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Automation Quiz
Test your knowledge of the automation industry with questions from ISA certification programs.
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AutoQuiz: How Do You Calculate Absolute PSI?
Absolute pressure is zeroed against a perfect vacuum. Gauge pressure is zeroed against the local atmospheric pressure. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Ladder Logic Symbol Represents a Logically True Condition for a Discrete PLC Input?
When power is present at the addressed terminal the instruction becomes logically true. When power is not present at the address terminal the instruction becomes logically false. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Ladder Logic Symbol is Used to Identify a Discrete Output?
Output terminal energize is defined as follows: Turns a bit on or off. Use OTE instruction in your ladder logic to turn a bit when rung condition is evaluated as true. -
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AutoQuiz: What is the "AND" Gate Equivalency in an Electronic Circuit?
The "AND" gate, as it relates to the series electrical or electronic circuit, requires all conditions to provide electrical or logical continuity in order to control its intended output condition. -
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AutoQuiz: What Standard Applies to Programming a PLC?
The IEC 61131-3 standard establishes guidelines for the use of ladder, function block, instruction list, structured text and sequential function chart programming for the PLC industry.