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Control Engineering Basic MCQs

The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) focused on basic control engineering concepts. It covers topics such as open-loop and closed-loop systems, components of control systems, the purpose of feedback, and system stability. Each question is followed by the correct answer, providing a resource for understanding fundamental principles in control engineering.

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Control Engineering Basic MCQs

The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) focused on basic control engineering concepts. It covers topics such as open-loop and closed-loop systems, components of control systems, the purpose of feedback, and system stability. Each question is followed by the correct answer, providing a resource for understanding fundamental principles in control engineering.

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Basic Control Engineering MCQs

A. Control System Basics

1. A system that doesn't use feedback is called:

a) Closed-loop

b) Open-loop

c) Nonlinear

d) Stable

Answer: b)

2. Which one is a closed-loop system?

a) Electric heater

b) Traffic lights

c) Air conditioner with thermostat

d) Toaster

Answer: c)

3. Which of the following is not a component of a control system?

a) Sensor

b) Actuator

c) Amplifier

d) Compiler

Answer: d)

4. The purpose of feedback is to:

a) Disturb the output

b) Increase steady-state error

c) Improve performance

d) Add delay

Answer: c)
5. The output depends only on input in:

a) Closed-loop system

b) Open-loop system

c) Nonlinear system

d) Dynamic system

Answer: b)

6. The control system element that performs the required operation is called:

a) Controller

b) Actuator

c) Plant

d) Sensor

Answer: b)

7. An error detector compares:

a) Input and controller

b) Output and reference

c) Controller and actuator

d) Feedback and controller

Answer: b)

8. The closed-loop system has:

a) Better accuracy

b) Lower cost

c) Simpler structure

d) No feedback

Answer: a)

9. Control systems are classified as:

a) Stable and unstable


b) Analog and digital

c) Linear and nonlinear

d) All of the above

Answer: d)

10. Stability of a system refers to:

a) Response time

b) Steady output for bounded input

c) System speed

d) Oscillations

Answer: b)

11. The output of an open-loop system is:

a) Affected by disturbances

b) Independent of input

c) Independent of feedback

d) Always zero

Answer: c)

12. Which is more accurate?

a) Open-loop system

b) Closed-loop system

c) Both equal

d) Depends on the system

Answer: b)

13. Closed-loop systems are:

a) Cheaper

b) Less accurate

c) Self-correcting
d) Less stable

Answer: c)

14. An example of an actuator is:

a) Display

b) Motor

c) Sensor

d) Amplifier

Answer: b)

15. A process to be controlled is also called:

a) Plant

b) Feedback

c) Loop

d) Controller

Answer: a)

16. Which one is a disadvantage of a closed-loop system?

a) Low cost

b) High accuracy

c) Complex design

d) Improved response

Answer: c)

17. A servo system is used to:

a) Open doors

b) Track position

c) Stabilize temperature

d) Measure pressure

Answer: b)

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