Preview Questions Software Developer (Industrial Automation) | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Which development tool is essential for debugging embedded systems in industrial automation applications?

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Cloud-based debugging platforms

Graphical simulation tools for software-only debugging

High-level IDE without hardware support

In-circuit debugger (ICD) or JTAG interface

Question 2: Which of the following is the most effective method for integrating real-time data from multiple sensors into a central control system in a petrochemical plant?

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Relying on individual polling of each sensor to gather data independently

Implementing manual data input to supplement automated systems

Using a time-synchronized data collection and communication protocol

Using batch data transfer to avoid real-time delays

Question 3: When deploying a deep neural network (DNN) to optimize a chemical process, what is the most important factor to consider for model interpretability?

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Ensuring uniform training data distribution

Using a dropout layer for regularization

Increasing the network depth to improve prediction accuracy

Using explainable AI (XAI) methods to analyze model predictions

Question 4: Which of the following communication protocols is most commonly used in PLC programming for connecting sensors and actuators in petrochemical plants?

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Zigbee

Modbus RTU or Profibus

Bluetooth

Wi-Fi

Question 5: When integrating embedded systems with PLC systems in an industrial automation setup, what is the most critical factor to consider for data synchronization?

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High memory usage for storing large data sets

Real-time communication and low latency

Use of open-loop control systems

High power consumption for faster processing

Question 6: When programming a PLC to control multiple pumps in parallel, what is a primary consideration to prevent equipment damage?

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Implementing sequencing logic to avoid pump cycling at the same time

Increasing the number of sensors to monitor pumps

Connecting pumps in series to reduce load

Using a PID control loop for accurate flow control