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

Question 1: What is the benefit of using FPGA-based embedded systems in industrial automation?

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Simplifying system design with pre-built software libraries

Providing high-speed processing and parallel computation

Minimizing power consumption in sensor-driven applications

Reducing the overall size of the embedded system

Question 2: Which communication protocol is most suitable for time-critical control system applications?

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REST API

PROFIBUS

EtherCAT

TCP/IP

Question 3: What is the most efficient method for debugging embedded systems in industrial automation during the development phase?

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Increase processor speed to minimize delays in testing

Rely on simulation tools without hardware testing

Use in-circuit debugging tools and real-time monitoring

Debug the system using print statements in code

Question 4: Which machine learning algorithm is best for high-dimensional data?

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Decision Tree

Support Vector Machine (SVM)

Logistic Regression

K-Nearest Neighbors

Question 5: What is the primary advantage of using function blocks in PLC programming for modular automation systems in the petrochemical industry?

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Function blocks automatically optimize the system's power usage

They require less memory and simplify the PLC's operation

They increase the processing speed of the PLC

Function blocks allow reuse of standardized code and easier maintenance

Question 6: What is the purpose of an HMI in a PLC-controlled system?

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Store historical data

Manage PLC networking

Optimize program execution

Process control via graphical interface