Evaluating Control Systems: Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a type of control system used to control machines?

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Biological Control System

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Mechanical Control System

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Electrical Control System

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Hydraulic Control System

Question 2

What is the main function of a proportional control algorithm?

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To adjust the system's output in proportion to the error

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To eliminate the error over time

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To prevent the system from overshooting its target

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To increase the system's stability

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a governor in a control system?

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To regulate speed or other system variables

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To detect errors in the system

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To amplify signals in the system

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To store data in the system

Question 4

What is the main purpose of feedback in a control system?

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To compare the actual output to the desired output

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To reduce system errors

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To speed up the system's response time

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To provide information about system input

Question 5

What is the function of sensors in a control system?

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To measure system variables

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To provide feedback to the controller

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To control the system's output

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To store data

Question 6

In a control system, what does accuracy measure?

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How close the system's output is to the desired output.

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How fast the system responds to changes.

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How reliable the system is over time.

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How easy the system is to use.

Question 7

What is the purpose of a feedback loop in a control system?

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To check the system's performance and adjust it if needed

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To increase the system's power

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To store information to analyze later

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To stop the system from getting input from outside sources

Question 8

What is the main difference between open-loop and closed-loop control systems?

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Closed-loop systems use feedback and open-loop systems don't

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Open-loop systems use feedback and closed-loop systems don't

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Open-loop systems are more accurate than closed-loop systems

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Closed-loop systems are more complicated than open-loop systems

Question 9

Which of these is an example of a proportional control system?

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A thermostat that controls the temperature of a room

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A light switch that turns a light on and off

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A car's cruise control

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A washing machine's timer

Question 10

What does an actuator do in a control system?

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Control the output

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Process information

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Find errors

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Give feedback

Question 11

Which tool is used to evaluate the performance of a control system?

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Data logger

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Oscilloscope

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Function generator

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Multimeter

Question 12

What's the term for the difference between what the control system wants to do and what it actually does?

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Error

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Accuracy

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Reliability

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Precision

Question 13

How can you make a control system more reliable?

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Add a backup system

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Use more sensors

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Use a stronger actuator

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Increase the feedback rate

Question 14

When evaluating the accuracy of a control system, which aspect is not taken into account?

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Its overall size

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How precisely it responds to changes

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How reliably it produces the same result repeatedly

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How consistently it performs over time

Question 15

A control system that reacts quickly to changes in input is considered to have high:

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Sensitivity

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Repeatability

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Stability

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Accuracy

Question 16

A control system that uses a sensor to measure the output and use that information to adjust the input is known as a:

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Closed-loop control system

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Open-loop control system

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Proportional control system

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Derivative control system

Question 17

What is the process of adjusting a control system to improve its performance called?

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Tuning

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Calibration

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Troubleshooting

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Evaluation

Question 18

When we evaluate a control system, what's our main goal?

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Check if it's working as planned

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Find problems with the system

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Change how it's built

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Test each part separately

Question 19

How do we measure the likelihood of a control system operating correctly over a period of time?

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By evaluating its reliability

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By testing its accuracy

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By identifying its errors

Question 20

When evaluating the accuracy of a control system, which factor should be considered?

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Consistency of repeated measurements

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Range of acceptable inputs

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Range of generated outputs

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Time taken to react to changes

Question 21

In a control system, what is the main purpose of a feedback loop?

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To adjust the system's output based on the difference between the desired and actual output

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To gather data on the system's performance

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To make the system run faster

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To save money on system costs

Question 22

Which advantage is offered by using a proportional control system?

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Easy to understand and set up

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Very high level of accuracy

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Fast response time

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Low cost

Question 23

To improve the response time of a control system, what is the best action to take?

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Reduce the amount of damping

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Increase the amount of amplification (gain)

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Add a feedback loop

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Use a more powerful actuator

Question 24

In a control system, what is the function of the controller?

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Generates the control signal

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Compares the input and output signals

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Increases the strength of the error signal

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Measures the system's output

Question 25

When evaluating the accuracy of a control system, which factor should you **not** consider?

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Durability

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Repeatability

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Resolution

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Precision

Question 26

A reliable control system:

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Produces consistent results over time

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Can be easily fixed if it breaks

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Uses strong materials

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Has a very high resolution

Question 27

What is the purpose of a feedback loop in a control system?

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To measure the difference between the desired output and the actual output

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To make the input signal stronger

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To remove noise from the system

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To change digital signals to analogue signals

Question 28

Which type of control system uses a computer to control the process?

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Computerised control

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Open-loop control

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Closed-loop control

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Proportional control

Question 29

How do open-loop and closed-loop control systems differ?

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Open-loop systems do not use feedback, while closed-loop systems do.

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Open-loop systems are always more accurate than closed-loop systems.

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Open-loop systems are more reliable than closed-loop systems.

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Open-loop systems are used in more applications than closed-loop systems.

Question 30

What is the most important reason for evaluating control systems?

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To make them more accurate and reliable

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To reduce their cost

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To make them more efficient

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To make them look better

Question 31

How does a higher sampling rate impact the accuracy of a control system?

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Increases accuracy

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Decreases accuracy

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No effect on accuracy

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Accuracy is always independent of sampling rate

Question 32

A control system keeps the temperature within 1°C of the desired setting. What does this suggest about its accuracy?

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It is highly accurate.

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It has moderate accuracy.

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It is unreliable.

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It is too sensitive.

Question 33

Which part of a control system compares the actual output to the desired setpoint?

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Controller

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Sensor

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Actuator

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Power source

Question 34

What type of error occurs when a control system consistently produces an output that is higher or lower than the setpoint?

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Offset error

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Gain error

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Frequency error

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Phase error

Question 35

What is the main purpose of a PID controller in a control system?

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To reduce errors by adjusting the control signal

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To measure the output and compare it to the setpoint

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To amplify the power of the actuator

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To store data about the system's performance

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a potential problem caused by a poorly designed control system?

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Improved performance

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Inaccurate output

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Reduced efficiency

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Increased safety risks

Question 37

What is the main reason for evaluating a control system?

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To make sure it meets the required specifications

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To change its design completely

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To show how complex it is

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To compare it to other systems without considering its specifications

Question 38

Which of the following is a characteristic of a reliable control system?

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Consistent performance

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Very fast response time

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Extremely high sensitivity

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Very low cost

Question 39

What is the main difference between open-loop and closed-loop control systems?

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Open-loop systems do not have feedback, closed-loop systems do.

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Open-loop systems have feedback, closed-loop systems do not.

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Open-loop systems are more accurate, closed-loop systems are less accurate.

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Open-loop systems are used for complex tasks, closed-loop systems for simple tasks.

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when evaluating the accuracy of a control system?

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Power consumption

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Repeatability

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Calibration

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Hysteresis

Question 41

What is the name for the part of a control system that compares the actual output to the desired output?

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Controller

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Sensor

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Actuator

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Feedback loop

Question 42

Which type of control system is most suitable for systems that require precise control?

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Closed-loop control with feedback

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Open-loop control

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Proportional control

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Integral control

Question 43

What is the term for the difference between the desired output and the actual output of a control system?

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Error signal

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Feedback signal

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Setpoint

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Actuator signal

Question 44

What is the main reason to calibrate a control system?

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To adjust the system to perform as intended

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To identify and eliminate errors

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To increase system accuracy

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To reduce system latency

Question 45

What is the function of a controller in a control system?

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To generate the control signal

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To calculate the error signal

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To amplify the output signal

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To store the setpoint

Question 46

Which of these is **not a valid metric** for evaluating the accuracy of a control system?

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Speed

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Error

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Precision

Question 47

What is the main purpose of a feedback loop in a control system?

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To compare actual output with desired output

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To generate the control signal

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To amplify the error signal

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To store data for analysis

Question 48

Which of these factors **does not influence** the reliability of a control system?

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Maintenance schedule

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Environmental conditions

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Component quality

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System complexity

Question 49

What is a potential consequence of incorrect calibration in a control system?

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Inaccurate output

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Enhanced durability

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Improved aesthetics

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Increased cost

Question 50

Why is it important to consider environmental factors when evaluating a control system?

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To ensure system reliability and performance

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To enhance user experience

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To minimize aesthetic impact

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To comply with regulations

Question 51

What is the main advantage of using simulations in evaluating control systems?

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Testing scenarios without real-world risks

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Improving aesthetics

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Providing accurate data

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Reducing costs