Which One of the Following Is an Example of a "Flexibility

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is an example of a "flexibility" option?

• A) A company has an option to invest in a project today or to wait for a year before making the commitment.
• B) A company has an option to close down an operation if it turns out to be unprofitable.
• C) A company agrees to pay more to build a plant in order to be able to change the plant's inputs and/or outputs at a later date if conditions change.
• D) A company invests in a project today to gain knowledge that may enable it to expand into different markets at a later date.
• E) A company invests in a jet aircraft so that its CEO,who must travel frequently,can arrive for distant meetings feeling less tired than if he had to fly a commercial airline.

Identify and distinguish between sensors, actuators, and controllers in a control system.

Comprehend the functions of different controller actions (PID, on/off, proportional, derivative, integral).

Grasp the concept of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and its importance in control systems.

Appreciate the significance of communication protocols and network configurations in industrial settings.

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