Industrial Robotics MCQs December 22, 2025August 10, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. What is the primary application of industrial robots? (A) Entertainment (B) Education (C) Healthcare (D) Manufacturing and assembly 2. Which type of industrial robot is known for its versatility in performing various tasks? (A) SCARA robots (B) Cartesian robots (C) Articulated robots (D) Cylindrical robots 3. What does SCARA stand for in SCARA robots? (A) Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (B) Single Column Arm Robot Assistant (C) Simple Compliant Assembly Robot Arm (D) Spherical Compliant Articulated Robot Arm 4. What is a key advantage of using industrial robots in manufacturing? (A) Increased manual labor (B) Reduced production speed (C) Improved precision and consistency (D) Increased downtime 5. Which type of robot is most commonly used for tasks involving high-speed pick-and-place operations? (A) Articulated robots (B) Cylindrical robots (C) SCARA robots (D) Cartesian robots 6. In industrial robotics, what is the term âend-effectorâ referring to? (A) The tool or device attached to the robotâs arm (B) The robotâs arm (C) The robotâs base (D) The robotâs control system 7. Which component of an industrial robot is responsible for controlling its movements? (A) Controller (B) Actuator (C) Sensor (D) End-effector 8. What type of industrial robot is best suited for applications requiring high precision and repeatability? (A) Articulated robots (B) Cartesian robots (C) SCARA robots (D) Collaborative robots 9. What is the primary purpose of a robotâs âsensorâ in an industrial setting? (A) To measure physical parameters such as distance and force (B) To provide visual feedback (C) To control the robotâs movements (D) To power the robotâs motors 10. Which type of industrial robot is often used in tasks requiring large reach and high payload capacity? (A) SCARA robots (B) Cartesian robots (C) Cylindrical robots (D) Articulated robots 11. What does the term âdegrees of freedomâ refer to in industrial robots? (A) The number of different tasks a robot can perform (B) The number of joints and axes a robot has (C) The range of movements the robot can make (D) The weight capacity of the robot 12. Which type of robot is designed to work alongside human operators without safety barriers? (A) Collaborative robots (B) SCARA robots (C) Cartesian robots (D) Articulated robots 13. What is the main advantage of using collaborative robots (cobots) in industrial settings? (A) Increased safety and flexibility (B) Reduced flexibility (C) Higher cost (D) Larger size 14. Which programming method allows robots to learn tasks by demonstration? (A) Manual coding (B) Programming by demonstration (PbD) (C) Teach pendants (D) Off-line programming 15. What is an âactuatorâ in the context of industrial robotics? (A) The robotâs programming interface (B) The robotâs control system (C) The robotâs end-effector (D) The device that powers the robotâs movements 16. Which industrial robot configuration uses a vertical arm that moves along a fixed base? (A) Cartesian robot (B) SCARA robot (C) Articulated robot (D) Cylindrical robot 17. What is the purpose of a robotâs âcontrollerâ in an industrial setting? (A) To manage the power supply (B) To control the robotâs end-effector (C) To process sensor data and direct the robotâs movements (D) To maintain the robotâs physical structure 18. In industrial robotics, what is the main function of âgrippersâ? (A) To provide visual feedback (B) To power the robotâs joints (C) To control the robotâs movements (D) To hold and manipulate objects 19. Which of the following is an advantage of using industrial robots for welding applications? (A) Reduced weld quality (B) Increased safety and consistency (C) Higher production costs (D) Reduced automation flexibility 20. What type of sensor is commonly used to detect the presence of objects in industrial robots? (A) Pressure sensor (B) Temperature sensor (C) Proximity sensor (D) Humidity sensor