of a
microprocessor.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

58. ControlNet is an open high speed network that is highly deterministic and repeatable.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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59. EtherNet/IP is an open communications network based on the same protocol that is used
with DeviceNet and ControlNet.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

60. Bandwidth refers to the data rate of a network expressed in terms of bits per second.
True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

61. Both Modbus and Fieldbus are serial communication protocols.

True False

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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62. A SCADA system usually refers to a system that coordinates, but does not control
processes in real time.
True False

Learning Objective: Describe Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: SCADA
Section: 14.07 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

Multiple Choice Questions

63. A continuous process is:

A. one that never shuts down.
B. used only for simple tasks.
C. one in which raw materials enter one end of the system and the finished product comes out
the other end.
D. used only with computers.

Learning Objective: Compare various types of control systems

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.01 Types of Processes
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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64. Assume two ingredients are added together, processed, and then stored. This would be an
example of a(an):
A. batch process.
B. continuous process.
C. individual product-producing process.
D. discrete product-producing process.

Learning Objective: Compare various types of control systems

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.01 Types of Processes
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

65. A distributive control system (DCS):

A. permits the distribution of the processing task among several controllers.
B. always utilizes a single large computer.
C. will stop the whole process if one control element fails.
D. is the least flexible type of control system.

Learning Objective: Compare various types of control systems

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.01 Types of Processes
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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66. Components of a control system may include:

A. sensors.
B. actuators.
C. Human-Machine Interface (HMI).
D. all of these.

Learning Objective: Explain the function of the major components of a process control system
Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

67. HMIs allow operators to ____ the application.

A. control
B. monitor
C. diagnose
D. all of these

Learning Objective: Describe the function of HMI screens

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Human Machine Interface
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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68. Which of the following devices could be classified as a sensor?

A. Thermistor
B. Relay
C. Solenoid
D. All of these

Learning Objective: Explain the function of the major components of a process control system
Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

69. Which of the following devices could be classified as an actuator?

A. Control valve
B. Electric brake
C. Servo motor
D. All of these

Learning Objective: Explain the function of the major components of a process control system
Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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70. In general, compared to an open-loop system, a closed-loop is:

A. more accurate.
B. more complex.
C. more expensive.
D. all of these.

Learning Objective: Explain the functions of the elements of a closed-loop control systems
Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Closed Loop Control
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

71. A closed loop control system measures the ____ output of the process compares it to the
____ output.
A. actual, desired
B. no-load, full-load
C. operating, non-operating
D. final, initial

Learning Objective: Explain the functions of the elements of a closed-loop control systems
Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Closed Loop Control
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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72. The set point for a control system refers to:

A. the input that determines the operating point for the process.
B. a process variable that is monitored continually.
C. a process error that is uncontrolled.
D. all of these.

Learning Objective: Explain the functions of the elements of a closed-loop control systems
Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Closed Loop Control
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

73. A closed-loop control system:

A. requires less power to operate.
B. does not require a feedback signal from the process.
C. uses a feedback signal from the process.
D. requires more power to operate.

Learning Objective: Explain the functions of the elements of a closed-loop control systems
Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Closed Loop Control
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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74. The error signal in a closed-loop control system is:

A. always a positive value.
B. always a negative value.
C. the difference between the set point and feedback signal.
D. the sum of the set point and feedback signal.

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

75. Which of these controller types provides the fastest response to a system error?
A. PID
B. On/off
C. Proportional plus integral
D. Proportional plus derivative

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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76. With an on/off controller:

A. the output is either completely on or completely off.
B. a positive deviation of the process variable from its set point causes the controller to shut
the control element off.
C. a negative deviation of the process variable from its set point causes the controller to turn
the control element on.
D. all of these.

Learning Objective: Compare various types of control systems

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.03 On/Off Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

77. Time proportioning control refers to:

A. linear movement of the final control element.
B. varying the ratio of on time to off of the final control element.
C. the integral action of a controller.
D. the derivative action of a controller.

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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78. A proportional controller:

A. is designed to eliminate the cycling associated with on/off control.
B. allows the final control element to take intermediate positions between on and off.
C. permits analog control of the final control element.
D. all of these.

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

79. The integral action responds to:

A. the size and time duration of the error signal.
B. the speed at which the error signal is changing.
C. proportional bandwidth.
D. proportional gain.

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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80. The derivative action responds to:

A. the size and time duration of the error signal.
B. the speed at which the error signal is changing.
C. proportional bandwidth.
D. proportional gain.

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

81. A PID controller:

A. is tuned using a signal generator.
B. is factory-tuned for optimum performance.
C. must be custom-tuned to each process.
D. both a and b.

Learning Objective: Understand how a PID control system works

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: PID
Section: 14.04 PID Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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82. Each motor of a PLC motion control system is referred to as:

A. an axis of motion.
B. a synchronous motor.
C. stepper motor.
D. a control component.

Learning Objective: Compare various types of control systems

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.05 Motion Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

83. The function of the servo drive as part of a PLC motion control system is to:
A. provide power to the servo motors.
B. translate signals from the motion module into motor drive commands.
C. monitor the servo motor's position and velocity.
D. all of these.

Learning Objective: Compare various types of control systems

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.05 Motion Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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84. Each axis of an industrial robot arm is controlled by:

A. an open-loop servo motor system.
B. a closed-loop servo motor system.
C. an on/off controller.
D. a PID controller.

Learning Objective: Compare various types of control systems

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Control Systems
Section: 14.05 Motion Control
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

85. PLC system data communications is accomplished using:

A. network links.
B. point-to-point serial communications links.
C. transformer links.
D. both a and b

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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86. Open communications networks:

A. are based on standards developed through industry associations.
B. do not require that you to buy all components from a single supplier.
C. do not use a proprietary protocol.
D. all of these.

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

87. The fundamental job of a Local Area Network (LAN) is to provide ____ between
devices.
A. communication
B. connections
C. isolation
D. protection

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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88. The transmission medium used in data communications is:

A. coaxial cable.
B. twisted pair.
C. fiber optics.
D. all of these.

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

89. Each device on an industrial network is called a:

A. load
B. control
C. node
D. repeater

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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90. Network ____ refers to the physical layout of devices on a network.

A. topology
B. functionality
C. reliability
D. all of these

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

91. The type of network connection topology shown is:

A. Bus
B. Star
C. Tree
D. Ring

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Analyze
Bloom’s Object: Differentiating
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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92. The type of network connection topology shown is:

A. Bus
B. Star
C. Tree
D. Ring

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Analyze
Bloom’s Object: Differentiating
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

93. Network ____ defines how data is arranged and coded for transmission on a network.
A. devices
B. medium
C. protocol
D. functions

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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94. Communications among different PLC architectures and protocols is made possible by the
use of:
A. rectifiers
B. repeaters
C. gateways
D. hubs

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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95. In a token passing network access control scheme a node can transmit data on the
network
A. at all times.
B. only when it has possession of a token.
C. only at the end of a scan cycle.
D. only at the start of a scan cycle.

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

96. In a collision detection network access control scheme a node transmits data on the
network:
A. at all times.
B. when other nodes are sending messages on the network.
C. at preset timed intervals.
D. if there are no other messages on the network.

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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97. The network access control scheme used in the master/salve protocol shown is known as:

A. polling
B. collision detection
C. token passing
D. analog detection

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Analyze
Bloom’s Object: Differentiating
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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98. A peer-to-peer PLC network:

A. uses the token passing access control scheme.
B. has no master PLC.
C. each device is identified by an address.
D. all of these.

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

99. The two methods of transmitting PLC digital data are:

A. AC and DC.
B. serial and parallel.
C. input and output.
D. negative and positive.

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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100. The illustration shown is an example of ____ data transmission.

A. DC
B. serial
C. output
D. positive

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Analyze
Bloom’s Object: Differentiating
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

101. Which communication system allows communications simultaneously in both

directions?
A. Direct
B. Indirect
C. Full-duplex
D. Half-duplex

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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102. The Allen-Bradley data highway network:

A. is a proprietary communications network.
B. uses peer-to-peer communications.
C. is implemented using token passing access.
D. all of these.

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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103. The illustration shows the implementation of ___ type communication connections.

A. serial
B. parallel
C. analog
D. digital

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Analyze
Bloom’s Object: Differentiating
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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104. The DeviceNet network shown is used with:

A. sensors.
B. switches.
C. valves.
D. all of these.

*There is no Figure shown with this question. Figure 14-38 DeviceNet system needs to be
here. Page 323 of draft manuscript* Editors comment

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Analyze
Bloom’s Object: Differentiating
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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105. The network shown:

A. exchanges information with the field device.

B. supports field devices from various manufacturers.
C. supplies power to the field device.
D. all of these

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Analyze
Bloom’s Object: Differentiating
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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106. The DeviceNet scanner shown is used instead of:

A. I/O modules.
B. the processor module.
C. the chassis power supply module.
D. all of these.

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Analyze
Bloom’s Object: Differentiating
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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107. The ControlNet protocol:

A. is an open network.
B. provides a high-speed link between controller and I/O devices.
C. is highly deterministic and repeatable.
D. all of these.

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Analyze
Bloom’s Object: Differentiating
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

108. The EtherNet/IP protocol:

A. is a proprietary network.
B. will not operate with either DeviceNet or ControlNet protocol.
C. is based on the Control and Information Protocol.
D. all of these.

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Analyze
Bloom’s Object: Differentiating
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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109. The Modbus protocol:

A. transmits information over serial lines between devices.
B. uses the master-slave technique communication technique.
C. is an open protocol.
D. all of these.

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Analyze
Bloom’s Object: Differentiating
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

110. A Fieldbus communication system:

A. can be implemented using daisy-chain topology.
B. is a proprietary system.
C. cannot serve as a network for field devices.
D. all of these.

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Analyze
Bloom’s Object: Differentiating
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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111. SCADA is an acronym that stands for:

A. security control and data acquisition.
B. supervisory control and data acquisition.
C. security control and digital acquisition.
D. supervisory control and analog acquisition.

Learning Objective: Describe Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: SCADA
Section: 14.07 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

112. For the SCADA system shown, the host computer:

A. monitors the process.

B. sends commands to the PLCs.
C. stores data automatically.
D. all of these.

Learning Objective: Describe Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

Bloom’s Verb: Analyze
Bloom’s Object: Differentiating
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: SCADA
Section: 14.07 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

113.All SERCOS communication networks use fiber-optic cable. (True/False)

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Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Analyze
Bloom’s Object: Differentiating
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

114.The SERCOS standard does not make it possible to use field devices
from various manufacturers. (True/False)

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Analyze
Bloom’s Object: Differentiating
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

115.The HART communication protocol was developed to communicate with

smart field devices. (True/False)

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

116.HART field devices allow for only digital communications. (True/False)

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Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

117. A closed-loop control system can't sense changes, nor compensate for them.
(True/False)

Learning Objective: Explain the functions of the elements of a closed-loop control systems
Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Closed Loop Control
Section: 14.02 Structure of Control Systems
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Easy

118.Data communication is the transmission and reception of data between

locations. (True/False)

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

119.The transfer of information in a LAN is measured in bites per second or

baud. (True/False)
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Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

120.In the star topology, each node is connected via a point-to-point link to a
central node, or hub. (True/False)

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium

121.Repeaters are used midstream to boost, or reamplify, the signal. (True/False)

Learning Objective: Explain various communication networks

Bloom’s Verb: Understand
Bloom’s Object: Interpreting
Topic: Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Chapter: 14 Process Control, Network Systems and SCADA
Sub-Topic: Communication
Section: 14.06
Units: N/A
Difficulty: Medium
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True / False Questions

1. (p. 292) A continuous process involves the flow of product material from one section of the
process to another.
TRUE

PTS: 1

2. (p. 292) In a batch process, a set amount of product is received and then some operation is
performed on the product.
TRUE

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3. (p. 293) Distributive control is used when several machines are controlled by one controller.
FALSE

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4. (p. 293) Centralized control involves two or more computers communicating with each other
to accomplish the complete control task.
FALSE

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5. (p. 293) One disadvantage of centralized control is that, if the main controller fails, the whole
process is stopped.
TRUE

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6. (p. 293) Distributive control systems (DCS) use one controller for all the processing tasks.
FALSE

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7. (p. 293) Distributive control systems are network based.

TRUE

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8. (p. 294) Actuators convert physical information into electrical signals.

FALSE

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9. (p. 294-295) A pushbutton switch could be classified as a type of human-machine interface.

TRUE

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10. (p. 294) A sensor could be classified as a type of controller.

FALSE

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11. (p. 294) Signal conditioning involves converting input and output signs into a usable form.
TRUE

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12. (p. 295) Trend values of graphic HMI terminals display information on process variables
over a period of time.
TRUE

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13. (p. 295) HMI graphic terminal software is used to create and animate objects related to the
process on the screen.
TRUE

PTS: 1

14. (p. 295) An open-loop system is one in which the output of a process affects the input control
signal.
FALSE

PTS: 1

15. (p. 294) Sensors convert physical information into electric signals.
TRUE

PTS: 1

16. (p. 295) In a closed-loop control system, the controller receives no information concerning
the status of the process.
FALSE

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17. (p. 295) Closed-loop control systems contain a feedback element.

TRUE

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18. (p. 297) On/off control eliminates hunting.

FALSE

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19. (p. 297) With on/off control, the measured variable will oscillate around the set point.
TRUE

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20. (p. 297) The deadband of a controller is the range above and below the set point that will not
produce a change in the control action.
TRUE

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21. (p. 297) Deadband is used in controllers to prevent repeated activation-deactivation cycles.
TRUE

PTS: 1

22. (p. 297) Proportional controllers are designed to eliminate the cycling associated with on/off
control.
TRUE

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23. (p. 297) On/off control permits analog control of the final control element.
FALSE

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24. (p. 298) Time proportioning control varies the ratio of on time to off time.
TRUE

PTS: 1

25. (p. 298) Proportioning action occurs within a proportional band around the set-point.
TRUE

PTS: 1

26. (p. 298) The operation of a proportional controller leads to a process deviation known as
offset.
TRUE

PTS: 1

27. (p. 299) Integral action eliminates steady-state error.

TRUE

PTS: 1

28. (p. 299) Derivative action responds to the magnitude at which the error signal is changing.
FALSE

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29. (p. 295) The feedback input determines the desired operating point for a process.
FALSE

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30. (p. 300) A PID controller must be factory-tuned to each process being controlled.
FALSE

PTS: 1

31. (p. 299) A PID controller reduces the system error to zero faster than any other type of
controller.
TRUE

PTS: 1

32. (p. 300) A PID loop is normally tested by making an abrupt change to the setpoint and
observing the controller's response rate.
TRUE

PTS: 1

33. (p. 301) A fuzzy logic PID controller changes the amount of output signal in a
mathematically specified way.
FALSE

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34. (p. 300) PLCs can be fitted with I/O modules that produce PID control, or may have
sufficient mathematical functions that allow PID control to be carried out.
TRUE

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35. (p. 301) PLCs can be used for both linear and rotary motion control applications.
TRUE

PTS: 1

36. (p. 302) A robot arm is basically a series of mechanical links driven by solenoids.
FALSE

PTS: 1

37. (p. 303) Two types of communications links found in PLC systems are point-to-point and
network.
TRUE

PTS: 1

38. (p. 303-304) PLC networks are not allowed to communicate via wireless radio wave systems.
FALSE

PTS: 1

39. (p. 304) A network node is a device that amplifies a signal to its original strength.
FALSE

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40. (p. 304) Each device connected on a network is known as a repeater.

FALSE

PTS: 1

41. (p. 305) Network protocol refers to the physical layout of devices on a network.
FALSE

PTS: 1

42. (p. 304) A network switch or hub is required for network star topology.
TRUE

PTS: 1

43. (p. 305) Bus topology is a network configuration in which all stations are connected in
series.
FALSE

PTS: 1

44. (p. 305) Device bus networks interface with devices such as pushbuttons.
TRUE

PTS: 1

45. (p. 305) Network topology defines how data are arranged and coded for transmission on a
network.
FALSE

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46. (p. 306) Gateways make communication possible between different protocols.
TRUE

PTS: 1

47. (p. 306) The access method refers to the manner in which a PLC accesses a bus network to
transmit information.
TRUE

PTS: 1

48. (p. 306) In a token passing based network, a node can transmit data on the network at all
times.
FALSE

PTS: 1

49. (p. 306) Ethernet networks use a collision detection based access control scheme.
TRUE

PTS: 1

50. (p. 306) In master/salve polling protocol network direct communications among slaves is
possible.
FALSE

PTS: 1

51. (p. 307) Peer-to-peer networks use the token passing media access method.
TRUE

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52. (p. 307) In serial transmission data is transferred one bit at a time.
TRUE

PTS: 1

53. (p. 308) Full -duplex transmission allows the transmission of data in both directions
simultaneously.
TRUE

PTS: 1

54. (p. 307) The Allen-Bradley data highway network is an open communications network.
FALSE

PTS: 1

55. (p. 308) Serial transmission is recommended for distances of over 50 feet.
FALSE

PTS: 1

56. (p. 308) DeviceNet is a proprietary high speed device level network.
FALSE

PTS: 1

57. (p. 309) The field devices connected to a DeviceNet network contain intelligence in the form
of a microprocessor.
TRUE

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58. (p. 311) ControlNet is an open high speed network that is highly deterministic and
repeatable.
TRUE

PTS: 1

59. (p. 311) EtherNet/IP is an open communications network based on the same protocol that is
used with DeviceNet and ControlNet.
TRUE

PTS: 1

60. (p. 311) Bandwidth refers to the data rate of a network expressed in terms of bits per second.
TRUE

PTS: 1

61. (p. 311-312) Both Modbus and Fieldbus are serial communication protocols.
TRUE

PTS: 1

62. (p. 313) A SCADA system usually refers to a system that coordinates, but does not control
processes in real time.
TRUE

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Multiple Choice Questions

63. (p. 292) A continuous process is:

A. one that never shuts down.
B. used only for simple tasks.
C. one in which raw materials enter one end of the system and the finished product comes out
the other end.
D. used only with computers.

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64. (p. 292) Assume two ingredients are added together, processed, and then stored. This would
be an example of a(an):
A. batch process.
B. continuous process.
C. individual product-producing process.
D. discrete product-producing process.

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65. (p. 293) A distributive control system (DCS):

A. permits the distribution of the processing task among several controllers.
B. always utilizes a single large computer.
C. will stop the whole process if one control element fails.
D. is the least flexible type of control system.

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66. (p. 294) Components of a control system may include:

A. sensors.
B. actuators.
C. Human-Machine Interface (HMI).
D. all of these.

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67. (p. 294-295) HMIs allow operators to ____ the application.

A. control
B. monitor
C. diagnose
D. all of these

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68. (p. 294) Which of the following devices could be classified as a sensor?
A. Thermistor
B. Relay
C. Solenoid
D. All of these

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69. (p. 294) Which of the following devices could be classified as an actuator?
A. Control valve
B. Electric brake
C. Servo motor
D. All of these

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70. (p. 295) In general, compared to an open-loop system, a closed-loop is:

A. more accurate.
B. more complex.
C. more expensive.
D. all of these.

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71. (p. 295) A closed loop control system measures the ____ output of the process compares it to
the ____ output.
A. actual, desired
B. no-load, full-load
C. operating, non-operating
D. final, initial

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72. (p. 295) The set point for a control system refers to:
A. the input that determines the operating point for the process.
B. a process variable that is monitored continually.
C. a process error that is uncontrolled.
D. all of these.

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73. (p. 295) A closed-loop control system:

A. requires less power to operate.
B. does not require a feedback signal from the process.
C. uses a feedback signal from the process.
D. requires more power to operate.

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74. (p. 299) The error signal in a closed-loop control system is:
A. always a positive value.
B. always a negative value.
C. the difference between the set point and feedback signal.
D. the sum of the set point and feedback signal.

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75. (p. 299) Which of these controller types provides the fastest response to a system error?
A. PID
B. On/off
C. Proportional plus integral
D. Proportional plus derivative

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76. (p. 296) With an on/off controller:

A. the output is either completely on or completely off.
B. a positive deviation of the process variable from its set point causes the controller to shut
the control element off.
C. a negative deviation of the process variable from its set point causes the controller to turn
the control element on.
D. all of these.

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77. (p. 298) Time proportioning control refers to:

A. linear movement of the final control element.
B. varying the ratio of on time to off of the final control element.
C. the integral action of a controller.
D. the derivative action of a controller.

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78. (p. 297) A proportional controller:

A. is designed to eliminate the cycling associated with on/off control.
B. allows the final control element to take intermediate positions between on and off.
C. permits analog control of the final control element.
D. all of these.

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79. (p. 299) The integral action responds to:

A. the size and time duration of the error signal.
B. the speed at which the error signal is changing.
C. proportional bandwidth.
D. proportional gain.

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80. (p. 299) The derivative action responds to:

A. the size and time duration of the error signal.
B. the speed at which the error signal is changing.
C. proportional bandwidth.
D. proportional gain.

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81. (p. 300-301) A PID controller:

A. is tuned using a signal generator.
B. is factory-tuned for optimum performance.
C. must be custom-tuned to each process.
D. both a and b.

PTS: 1

82. (p. 301-302) Each motor of a PLC motion control system is referred to as:
A. an axis of motion.
B. a synchronous motor.
C. stepper motor.
D. a control component.

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83. (p. 302) The function of the servo drive as part of a PLC motion control system is to:
A. provide power to the servo motors.
B. translate signals from the motion module into motor drive commands.
C. monitor the servo motor's position and velocity.
D. all of these.

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84. (p. 303) Each axis of an industrial robot arm is controlled by:
A. an open-loop servo motor system.
B. a closed-loop servo motor system.
C. an on/off controller.
D. a PID controller.

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85. (p. 303) PLC system data communications is accomplished using:

A. network links.
B. point-to-point serial communications links.
C. transformer links.
D. both a and b

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86. (p. 305) Open communications networks:

A. are based on standards developed through industry associations.
B. do not require that you to buy all components from a single supplier.
C. do not use a proprietary protocol.
D. all of these.

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87. (p. 303) The fundamental job of a Local Area Network (LAN) is to provide ____ between
devices.
A. communication
B. connections
C. isolation
D. protection

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88. (p. 303) The transmission medium used in data communications is:
A. coaxial cable.
B. twisted pair.
C. fiber optics.
D. all of these.

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89. (p. 304) Each device on an industrial network is called a:

A. load
B. control
C. node
D. repeater

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90. (p. 304) Network ____ is refers to the physical layout of devices on a network.
A. topology
B. functionality
C. reliability
D. all of these

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91. (p. 305) The type of network connection topology shown is:

A. Bus
B. Star
C. Tree
D. Ring

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92. (p. 304) The type of network connection topology shown is:

A. Bus
B. Star
C. Tree
D. Ring

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93. (p. 305) Network ____ defines how data is arranged and coded for transmission on a
network.
A. devices
B. medium
C. protocol
D. functions

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94. (p. 306) Communications among different PLC architectures and protocols is made possible
by the use of:
A. rectifiers
B. repeaters
C. gateways
D. hubs

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95. (p. 306) In a token passing network access control scheme a node can transmit data on the
network
A. at all times.
B. only when it has possession of a token.
C. only at the end of a scan cycle.
D. only at the start of a scan cycle.

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96. (p. 306) In a collision detection network access control scheme a node transmits data on the
network:
A. at all times.
B. when other nodes are sending messages on the network.
C. at preset timed intervals.
D. if there are no other messages on the network.

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97. (p. 306) The network access control scheme used in the master/salve protocol shown is
known as:

A. polling
B. collision detection
C. token passing
D. analog detection

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98. (p. 307) A peer-to-peer PLC network:

A. uses the token passing access control scheme.
B. has no master PLC.
C. each device is identified by an address.
D. all of these.

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99. (p. 307) The two methods of transmitting PLC digital data are:
A. AC and DC.
B. serial and parallel.
C. input and output.
D. negative and positive.

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100. (p. 307) The illustration shown is an example of ____ data transmission.

A. DC
B. serial
C. output
D. positive

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101. (p. 308) Which communication system allows communications simultaneously in both
directions?
A. Direct
B. Indirect
C. Full-duplex
D. Half-duplex

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102. (p. 308) The Allen-Bradley data highway network:

A. is a proprietary communications network.
B. uses peer-to-peer communications.
C. is implemented using token passing access.
D. all of these.

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103. (p. 308) The illustration shows the implementation of ___ type communication connections.

A. serial
B. parallel
C. analog
D. digital

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104. (p. 309) The DeviceNet network shown is used with:

A. sensors.
B. switches.
C. valves.
D. all of these.

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105. (p. 309) The network shown:

A. exchanges information with the field device.

B. supports field devices from various manufacturers.
C. supplies power to the field device.
D. all of these

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106. (p. 309) The DeviceNet scanner shown is used instead of:

A. I/O modules.
B. the processor module.
C. the chassis power supply module.
D. all of these.

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107. (p. 310-311) The ControlNet protocol:

A. is an open network.
B. provides a high-speed link between controller and I/O devices.
C. is highly deterministic and repeatable.
D. all of these.

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108. (p. 311) The EtherNet/IP protocol:

A. is a proprietary network.
B. will not operate with either DeviceNet or ControlNet protocol.
C. is based on the Control and Information Protocol.
D. all of these.

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109. (p. 311-312) The Modbus protocol:

A. transmits information over serial lines between devices.
B. uses the master-slave technique communication technique.
C. is an open protocol.
D. all of these.

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110. (p. 312) A Fieldbus communication system:

A. can be implemented using daisy-chain topology.
B. is a proprietary system.
C. cannot serve as a network for field devices.
D. all of these.

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111. (p. 313) SCADA is an acronym that stands for:

A. security control and data acquisition.
B. supervisory control and data acquisition.
C. security control and digital acquisition.
D. supervisory control and analog acquisition.

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112. (p. 314) For the SCADA system shown, the host computer:

A. monitors the process.

B. sends commands to the PLCs.
C. stores data automatically.
D. all of these.

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113.All SERCOS communication networks use fiber-optic cable. (True/False)

Answer - True

114.The SERCOS standard does not make it possible to use field devices
from various manufacturers. (True/False)
Answer - False

115.The HART communication protocol was developed to communicate with

smart field devices. (True/False)
Answer - True

116.HART field devices allow for only digital communications. (True/False)

Answer - False

117.An closed-loop control system can't sense changes, nor compensate for
them. (True/False)
Answer - False

118.Data communication is the transmission and reception of data between

locations. (True/False)
Answer - True
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119.The transfer of information in a LAN is measured in bites per second or

baud. (True/False)
Answer - True

120.In the star topology, each node is connected via a point-to-point link to a
central node, or hub. (True/False)
Answer - True

121.Repeaters are used midstream to boost, or reamplify, the signal. (True/False)

Answer - True