Free ISA-IEC ISA-CAP Exam Questions

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Question 1

What is true of both single-phase and polyphase AC motors:

A : They both use a rotating magnetic field to induce torque in the rotor.

B : They both require a capacitor to create the necessary phase shift for starting.

C : They both have the same number of stator windings and rotor poles.

D : They both have the same efficiency and power factor

Answer: A

Question 2

Which of the following network access methods listens for inactivity before transmitting data?

A : SMA/CD

B : Token Passing

C : Polling

D : TDMA

Answer: A

Question 3

A device failure goes undetected by internal diagnostics; it does not directly impact safety but it does impact the ability to detect a future fault in a diagnostic circuit. In a failure rate database, this event would be classified as:

A : safe failure, since it does not increase the risk of a hazardous event and can be corrected during routine maintenance.

B : A dangerous failure, since it reduces the availability and reliability of the device and increases the probability of a hazardous event.

C : A latent failure, since it is not detected by the device or the user and remains hidden until it causes a hazardous event.

D : A nuisance failure, since it does not affect the safety or availability of the device but may cause annoyance or inconvenience to the user.

Answer: A

Question 4

Which of the following is the most critical step in writing a custom software program for an automation system?

A : Testing and debugging the program

B : Documenting and commenting the program

C : Analyzing and designing the program

D : Compiling and deploying the program

Answer: A

Question 5

Which of the following is not a valid form of PID algorithm implemented in modern PID controllers?

A : Parallel form

B : Ideal form

C : Series form

D : Hybrid form

Answer: A

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