DEPARTMENT OF INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI

B.Tech Degree, II semester, Assessment -I
ICIR11 Introduction to Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineering
Total Marks: 20

Date: 2.06.2021 Time:3.30 to 4.30 PM

Note:
1. Answers should be short.
2. Students should write on their own, DONOT COPY.
3. Students who submit earlier will be give consideration.

1. The foremost and important purpose of measurement is _________ (1)

2. __________ (variable) is measured using sensor and a transducer, they are

_______________ & ______________. (2)

3. The function of variable conversion and manipulation element in a measurement

system is _______________ & _____________ (2)

4. Measuring physiological variable is challenging, justify. (Two important points) (2)

5. Name a physiological variable measured often and how it is measured? (2)

6. Self powered or low power sensors are essential, why? (2)

7. How MEMS and NEMS based sensors, has revolutionized sensing requirement. (2)

8. How safety of a two wheeler rider can be ensured or improved using sensor (1)
technology?
9. State any two ways in which the fisherman of Tamil Nadu can be helped with
Instrumentation and Control Engineering technology. (2)

10. What was topic of presentation given by students was appealing to you, why? (2)

11. Identifying a device frequently used by you or by your family members, suggest how
it can be made better in functionality, and performance (2)