INSTRUMENTATION-QB-1

PART-A (2M & 1M Questions)

1 What is gross error? List out different types of gross errors.
2 What is the use of standard test signals?
3 What is systematic error? List out different types of systematic errors.
4 Define average deviation and standard deviation.
5 Define accuracy, precision, and resolution.
6 What is Time Division Multiplexing (TDM)?
7 List out the components of analog DAS.
8 What is frequency division multiplexing (FDM)?

9 What is the difference between pulse modulation and frequency modulation?

10 Write the differences between phase modulation and frequency modulation .

11 Mention the applications of multiplexing .
12 Compare time division multiplexing(TDM) & Frequency devision multiplexing(FDM)

13 What is the difference between wave analyzer and harmonic distortion analyzer?

14 Specify the advantages of DVM over analog voltmeters.

15 List out applications of spectrum analyzers.

PART-B(10M Questions)
1(a) What are the sources of errors and their types ? Explain dynamic characteristics of instrument.
(b) Explain the use of pulse modulation and pulse code modulation in instrumentation with
skectches.
2(a) Describe the static characteristics in a measurement system.
(b) Describe the following (i) standard signals and their representation (ii) statistical analysis of
random errors.
3(a) What are different modulation techniques used in instrumentation? Explain with neat sketches.
(b) Explain about periodic & Non-periodic signals.
4(a) Describe the operation of time division multiplexing(TDM).
(b) Describe the operation of frequency devision mupltiplexing(FDM)
5(a) Explain about analog DAS and digital DAS with neat diagrams.
(b) Describe the principle and working of pulse code modulation (PCM) with neat wave forms .
6(a) What is telemetry?Explain about different telemetry systems?
(b) Describe the principle and working of pulse amplitude modulation with the help of wave forms .
7(a) What is special significance of frequency selective wave analyzer? Explain its operation with neat
diagrams.
(b) Explain the operation of integrating type digital voltmeter with neat sketch and example.
8(a) With a block diagram explain operation of a Hyterodyne wave analyzer.
(b) Discuss in detail the working of sucssessive approximation DVM with diagram
9(a) Explain the principle and working of true RMS voltmeter.
(b) Describe the working of ramp type DVM
Objective Questions

1.-----------are the static characteristics of an instrument.

A. Accuracy B. Resolution C. Precision D.All of the above
2.------------ are the dynamic characteristics of an instrument.
A. Speed of response B. Fidility C.Lag and Dynamic error D. All of the above
3. Static errors are categorized as ----------------------
A. Gross errors B.Systematic errors C. Random errors D. All of the above
4.---------------------errors are mainly due to the human mistakes in reading.
A. Gross errors B.Systematic errors C. Random errors D. All of the above
5.-------------------errors are due to shortcomings of the instruments.
A. Gross errors B.Systematic errors C. Random errors D. All of the above
6.--------------are the sources of errors in instrument.
A. Insufficient knowledge B. Poor design C.Poor maintanace D. All of the above
7.----------------of an infinite number of data is the square root of the sum of the individual deviations
squared, devided by the number of readings.
A.Avarage deviation B. Standard deviation C.Arithematic mean D. All of the above
8.A wave form that repeats itself at regular intervals of time is called ---------------siagnal.
A.Periodic B.Aperoadic C.Liear D.Non-linear.
9.---------------------are the methods used for data transmission.
A. hydraulic B.Pnematic C.Electrical and Electronic D. All of the above
10.-------------------are the types of telemetry systems.
A. Land line B. RF C. both A&B D.None of the above.
11.---------------------are the land line telemetry systems
A. voltage B.Current C.Position D. All of the above
12. -----------------convert a physical quantity into an electrical signal which is acceptable by the DAS.
A.Transducer B.Multiplexer C.Signal Converter D.A/D Converter
13. In----------------------the information from different measuring points is transmitted serially one after
the onother on the same communication lines or channel.
A. Time division multiplexing B. Frequency devision multiplexing C.Both A&B D. DAS
14.--------------------are the applications of wave Analyzers.
A. Electrical Measurements B. Sound Measurements C. Vibration measurements D. All of the
above
15. -------------------are the applications of spectrum analyzers.
A.Bio-medical B.Radars C.Ocenography D. All of the above
16.-------------------------is an instrument designed for the measurement of Quality factor of the coil.
A.Q-meter B.Frequency Meter C. digital voltmter D. All of the above.