CHAPTER 1

1. The term PLC stands for:

A. Personal logic computer
B. Programmable local computer
C. Personal logic controller
D. Programmable logic controller

2. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F): A transistor output
channel from a PLC:
(i) Is used for only DC switching.
(ii) Is isolated from the output load by an optocoupler.
Which option best describes the two statements?
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

3. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F): A relay output channel
from a PLC:
(i) Is used for only DC switching.
(ii) Can withstand transient overloads.
Which option best describes the two statements?
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

4. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F): A triac output channel
from a PLC:
(i) Is used for only AC output loads.
(ii) Is isolated from the output load by an optocoupler.
Which option best describes the two statements?
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F
5. Which of the following is most likely to be the voltage level used internally in a PLC,
excluding the voltage levels that might occur during conditioning in input/output channels?
A. 5 V
B. 24 V
C. 110 V
D. 240 V
6. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F): The reason for including
optocouplers on input/output units is to:
(i) Provide a fuse mechanism that breaks the circuit if high voltages or currents occur.
(ii) Isolate the CPU from high voltages or currents.
Which option best describes the two statements?
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F
 CHAPTER 2
1. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). A limit switch:
(i) Can be used to detect the presence of a moving part.
(ii) Is activated by contacts making or breaking an electrical circuit.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

2. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). A thermistor is a
temperature sensor that gives resistance changes that are:
(i) A nonlinear function of temperature.
(ii) Large for comparatively small temperature changes.

A (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

3. A diaphragm pressure sensor is required to give a measure of the gauge pressure present
in a system. Such a sensor will need to have a diaphragm with:

A. A vacuum on one side.

B. One side open to the atmosphere.
C. The pressure applied to both sides.
D. A controlled adjustable pressure applied to one side.

4. The change in resistance of an electrical resistance strain gauge with a gauge factor of 2.0
and resistance 100 O when subject to a strain of 0.001 is:

A. 0.0002 O
B. 0.002 O

C. 0.02 O

D. 0.2 O

5. An incremental shaft encoder gives an output that is a direct measure of:

A. The diameter of the shaft.

B. The change in diameter of the shaft.

C. The change in angular position of the shaft.
D. The absolute angular position of the shaft.

6. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). Input devices that give
an analog input for displacement include a:
(i) Linear potentiometer.
(ii) Linear variable differential transformer.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

Problems 7 and 8 refer to Figure 2.43, which shows the symbol for a directional valve.

7. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). The valve has:
(i) 4 ports
(ii) 2 positions
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

8. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). In the control positions:
(i) A is connected to T and P to B.
(ii) P is connected to A and B to T.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T

D. (i) F (ii) F A B

P T

Figure 2.44: Diagram for Problem 9.

9. For the arrangement shown in Figure 2.44, decide whether each of these statements is
true (T) or false (F).
(i) When a current passes through the solenoid, the cylinder extends.
(ii) When the current ceases, the cylinder remains extended.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

10. For the arrangement shown in Figure 2.45, decide whether each of these statements is
true (T) or false (F).
(i) When solenoid A is energized, the cylinder extends.
(ii) When solenoid B is energized, the cylinder extends.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

11. For the two 3/2 valves shown in Figure 2.46, decide whether each of these statements is
true (T) or false (F).
(i) When the solenoid in valve 1 is energized, A is vented.
(ii) When the solenoid in valve 2 is energized, A is vented.

A B

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

12. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). A stepper motor has a
step angle of 1.8_. This means that:
(i) Each pulse input to the motor rotates the motor shaft by 1.8_.
(ii) The motor shaft takes 1 s to rotate through 1.8_.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

13. A stepper motor has a step angle of 7.5_. The digital input rate required to produce a
rotation of 10 rev/s is:
A. 48 pulses per second
B. 75 pulses per second
C. 480 pulses per second
D. 750 pulses per second

14. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). A proximity switch is
required for detecting the presence of a nonmetallic object. Types of switches that might
be suitable are:
(i) Eddy current type.
(ii) Capacitive type.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

CHAPTER 4
1. An ADC is used to sample the output voltage from a pressure sensor. If the output from
the sensor is 0 V when the pressure is 0 kPa and 10 V when it is 10 kPa, the minimum
number of ADC bits needed to resolve the sensor output if the sensor error is not to
exceed 0.01 kPa is:

A. 4
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12

2. A 12-bit ADC can be used to represent analog voltages over its input range with:
A. 12 different binary numbers
B. 24 different binary numbers
C. 144 different binary numbers
D. 4096 different binary numbers

3. For an analog input range of 0 to 10 V, the minimum size ADC needed to register a
change of 0.1 V is:
A. 4-bit
B. 6-bit
C. 8-bit
D. 12-bit

4. An inverting operational amplifier circuit has an input resistance of 10 kO and feedback

resistance of 100 kO. The closed-loop gain of the amplifier is:
A. –100
B. –10
C. þ10
D. þ100

Problems 5 and 6 refer to an operational amplifier with a closed loop gain of 100 and an input
resistance of 47 kO.

5. The feedback resistor for an inverting op-amp amplifier will be:

A. 4.65 kO
B. 4.7 kO
C. 465 kO
D. 470 kO

6. The feedback resistor for a noninverting op-amp amplifier will be:

A. 4.65 kO
B. 4.7 kO
C. 465 kO
D. 470 kO

7. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). A serial communication
interface:
(i) Involves data being transmitted and received one bit at a time.
(ii) Is a faster form of transmission than parallel communication.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F
8. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). The RS232
communications interface:
(i) Is a serial interface.
(ii) Is typically used for distances up to about 15 m.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

Problems 9 and 10 refer to the following, which shows the bits on an RS232 data line being
used to transmit the data 1100001:
0110000111
X YZ

9. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). The extra bits X and Z at
the beginning and the end are:
(i) To check whether the message is corrupted during transmission.
(ii) To indicate where the data starts and stops.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

10. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). Bit Y is:
(i) The parity bit showing odd parity.
(ii) The parity bit showing even parity.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

11. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). The parallel data
communication interface:
(i) Enables data to be transmitted over short distances at high speeds.
(ii) Has a common standard known as IEEE-488.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F
12. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For communications
over distances of the order of 100 to 300 m with a high transmission rate:
(i) The RS232 interface can be used.
(ii) The 20 mA current loop can be used.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

13. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). With input/output
processing, mass input/output copying:
(i) Scans all the inputs and copies their states into RAM.
(ii) Is a faster process than continuous updating.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

14. The cycle time of a PLC is the time it takes to:

A. Read an input signal.
B. Read all the input signals.
C. Check all the input signals against the program.
D. Read all the inputs, run the program, and update all outputs.

15. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). A PLC with a long cycle
time is suitable for:
(i) Short duration inputs.
(ii) High-frequency inputs.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

CHAPTER 5
1. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). Figure 5.42 shows a
ladder diagram rung for which:
(i) The input contacts are normally open.
(ii) There is an output when there is an input to the contacts.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

2. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). Figure 5.43 shows a
ladder diagram rung for which:
(i) The input contacts are normally open.
(ii) There is an output when there is an input to the contacts.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

3. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). Figure 5.44 shows a
ladder diagram rung for which:
(i) When only input 1 contacts are activated, there is an output.
(ii) When only input 2 contacts are activated, there is an output.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

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4. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). Figure 5.45 shows a
ladder diagram rung for which there is an output when:
(i) Inputs 1 and 2 are both activated.
(ii) Either input 1 or input 2 is activated.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

5. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). Figure 5.46 shows a
ladder diagram rung with an output when:
(i) Inputs 1 and 2 are both activated.
(ii) Input 1 or 2 is activated.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F
6. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). Figure 5.47 shows a
ladder diagram rung for which there is an output when:
(i) Input 1 is momentarily activated before reverting to its normally open state.
(ii) Input 2 is activated.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

15. The arrangement of inputs in Figure 5.48 is described by the Boolean expression:
A. A_B_C
B. (A þ C)_B
C. (A þ B)_C
D. A_C þ B

16. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For the function block
diagram in Figure 5.49, there is an output:
(i) When A is 1.
(ii) When B is 1.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

17. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For the function block
diagram in Figure 5.50, there is an output:
(i) When A is 1.
(ii) When B is 1.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

18. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For the functional block
diagram in Figure 5.51, there is an output:
(i) When A is 1, B is 0 and C is 0.
(ii) When A is 0, B is 1 and C is 1.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T

D. (i) F (ii) F

19. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For the function block
diagram in Figure 5.52, with A being a steady input condition and B a momentary input,
there is an output:
(i) When A is 1 and B is 0.
(ii) When A is 0 and B is 1.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F
20. Figure 5.53 shows a ladder diagram. Which of the function block diagrams is its
equivalent?

Answer :- C

21. Figure 5.54 shows a function block diagram. Which of the ladder diagrams in Figure 5.54
is the equivalent?

Answer :-A
22. Figure 5.55 shows a ladder diagram. Which of the diagrams showing inputs and output
signals would occur with that ladder program

Answer :- C

23. Figure 5.56 shows a ladder diagram. Which of the diagrams showing inputs and output
signals would occur with that ladder program?

Answer :-A
24. Figure 5.57 shows a ladder diagram. Which of the diagrams showing inputs and output

Answer :- D
signals would occur with that ladder program?

CHAPTER 7
1. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For the ladder diagram
shown in Figure 7.30, there is an output from output 1 when:
(i) There is just an input to In 1.
(ii) There is just an input to In 2.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

2. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For the ladder diagram
shown in Figure 7.30, there is an output from output 1 when:
(i) There is an input to In 2 and a momentary input to In 1.
(ii) There is an input to In 1 or an input to In 2.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

3. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For the ladder diagram
shown in Figure 7.30, the internal relay:
(i) Switches on when there is just an input to In 1.
(ii) Switches on when there is an input to In 1 and to In 2.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

Problems 4 through 6 refer to Figure 7.31, which shows a ladder diagram involving internal
relays IR 1 and IR 2, inputs In 1, In 2, In 3, and In 4, and output Output 1.
4. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For the ladder diagram
shown in Figure 7.31, the internal relay IR 1 is energized when:
(i) There is an input to In 1.
(ii) There is an input to In 3.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

5. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For the ladder diagram
shown in Figure 7.31, the internal relay IR 2 is energized when:
(i) Internal relay IR 1 is energized.
(ii) Input 4 is energized.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

6. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For the ladder diagram
shown in Figure 7.31, there is an output from Output 1 when:
(i) There are inputs to only In 1, In 2, and In 4.
(ii) There are inputs to only In 3 and In 4.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F
7. Which one of the programs in Figure 7.32 can obtain an output from Out 1 when just
input In 1 occurs?

ANSWER :- C

8. Which one of the programs in Figure 7.33 will give an output from Out 1 in the same
program scan as there is an input to In 1?
ANSWER :-B
9. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For the ladder diagram
shown in Figure 7.34, there is an output from Output 1 when:
(i) There is a short duration input to In 1.
(ii) There is no input to In 2.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

10. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For the ladder diagram
shown in Figure 7.34:
(i) The input In 1 is latched by the internal relay so that the internal relay IR 1 remains
energized, even when the input In 1 ceases

(ii) Because the internal relay IR 1 is battery-backed, once there is an output from
Output 1, it will continue, even when the power is switched off, until there is an
input to In 2.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

11. When the program instructions LD X100, PLS M400 are used for a ladder rung, the
internal relay M400 will:

A. Remain on even when the input to X100 ceases

B. Remain closed unless there is a pulse input to X100
C. Remain on for one program cycle when there is an input to X100
D. Remain closed for one program cycle after an input to X100

12. When the program instructions LDI X100, PLS M400 are used for a ladder rung, the
internal relay M400 will:

A. Remain on when the input to X100 ceases

B. Remain on when there is a pulse input to X100
C. Remain on for one program cycle when there is an input to X100
D. Remain on for one program cycle after the input to X100 ceases
13. A Mitsubishi ladder program has the program instructions LD X100, S M200, LD X101,
R M200, followed by other instructions for further rungs. There is the following
sequence: an input to the input X100, the input to X100 ceases, some time elapses, an
input to the input X101, the input to X101 ceases, followed by inputs to later rungs.
The internal relay M200 will remain on:

A. For one program cycle from the start of the input to X100
B. From the start of the input to X100 to the start of the input to X101
C. From the start of the input to X100 to the end of the input to X101
D. From the end of the input to X100 to the end of the input to X101

14. A Siemens ladder program has the program instructions A I0.0, S F0.0, A I0.1, R F0.0,
A F0.0, ¼ Q2.0, followed by other instructions for further rungs. There is the sequence:
an input to input I0.0, the input to I0.0 ceases, some time elapses, an input to input I0.1,
the input to I0.1 ceases, followed by inputs to later rungs. The internal relay F0.0 will
remain on:

A. For one program cycle from the start of the input to I0.0
B. From the start of the input to I0.0 to the start of the input to I0.1
C. From the start of the input to I0.0 to the end of the input to I0.1
D. From the end of the input to I0.0 to the end of the input to I0.1

15. A Telemecanique ladder program has the program instructions L I0,0, S O0,0, L I0,1,
R O0,0, followed by other instructions for further rungs. There is the following
sequence: an input to input I0,0, the input to I0,0 ceases, some time elapses, an input to
input I0,1, the input to I0,1 ceases, followed by inputs to later rungs. The internal relay
O0,0 will remain on:

A. For one program cycle from the start of the input to I0,0
B. From the start of the input to I0,0 to the start of the input to I0,1
C. From the start of the input to I0,0 to the end of the input to I0,1
D. From the end of the input to I0,0 to the end of the input to I0,1

16. An output is required from output Y430 that lasts for one cycle after an input to X100
starts. This can be given by a ladder program with the instructions:

A. LD X100, Y430
B. LD X100, M100, LD M100, Y430
C. LD X100, PLS M100, LD M100, Y430
D. LD X400, PLS M100, LDI M100, Y430
Problems 17 and 18 refer to Figure 7.35, which shows two versions of the same ladder
diagram according to two different PLC manufacturers. In Figure 7.35a, which uses Siemens
notation, I is used for inputs, F for internal relays, and Q for the output. In Figure 7.35b,
which uses Telemecanique notation, I is used for inputs and B for internal relays.

17. For the ladder diagram shown in Figure 7.35a, when there is an input to I0.0, the output
Q2.0:

A. Comes on and remains on for one cycle.

B. Comes on and remains on.
C. Goes off and remains off for one cycle.
D. Goes off and remains off.

18. For the ladder diagram shown in Figure 7.35b, when there is an input to I0,0, the internal
relay B1:

A. Comes on and remains on for one cycle.

B. Comes on and remains on.
C. Goes off and remains off for one cycle.
D. Goes off and remains off.

Problems 19 and 20 refer to Figure 7.36, which shows a Toshiba ladder program with inputs
X000, X001, and X002, an output Y020, and a flip-flop R110

.
19. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For there to be an output
from Y020, there must be an input to:

(i) X000.
(ii) X001.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F
20. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). With an input to X000,
then:

(i) An input to X001 causes the output to come on.

(ii) An input to X002 causes the output to come on.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

21. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). A master control relay
can be used to:

(i) Turn on a section of a program when certain criteria are met.

(ii) Turn off a section of a program when certain criteria are not met.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

Problems 22 and 23 refer to Figure 7.37, which shows a ladder program in Allen-Bradley
format.

22. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). When there is an input to
I:010/01:
(i) An input to I:010/02 gives an output from O:010/00.
(ii) An input to I:010/03 gives an output from O:010/01.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

23. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). When there is no input to
I:010/01:
(i) An input to I:010/02 gives no output from O:010/00.
(ii) An input to I:010/04 gives no output from O:010/02.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

24. Devise ladder programs that can be used to:

(a) Maintain an output on, even when the input ceases and when there is a power failure
(b) Switch on an output for a time of one cycle following a brief input
(c) Switch on the power to a set of rungs

CHAPTER 9

1. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). When there is an input to
In 1 in Figure 9.20:
(i) The timer starts.
(ii) There is an output from Out 1.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

2. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). The timer in Figure 9.20
starts when:
(i) There is an output.
(ii) The input ceases.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F
3. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). When there is an input to
In 1 in Figure 9.20, the output is switched:
(i) On for the time for which the timer was preset.
(ii) Off for the time for which the timer was preset.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

Problems 4 through 6 refer to Figure 9.21, which shows two alternative versions of a ladder
diagram with two inputs (In 1 and In 2), two outputs (Out 1 and Out 2), and an on-delay
timer.
4. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). When there is just an
input to In 1 in Figure 9.21:
(i) The timer starts.
(ii) There is an output from Out 2.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F
5. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). When there is just an
input to In 2 in Figure 9.21:
(i) The timer starts.
(ii) There is an output from Out 2.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

6. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). When there is an input to
In 1 and no input to In 2 in Figure 9.21, there is an output from Out 2 that:
(i) Starts immediately.
(ii) Ceases after the timer preset time.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

7. The program instruction list for a Mitsubishi PLC is LD X400, OUT T450, K 6, LD
T450, OUT Y430. An input to X400 gives:

A. An output that is on for 6 s then off for 6 s.

B. An output that lasts for 6 s.
C. An output that starts after 6 s.
D. An output that is off for 6 s, then on for 6 s.

8. The program instruction list for a Telemecanique PLC is L I0,0, ¼ T0, L T0, ¼ O0,0.
When there is an input to I0,0 there is:

A. An output that is on for 6 s then off for 6 s.

B. An output that lasts for 6 s.
C. An output that starts after 6 s.
D. An output that is off for 6 s, then on for 6 s.

Problems 9 and 10 refer to the program instruction list for a Mitsubishi PLC: LD X400, OR
Y430, ANI T450, OUT Y430, LD X401, OR M100, AND Y430, OUT T450, K 10, OUT
M100.

9. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). When there is a
momentary input to X400:
(i) The output from Y430 starts.
(ii) The output from Y430 ceases after 10 s.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

10. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). The output from Y430:
(i) Starts when there is a momentary input to X401.
(ii) Ceases 10 s after the input to X401.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

Problems 11 and 12 refer to Figure 9.22, which shows a system with an input (In 1), an
on-delay timer, and an output (Out 1). The timer is set for a time of 6 s. The graph shows
how the signal to the input varies with time.
11. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). The output from Out 1 in
Figure 9.22:
(i) Starts when the input starts.
(ii) Ceases 6 s after the start of the input

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

12. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). The timer contacts in
Figure 9.22:

(i) Remain closed for 6 s after the start of the input.

(ii) Open 6 s after the input starts.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

Problems 13 through 15 refer to Figure 9.23, which shows a ladder program for a Toshiba
PLC involving internal relays, denoted by the letter R, and a TON timer with a preset of 20 s.
13. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). The internal relay R000
in Figure 9.23:

(i) Is used to latch the input X001.

(ii) Is used to start the timer T001.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F
14. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). With no input to X002 in
Figure 9.23, the output Y020 is:
(i) Energized when there is an input to X001.
(ii) Ceases when there is no input to X001.

A.(i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

15. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). With no input to X002 in
Figure 9.23:

(i) The output Y021 is switched on 20 s after the input X001.

(ii) The output Y020 is switched off 20 s after the input X001.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

Problems 16 through 19 refer to Figure 9.24, which shows an Allen-Bradley program, and
Figure 9.25, which shows a number of time charts for a particular signal input to I:012/01.
har
I

.
16. For the input shown in Figure 9.24, which is the output from O:013/01 in Figure 9.25?
ANSWER :B

17. For the input shown in Figure 9.24, which is the output from O:013/02 in Figure 9.25?

ANSWER :- A
18. For the input shown in Figure 9.24, which is the output from O:013/03 in Figure 9.25?

ANSWER :-D
19. For the input shown in Figure 9.24, which is the output from O:013/04 in Figure 9.25?

ANSWER:-C
20. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For the ladder program
in Figure 9.26, with the timer set to 5 s, when there is an input to In 1:

(i) Out 1 is immediately activated.

(ii) Out 2 is activated after 5 s.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

21. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For the ladder program
in Figure 9.27, with both timers set to 10 s, when there is an input to In 1:

(i) Out 1 is activated 20 s after the input occurs.

(ii) Out 1 is activated for a time of 20 s.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

CHAPTER 10
1. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For the ladder diagram
shown in Figure 10.17, when the counter is set to 5, there is an output from Out 1 every
time:
(i) In 1 has closed 5 times.
(ii) In 2 has closed 5 times.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

2. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For the ladder diagram
shown in Figure 10.17:
(i) The first rung gives the condition required to reset the counter.
(ii) The second rung gives the condition required to generate pulses to be counted.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

3. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). In Figure 10.17, when
there is an input to In 1:

(i) The counter contacts in the third rung close.

(ii) The counter is ready to start counting the pulses from In 2.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

Problems 4 and 5 refer to the following program instruction list involving a down-counter:

LD X400
RST C460
LD X401
OUT C460
K5
LD 460
OUT Y430

4. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). Every time there is an
input to X401:
(i) The count accumulated by the counter decreases by 1.
(ii) The output is switched on.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

5. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). When there is an input to
X400, the counter:
(i) Resets to a value of 5.
(ii) Starts counting from 0.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

Problems 6 and 7 refer to the following program instruction list involving a counter C0:

A I0.0
CD C0
LKC 5
A I0.1
R C0
Q 2.00

6. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). Every time there is an
input to I0.0:

(i) The count accumulated by the counter decreases by 1.

(ii) The output is switched on.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

7. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). When there is an input to
I0.1, the counter:
(i) Resets to a value of 5.
(ii) Starts counting from 0.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

Problems 8 and 9 refer to Figure 10.18, which shows a down-counter C460 controlled by two
inputs X400 and X401, with an output from Y430.

8. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). When there is an input to
X400, the counter:
(i) Resets to a value of 0.
(ii) Starts counting.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

9. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). Every time there is an
input to X401, the counter:

(i) Gives an output from Y430.

(ii) Reduces the accumulated count by 1.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

Problems 10 through 12 refer to Figure 10.19, which shows a ladder diagram involving a
counter C460, inputs X400 and X401, internal relays M100 and M101, and an output Y430.
10. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For the output Y430:

(i) It switches on with the tenth pulse to X400.

(ii) It switches off at the start of the eleventh pulse to X400.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

11. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). When there is an input to
X400:
(i) The internal relay M100 is energized.
(ii) The internal relay M101 is energized.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

12. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). There is an output from
Y430 as long as:

(i) The C460 contacts are closed.

(ii) Y430 gives an output and M100 is energized.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

13. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). Figure 10.20 shows a
counter program in Siemens format. After 10 inputs to I0.0:

(i) The lamp comes on.

(ii) The motor starts.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

Problems 14 and 15 refer to Figure 10.21, which shows a Siemens program involving an
up- and down-counter.

14. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). When the count is less
than 50 in Figure 10.21:

(i) There is an output from Q2.0.

(ii) There is an output from Q2.1.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

15. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). When the count reaches
50 in Figure 10.21:

(i) There is an output from Q2.0.

(ii) There is an output from Q2.1.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

Problems 16 and 17 refer to Figure 10.22, which shows an Allen-Bradley program involving
a count-up counter.

16. For the program shown in Figure 10.22, the counter is reset when:

A. The count reaches 5.

B. The count passes 5.
C. There is an input to I:012/01.
D. There is an input to I:012/02.

17. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). For the program shown
in Figure 10.22, there is an output at O:013/01 when:

(i) There is an input to I:012/01.

(ii) There is an output from the count-up done bit DN.
A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

Problems 18 and 19 refer to Figure 10.23, which shows an Allen-Bradley program involving
a count-up counter.
18. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). When there is a single
pulse input to I:012/01 in Figure 10.23:

(i) Output O:013/01 is switched on.

(ii) Output O:013/02 is switched on.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F

19. Decide whether each of these statements is true (T) or false (F). When the fifth pulse
input occurs to I:012/01 in Figure 10.23:

(i) Output O:013/01 is switched on.

(ii) Output O:013/02 is switched on.

A. (i) T (ii) T
B. (i) T (ii) F
C. (i) F (ii) T
D. (i) F (ii) F