Question 13 What does NC stands for?

• New Configuration
• Normally Close
• Normal Classes
• Never Closing

Answer: Normally Close

Question 14 What is nominal DC voltage given to PLC?

• +10V
• +24V
• +5V
• +12V

Answer: +5V

Question 15 In which of the following is a PLC Programming tool.

• RS Logix 500
• RS view 32
• Keil u vision
• Core Vision AVR

Answer: RS Logix 500

Question 16 Among following which one is a PLC Programming

Language

• Assembly
• Ladder Logic
• Java
• HTML

Question 18 Ladder logic programming consists primarily of:

• Virtual relay contacts and coils

• Logic gate symbols with connecting lines
• Function blocks with connecting lines
• Text-based code
• Hieroglyphics

Answer: Virtual relay contacts and coils

 Question 19 Examine-on instruction in PLC language is symbolically
represented by what shape?

• -] [-
• -( )-
• -]/[-
• None of these

Answer: -] [-

Question 20 The symbol -(L)- represent what instruction in the PLC

language?

• OUT output unlatch instruction.

• OTL output latch instruction
• Examine off instruction.
• Output energize instruction

Answer: OTL output latch instruction

Question 21 In a PLC, the scan time refers to the amount of time in

which …..

• The technician enters the program

• Timers and counters are indexed by
• One “rung” of ladder logic takes to complete
• The entire program takes to execute
• Transmitted data communications must finish

Answer: The entire program takes to execute

Question 22 The Boolean representation of this PLC program is:

• ABC + D
• C + (A + B)D
• C + D(A + B)
• ABC + BD
• C(AB + D)

Answer: C(AB + D)

Question 23 What is the color used for NO type switches?

• Red
• Green
• non of the above

Answer: non of the above

Question 24 To reset the time for a PLC what condition must be true?

• Reset rung of TON must be true.

• Reset rung of TON must be false.
• RST instruction with timer address must be true.
• RST instruction with associated timer address must be false

Answer: RST instruction with timer address must be true.

Question 25 The below rung would represent what Boolean equation?

• X•Y=Z
• X+Y=Z
• X • Y’ = Z
• None of the above.

Answer: X • Y’ = Z

Question 26 To increase the number of inputs and outputs of the PLC,

one can use expansion modules.

• True.
• False.
• None of the above.

Answer: True.

Question 27 Solenoids, lamps, motors are connected to:

• Analog output.
• Digital output.
• Analog input.
• Digital input

Answer: Digital output.

Question 28 The _____ is moved toward the relay electromagnet when

the relay is on.

• Armature
• Coil
• NO contact
• NC contact

Answer: Armature

Question 29 In a current sinking DC input module _____

• The current flows out of the input field device

• Requires that a AC sources be used with mechanical switches
• The current flows out of the input module
• Currents can flow in either direction at the input module

Answer: The current flows out of the input field device

Question 30 AC output field devices can interface to _____

• AC output modules
• Relay output modules
• Both a and b
• Neither a or b

Answer: Both a and b

 Question 31 The difference between online and offline PLC
programming is . . .

• Whether the PLC is running or stopped

• Whether the programming PC has internet connectivity
• The type of programming cable used
• Where the edited program resides
• The type of programmer used

Answer: Where the edited program resides

Question 32 In PLC programming, a retentive function is one that:

• Defaults to the “on” state

• Comes last in the program
• Defaults to the “off” state
• Cannot be edited or deleted
• Is not reset after a power cycle

Answer: Is not reset after a power cycle

Question 33 Normally open contacts are open when:

• When Input is not energized

• When the input is energized
• When input is higher than 20 volts
• None of these

Answer: When Input is not energized

Question 34 What is the largest integer number that a PLC counter

function can reach if it uses a 16 bit register?

• 32,768
• 65,535
• 65,536
• 65,537
• 32,767

Answer: 65,535

Question 35 An NOR function implemented in ladder logic uses:

• Normally-closed contacts in series

• Normally-open contacts in series
• A single normally-closed contact
• Normally-open contacts in parallel
• Normally-closed contacts in parallel

Answer: Normally-closed contacts in series

Question 36 Which of the following instruction enables a jump to a

subroutine?

• JMP
• SBR
• RET
• None of the above

Answer: JMP

Question 40 What is CIMPLICITY?

• SCADA package
• SCADA hardware
• SCADA software
• SCADA handler

Answer: SCADA package

Question 41 A good application for a timed interrupt in a PLC program

would be:

• A communications function block

• A PID function block
• A math function block
• A motor start/stop rung
• A “watchdog” timer

Answer: A PID function block

Question 42 What is the full form of RTU ?

• Remote Terminate Unit

• Remote Terminal Unit
• Remote Translation Unit
• Remote Transfer Unit

Answer: Remote Terminal Unit

Question 43 What is the full form DDE?

• Dynamic Data Exchange
• Data Dynamic Exchange
• Domain Data Exchange
• Different Data Exchange

Answer: Dynamic Data Exchange

Question 46 A PLC consists of

• Processor Unit
• Program Memory
• Input/output Section
• Display Device
• All of the above

Answer: All of the above

Question 47 An OR function implemented in ladder logic uses:

• Normally-closed contacts in series

• Normally-open contacts in series
• A single normally-closed contact
• Normally-open contacts in parallel
• Normally-closed contacts in parallel

Answer: Normally-open contacts in parallel

Question 48 What is the full form of NEMA ?

National Electronics Manufacturing Association

National Electrical Manufacturing Association
National Electrotechnical Manufacturing Association
National Electromechanical Manufacturing Association

Answer: National Electrical Manufacturing Association

Question 49 Which of the following is not element of SCADA:

• SCADA Communication
• Mono Terminal Units
• PLCs
• RTUs

Answer: Mono Terminal Units

 Question 50 Identify the problem in this motor control PLC program:

• Coil
• Start contact
• Seal-in contact
• Stop contact
• Power source

Answer: Seal-in contact

uestion 1: The PLC was invented by.

• Bill Gates
• Dick Morley
• Bill Landis
• Tod Cunningham

Answer: Dick Morley

Question 2: The first company to build PLCs was.

• General Motors
• Allen Bradley
• Square D
• Modicon

Answer: Modicon
Question 3: Which part of plc monitors the inputs and makes decisions in a
PLC.

• Sensor
• CPU
• Input Module
• Output Module

Answer: CPU
Question 4: One of the following is an input device.

• Motor
• Light
• Valve
• Sensor

Answer: Sensor
Question 5: Which one of the following is not a PLC manufacturer.

• Siemens
• Mitsubishi
• Microsoft
• ABB

Answer: Microsoft
Question 6: Solenoids, lamps, motors are connected to:

• Analog output
• Digital output
• Analog input
• Digital input

Answer: Digital output

Question 7: In a PLC “I” is used for output and “Q” is used for input.

• True
• False
• None of the above

Answer: False
Question 8: To increase the number of inputs and outputs of the PLC, one can
use expansion modules.

• True
• False
• None of the above

Answer: True
 Question 9: An example of discrete (digital) control is:

• Varying the volume of a music system

• Turning a lamp ON or OFF
• Varying the brightness of a lamp
• Controlling the speed of a fan

Answer: Turning a lamp ON or OFF

Question 10: Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

• The status of each input can be checked from one location and outputs can be
forced on and off.
• All symbols in the RLL represent actual components and contacts present in
the control system.
• PLCs are not as reliable as electromechanical relays in RLL.
• Input (-| |-) and output (- ( ) -) instruction symbols in the ladder logic represent
only data values stored in PLC memory.

Answer: PLCs are not as reliable as electromechanical relays in RLL

Question 1 Which of the following statements about RLL is NOT true?

• NO contact symbol has two parallel lines to indicate an open contact.

• RLL stands for Relay Ladder Logic.
• NC contact symbol has the same two parallel lines with a line across them to
indicate closed contacts.
• The right power rail is positive or the high side of the source, and the left
power rail is the power return or ground.

Answer : The right power rail is positive or the high side of the source,
and the left power rail is the power return or ground.

Question 2 _____ is a method of entering ladder logic representation.

• Segment programming
• TINT
• Boolean mnemonics
• All of the above

Answer : Boolean mnemonics

Question 3 When a relay is NOT energized

• There is an electrical path through the NO contacts

• There is an electrical path through the NC contacts
• Neither the NO or the NC contacts have an electrical path
• Both the NO and the NC contacts have an electrical path

Answer : There is an electrical path through the NC contacts

Question 4 In a current sinking DC input module _____

• The current flows out of the input field device

• Requires that a AC sources be used with mechanical switches
• The current flows out of the input module
• Currents can flow in either direction at the input module

Answer : The current flows out of the input field device.

Question 5 How is the speed of operation of conventional relay system

as compared to digital controllers?

• Very slow
• Very fast
• Same
• Almost similar

Answer : Very slow.

Question 6 The type of memory which is fast and temporarily stores the
data which are immediately required for use is called as______.

• HDD
• ROM
• RAM
• SSD

Answer : RAM.

Question 7 _____ of PLCs can be done in very little time.

• Programming
• Installation
• Commissioning
• All of the above

Answer : All of the above

Question 8 How is the noise immunity of PLCs to electrical noises as

compared to that of conventional relay controllers?
• Poor
• Excellent
• As good as noise immunity of conventional relay controllers
• Unpredictable

Answer : Poor

Question 9 _____ of PLCs can be done in very little time

• Programming
• Installation
• Maintenance
• All of the above

Answer : All of the above

Question 10 Which of the following statements is correct?

• Ladder logic is a PLC graphical programming technique introduced in the last

10 years.
• Ladder logic program is hard to analyze because it is totally different when
compared with the equivalent relay logic solution.
• The number of ladder logic virtual relays and input and output instructions is
limited only by memory size.
• The number of contacts for a mechanical relay is limited to number of coils on
the relay.

Answer : The number of ladder logic virtual relays and input and output
instructions is limited only by memory size.

Question 11 PLC can be _____ in plant to change the sequence of

operation.

• Only programmed
• Only reprogrammed
• Programmed and reprogrammed
• Able to give a set point

Answer : Programmed and reprogrammed.

Question 12 The PLC is used in _______.

• Machine tools
• Automated assembly equipment
• Molding and extrusion machines
• All of the above

Answer : All of the above.

Question 13 Which of the following can be the output of PLC?

1. Relay coils
2. Solenoids
3. Indicators
4. Motors
5. Lamps
6. Alarms

Select correct option

• Only (1), (2), (3) and (4)

• Only (3), (4), (5) and (6)
• Only (1), (2), (3) and (5)
• All the (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), and (6)

Answer : All the (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), and (6)

Question14 Instructions available in PLCs can be grouped in two

categories: ________and ________ instructions.

• basic ladder _ enhanced ladder

• basic ladder and simple ladder
• Enhanced ladder _relational ladder

Answer : basic ladder _ enhanced ladder

Question15 What one item in the output module circuit above should be
changed to make it correct.

• The battery polarity

• Output module should be sourcing
• Field device should be sinking
• Current flow direction

Answer : Current flow direction

Question 16 Which of the following cannot be an input that is given to

the PLC?

• Manual switches
• Relays
• Sensors
• None of the above

Answer : None of the above

Question 17 An AND function implemented in ladder logic uses

• Normally-closed contacts in series

• Normally-open contacts in series
• A single normally-closed contact
• Normally-open contacts in parallel

Answer : Normally-open contacts in series

Question 18 Ladder contacts can be programmed in

• series-parallel
• series or parallel
• a and b both true
• All of the above

Answer : a and b both true

Question 19 PLC instructions ___________.

• Uses the same symbols as relay logic.

• were copied using the original relay instructions
• Were added to the original relay instructions to make PLCs more powerful.

Answer : Were added to the original relay instructions to make PLCs

more powerful.

Question 20 The L2 rail side of an electromechanical circuit is

represented by _____________.

• The left side of the rail

• The right side of the ladder rung.
• sub-script lettering with arrows

Answer : The right side of the ladder rung.

Question 1: The type of memory which is fast and temporarily stores the data
which are immediately required for use is called as______.
a. HDD
b. ROM
c. RAM
d. SSD

Answer: RAM

Question 2: What is the largest integer number that a PLC counter function
can reach if it uses a 16 bit register?

a. 32,768
b. 65,535
c. 65,536
d. 65,537
e. 32,767

Answer: 65,535

Question 3: How is the speed of operation of conventional relay system as

compared to digital controllers?

a. Very slow
b. Very fast
c. Same
d. Almost similar

Answer: Very slow

Question 4: The PLC is used in _______.

a. Machine tools
b. Automated assembly equipment
c. Moulding and extrusion machines
d. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

Question 5: PLC can be ___________ in plant to change the sequence of

operation.

a. only programmed
b. only reprogrammed
c. programmed and reprogrammed
d. able to give a set point
Answer: programmed and reprogrammed

Question 6: __________ of PLCs can be done in very little time.

a. Programming
b. Installation
c. Commissioning
d. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

Question 7: How is the noise immunity of PLCs to electrical noises as compared to

that of conventional relay controllers?

a. poor
b. excellent
c. as good as noise immunity of conventional relay controllers
d. unpredictable

Answer: Poor

Question 8: The most popular language for PLCs is:

a. Ladder diagram
b. C++
c. OOP+
d. VHDL

Answer: Ladder diagram

Question 9: An AND function implemented in ladder logic uses:

a. Normally-closed contacts in series

b. Normally-open contacts in series
c. A single normally-closed contact
d. Normally-open contacts in parallel
e. Normally-closed contacts in parallel

Answer: Normally-open contact in series

Question 10: The PLC Can be categorized according to the

a. Power rating of the I/O module

b. Cost of the I/O module
c. Current rating of the I/O module
d. Number of I/O point

Answer: Number of I/O point

1.A ____ is a digital electronic device that uses programmable

memory to store instructions.

(A) Programmable logic controller

(B) Servomechanism
(C) Both of these
(D) None of these

Answer-A

2.____ is a method used to send commands , programs and receives

monitoring information from the remote locations.

(A) Micro-controller
(B) PLC
(C) Telemetry
(D) None of the above

Answer-C

4.What is the first step in designing an effective PLC control

system?

(A) approach the system in a systematic manner

(B) flowchart the process
(C) define the control task
(D) define the control strategy

Answer-C

5.System operation for new applications usually begins with:

(A) sample diagrams

(B) specifications
(C) the control strategy
(D) logic diagrams
Answer-B

6.Logic sequences for a control program can be created using

(A) logic gates

(B) relay ladder symbology
(C) PLC contact symbology
(D) all of these

Answer-D

7.The principle reason for leaving certain portions of the control

circuit hardwired is to

(A) minimize wiring

(B) avoid failure of main magnetic elements
(C) ensure safety
(D) keep some devices running at all times

Answer-C

8.The PLC fault contacts are wired to other hardwired emergency

circuit elements

(A) in parallel
(B) in series
(C) normally open
(D) normally closed

Answer-B

9.The main reason the PLC fault contacts are included in the
hardwired circuit is

(A) to prevent system shut down

(B) to detect I/O failures
(C) to include the PLC as an emergency stop condition
(D) to shut down the system if there is a PLC failure

Answer-D
10.What element can be used to trap timers in a PLC control
program

(A) a reset instruction

(B) a start push button
(C) a pilot light
(D) an internal output

Answer-D

11.For PLC’s scan cycle which one is correct

(A) Program execute ,Output write , Input read

(B) Input read ,Output write ,Program execute
(C) Output write , Input read , Program execute
(D) Input read , Program execute , Output write

Answer-D

12.Programming language for PLC is…

(A) Function Block Diagram (FBD)

(B) Statement list (STL)
(C) Ladder
(D) All of these

Answer-D

13.PLC’s analog input/output has.

(A) 1 bit address

(B) 1 byte address
(C) 1 word address
(D) 1 double word address

Answer-C

14.The PLCs were originally designed to replace..

(A) Analog controllers

(B) DCS
(C) Microcomputers
(D) Hardwired control

Answer-D

15.How the instruction in the PLC language work

(A) It detects the signal state from 0 to 1.

(B) It detects the signal state from 1 to 0 and remains close till
signal is 0.
(C) It detects the signal state from 1 to 0 and remains close for one
scan cycle only.
(D) When signal state is 1 this instruction remains close.

Answer-C

1). The programmable logic controllers are used in __________

Manufacturing
Automation
Both a and b
None of the above
Hint
2). What are the components that make the programmable logic controller
work?
Input and output module
CPU
Power supply
All of the above
Hint
3). The programmable logic controller is classified into ___________
One
Two
Three
Four
Hint
4). In fixed programmable logic controller _______
Input is fixed
 Output is fixed
Both a and b
None of the above
Hint
5). The PLC’s can be programmed in _______
Ladder logic, structured text
Instruction list, Functional block diagram
Sequential function chart
All of the above
Hint
6). In modular programmable logic controller _______
Input is fixed
Output is fixed
Both a and b
None of the above
Hint
7). What are the types of programmable logic controllers?
Fixed, uniform PLC
Modular, uniform PLC
Fixed and Modular PLC
None of the above
Hint
8). The components that make PLC works can be divided into ____________
core areas
One
Two
Three
Four
Hint
9). How many operation steps does the programmable logic controller have?
One
Two
Three
Four
Hint
10). In PLC operation ___________ checks the status at the input side
 Input scan
Output scan
Program scan
None of the above
Hint
11). In PLC operation ___________ retrieves the data into an output module
Input scan
Output scan
Program scan
None of the above
Hint
12). Before PLC’s was created many industries used _________
Relays
Capacitors
Resistors
None of the above
Hint
13). Which is the first PLC model?
PLC 084
PLC 085
PLC 086
None of the above
14). The relays consist of __________

Control circuit

Load circuit

Both a and b

None of the above

Hint
15). CCTV cameras is an example for ________ automation

Building automation

Office automation

Scientific automation
 Industrial automation
Hint
16). The control logic in a programmable logic controller can be programmed by
_____

FBD , ladder logic

Sequential logic

Structured text

All of the above

Hint

PLC MCQs for Quiz

17). Who invented the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)?

Jonas Wenstrom

Dick Morley

Thomas Davenport

None of the above

Hint
18). The programmable logic controllers are used in __________

Glass and paper industry

Process automation plants

Cement manufacturing

All of the above

Hint
19). In modular type PLC, the PLC’s are classified into _______

Relay output PLC

Transistor output PLC

Triac output PLC

All of the above

Hint
20). The programmable logic controllers are classified into _________ according to
physical size in modular type PLC

Mini PLC, Micro PLC

Micro PLC, Nano PLC

Nano PLC, Mini PLC, Macro PLC

None of the above

Hint
21). The advantages of PLC are ______

Easy maintenance

Reliability is high

Small in size

All of the above

Hint
22). The CPU has ______

Memory system

Processor

Power supply

All of the above

Hint
Read more about Control Unit
23). The visual programming language also called as _______

Relay logic

Ladder logic

Controller logic

All of the above

Hint
24). _________ are the components that are required to change or create a program

PLC, programming device

 Programming software

Connector cable

All of the above

Hint
25). __________ is an example for light automation?

Rocket launching

Street solar lightening

Automated bottle filling stations

Smoke detectors
Hint
26). In the water level storage tank, the manual mode program controls the water level
by monitoring the _________ switch input

Low sensor switch

High sensor switch

Both a and b

None of the above

Hint
27). The sequences are classified into _________

One

Two

Three

Four
Hint
28). __________ is an example for scientific automation?

Rocket launching

Street solar lightening

Automated bottle filling stations

Smoke detectors
Hint
29). The PLC internally operates, stores, and calculates the value in _____

Binary format

Decimal format

Octal format

None of the above

Hint
30). The DVP-PLC external input-output points are numbered in _________ format

Binary format

Decimal format

Octal format

None of the above

Hint

PLC Interview Questions

31). Which one is the correct sequence for PLC operation?

Self-test, input scan, logic scan, output scan

Self-test, logic scan, output scan, input scan

Self-test, input scan, output scan, logic scan

None of the above

Hint
32). The electromagnetic relays are constructed with _______

Electrical components

Mechanical components

Electromechanical components

None of the above

Hint
33). The DC and AC relays works on __________ principle

Motors
 Electromagnetic induction

Electromechanical components

None of the above

Hint
34). The attraction type electromagnetic relays works with _________

AC supply

DC supply

Both ac and dc supply

None of the above

Hint
35). In PLC the user can write the programs with the help of ________

Optical isolation

Sensing devices

Programming devices

None of the above

Hint
36). The system that is used to direct, regulate or command itself

Open-loop

Close-loop

Both A and D

Control system
Hint
37). In which control system feedback is available?

Open-loop

Close-loop

Both A and D

None of the above

Hint
38). Relays is a ___________ device

Electrical devices

Electromechanical devices

Mechanical devices

None of the above

Hint
39). Which one is the PLC programming language?

HMI

MMI

FBD

None of the above

Hint
40). The standard form of PLC is ______

Programmable Logic Controller

Programmable Load Controller

Pressure Load Controller

None of the above

Hint
Read more about PLC
41). The ladder logic in PLC consists of _________

Logic gates

Functional blocks

Relay contacts and coils

Relays
Hint
42). __________ is an example for office automation?

Rocket launching

Street solar lightening

 Automated bottle filling stations

Printers, CCTV cameras

Hint
43). The relays operates on __________

Low power

Control circuits of very high power

Both a and b

None of the above

Hint
44). What is the standard form of IEC?

International Electrotechnical Commission

International Electrical Commission

International Electrical Commission

None of the above

Hint
45). Which one is the oldest programming language?

Ladder logic

Function block diagram

Structured text programming

None of the above

Hint
46). What are the elements of ladder logic?

Normally open (contact)

Normally Close (contact)

Both a and b

None of the above

Hint
47). __________ is an example for building automation?
 Rocket launching

Street solar lightening

Automated bottle filling stations

Smoke detectors
Hint
48). Relays are used in ________

Washing machines

Refrigerators

Water heaters

All of the above

Hint
49). The standard form of STL is ________

Step Transformer Line

Step Ladder Diagram

Step Transient Line

None of the above

Hint
50). What is the standard form of FBD?

Functional Block Diagram

First Block Diagram

Functional Block Division

None of the above

Hint
51). __________ is an example for industrial automation?

Rocket launching

Street solar lightening

Automated bottle filling stations

 Smoke detectors
Hint
52). What are the components that are used to make relay __________

Electromagnet

Spring

Armature

All of the above

Hint
53). The steel factories is an example for ____________ automation

Building automation

Office automation

Scientific automation

Industrial automation
Hint
54). Why programmable logic controllers are required?

It reduces the efforts of human begins

To get the maximum efficiency

To reduce the complex circuitry of entire system

All of the above

Hint
55). What is the standard form of MODICON?

Main Digital Controller

Modular Digital Controller

Modular Digital Communication

None of the above

Hint
56). Which mode accepts and converts signals from sensors into a logic signal?

Input module
 Output modular

Both a and b

None of the above

Hint
57). ___________ is an example for input modules in programmable logic controller

Switches

Pushbuttons

Lamps

Both a and b
Hint
58). __________ is an example for output modules in the programmable logic
controller

Switches

Alarms

Lamps

Both b and c
Hint
59). Which is not a graphical programming language for the programmable logic
controller?

Ladder logic

Structures text

Functional block diagram

Sequential function chart

Hint
60). How many inputs does a unitary programmable logic controller have?

10, 15

15, 20

20-40
 20, 12
Hint
61). How many input and output pins do a small programmable logic controller have?

10

30

50

128
Hint

PLC MCQs with Hints

62). _________ is connected to the PLC input

Indicating lamp

Field sensors

Both a and b

None of the above

Hint
63). _________ is the device that can’t be connected to the PLC output

Pressure Transmitter

Motor

Control valve

None of the above

Hint
64). The programmable logic controller works on __________

Parallel mechanism

Sequential mechanism

Both a and b

None of the above

Hint
65). How many input and output pins do a nano programmable logic controller have?
 16

30

50

128
Hint
66). How many input and output pins do a micro programmable logic controller have?

32

30

50

128
Hint
67). ________ can be connected to the analogue output of the programmable logic
controller

Control valve

Level transmitter

Flow transmitter

None of the above

Hint
68). _________ provides the voltage to PLC primary components

Control valve

Level transmitter

Flow transmitter

Power supply
Hint
69). Which type of memory is used in PLC?

Random Access Memory

Read Only Memory

Both a and b
 None of the above
Hint
70). The CPU consists of _________

Arithmetic Logic Unit

Internal memory of CPU

Internal timers, counters, flags

All of the above

Hint