Question 1

What is an actuator primarily responsible for in a machine?

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Moving and controlling a mechanism or system

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Monitoring temperature

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Filtering air

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Storing energy

Question 2

Which type of energy do most actuators convert into physical motion?

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Electrical energy

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Thermal energy

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Sound energy

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Nuclear energy

Question 3

What were the past methods of actuation mentioned in the text?

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Hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, thermal, or mechanical means

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Magnetic only

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Solar energy only

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Chemical processes only

Question 4

What role does software play in modern actuators?

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Guides the actuators' actions based on control signals

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Improves aesthetics

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Increases the power supply

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Replaces mechanical components

Question 5

Which one of these devices is not typically classified as an actuator?

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A sensor

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A valve

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A solenoid

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A motor

Question 6

What is a common application of actuators?

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Controlling automated machinery

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Air filtration

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Heat generation

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Data storage

Question 7

What does the term 'spontaneous action' refer to in the context of actuators?

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The immediate response of the actuator to control signals

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Unpredictable movement

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Gradual response over time

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Manual activation by a user

Question 8

Which parameter measures the force that can cause an object to rotate about an axis?

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Torque

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Speed

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Power

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Mass

Question 9

What is usually used to measure rotational speed?

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Revolutions per minute (rpm)

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Pounds per square inch

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Meters per second

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Joules per second

Question 10

In which year did the history of pneumatic and hydraulic actuation systems begin, according to the text?

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1938

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1945

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1920

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1960

Question 11

Who is credited with the invention of the pneumatic actuation system?

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Xhiter Anckeleman

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Nikola Tesla

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Isaac Newton

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Albert Einstein

Question 12

What is the primary function of a hydraulic actuator?

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To facilitate mechanical operation using hydraulic power

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To cool fluids

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To generate electrical power

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To store energy

Question 13

What type of motion can a hydraulic actuator output?

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Linear, rotatory, or oscillatory

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Only linear

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Only rotatory

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Only oscillatory

Question 14

Why can a hydraulic actuator exert a large force?

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Liquids are nearly impossible to compress

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Liquids are very light

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Hydraulics use electricity

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Air pressure is higher than fluid pressure

Question 15

What does the term 'double acting' refer to in hydraulic cylinders?

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Pressure applied on each side of the piston

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The actuator is powered by electricity

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One side only is pressurized

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The piston moves in one direction only

Question 16

What does a pneumatic actuator convert into motion?

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Energy formed by vacuum or compressed air at high pressure

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Electrical energy

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Mechanical energy

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Hydraulic fluid

Question 17

Why are pneumatic actuators considered safer than other types of actuators?

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They do not require energy to be stored in reserve for operation

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They operate at lower temperatures

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They have fewer moving parts

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They are made of plastic

Question 18

What is the primary function of an electric actuator?

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To convert electrical energy into mechanical torque

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To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

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To compress air for machinery

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To generate heat for warming equipment

Question 19

Which of the following is a benefit of electric actuators?

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They do not involve oil.

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They use compressed air for operation

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They require complex machinery

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They are less efficient than hydraulic actuators

Question 20

What is a key characteristic of the twisted and coiled polymer actuator?

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It can be actuated by electric power

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It requires pneumatic systems

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It generates power from solar energy

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It relies on hydraulic fluid

Question 21

What are thermal actuators primarily known for?

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Being compact and lightweight

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Being very large and heavy

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Being very expensive

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Having low power density

Question 22

Which materials are commonly used in thermal actuators?

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Shape-memory materials (SMMs)

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Ceramic materials

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Plastic composites

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Conventional metals

Question 23

What type of energy can actuate a thermal actuator?

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Thermal or magnetic energy

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Solar energy

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Chemical energy

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Hydraulic energy

Question 24

What type of liquid is used in a Thermo-Hydraulic Electronic actuator?

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Hot water liquid

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Gas

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Oil

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Cold water liquid

Question 25

What is a hybrid actuator commonly used for?

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Operating valves in a hot water system

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Generating electricity

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Measuring temperature

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Controlling air pressure

Question 26

What is the primary function of a DC motor?

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Convert direct current electrical energy into mechanical energy

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Convert alternating current into direct current

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Convert mechanical energy into magnetic energy

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Store electrical energy

Question 27

What main physical principle do DC motors rely on?

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Forces produced by magnetic fields

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Electrolysis

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Thermal expansion

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Capacitance

Question 28

What does the rotor in an AC motor produce?

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A second rotating magnetic field

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A thermal energy field

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A static magnetic field

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An electric charge

Question 29

What is a potentiometer primarily used for?

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To form an adjustable voltage divider

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To amplify voltage

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To generate resistance

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To measure current

Question 30

How many terminals does a potentiometer have?

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Three

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Four

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Two

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Five

Question 31

What is an encoder primarily used for?

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speed and/or position control

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data storage

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noise reduction

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signal amplification

Question 32

What type of device is an encoder?

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electromechanical device

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power supply unit

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data logger

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software application

Question 33

What does MCU stand for?

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Microcontroller Unit

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Microcomputer Unit

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Main Control Unit

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Machine Control Unit

Question 34

In comparison to microprocessors, microcontrollers are designed for what purpose?

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Embedded applications

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General-purpose applications

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Gaming applications

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High-performance computing

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a common use of microcontrollers?

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High-end gaming PCs

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Implantable medical devices

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Remote controls

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Automobile engine control systems

Question 36

What is a significant advantage of using microcontrollers in devices?

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Economical digital control

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Advanced graphical capabilities

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High storage capacity

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Unlimited processing power

Question 37

Which type of microcontroller currently holds the majority of the market?

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8-bit microcontrollers

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16-bit microcontrollers

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4-bit microcontrollers

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32-bit microcontrollers

Question 38

Microcontrollers integrate all components of a computer system into what?

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A single chip

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Separate discrete components

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A multi-chip module

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A large circuit board

Question 39

What are key considerations when designing microcontrollers?

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Size, capability, cost, and power consumption

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Brand, model, style, and cost

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Temperature, pressure, size, and speed

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Color, shape, weight, and speed

Question 40

What is one of the primary functions of a microcontroller?

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To control larger systems

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To act as a display unit

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To increase processing power

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To store large amounts of data

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