SACA C-207 EXAMINATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 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
◉ ______________ 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
◉ The three network levels are Enterprise, Automation and
___________ and Field Device. Answer: Control
◉ A PLC requires much less __________ than a hardwired relay panel
that could do the same job. Answer: Space
◉ 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
,◉ 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
◉ Ethernet TCP/IP uses the ________ (protocol) to produce a network
suitable for use on automation and control level. Answer: CIP
◉ A PLC requires much less __________ than a hardwired relay panel
that could do the same job. Answer: space
◉ PLCs are ________ to withstand the harsh environment and
electrical noise in a factory. Answer: industrially hardened
◉ _________ 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
◉ The three network levels are Automation and control, Enterprise,
and __________. Answer: Field device
◉ Programmable Logic Controllers, PLCs, provide a means of
controlling machines and other industrial applications with a(n)
____________. Answer: industrial computer
,◉ The IP addresses of a PC-PLC point-to-point connection will be
______. Answer: Different IP addresses
◉ If a network is not available, what type of connection can be used
to configure the controller's IP address? Answer: USB
◉ What is each group of numbers separated by periods or dots in an
IP address called? Answer: Octet
◉ ___________ are software programs that allow a device to connect to
a network and communicate with other devices. Answer: Drivers
◉ The IP address of a CompactLogix PLC that already has an IP
address is viewed and edited using __________ communications
software. Answer: RSLinx
◉ A PLC and a PC are connected in a(n) __________ network using a
single Ethernet cable. Answer: point-to-point
◉ 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
, ◉ Two addresses are used for Ethernet communications: Media
Access Control (MAC) and ____________. Answer: Internet Protocol (IP)
◉ 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
◉ __________ are software programs that allow a device to connect to
a network and communicate with other devices. Answer: drivers
◉ What should be noted when the programmable controller
processor displays a solid green RUN indicator? Answer: Processor
is functioning properly - program is being executed
◉ ___________ displays networks and devices in a similar manner to
Windows Explorer. Answer: RSWHO
◉ A problem with identifying a controller's firmware revision by
examining the hardware's ___________ is that it is often inaccessible
once installed. Answer: Product label
◉ ____________ is a network search utility that shows the layout of
every network that has a driver configured in RSLinx. Answer: Who
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QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 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
◉ ______________ 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
◉ The three network levels are Enterprise, Automation and
___________ and Field Device. Answer: Control
◉ A PLC requires much less __________ than a hardwired relay panel
that could do the same job. Answer: Space
◉ 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
,◉ 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
◉ Ethernet TCP/IP uses the ________ (protocol) to produce a network
suitable for use on automation and control level. Answer: CIP
◉ A PLC requires much less __________ than a hardwired relay panel
that could do the same job. Answer: space
◉ PLCs are ________ to withstand the harsh environment and
electrical noise in a factory. Answer: industrially hardened
◉ _________ 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
◉ The three network levels are Automation and control, Enterprise,
and __________. Answer: Field device
◉ Programmable Logic Controllers, PLCs, provide a means of
controlling machines and other industrial applications with a(n)
____________. Answer: industrial computer
,◉ The IP addresses of a PC-PLC point-to-point connection will be
______. Answer: Different IP addresses
◉ If a network is not available, what type of connection can be used
to configure the controller's IP address? Answer: USB
◉ What is each group of numbers separated by periods or dots in an
IP address called? Answer: Octet
◉ ___________ are software programs that allow a device to connect to
a network and communicate with other devices. Answer: Drivers
◉ The IP address of a CompactLogix PLC that already has an IP
address is viewed and edited using __________ communications
software. Answer: RSLinx
◉ A PLC and a PC are connected in a(n) __________ network using a
single Ethernet cable. Answer: point-to-point
◉ 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
, ◉ Two addresses are used for Ethernet communications: Media
Access Control (MAC) and ____________. Answer: Internet Protocol (IP)
◉ 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
◉ __________ are software programs that allow a device to connect to
a network and communicate with other devices. Answer: drivers
◉ What should be noted when the programmable controller
processor displays a solid green RUN indicator? Answer: Processor
is functioning properly - program is being executed
◉ ___________ displays networks and devices in a similar manner to
Windows Explorer. Answer: RSWHO
◉ A problem with identifying a controller's firmware revision by
examining the hardware's ___________ is that it is often inaccessible
once installed. Answer: Product label
◉ ____________ is a network search utility that shows the layout of
every network that has a driver configured in RSLinx. Answer: Who
Active
