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This set of Mechatronics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Mechatronics Set 14

Q1 | What is true about generic software product design process?
  • it begins with srs
  • it ends with product design problem
  • analysis is done and end product is project mission statement
  • none of the mentioned
Q2 | Generic software engineering design process defined by which of these steps?
  • generic software engineering design process first job after analysis is detailed design
  • attention is turned later to architectural design
  • architectural design is not followed by detailed design
  • all of the mentioned
Q3 | Which of these is said to be true about resolution process in generic software engineering design process?
  • architectural design is low resolution process
  • detailed design is high resolution process
  • all of the mentioned
  • none of the mentioned
Q4 | Which step among these follows the wrong sequence in software engineering design process?
  • analyze problem
  • generate candidate architecture
  • finalize design
  • select detailed design
Q5 | Which is the first aspect which needs to be considered in the Mechatronics design process?
  • hardware integration and simulation
  • conceptual design
  • mathematical modeling
  • modeling and simulation
Q6 | In the level of integration of Mechatronics system, an example of the first level is            
  • fluid valves
  • automatic machine tools
  • industrial robots
  • microprocessors
Q7 | Interface design is an example of hardware integration.
  • true
  • false
Q8 | What is the role of the second level in the mechatronics system design?
  • integrates microelectronics into electrically controlled devices
  • integrates electrical signal with mechanical action
  • advanced control strategy level
  • providing artificial intelligence
Q9 | Microprocessor based electrical motors are used for          
  • prediction of fault in the system
  • correction before a fault occurs
  • actuation purpose in robots
  • providing intelligence
Q10 | Deployment in mechatronics design is associated with the final product.
  • true
  • false
Q11 | Which phase of a mechatronics system consists of hardware designing?
  • prototyping
  • modeling
  • simulation
  • deployment
Q12 | What is the function of “analysis” in the modeling and simulation phase?
  • database for maintaining project information
  • sub models for eventual reuse
  • contains numerical methods
  • to produce high-level source code
Q13 | Describing the behavior characteristics through block diagram is done in          
  • modeling and simulation
  • prototyping
  • deployment
  • design optimization
Q14 | Prototyping involves          
  • conceptual design
  • replacing non-computer systems with actual hardware
  • database for maintaining project information
  • sub models for eventual reuse
Q15 | The main aims of an engine management system is to achieve
  • high reliability and durability with lowest possible initial cost
  • high power output and torque
  • low levels of gaseous and particulate emissions
  • all of the mentioned
Q16 | The important parameters in a gasoline engine that can be controlled are
  • air-fuel ratio
  • mixture distribution between cylinders
  • ignition timing
  • all of the mentioned
Q17 | Hall effect pickup use
  • inductive transducers
  • potentiometers
  • thermistors
  • semiconductors
Q18 | LVDT is used to measure
  • crank angle
  • engine speed
  • large displacements
  • gas temperature
Q19 | The disadvantage of the piezoelectric pressure pickup is that
  • it can only give pressure difference
  • it can measure only low pressure
  • it is not suitable for dynamic measurement
  • has too much sensitivity
Q20 | Seebeck effect is used in
  • thermistors
  • thermocouples
  • rtd
  • hot-wire sensor
Q21 | Hot-wire sensors are used for measurement of
  • temperature
  • pressure
  • mass flow rate
  • smoke intensity
Q22 | Knock sensors use
  • thermistors
  • thermocouples
  • piezoelectric pickup
  • flap type sensors
Q23 | Catalytic converters use lambda sensors to keep
  • exhaust temperature constant
  • exhaust pressure constant
  • excess air ratio within a range
  • flow rate of air constant
Q24 | The best type of interchange can be provided with                      
  • rotary
  • diamond
  • partial cloverleaf
  • full cloverleaf
Q25 | A grade intersection may be provided if the PCU exceeds                      
  • 5000
  • 6000
  • 7000
  • 10000