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Mechatronics Technician Practice Test

Check what you know about the mechatronics technician job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on mechatronics technician knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15A PLC:
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Answer: Controls automated equipment. It runs logic.

Question 2 of 15Ladder logic is:
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Answer: A PLC language. PLC programming.

Question 3 of 15Before entering a robot cell:
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Answer: Lock it out. Lock out first.

Question 4 of 15A VFD controls:
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Answer: Motor speed. Variable speed.

Question 5 of 15Interlocks should be:
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Answer: Never bypassed. They protect people.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Fluid-powered systems.”
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Answer: Hydraulics. Hydraulics: Fluid-powered systems.

Question 7 of 15What does “Servo motor” mean?
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Answer: A precisely controlled motor.. Servo motor: A precisely controlled motor.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Creates motion.”
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Answer: Actuator. Actuator: Creates motion.

Question 9 of 15What does “OEE” mean?
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Answer: Overall equipment effectiveness.. OEE: Overall equipment effectiveness.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Starting new systems.”
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Answer: Commissioning. Commissioning: Starting new systems.

Question 11 of 15What does “Interlock” mean?
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Answer: A safety control.. Interlock: A safety control.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “PLC programming language.”
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Answer: Ladder logic. Ladder logic: PLC programming language.

Question 13 of 15What does “Pneumatics” mean?
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Answer: Air-powered systems.. Pneumatics: Air-powered systems.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Detects conditions.”
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Answer: Sensor. Sensor: Detects conditions.

Question 15 of 15What does “VFD” mean?
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Answer: Variable frequency drive.. VFD: Variable frequency drive.

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