Practice Components (6.2) - Machine Controls - Mechatronics, Robotics and Control
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Question 1 Easy

Define what a microprocessor is.

💡 Hint: Think of it as the brain of the computer.

Question 2 Easy

What is the role of RAM?

💡 Hint: What happens to its data when power is lost?

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Question 1

What does a microprocessor do?

A. Execute control programs
B. Perform data processing
C. Facilitate peripheral interfacing

💡 Hint: Think of the main job of the central unit.

Question 2

True or False: Microcontrollers are larger than microprocessors.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider their design purposes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A manufacturing firm is looking to improve its process automation. What types of components would you recommend they implement, and how would each one contribute to the system?

💡 Hint: Consider the roles of each component in an automated environment.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of using digital versus analog I/O modules in a PLC system. Which scenarios benefit from each type?

💡 Hint: Think about the types of signals each I/O handles.

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