07.01 Applications Of Mechatronic Systems - Quiz

Section 7.1 Quiz: Applications of mechatronic systems

1. Which of the following is NOT typically considered a primary component of mechatronics?

   • Mechanical engineering
   • Electronics
   • Computer science
   • Chemical engineering {data-correct}

2. A factory robot that assembles car parts belongs to which application domain?

   • Healthcare
   • Manufacturing and automation {data-correct}
   • Consumer electronics
   • Agriculture

3. Which use-case involves preventing dangerous conditions or responding to emergencies?

   • Monitoring and measurement
   • Control and regulation
   • Automation and assistance
   • Safety and protection {data-correct}

4. In the automatic door example, what happens when the safety sensor is blocked?

   • The door opens immediately
   • The door cannot open or close {data-correct}
   • The door closes slowly
   • The motion sensor is disabled

5. Which constraint typically has the MOST impact on component selection for consumer products?

   • Environmental conditions
   • Safety requirements
   • Cost limitations {data-correct}
   • Maintenance access

6. A greenhouse monitoring system that prevents frost damage demonstrates which primary use-case?

   • Monitoring and measurement
   • Control and regulation
   • Automation and assistance
   • Safety and protection {data-correct}

7. Which environmental constraint would be MOST important for an underwater robotic system?

   • Temperature range
   • Pressure resistance {data-correct}
   • Power consumption
   • Maintenance access

8. In mechatronic system design, what typically happens when safety requirements increase?

   • Costs decrease due to simpler design
   • Costs increase due to redundancy and testing {data-correct}
   • Environmental constraints become less important
   • The system becomes easier to maintain