PLC: PLC1 Midterm Review Exam with
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The six basic components of most PLCs are the power supply, the input and output modules,
the processor module, the programming device, and the __________. - Answer I/O Chassis
EtherNet/IP uses the __________ (protocol) to produce a network suitable for use on
automation and control level. - Answer CIP
A(n) __________ network is a high speed communications connection used to exchange data
between production line equipment and other devices within a manufacturing facility. - Answer
Industrial network
The three network levels are Enterprise, Automation and __________, and Field Device. -
Answer Control
__________ uses several protocols to convert data from its native format, such as a text
message, into a format that can be sent and tracked from the source node to the destination
node of a network. - Answer Ethernet TCP/IP
PLCs provide a means of controlling machines and other industrial applications with a(n)
__________ instead of using hard wired devices, such as relay coils and contacts. - Answer
industrially-hardened computer
A PLC requires much less __________ than a hardwired relay panel that could do the same job.
- Answer Space
The IP addresses of a PC-PLC point-to-point connection will be __________. - Answer
different IP addresses
What is each group of numbers separated by periods or dots in an IP address called? - Answer
octet
What is a USB Type B connector most likely connected to? - Answer PLC USB communication
port
The IP address of a CompactLogix PLC that already has an IP address is viewed and edited using
__________ communications software. - Answer RSLinx
, What is the purpose of configuring the IP address and subnet of a PC and PLC? - Answer
enable communication between them
If a network is not available, what type of connection can be used to configure the controller's
IP address? - Answer USB
The 1769-L16ER controller's USB port is USB __________ compatible and operates at 12 Mbps. -
Answer 2.0
Two addresses are used for Ethernet communications, Media Access Control (MAC) and
__________. - Answer Internet Protocol (IP)
__________ are software programs that allow a device to connect to a network and
communicate with other devices. - Answer Drivers
Without an Ethernet network, which type of connection can be used to upload or download
programs and monitor the operation of the program? - Answer USB
What is the purpose of the last three digits of an IP address? - Answer identifies a single
device
A PLC and PC are connected in a(n) __________ network using a single Ethernet cable. - Answer
Point-to-Point
In the RUN mode the programmable controller __________ the ladder logic and sets outputs on
or off. - Answer scans
What is a fast way to determine a programmable controller is operating correctly after power
up? - Answer Verify correct status of PLC processor status indicators.
__________ displays networks and devices in a similar manner to Windows Explorer. - Answer
Who Active
Which of these wiring connections are required to wire a limit switch to input 2 of the Active Hi
input module shown? - Answer C-A, B-F, H-D
The basic operation of a(n) __________ is to scan instructions, monitor the status of input
devices, and produce outputs based on which inputs are on or off. - Answer PLC
Already Solved Solutions 2026
Updated.
The six basic components of most PLCs are the power supply, the input and output modules,
the processor module, the programming device, and the __________. - Answer I/O Chassis
EtherNet/IP uses the __________ (protocol) to produce a network suitable for use on
automation and control level. - Answer CIP
A(n) __________ network is a high speed communications connection used to exchange data
between production line equipment and other devices within a manufacturing facility. - Answer
Industrial network
The three network levels are Enterprise, Automation and __________, and Field Device. -
Answer Control
__________ uses several protocols to convert data from its native format, such as a text
message, into a format that can be sent and tracked from the source node to the destination
node of a network. - Answer Ethernet TCP/IP
PLCs provide a means of controlling machines and other industrial applications with a(n)
__________ instead of using hard wired devices, such as relay coils and contacts. - Answer
industrially-hardened computer
A PLC requires much less __________ than a hardwired relay panel that could do the same job.
- Answer Space
The IP addresses of a PC-PLC point-to-point connection will be __________. - Answer
different IP addresses
What is each group of numbers separated by periods or dots in an IP address called? - Answer
octet
What is a USB Type B connector most likely connected to? - Answer PLC USB communication
port
The IP address of a CompactLogix PLC that already has an IP address is viewed and edited using
__________ communications software. - Answer RSLinx
, What is the purpose of configuring the IP address and subnet of a PC and PLC? - Answer
enable communication between them
If a network is not available, what type of connection can be used to configure the controller's
IP address? - Answer USB
The 1769-L16ER controller's USB port is USB __________ compatible and operates at 12 Mbps. -
Answer 2.0
Two addresses are used for Ethernet communications, Media Access Control (MAC) and
__________. - Answer Internet Protocol (IP)
__________ are software programs that allow a device to connect to a network and
communicate with other devices. - Answer Drivers
Without an Ethernet network, which type of connection can be used to upload or download
programs and monitor the operation of the program? - Answer USB
What is the purpose of the last three digits of an IP address? - Answer identifies a single
device
A PLC and PC are connected in a(n) __________ network using a single Ethernet cable. - Answer
Point-to-Point
In the RUN mode the programmable controller __________ the ladder logic and sets outputs on
or off. - Answer scans
What is a fast way to determine a programmable controller is operating correctly after power
up? - Answer Verify correct status of PLC processor status indicators.
__________ displays networks and devices in a similar manner to Windows Explorer. - Answer
Who Active
Which of these wiring connections are required to wire a limit switch to input 2 of the Active Hi
input module shown? - Answer C-A, B-F, H-D
The basic operation of a(n) __________ is to scan instructions, monitor the status of input
devices, and produce outputs based on which inputs are on or off. - Answer PLC
