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denramrCHAPTER 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. What is the function of a PLC input interface module? 2. What is the function of a PLC output
interface module? 3. Defi ne the term logical rack. 4. With reference to a PLC rack: a. What is a
remote rack? b. Why are remote racks used? 5. How does the processor identify the location of
a specifi c input or output device? 6. List the three basic elements of rack/slot-based addressing. 7.
Compare bit level and word level addressing. 8. In what way does tag-based addressing differ from
rack/slot-based addressing? 9. What do PC-based control systems use to interface with fi eld devices?
10. What type of I/O modules have both inputs and outputs connected to them? 11. In addition to
fi eld devices what other connections are made to a PLC module? 12. Most PLC modules use plug-in
wiring terminal strips. Why? 13. What are the advantage and the disadvantage of using high-density
modules? 14. With reference to PLC discrete input modules: a. What types of fi eld input devices
are suitable for use with them? b. List three examples of discrete input devices. 15. With
reference to PLC discrete output modules: a. What types of fi eld output devices are suitable for use
with them? b. List three examples of discrete output devices. 16. Explain the function of the
backplane of a PLC rack. 17. What is the function of the optical isolator circuit used in discrete I/O
module circuits? 18. Name the two distinct sections of an I/O module. 19. List four tasks
performed by a discrete input module. 20. What electronic element can be used as the switching
device for a 120 VAC discrete output interface module?
21 With reference to discrete output module current ratings: a. What is the maximum current rating
for a typical 120 VAC output module? b. Explain one method of handling outputs with larger current
requirements. 22. What electronic element can be used as the switching device for DC discrete
output modules? 23. A discrete relay type output module can be used to switch either AC or DC load
devices. Why? 24. With reference to sourcing and sinking I/O modules: a. What current relationship
are the terms sourcing and sinking used to describe? b. If an I/O module is specifi ed as a current-
sinking type, then which type of fi eld device (sinking or sourcing) it is electrically compatible with? 25.
Compare discrete and analog I/O modules with respect to the type of input or output devices with
which they can be used. 26. Explain the function of the analog-to-digital (A/D) converter circuit used
in analog input modules. 27. Explain the function of the digital-to-analog (D/A) converter circuit used
in analog output modules. 28. Name the two general sensing classifi cations for analog input
modules. 29. List fi ve common physical quantities measured by a PLC analog input module. 30.
What type of cable is used when connecting a thermocouple to a voltage sensing analog input module?
Why? 31. Explain the difference between a unipolar and bipolar analog input module. 32. The
resolution of an analog input channel is specifi ed as 0.3 mV. What does this tell you? 33. In what two
ways can the loop power for current sensing input modules be supplied? 34. List three fi eld devices
that are commonly controlled by a PLC analog output module. 35. State one application for each of
the following special I/O modules: a. High-speed counter module b. Thumbwheel module c. TTL
module d. Encoder-counter module e. BASIC or ASCII module f. Stepper-motor module g.
BCD-output module
36. List one application for each of the following intelligent I/O modules: a. PID module b. Motion
and position control module c. Communication module 37. Write a short explanation for each of
the following discrete I/O module specifi cations: a. Nominal input voltage b. Input threshold
voltages c. Nominal current per input d. Ambient temperature rating e. Input ON/OFF delay f.
Output voltage g. Output current h. Inrush current i. Short circuit protection j. Leakage
current k. Electrical isolation l. Points per module m. Backplane current draw 38. Write a
short explanation for each of the following analog I/O module specifi cations: a. Channels per module
b. Input current/voltage range(s) c. Output current/voltage range(s) d. Input protection e.
Resolution f. Input impedance and capacitance g. Common-mode rejection 39. Compare the
function of the CPU and memory sections of a PLC processor. 40. With reference to the PLC chassis
power supply: a. What conversion of power takes place within the power supply circuit? b. Explain
the term hold-up time as it applies to the power supply. 41. Explain the purpose of a redundant
PLC processor. 42. Describe three typical modes of operation that can be selected by the keyswitch of
a processor. 43. State fi ve other functions, in addition to simple logic processing, that PLC processors
are capable of performing.
44. List fi ve important procedures to follow when handling static-sensitive PLC components. 45.
Defi ne each of the following terms as they apply to the memory element of a PLC: a. writing b.
reading c. bits d. location e. utilization 46. With reference to the I/O image tables: a.
What information is stored in PLC input and output tables? b. What is the input status of a closed
switch stored as? c. What is the input status of an open switch stored as? d. What is the status of
an output that is ON stored as? e. What is the status of an output that is OFF stored as? 47. Why
do PLCs execute memory-checking routines? 48. Compare the memory storage characteristics of
volatile and nonvolatile memory elements. 49. What information is normally stored in the ROM
memory of a PLC? 50. What information is normally stored in the RAM memory of a PLC? 51. What
information is normally stored in an EEPROM memory module? 52. What are the advantages of a
processor that utilizes a fl ash memory card? 53. List three functions of a PLC programming terminal
device. 54. Give one advantage and one limitation to the use of hand-held programming devices. 55.
What is required for a personal computer to be used as a PLC programming terminal? 56. List four
important capabilities of PLC programming software. 57. How many programs can a PLC have stored
in memory at any one time? 58. Outline four functions that an HMI interface screen can be confi
gured to perform
