Gibilisco - Transducers, Sensors, Location, And Navigation

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Gibilisco - Transducers, Sensors, Location, And Navigation - Quiz

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1.

Which of the following devices would most likely be used for adjusting the frequency settingof a digital radio transmitter or receiver?
- A.
  
  A piezoelectric transducer
- B.
  
  A dynamic transducer
- C.
  
  An optical shaft encoder
- D.
  
  A capacitive proximity sensor
2.

Collimation of IR rays can be done by means of
- A.
  
  An ordinary lens.
- B.
  
  A selsyn.
- C.
  
  A log polar transform system.
- D.
  
  Any of the above.
3.

A computer map
- A.
  
  Can help a robot find its way around.
- B.
  
  Requires the use of IR beacons.
- C.
  
  Is generated using optical encoders.
- D.
  
  Requires the use of a low-frequency RDF loop antenna.
4.

The distance of a target from a radar station is called
- A.
  
  The resolution.
- B.
  
  The azimuth.
- C.
  
  The range.
- D.
  
  The transform.
5.

Which of the following devices is best for use as an ultrasonic pickup?
- A.
  
  A back-pressure transducer
- B.
  
  A piezoelectric transducer
- C.
  
  An elastomer pressure transducer
- D.
  
  A capacitive pressure transducer
6.

What do loran and the GPS have in common?
- A.
  
  They both operate using IR energy.
- B.
  
  They both employ loop antennas at the transmitting and receiving stations.
- C.
  
  They both involve measurement of azimuth angles to determine the location of a transmitter.
- D.
  
  They both involve measurement of distances to determine the location of a receiver.
7.

A bright spot close to, and directly to the left of, the center of a conventional radar displayindicates the presence of a target
- A.
  
  Right over the observing station.
- B.
  
  At close range, west of the observing station.
- C.
  
  At close range, south of the observing station.
- D.
  
  Far from the observing station, azimuth unknown.
8.

Which of the following systems enables a vessel to navigate entirely from its own frame ofreference, without the need for any electronic devices external to itself?
- A.
  
  An epipolar navigation system
- B.
  
  The GPS
- C.
  
  Loran
- D.
  
  Forget it! There is no such thing.
9.

Ultrasonic waves travel through a vacuum
- A.
  
  At the same speed as they travel in air.
- B.
  
  At a slightly higher speed than they travel in air.
- C.
  
  At a slightly lower speed than they travel in air.
- D.
  
  Forget it! No form of acoustic wave can travel through a vacuum.
10.

Which of the following devices or techniques makes use of artificially generated magneticfields to facilitate location within a work environment?
- A.
  
  A dynamic transducer
- B.
  
  Epipolar navigation
- C.
  
  Capacitive proximity sensing
- D.
  
  None of the above
11.

Which of the following is not an example of a transducer?
- A.
  
  A microphone
- B.
  
  A radio antenna
- C.
  
  A headset
- D.
  
  All of the above are examples of transducers.
12.

A foam-like material, having a resistance that varies depending on how much it iscompressed, is known as
- A.
  
  An elastomer.
- B.
  
  A fluxgate magnetometer.
- C.
  
  A piezoelectric substance.
- D.
  
  None of the above.
13.

A stepper motor
- A.
  
  Has torque that increases as its speed increases.
- B.
  
  Resists applied torque when stopped with current going through its coils.
- C.
  
  Has turning power that does not depend on the speed.
- D.
  
  Is easily fooled by body capacitance.
14.

A permanent magnet is a key component of
- A.
  
  An elastomer pressure sensor.
- B.
  
  A capacitive pressure sensor.
- C.
  
  A dynamic microphone.
- D.
  
  A piezoelectric microphone.
15.

An electric motor is an example of
- A.
  
  An electromechanical transducer.
- B.
  
  A pressure sensor.
- C.
  
  A proximity sensor.
- D.
  
  A texture sensor.
16.

A capacitive proximity sensor should not be expected to detect the presence of
- A.
  
  A wooden chair.
- B.
  
  A metal desk.
- C.
  
  A large dog.
- D.
  
  A steel post.
17.

A well-designed photoelectric proximity sensor
- A.
  
  Is easily fooled by loud noises.
- B.
  
  Cannot detect the presence of objects that reflect light.
- C.
  
  Is sensitive to magnetic fields.
- D.
  
  Is not easily fooled by stray sources of light.
18.

An acoustic transducer can translate an ac electrical signal into
- A.
  
  Visible light.
- B.
  
  Sound or ultrasound.
- C.
  
  A dc electrical signal.
- D.
  
  Mechanical torque.
19.

Body capacitance can be a problem with
- A.
  
  Electrostatic transducers.
- B.
  
  Elastomer pressure sensors.
- C.
  
  Capacitive pressure sensors.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
20.

Which of the following devices can be used to limit the torque or force applied by anelectromechanical device such as a robot?
- A.
  
  A back-pressure sensor
- B.
  
  A capacitive proximity sensor
- C.
  
  A dynamic transducer
- D.
  
  An optical shaft encoder