C-207 PLC 1 course (SACA) Questions with CORRECT Answers (Grade A+)

C-207 PLC 1 course (SACA) Questions with CORRECT
Answers (Grade A+)

Question 1:
EtherNet/IP uses the __________ (protocol) to produce a network suitable for use on automation and
control level.
Answer:
CIP

Question 2:
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

Question 3:
______________ 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

Question 4:
The three network levels are Enterprise, Automation and ___________ and Field Device.
Answer:
Control

Question 5:
A PLC requires much less __________ than a hardwired relay panel that could do the same job.
Answer:
Space

,Question 6:
PLCs provide a means of controlling machines and other industrial applications with an ____________
instead of using hard wired devices, such as relay coils and contacts.
Answer:
Industrially-hardened computer

Question 7:
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

Question 8:
Question not clearly extracted from source.
Answer:
CIP Ethernet TCP/IP uses the ________ (protocol) to produce a network suitable for use on automation
and control level.

Question 9:
A PLC requires much less __________ than a hardwired relay panel that could do the same job.
Answer:
space

Question 10:
PLCs are ________ to withstand the harsh environment and electrical noise in a factory.
Answer:
industrially hardened

Question 11:
_________ uses several protocols to convert data from its native format, such as text message, into a
format that can be sent and tracked from the source node to the destination node of the network.
Answer:
Ethernet TCP/IP

,Question 12:
The three network levels are Automation and control, Enterprise, and __________.
Answer:
Field device

Question 13:
Programmable Logic Controllers, PLCs, provide a means of controlling machines and other industrial
applications with a(n) ____________.
Answer:
industrial computer

Question 14:
The IP addresses of a PC-PLC point-to-point connection will be ______.
Answer:
Different IP addresses

Question 15:
If a network is not available, what type of connection can be used to configure the controller's IP
address?
Answer:
USB

Question 16:
What is each group of numbers separated by periods or dots in an IP address called?
Answer:
Octet

Question 17:
___________ are software programs that allow a device to connect to a network and communicate with
other devices.
Answer:
Drivers

, Question 18:
The IP address of a CompactLogix PLC that already has an IP address is viewed and edited using
__________ communications software.
Answer:
RSLinx

Question 19:
A PLC and a PC are connected in a(n) __________ network using a single Ethernet cable.
Answer:
point-to-point

Question 20:
If the controller is already connected to an Ethernet/IP network, a new IP address can be configured
using the _____________ software and the configured Ethernet/IP driver.
Answer:
RSLinx

Question 21:
Two addresses are used for Ethernet communications: Media Access Control (MAC) and
____________.
Answer:
Internet Protocol (IP)

Question 22:
In applications where the PLC is not networked to other controllers or devices, the _____________ is
to upload and download PLC programs and to monitor the operation of a program running in the
controller.
Answer:
USB connection

Question 23:
__________ are software programs that allow a device to connect to a network and communicate with
other devices.
Answer:
drivers