Question 1

Sensors that house an emitter and a receiver separately to create an infrared sensing barrier are known as a _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  limit switch 
B)  proximity switch 
C)  light curtain 
D)  pressure sensor C

Question 2

What is a zero-energy state?

Accepted Answer

A)  When there is no active power 
B)  When the electrical power is turned off 
C)  When there is no latent power 
D)  Both a and c are correct D

Question 3

What are the three Rs of robotics,and what do they mean?

Accepted Answer

Robots Require Respect This means that those working around robots need to be cautious and aware at all times as robots are often faster and stronger than humans.

Question 4

The danger zone around the robot is ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the same as the work envelope for the robot 
B)  where OSHA requires you to have an E-stop in reach at all times 
C)  the area where the robot can reach 
D)  All of these are correct

Question 5

The person who can remove a lock on a lockout device is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the person who put it in place 
B)  the supervisor once the work is done 
C)  the supervisor once he or she has spoken with the owner 
D)  Both a and c are correct

Question 6

Which of the following is the most life-threatening path for electricity to take as it passes through the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fingertip to middle of the same hand 
B)  From the middle of the left hand to the left foot 
C)  From the middle of the hand to the same shoulder 
D)  None of these are correct

Question 7

The cautionary zone around the robot is _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  where you are close to the robot,but out of its reach 
B)  safe for anyone to travel or work 
C)  where the operator often works 
D)  Both a and c are correct

Question 8

The LOTO standard _______________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is an OSHA standard that took effect on January 2,1990 
B)  prevents approximately 120 fatalities per year 
C)  is your best protection when working on equipment 
D)  All of these are correct

Question 9

Tourniquets _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  should be used with all bleeding 
B)  are used as a last resort 
C)  present no danger to the patient 
D)  require no special training for use

Question 10

What are the four general rules of handling emergencies and what is your responsibility for each? Make sure you support your answers fully.

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Question 11

List three alarm conditions that will stop the robot if it is running or prevent start up.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

What factors determine the severity of a shock?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

The safe zone around a robot is ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the same as the work envelope 
B)  the area just outside of the reach of the robot 
C)  often where the operator works 
D)  the area where anyone can travel

Question 14

What events stop the robot when it is performing program tasks?

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Exam 1: Safety