PLC Flashcards

1
Q

Which of these values placed in source A will cause M1 to turn on when PB1 is pressed
momentarily?

A

9 or subtract 2 numbers

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2
Q

Which sentence file connects PLC Program logic to graphics text, and function keys?

A

PLC Project

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3
Q

What are software programs called that allow a device to connect to a network and
communicate with other devices?

A

Drivers

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4
Q

A PLC and a PC are connected M this type of network if a single ethernet cable is used to
connect their Ethernet parts?

A

IP addresses are made different

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5
Q

Which type of instruction operates just like an output, except that it does not directly
control a PLC output?

A

Output instructions with relative address

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6
Q

What step do PLC Scan cycles perform after checking the status of inputs and solving
program logic?

A

Turn outputs on or off

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7
Q

What is the value contained in the RESULTS tag?

A

6

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8
Q

What type of instructions are used to make decisions and control operations based on
the values of data in the PLC program?

A

Comparison instructions

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9
Q

In which mode does a programmable controller scan the ladder logic program and set
output on or off?

A

RUN

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10
Q

In the logic diagram what input conditions will cause M1 to turn on?

A

True or False

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11
Q

Where does the application file reside, which contains the screens and screen objects
displayed to the operator at the HMI terminal?

A

HMI Memory

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12
Q

What does an operator interact w. On an HMI panel to monitor process and make
adjustments to keep the process running?

A

Object

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13
Q

What device is used to configure an HMI’s panel IP Address?

A

USB

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14
Q
  1. What is the next step to enter ladder logic after the program’s editor has been opened
    and an empty rung is in its place?
A

Add Instruction

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15
Q

What file defines the address of discrete input modules input terminals?

A

I/O or device configuration file in this model

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16
Q
  1. In this model, what is the status of motors M1 and M2 if PB1 and PB3 are pressed?
A

M1 on, M2 on

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17
Q
  1. Pressing the E-stop button on a PLC’ master control relay circuit causes power to be
    removed from what components?
A

Output Module

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18
Q

If a controller has no configured IP address, what type of connection can be used to
configure the controllers IP?

A

USB

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19
Q

What function do the NC contact instructions serve that are identified in the reversing
motor control program shown?

A

Interlock

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20
Q
  1. Which of the following is a quick method to verify that the programmable controller
    itself is operating correctly?
A

RUN Solid Green Light

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21
Q

If a 24vdc PLC input module uses sinking- type (active high) inputs, what applied voltage
level would cause the input to turn on?

A

+24V

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22
Q

What software configuration element identifies the actual physical location of a input
terminal of a PLC input module?

A

The absolute address

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23
Q

What function does SS1 enable in this program when in the left position?

A

Jog Mode

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24
Q
  1. What is the valve in the destination file integer 0 if pb1 is pressed 4 and PB3 3 times?
A

12 or 0 (Apparently Amatrol hasn’t fix this answer) or 21 because PB4 is never pressed

25
Q

What device is used to configure an HMI’s panel IP Address?

A

MHI Onboard Software

26
Q

What term is used to describe these functions in PLC programming: adding and
removing instruction, changing logic or changing addresses?

A

Edit

27
Q

What network configuration settings must be configured correctly to enable
communication between PLC and PC?

A

Point to Point

28
Q

Which IP Address? Question related with IPs Addresses (Remember the last digits after the
dots has to follow a sequence)

A

192.–. 15

29
Q

What is a collection of files that includes a PIC ladder logic program, hardware
configurations and other settings?

A

Project

30
Q

Which of these wiring connections are required to wire a limit switch to input 3 of the
sinking input modules?

A

C to A, B to G and H to D (CABGHD)

31
Q

What is each group of digits called?

A

Octet

32
Q

What is the common method of interfacing a motor to a PLC output?

A

Motor Contactor

33
Q

What are steps 1 and 2 of the sequence?

A

Cylinder 2 extends then cylinder 1 extends

34
Q

What PLC program is used for complex math formulas?

A

Compute (CPT)

35
Q

What is the trigger for a time driven sequencing process to move to the next?

A

Done Bit

36
Q

What number line is used to connect the solenoid to the output terminal?

A

4 or closest to diamond

37
Q

Pump 1 and the mixer motor 15 secs after P1 has been momentarily pushed and the
time base for the timer is 1 seconds?

A

Pump on/ motor off

38
Q

What is the trigger (input device) for a timer driven sequencing process to move to the next
step in the sequence?

A

Limit Switch

39
Q

This kind of software automatically is used when a software is unnecessary for connection?

A

USB

40
Q

Communication between two machines is called?

A

A handshake

41
Q

What can a PLC not do?

A

It cannot drive a CNC machine

42
Q

In a six-step process when troubleshooting if you go to 6 step what is your next step after?

A

None, you are done

43
Q

Which of the following input conditions will output M1 turn on

A

PB1 False, PB2 True, PB3 False (FTF)

44
Q

Which of the following instruction types operates just like instruction, except that it does not directly
control a PLC Output?

A

Output instruction with memory bit address

45
Q

Which of the following files defines the addresses of a discrete input module’s input terminal Which
file are the inputs and outputs located?

A

I/O File device configuration file

46
Q

What function do reverse and forward contact instructions serve are identified in the reversing
motor control program shown?

A

Interlock

47
Q

Which of the following of the following elements the actual physical location of an input terminal on
a plc input module

A

Absolute Address label

48
Q

Which of the following configuration setting must be configured correctly to enable communication
between a PLC and a PC?

A

IP Address and Subnet

49
Q

Which of the following memory is arranged to store 32-bit words?

A

DINTs

50
Q

What is the output of a comparison instruction?

A

True or false output

51
Q

The IP Addresses of a PC-PLC point-to-point connection will be

A

Different IP Addresses

52
Q

Which of the following timer bits triggers driven sequence process to move to the next step in the sequence?

A

Timer DN Done bit

53
Q

Which of the following math commands is used to solve complex math formulas?

A

Compute (CPT)

54
Q

What PLC program instruction is used to make decision and control operations based on the values
of data in the program?

A

Comparison

55
Q

Similar question but different values (FIND THE LOGIC)

A

8

56
Q

A JMP instruction must always be used with a(n)
_____ instruction.

A

LBL

57
Q

On a modular-type PLC, which of these methods is NOT a way to determine the on/off status of a
sensor input?

A

View input indicator on processor module

58
Q

Which outputs in this program will be on?

A

Output 2