The Ratio of Earnings to Sales for a Given Time

question 13

Multiple Choice

The ratio of earnings to sales for a given time period is the:

• A)cost of goods sold.
• B)merchandise inventory.
• C)profit margin.
• D)return on assets.

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Definitions:

PLC Input Interface

The PLC input interface is the component of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) where data from external devices is received and converted into a format that the PLC can process.

Field Devices

Equipment such as sensors, actuators, and transmitters located in the operational environment, directly interacting with the process or physical phenomena being controlled.

Processor

The central part of a computer or other digital systems that interprets and executes instructions.

Hand-Held Programming

The use of portable devices to program or configure machinery and equipment directly on the plant floor.