Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology, Coimbatore-10

(An Autonomous Institution)

(Approved by AICTE, Affiliated to Anna University)
Accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade
Department of Mechanical Engineering
(Accredited by NBA)

MECHATRONICS
QUIZ-1

1. Where and when was the word Mechatronics invented?

a) Japan(1960)
b) Japan(1980)
c) Europe(1960)
d) Europe(1980)
Answer: a

2. A servo motor is a typical example of _____

a) Electronics system
b) Mechanical system
c) Computer system
d) Mechatronics system
Answer: d

3. What is the function of an input signal conditioning unit?

a) To produce control signals
b) To amplify the signal and convert it into digital form
c) To perform mechanical work
d) To produce electrical signals
Answer: b

4. The main mechanical components of a servo motor are stator and rotor.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: The main mechanical components of a servo motor are stator and rotor. The
electrical components consist of field windings and rotor windings, circuitry for power
transmission.

5. The main function of Actuator is _____

a) To produce motion

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b) Detect input
c) Detect output
d) Detect the state of the system
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Answer: a
Explanation: The Actuators produce motion and cause some actions whereas sensors detect the
state of system parameters, inputs and outputs.

6. Example of ‘Stand-alonesystem’ is _____

a) Machining centres
b) Washing machine
c) Robots for parts handling
d) Automated inspection stations
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Answer: b
Explanation: The example of a stand-alone system is the washing machine. Machining centres,
robots for parts handling and automated inspection system are large factory systems.

7. Which among the following carry out the overall control of a system?
a) Graphical display
b) Sensors
c) Actuators
d) Digital controls
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Answer: d
Explanation: The overall control of the system is carried out by digital controls. Graphical
display provides visual feedback. The actuators produce motion and cause some actions
whereas sensors detect the state of system parameters,inputs and outputs.

8. A humanoid robot is an example of _____

a) Artificial intelligence
b) Stand-alone systems
c) Large factory systems
d) High level distributed sensor microcontroller actuator
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Answer: a
Explanation: Humanoid robot is an example of a system that incorporates intelligent control or
artificial intelligence. The example of a Stand-alone system is washing machine whereas wire
aircraft and automated inspection stations are examples of high level distributed sensor and
large factory systems respectively.

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9. Where is the feedback generated by sensors in a mechatronics system given?
a) Input sensors
b) Comparators
c) Mechanical actuators
d) Output sensors
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Answer: b
Explanation: The feedback signal is given to comparator, which compares the desired input
signal to the feedback signal to produce an error signal. Input sensor detects the input signal.
Output sensors produce the output.

10. A Mechatronics system contains feedback.

a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: Feedback signals are generated by sensors of mechatronics system, given to
comparators to produce the error signal if any.

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