SACA C-207 STUDY GUIDE 2026 REVISION
PACK STRUCTURED LEARNING GUIDE AND
CORE CONCEPT SUMMARY
◉ Programmable Logic Controllers, PLCs, provide a means of
controlling machines and other industrial applications with a(n)
____________. Answer: industrial computer
◉ The IP addresses of a PC-PLC point-to-point connection will be
______. Answer: Different IP addresses
◉ If a network is not available, what type of connection can be used
to configure the controller's IP address? Answer: USB
◉ What is each group of numbers separated by periods or dots in an
IP address called? Answer: Octet
◉ ___________ are software programs that allow a device to connect to
a network and communicate with other devices. Answer: Drivers
◉ The IP address of a CompactLogix PLC that already has an IP
address is viewed and edited using __________ communications
software. Answer: RSLinx
,◉ A PLC and a PC are connected in a(n) __________ network using a
single Ethernet cable. Answer: point-to-point
◉ If the controller is already connected to an Ethernet/IP network, a
new IP address can be configured using the _____________ software and
the configured Ethernet/IP driver. Answer: RSLinx
◉ Two addresses are used for Ethernet communications: Media
Access Control (MAC) and ____________. Answer: Internet Protocol (IP)
◉ In applications where the PLC is not networked to other
controllers or devices, the _____________ is to upload and download
PLC programs and to monitor the operation of a program running in
the controller. Answer: USB connection
◉ __________ are software programs that allow a device to connect to
a network and communicate with other devices. Answer: drivers
◉ What should be noted when the programmable controller
processor displays a solid green RUN indicator? Answer: Processor
is functioning properly - program is being executed
◉ ___________ displays networks and devices in a similar manner to
Windows Explorer. Answer: RSWHO
, ◉ A problem with identifying a controller's firmware revision by
examining the hardware's ___________ is that it is often inaccessible
once installed. Answer: Product label
◉ ____________ is a network search utility that shows the layout of
every network that has a driver configured in RSLinx. Answer: Who
Active
◉ All PLCs must have a(n) __________ to operate. Answer: User
developed project
◉ What does the absolute I/0 address identify on a PLC input
module? Answer: Actual physical location
◉ ___________ is an embedded operating system that controls how
microprocessor-controlled hardware devices operate. Answer:
Firmware
◉ In this type of PLC input module, an input is on if voltage is
applied to the input terminal and off if no voltage is applied to the
input terminal. Answer: Active high
◉ The _______ software is used to program Rockwell/Allen-Bradley
automation systems. Answer: Studio 5000
PACK STRUCTURED LEARNING GUIDE AND
CORE CONCEPT SUMMARY
◉ Programmable Logic Controllers, PLCs, provide a means of
controlling machines and other industrial applications with a(n)
____________. Answer: industrial computer
◉ The IP addresses of a PC-PLC point-to-point connection will be
______. Answer: Different IP addresses
◉ If a network is not available, what type of connection can be used
to configure the controller's IP address? Answer: USB
◉ What is each group of numbers separated by periods or dots in an
IP address called? Answer: Octet
◉ ___________ are software programs that allow a device to connect to
a network and communicate with other devices. Answer: Drivers
◉ The IP address of a CompactLogix PLC that already has an IP
address is viewed and edited using __________ communications
software. Answer: RSLinx
,◉ A PLC and a PC are connected in a(n) __________ network using a
single Ethernet cable. Answer: point-to-point
◉ If the controller is already connected to an Ethernet/IP network, a
new IP address can be configured using the _____________ software and
the configured Ethernet/IP driver. Answer: RSLinx
◉ Two addresses are used for Ethernet communications: Media
Access Control (MAC) and ____________. Answer: Internet Protocol (IP)
◉ In applications where the PLC is not networked to other
controllers or devices, the _____________ is to upload and download
PLC programs and to monitor the operation of a program running in
the controller. Answer: USB connection
◉ __________ are software programs that allow a device to connect to
a network and communicate with other devices. Answer: drivers
◉ What should be noted when the programmable controller
processor displays a solid green RUN indicator? Answer: Processor
is functioning properly - program is being executed
◉ ___________ displays networks and devices in a similar manner to
Windows Explorer. Answer: RSWHO
, ◉ A problem with identifying a controller's firmware revision by
examining the hardware's ___________ is that it is often inaccessible
once installed. Answer: Product label
◉ ____________ is a network search utility that shows the layout of
every network that has a driver configured in RSLinx. Answer: Who
Active
◉ All PLCs must have a(n) __________ to operate. Answer: User
developed project
◉ What does the absolute I/0 address identify on a PLC input
module? Answer: Actual physical location
◉ ___________ is an embedded operating system that controls how
microprocessor-controlled hardware devices operate. Answer:
Firmware
◉ In this type of PLC input module, an input is on if voltage is
applied to the input terminal and off if no voltage is applied to the
input terminal. Answer: Active high
◉ The _______ software is used to program Rockwell/Allen-Bradley
automation systems. Answer: Studio 5000
