Chapter 1

1. What are three use cases for a PLC?

   There are many uses cases; however, common uses cases are as follows:

   • Streetlights
   • Amusement parks
   • Factories
   • Cranes
   • Nuclear reactors
   • Space launch systems
   • Dams
2. Can a PLC be used in a space launch system?

   Yes.

3. Why is computer science important to an automation programmer?

   Computer science is the study of writing software for digital systems such as PLCs and other devices. Therefore, it can improve the quality of your PLC code!

4. What are two use cases for a microcontroller?
   • Toys
   • Consumer electronics
5. Name three emerging technologies for industrial automation.
   • Cloud computing
   • IoT
   • AI/Machine Learning
6. What is computer science?

   The study of computation such as information processing.

7. Why should automation programmers care about computer science?

   Computer science can help PLC programmers write safer, faster, and more effective software.

8. Name three common microcontrollers.
   • PICs
   • AVRs
   • Arduinos
9. What are some common microcontroller programming...