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Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

First Semester 2018-2019
MF F311 Mechatronics and Automation
Part A: Close Book
Comprehensive Examination 05.12.2018
60 minutes 15%weightage
Provide answers on the last page Note: Negative marking of -50%
Q.N. Question with options
SCADA stands for
1. A. Sequential control and decision algorithm B. Simplified control and data analysis
C. Supervisory control and data acquisition
HMI in industrial automation used for
2.
A. decision making B. Actuation and sensing C. Interface to the user
Which of the followings is one of the properties of mechatronic products
3.
A. Simplified mechanisms B. Mechanical synchronization C. Fixed controls
Which of the followings is not the property of mechatronic process
4. A. Distributed processing B. Centralized computer control C.In-process automatic inspection
Mechatronics is __________of Mechanical, Electronics, Computers and Control System Engineering
5.
A. Integration B. Synergic integration C. Complete merge
Which of the following is not the example of a Mechatronic product
6.
A. Photocell B. Laser printer C. CD drive
Transvers sensitivity in strain gauge is,
7.
A. 1/10th of longitudinal sensitivity B. Zero C. reciprocal of longitudinal sensitivity
Self-heating is observed in
8.
A. Photo Diode B. Strain Gauge C. Plastic film potentiometer
Maximum Permitted RMS Bridge Energizing Voltage in strain gauges is defined to avoid
9.
A. Self-heating B. Inaccurate measurement C. non-precise measurement
The pattern in strain gauge is provided for
10.
A. Multi axial stress B. Accurate measurement C. amplifying the output
Industrial capacitive sensors can detect,
11.
A. Presence or proximity B. Material type C. Distance
Which of the following is not the property of LVDT,
12.
A. Friction–Free Operation B. Infinite Mechanical Life C. Multi Axis Sensitivity
Which is correct about Self-generating sensors
13.
A. high output value B. Noise is a potential problem C. Power is required for output
Which of the sensors cannot be directly used for proximity detection
14.
A. Strain gauge B. Ultrasonic sensor C. Capacitive Sensor
Which is not a property of Plastic film potentiometer, compared to cermet potentiometers
15.
A. Better resolution B. Wear of track C. Good temperature stability
The correct statement about cermet potentiometer is,
16.
A. Gives absolute position B. It is self-generating sensor C. Works well in dust and wet environment
Temperature sensor having largest range
17.
A. Thermocouple B. RTD C. Thermistor
Highly sensitive temperature sensor
18.
A. Thermocouple B. RTD C. Thermistor
Very accurate temperature sensor
19.
A. Thermocouple B. RTD C. Thermistor
The sensitivity of LM35 is
20.
A.10Ω/degC B.10mA/degC C.10 mV/Deg C
Eddy current sensor senses
21.
A. Presence of any material B. Presence of Magnetic field C. Presence of metals
Supply to Eddy current sensor is
22.
A. DC B. AC C. both AC and DC
Ultrasonic sensors can measure
23.
A. Distance B. Thickness C. Proximity, Distance & Thickness
Hall effect sensor senses
24.
A. Presence of any material B. Presence of Magnetic field C. Presence of magnet and metals
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The quick response photo sensor is,
25.
A. Photo Resistors B. Photo Transistors C. Photo Diodes
The most sensitive photo sensor is,
26.
A. Photo Transistors B. Photo Diodes C. both are similar sensitive
Incremental encoders are used for
27.
A. Absolute angular position B. Angular displacement C. Proximity detection
Unloading valve is used in
28.
A. High-low pump circuit B. normal cascading C. Speed control of piston
High-low pump circuit is beneficial for
29.
A. Press automation B. Forging automation C. Saving energy in forge press
Pressure sequence value, pressure relief valve and unloading valves are the example of
30.
A. DCV B. infinite position valve C. finite position valve
Linear and equal percentage valves are
31.
A. Same valve B. entirely different valves C. Functions like a DCV
Meter-in and meter-out circuits are made using
32.
A. Pressure relief valve B. 4/2 valve C. Uni-directional flow control valve
Pressure sequence valve in cylinder sequencing uses
33.
A. Pressure sequence and 4/2 valve B.NRV and Pressure sequence C. only Pressure sequence
Electro-pneumatic system is the example of
34.
A. Soft automation B. Hard automation C. Reprogrammable automation
PLC based-pneumatic system is the example of
35.
A. Semi automation B. Hard automation C. Soft automation
Which of the following can be used for free fall protection of vertical hydraulic cylinder system
36.
A. Piolet operated NRV B. Counter balance valve C. Both
Uni-directional flow control valve is the combination of
37.
A.NRV and flow control valve B.NRV and 3/2 valve C. only flow control valve
The role of accumulator in air power supply is to
38.
A. Supply the air when pump fails B. Damp the pressure fluctuation C. Increase the pressure value
FRL unit consist of: (i)Filter (ii)Regulator (iii)Reflector (iv)lubricator (v)lever (vi)Flapper
39.
A. i, ii, iii B.vi, iv, v C. i, ii, iv
If the rpm a permanent magnet DC the motor is in increased by four times, the back EMF will
40.
A. Increase by 2 times B. increase by 4 time C decrease by 2 time
PWM in DC motor, is used to
41.
A. Vary the rpm of the motor B. Stop the motor C. change the direction of rotation
H-bridge can be used by_______ for running the motor
42.
A.DC motor B. DC Motor and Stepper motor C. DC and AC motor
Most quick way to stop the DC motor
43.
A. Coasting B. Plugging C. Dynamic Braking
Which one involve large back current
44.
A. Coasting B. Plugging C. Dynamic Braking
If the electrical power to a permanent magnet DC the motor is in increased by four times, the torque will
45.
A. Increase by 2 times B. increase by 4 time C will remain same
The pull-out characteristics is observed because of,
46.
A. Inertial Effect B. effect of inductance C. effect of high current in rotor coil
Which is correct about L/nR drives
47.
A. It increases mechanic time constant B. It reduced electrical time constant C. both are correct
Which is correct about Chopper Drive
48. A. high current values are supplied in the roto coil B. Operates at lower than rated voltage
C. Operates at higher than rated voltage
A Unifilar winding in stepper motor results in,
49.
A. Unipolar coil B. Bipolar coil C. both of these
The pull-in characteristics is observed because of,
50.
A. Inertial Effect B. effect of inductance C. effect of high current in rotor coil
Which of the AC motor is used for high load application
51.
A. Single phase Induction motor B. Synchronous motor C. 3 phase Induction motor
One of the problems in stepper motor
52. A. Holding torque B. rpm range for same value of torque C. Resonance

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Digital Multiplexers are used to
53.
A. Select a desired signal B. reduce the communication load C. Both
In ladder logic an input can be represented in NC and NO both states in multiple rungs
54.
A. True B. False C. allowed for only once
Which is not correct about ladder logic
55. A. It represents the circuit for relay logic B. Any digital logic can be framed
C. sequential operations cannot be programed
Considering even parity the parity bit for 1001 will be
56.
A.0 B. 1 C. not a valid question
Logic created by digital circuits are the example of
57.
A. Hard Automation B. Soft Automation C. manual system
In the Karnaugh Map method, how many numbers of one’s can be grouped
58.
A. 4 B. 6 C.10
The simplified logic for O=X'Y'+XY+YZ+X'Z, will be
59.
A. X'Y'+XY+YZ B. X'Y+XY'+Y'Z C. X'+YZ
Slewing range is applicable for
60.
A. AC motor B. DC motor C. Stepper motor

Answer: Put × mark in the right option box

Q. Q. Q. Evaluation
A B C A B C A B C
No. No. No.
1. 21. 41. Right
2. 22. 42.
3. 23. 43. Wrong
4. 24. 44.
5. 25. 45. Total
6. 26. 46.
7. 27. 47.
8. 28. 48.
9. 29. 49.
10. 30. 50.
11. 31. 51.
12. 32. 52.
13. 33. 53.
14. 34. 54.
15. 35. 55.
16. 36. 56.
17. 37. 57.
18. 38. 58.
19. 39. 59.
20. 40. 60.
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