Question 1

Most analog sensors produce strong signals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Try to run signal wiring as far away from power wiring as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Many of the programmable controllers found in industry are designed to accept analog as well as digital inputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Analog sensors are often used with ____ that can be used to trigger alarms and turn on or off certain processes.

Accepted Answer

A)   programmable valves
B)   actuators
C)   set point detectors
D)   variable switchesE) A) and C)
F) A) and D) C

Question 5

When an analog input is used, such as a thermocouple for measuring temperature, a special module that mounts on the ____ is used.

Accepted Answer

A)   power supply
B)   internal relay
C)   cable
D)   I/O rackE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The differential amplifier detects the voltage difference between the pair of signal wires and amplifies this difference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Mylar foil type of shielded cable can provide a noise reduction ratio of about ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   5,000:1
B)   10,000:1
C)   20,000:1
D)   30,000:1E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Common coaxial cable offers ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   very poor noise reduction
B)   similar levels of noise reduction as shielded cable
C)   good noise reduction
D)   the best noise reductionE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Ground levels of all equipment must be the same voltage in order to be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An electronic device that is often used to help overcome the problem of ____ is the differential amplifier.

Accepted Answer

A)   induced noise
B)   static interference
C)   harmonic distortion
D)   spikesE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Most analog sensors produce strong signals.

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Try to run signal wiring as far away from power wiring as possible.

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Many of the programmable controllers found in industry are designed to accept analog as well as digital inputs.

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Analog sensors are often used with ____ that can be used to trigger alarms and turn on or off certain processes.

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When an analog input is used, such as a thermocouple for measuring temperature, a special module that mounts on the ____ is used.

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The differential amplifier detects the voltage difference between the pair of signal wires and amplifies this difference.

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The Mylar foil type of shielded cable can provide a noise reduction ratio of about ____.

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Common coaxial cable offers ____.

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Ground levels of all equipment must be the same voltage in order to be used.

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An electronic device that is often used to help overcome the problem of ____ is the differential amplifier.

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Most analog sensors produce strong signals.

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Try to run signal wiring as far away from power wiring as possible.

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Many of the programmable controllers found in industry are designed to accept analog as well as digital inputs.

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Analog sensors are often used with ____ that can be used to trigger alarms and turn on or off certain processes.

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When an analog input is used, such as a thermocouple for measuring temperature, a special module that mounts on the ____ is used.

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The differential amplifier detects the voltage difference between the pair of signal wires and amplifies this difference.

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The Mylar foil type of shielded cable can provide a noise reduction ratio of about ____.

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Common coaxial cable offers ____.

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Ground levels of all equipment must be the same voltage in order to be used.

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An electronic device that is often used to help overcome the problem of ____ is the differential amplifier.

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