Process Instrumentation and Control Multiple choice Questions and Answers pdf

11.    The smallest change in measured value to which the instrument will respond is called
(a)     accuracy
(b)     precision
(c)     amplification
(d)     resolution
(e)     sensitivity.
Ans: d

12.    It responds directly to the measured quantity, producing a related motion or signal :
(a)    sensing element
(b)    transducer
(c)     transmitter
(d)     indicator
(e)     measuring device.
Ans: a

13.    Which of the following is used to count the number of brass items passing on a conveyor line, when no contact is permitted with the object:
(a)    event counter
(b)    mechanical counter
(c)    magnetic pick up
(d)    photoelectric cell
(e)    electronic counter.
Ans: d

14.    Which of the following does not pertain to timing device :
(a)    charging of a condenser
(b)    flow of oil through a dash pot
(c)    release of air through a nozzle
(d)    flow of sand through an opening
(e)    piezoelectric crystal.
Ans: e

15.    Motion of fast-moving systems may be timed and studied by means of a :
(a)     stroboscope
(b)     piezoelectric crystal
(c)    electronic timer
(d)    chronometer
(e)    photovoltaic cell.
Ans: a

16.    In which device the input motion changes the inductive coupling between primary and secondary coils :
(a)     potentiometer
(b)     synchro
(c)     collimator  
(d)     protractor
(e)     dial gauge.
Ans: b

17.    Which effect is useful in measuring rapidly varying forces :
(a)     piezoelectric
(b)     strain gauge
(c)     photovoltaic
(d)     pneumatic gauging
(e)     change of capacitance.
Ans: a

18.    Pressure measuring devices are not based on:
(a)    measure of an equivalent height of liquid column
(b)    measure of the force exerted on a fixed area
(c)    measure of some change in electrical or physical characteristics of the fluid
(d)    area measurement by polar planimeter
(e)    all of the above.
Ans: d

19.    Which of the following may be measured by the deflection of an elastic element, by balancing against a known force, by the acceleration produced in an object of known mass :
(a)     force
(b)     pressure
(c)     temperature
(d)     level
(e)     displacement.
Ans: a

20.    The sensitivity of reading of manometer can be increased by :
(a)    inclining the manometer rube
(b)    using low specific gravity fluid
(c)    application of optical magnification
(d)    use of level sensing device
(e)    all of the above.
Ans: a

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