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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the terms below is best described as a discreet input memory location?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the bridge interacts with?
The quality of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the block supports a cascade path and the value quality is good?
The installation of a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the challenges below would be best defined as one that validates the hardware and software design complies with regulations?
Providing power to remote sites in a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the answers below would be best defined as one that is used for continuous power generation where there are no other options?
Sometimes a controller module cannot execute the logic that is required. Which of the subsystems below would be able to execute this logic?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best represent the image below?
Which of the answers below best represents the recommended standard that uses a balanced transmission system?
Communication technology is generally specific to a type of area network. Which of the area networks below would IDSN and DSL be used primarily?
Multi-path interference is a ________ source of radio wave deterioration. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank
Which of the messaging types below is best described as communication by sending a command, initiated by the scanner module, to all field device on the segment?
Which of the terms below is best described as "losses resulting from defects from the manufacture of the cable"?
Redundant capability is critical for any DCS. Which of the redundancies below would allow the system not to be hampered by faults in critical systems and controllers?
Which of the terms below best describes the specific set of rules for communication?
The industrial network topologies you are required to use is defined by the OSI network model. Which of the common topologies below is likely described as a network that has a single common channel that connects to all the nodes in the network individually?
There are several different ways to let an operator know about an alarm in any HMI. Which of the answers below would best be described as a horn being sounded?
In Modbus, data is read, and written in various memory ranges. Which of the answers below best represents the data type that a holding registers would use?
In the process conditions model, there are transition points between the stages of operating conditions. Which of the answers below is the signals conditions moving from abnormal to shutdown conditions?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below can best be described as the movement of process conditions from normal to upset, requiring operator action at some point in the future?
There are several different network access methods available to wireless Ethernet. Which of the methods below is the one used by wireless Ethernet?
There are many options to choose from for alarm states. Which of the following alarm states can be best described as the initial alarm state when it has been tripped?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the operators access the various HMI subsystems to interact with a process control system?
In the unbalanced signal transmission system, which answer best represents the number 4?
The numerous tasks that are accomplished at the same time in a DCS, is a result of the configured software programs that it has . Which of the software programs below will governed by IEC-61131-3?
With IPv4, you would use static address assignment over dynamic for this primary reason?