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Electrical Measurements and Instrumentation

Description: This quiz covers the fundamental concepts, instruments, and techniques used in electrical measurements and instrumentation.
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Which of the following is a primary standard for voltage measurement?

  1. Voltmeter

  2. Standard Cell

  3. Potentiometer

  4. Wheatstone Bridge


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A standard cell is a primary standard for voltage measurement because it provides a highly stable and accurate reference voltage.

The accuracy of a measurement is determined by:

  1. Precision

  2. Resolution

  3. Sensitivity

  4. Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Precision refers to the closeness of a set of measurements to each other, while accuracy refers to the closeness of a measurement to the true value. Therefore, precision is a determining factor for accuracy.

Which instrument is used to measure alternating current (AC)?

  1. Ammeter

  2. Voltmeter

  3. Ohmmeter

  4. Wattmeter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An ammeter is used to measure alternating current (AC) by measuring the flow of charge through a circuit.

The SI unit of capacitance is:

  1. Farad

  2. Henry

  3. Ohm

  4. Coulomb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The SI unit of capacitance is the farad (F), which represents the ability of a capacitor to store electrical charge.

Which of the following instruments is used to measure resistance?

  1. Voltmeter

  2. Ammeter

  3. Ohmmeter

  4. Wattmeter


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An ohmmeter is used to measure resistance by applying a known voltage across a circuit and measuring the resulting current.

The process of converting a physical quantity into an electrical signal is known as:

  1. Transduction

  2. Calibration

  3. Amplification

  4. Filtering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transduction is the process of converting a physical quantity, such as temperature or pressure, into an electrical signal.

Which of the following is a type of transducer that converts mechanical motion into an electrical signal?

  1. Thermocouple

  2. Strain Gauge

  3. Photodiode

  4. Hall Effect Sensor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A strain gauge is a type of transducer that converts mechanical motion into an electrical signal by measuring the change in resistance of a conductor when it is subjected to strain.

The frequency response of an instrument refers to its ability to:

  1. Measure high-frequency signals

  2. Measure low-frequency signals

  3. Measure signals over a wide range of frequencies

  4. Measure signals with high accuracy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The frequency response of an instrument refers to its ability to measure signals over a wide range of frequencies without significant distortion or loss of accuracy.

Which of the following is a type of digital multimeter (DMM)?

  1. Analog Multimeter

  2. True RMS Multimeter

  3. Clamp Meter

  4. Megohmmeter


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A true RMS multimeter is a type of digital multimeter that measures the true root mean square (RMS) value of an AC signal, providing a more accurate reading than an average-responding multimeter.

The process of comparing an unknown quantity with a known standard to determine its value is known as:

  1. Calibration

  2. Measurement

  3. Transduction

  4. Amplification


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Calibration is the process of comparing an unknown quantity with a known standard to determine its value.

Which of the following is a type of oscilloscope?

  1. Analog Oscilloscope

  2. Digital Oscilloscope

  3. Mixed-Signal Oscilloscope

  4. Vector Oscilloscope


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A digital oscilloscope is a type of oscilloscope that uses analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) to convert the input signal into a digital signal, allowing for more precise measurements and analysis.

The resolution of a digital instrument refers to its ability to:

  1. Measure small changes in a signal

  2. Measure signals over a wide range

  3. Measure signals with high accuracy

  4. Display measurements in a clear and readable format


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The resolution of a digital instrument refers to its ability to measure small changes in a signal, typically expressed in the number of digits or bits used to represent the measurement.

Which of the following is a type of sensor used to measure temperature?

  1. Thermocouple

  2. Strain Gauge

  3. Photodiode

  4. Hall Effect Sensor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A thermocouple is a type of sensor used to measure temperature by converting the temperature difference between two dissimilar metals into an electrical signal.

The process of removing unwanted noise or interference from a signal is known as:

  1. Calibration

  2. Filtering

  3. Amplification

  4. Transduction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Filtering is the process of removing unwanted noise or interference from a signal by using electronic circuits or mathematical techniques.

Which of the following is a type of instrument used to measure power?

  1. Wattmeter

  2. Voltmeter

  3. Ammeter

  4. Ohmmeter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A wattmeter is a type of instrument used to measure power by measuring the voltage and current in a circuit.

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