DEBRE MARKOS UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

MEng5271 – INTRODUCTION TO MECHATRONICS

MODEL EXAM – II

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS BASED ON EXIT EXAM BLUE PRINT

1. Which is the first aspect which needs to be considered in the Mechatronics design process?
a) Hardware design and simulation b) Conceptual design
c) Mathematical modelling d) Modelling and simulation

2. Which of the Electro-mechanical system has an input of a potential difference and an output of rotation of shaft?
a) Electric Motor and Generator b) Potentiometer
c) Generator and Potentiometer d) All of these

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

4. How is the integration of mechatronics system possible?

a) By use of control systems b) By providing efficient high-level source code
c) By providing built-in intelligence d) By combining hardware and software

5. Which type of proximity sensor can be used as touch sensor?

a) Inductive proximity sensor b) Capacitive proximity sensor
c) Ultrasonic proximity sensor d) Photoelectric proximity sensor

6. What converts physical input into output, among the basic parts of a measuring system?
a) Recorder b) Signal processor
c) Transducer or sensor d) Display

7. Which is not an example of linear actuator?

a) Screw jack b) Electric fan
c) Rack and Pinion gear d) Hydraulic cylinder

8. Which type of coil is a solenoid?

a) Electromagnetic b) Electrical
c) Mechanical d) Electromechanical

9. PLC can be ___________ in plant to change the sequence of operation.

a) only programmed b) only reprogrammed
c) Programmed and reprogrammed d) able to give a set point

10. The ladder logic in PLC consists of?

a) Logic gates b) Functional blocks
c) Relay contacts and coils d) Relays

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