Motor Control Level 1 Practice Test

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• Total travel position (TTP) is the sum of the pre-travel and total over-travel expressed by distance or angle.
• Automatically operated input devices are switches triggered by a change in a process parameter, such as liquid level, pressure, fluid flow, and material temperature.
• The primary action of a limit switch is to what?
• In a pushbutton switch, what is the component that pairs with the operator to complete the circuit?
• No-load condition in transformer testing means the secondary circuit has no load connected.
• How do reflex theory and hierarchical theory differ in explaining movement control?
• Natural energy sources, such as wind and moving water, have historically been used to mill grain.
• If pre travel is 2 cm and over travel is 3 cm, what is total travel?
• The diagram illustrates a ? pole ? throw switch.
• Which term defines the distance or angle through which the actuator moves from the free position to the operating position?
• When assessing initiation of movement, what would you look for?
• How can pain affect motor control and motor learning?
• Which statement best describes the function of arc chutes in contactors?
• What is evidence-based practice and why is it important in motor control education?
• When replacing an AC-3, 30 A IEC contactor with a NEMA contactor, what size contactor is required?
• Mechanically operated devices are opened or closed by what mechanism?
• Why is identifying compensatory movement patterns important during motor control evaluation?
• Define Pretravel.
• In what year did the DOE conduct the survey cited?
• Which type of control devices are designed for systems where failure-free operation is a primary concern?
• In motor control theory, Fitts's Law states that movement time is predicted by which concept that combines distance to a target and the target's size?
• Which option best describes a normally closed NEMA foot switch?
• Which option correctly identifies the application for the most common definite-use contactor?
• Which term denotes the distance from the operating position to the releasing position?
• Which statement about feedback scheduling in Level 1 motor control practice is true?
• Limit switches are mechanical devices that are activated by physical contact with a moving object.
• Which term represents movement beyond the operating position?
• In motor learning, knowledge of results is an example of which type of feedback?
• Lesions of lower motor neurons typically cause which sign?
• Which elements should be documented to reflect functional progress in a motor control session?
• What is the function of the muscle spindle in motor control?
• Lesions of which motor pathway typically cause spasticity and hyperreflexia?
• What is the purpose of pacing and rest intervals in motor learning?
• Which switch is described as a three-position manual switch used to change motor rotation direction?
• The ____ switch is a three-position switch that can be used manually to change the direction of rotation of a three-phase motor.
• Double break contacts have a ? current rating than single break contacts of the same size.
• What outcome does successful primitive reflex integration enable in daily movement?
• What is the function of the Golgi tendon organ in motor control?
• What is the primary purpose of safety-oriented control devices?
• Which term describes a protective device that opens a circuit to protect electrical equipment during overcurrent conditions?
• In task analysis, which elements are considered as part of the environment?
• Why is fatigue management important during a motor control session?
• Which receptor is not a primary proprioceptor and is more related to detecting vibration and texture in the skin?
• A relay is an electromagnetically controlled switch.
• What is the name of the principle stating that motor units are recruited from smallest to largest based on demand?
• Arc chutes are designed to quench the arc produced by each set of contacts.
• Which two motor milestones are typically observed early in childhood?
• The two parts of a pushbutton switch are the ___ and the contact block.
• Which statement correctly defines step length, stride length, and step width?
• How is muscle strength typically graded on a basic scale, and what does grade 3 indicate?
• Lighting contactors are generally rated for which current range?
• Which of the following is a common sign that you should adjust the difficulty of a motor control task?
• Besides the basic stance and swing phases, which factors influence gait efficiency?
• The distance from the operating position to the releasing position is called what?
• Total travel equals pre travel plus over travel. If pre travel is 1 unit and over travel is 2 units, total travel is?
• How do vision and vestibular information contribute to balance and movement?
• Which statement best describes open-loop control in motor tasks?
• What characterizes the autonomous stage of motor learning?
• Which type of contacts in a motor starter provide control circuit signals without carrying motor current?
• Lighting contactors are generally rated for 15 / 20 A.
• Which statement about aging-related decline and motor control is accurate?
• Which aspects are useful when observing motor control during a task?
• What term describes the beneficial carryover of skills from one task to another?
• What term is used for an overcurrent condition that bypasses the normal current path and far exceeds the circuit's full-load current?
• When are assistive devices appropriate in motor control rehabilitation, and what are examples?
• What are the basic phases of the gait cycle and their primary functions?
• Which type of feedback is information about the movement provided from outside sources, such as a coach or device?
• In a motor starter, which component primarily carries the motor current: main contacts or auxiliary contacts?
• Which energy sources were used to mill grain historically?
• What does dynamic systems theory propose about movement control?
• The term 'prime mover' refers to energy sources that drive machines.
• For a control transformer with a 480 V primary and 120 V secondary, what is the primary-to-secondary voltage ratio?
• The most common definite-use contactor is used for which application?
• What are typical movement synergy patterns and why are they important in assessment?
• The use of fuses on the primary and secondary sides of a control transformer is specified by which code?
• Which type of reaction time involves choosing between multiple responses?
• What is the task analysis approach in motor control rehabilitation?
• Which phrase best describes devices that are smaller, less expensive, and more application-specific?
• Motor control operations that require quick operator interaction utilize a ____ type pushbutton switch.
• Which brain structure is primarily associated with the coordination of timing and precision of movements?
• Which of the following is commonly listed as an etiology that can impair motor control in adults and children?
• Which receptor type is primarily involved in sensing changes in muscle length and speed of stretch?
• What term describes the total actuator travel from free to releasing?
• Which of the following is an example of a process parameter that triggers automatically operated input devices?
• List two common primitive reflexes and what their persistence might indicate.
• Which sequence correctly outlines the basic steps from neuron firing to muscle contraction?
• Differentiate knowledge of results (KR) from knowledge of performance (KP).
• Which type of device is most commonly used to control lighting loads?
• How do ROM, flexibility, and joint laxity differ in assessment?
• Define and differentiate hypotonia and hypertonia, including typical muscular tone changes in each.
• How do blocked and random practice differ, and when is each beneficial?
• Which combination of organizations are identified as standards-setting bodies for motor control devices?
• What is the primary role of the corticospinal tract in voluntary movement?
• Which organization is associated with motor control devices and is known for providing devices that are widely used and often offer broad configurability?
• What is transfer of learning and give an example in motor control.
• Which protective device interrupts current to protect against overcurrent conditions in industrial circuits?
• In an electric motor, which component is stationary?
• Which practice schedule spaces practice sessions with rest periods to reduce fatigue and overuse?
• What role does proprioception play in motor control?
• How does biomechanics influence motor control interventions?
• A magnetic contactor can normally accommodate up to eight auxiliary contacts.
• Two position selector switches with maintained contacts are the most common type of selector switches.
• Which statement is true about double break contacts in terms of current rating?
• Operators installed in 16 mm or 22.5 mm openings are generally of which type?
• A typical Hand-Off-Auto control operation typically requires a ____ position selector switch with ____ contact(s).
• Which practice structure is typically most effective for improving retention and transfer of a motor skill?
• What makes a good rehabilitation goal in motor control practice?
• Why is goal setting important in motor control rehabilitation?
• To replace an AC-3, 30 A IEC contactor with a NEMA contactor, the required size is Size 2.
• What term describes information about the outcome of a movement that is provided after the movement has ended?
• According to a 1998 Department of Energy survey, what percentage of electricity used in the United States was used to drive electric motors?
• What is the purpose of primitive reflex integration in early motor development?
• A ? actuates manually-operated pilot devices.
• During the early stage of motor learning, performance is highly variable and attention demands are high. Which stage is this?
• Explain proximal-to-distal control in motor development and rehabilitation.
• The maximum number of auxiliary contacts normally installed on a magnetic contactor is eight.
• Which of the following movements is typically observed later in development rather than early?
• Name the three stages of motor learning and a key characteristic of each.
• Which term describes the distance or angle the actuator travels beyond the operating position?
• How can you assess symmetry in movement, and why is it important?
• What is a typical effect of using an ankle-foot orthosis in gait training?
• What are the roles of the center of gravity (CoG) and base of support (BoS) in postural control?
• What amperage range is typical for lighting contactors?
• A relay is an electromagnetically controlled ?
• Limit switches are mechanical devices that are activated by what type of contact with a moving object?
• Which application is most commonly served by lighting contactors?
• What is the effect of hypertonia on movement speed and posture?
• What is fractionalization and why is it relevant for coordination assessment?
• Which of the following describes a category of devices that respond to changes in process variables?
• In Hand-Off-Auto control operation, which configuration is typical?
• Which term describes the distance from the free position to the operating position?
• Which option best describes a normally closed NEMA foot switch?
• When installing pushbuttons or selector switches, which combination of operator types is generally installed in 30.5 mm openings and 16 mm or 22.5 mm openings, respectively?
• Which of the following is a contraindication to initiating aggressive strengthening or high-intensity tasks in motor control rehabilitation?
• Which term describes the distance or angle from the free position to the operating position?
• Which type of motor control model relies on preplanned instructions and does not rely on online corrections during movement?
• What is a goniometer used for, and what is a typical goal when assessing ROM in a beginner motor control context?
• Which component provides proprioceptive feedback to regulate tone and coordinate movements?
• Which statement about limit switches is true?
• Name the three balance strategies used to prevent a fall.
• What safety considerations should be addressed before and during movement training?
• Arc chutes are designed to quench the arc produced by each set of contacts.
• Which statement best describes the origin and role of upper motor neurons (UMNs) and lower motor neurons (LMNs)?
• Feedback arising from the performer’s own senses during movement is called?
• Which of the following lists a correct order from earlier to later motor skill development?
• Which of the following is an example of a process parameter triggering automatically operated input devices?
• Who invented the first practical AC motor?
• What term describes a motor skill that requires little conscious attention after extensive practice?
• What class of IEC contactor is used to control a motor when starting, plugging, and inching are typical operations?
• In motor learning, how do intrinsic and extrinsic feedback differ?
• When assessing ROM in beginners, why is documenting baseline ROM important?
• Which practice context is most beneficial for long-term transfer to novel tasks?
• What does the term 'synergies' refer to in motor control?
• What term is the distance from the operating position to the releasing position?
• Which term describes the distance from the operating position to the releasing position?
• Which term is the sum of pre travel and over travel?
• Intrinsic feedback is best defined as information derived from which source?
• Define endurance in motor control rehabilitation and explain why it matters.
• How should repetition be structured in motor learning at Level 1?
• Which statement best describes a 'double pole double throw' switch?
• Which term describes a device that governs motor performance in a predefined manner?
• Which statement best differentiates neurodevelopmental therapy (NDT) principles from task-specific training in motor control rehabilitation?
• In some industrial applications, fuses are placed on one secondary line and on both primary lines.
• Which statement describes a guarded operator?
• What is the maximum number of auxiliary contacts that can normally be installed on a magnetic contactor?
• In a simple task analysis for reaching and grasping a cup, which components are typically identified?
• Which items are typically included in a motor control session progress note?
• In a motor starter, the power poles carry the motor current while the other contacts used for the control circuit are called what?
• Which devices typically have a longer operational life and offer greater field configuration capabilities?
• Operators installed in 30.5 mm openings are generally of which type?
• In relay terminology, the electromagnetically controlled switching component is the?
• Which pushbutton type is typically used for quick operator actions?
• What is neuroplasticity and why is it important in motor control rehabilitation?
• What is a core focus of task-specific training in motor control rehabilitation?
• What is a recommended approach to begin Level 1 practice in motor control rehabilitation?
• When troubleshooting transformer failures, measurements should be taken under which conditions?
• Which neural phenomenon strengthens synaptic connections and is central to motor learning and memory?
• A motor ? is a device that governs the performance of an electric motor in a predefined manner.
• How are a motor program and a motor plan (schema) different?