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d. Scmitt trigger
6. Transducers are devices which translate the value of one measured value into
diferent measurement units (for instance units of temperature to millivlots).
What is the meant by the “Range” of a transducer?
a. The difference between possible maximum and minimum measurement
b. The maximum output signal
c. The type of measurement
d. The maximum length of the connecting leads.
7. What is a ZENER BARRIER?
a. A zener barrier is a unit made to obtain intrinsic safety in installations
for instrumentation in hazardous areas.
b. A zener barrier is a device which limits the current drawn byan
induction motor.
c. A zener barrier is a diode bridge used in rectifiers.
d. A zener barrier is a device that allows the current to pass only one
direction.
8. What is the resistance value of this resistor:
a. 10 M ohm
b. 230 k ohm
c. 2,3 k ohm
d. 68 k ohm
9. What type of component does this graphical symbol illustrate?
a. Pressure-reducing regulator.
b. Pressure relief valve
c. Pressure switch
d. Flow controller
10. What will be the probable outcome, if the amplification is set too high on a
temperature controller?
a. The process will oscillate and get out of control
b. Nothing
c. The process response will be very slow
d. The set-point will change
11. Which component does this graphical symbol illustrate?
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15. A resistor has three red bands. If they all carry information about resistance
value as opposed to tolerance, what is the indicated resistance?
a. 2200 ohm
b. 22 ohm
c. 222 ohm
d. 220 ohm
16. A thermistor may be used to measure temperature. Which of the following
descriptions most accurately describes this device?
a. Temp sensitive semi-conductor
b. Junction of two dissimilar metals
c. Capacitance probe
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21. In terms of electronic hardware, what is the meaning of the abbreviation PCB?
a. Printed Circuit Board
b. Power Control Bridge
c. Positive Colour Board
d. Positive Current Biased
22. In terms of instrumentation and measurement, what is a digital signal?
a. A signal with discrete levels such as 0 = "low" and 1 = "High"
b. A signal indicating Revolutions per minute (RPM)
c. A signal used by multimeters to measure resistance.
d. The reading of a multimeter when indicating voltage, current or
resistance.
23. It is common practice to connect a resistor over an alarm contact (see diagram)
in many applications. Why is this connection used?
a. To monitor the cable/wires for break.
b. To avoid sparks on the contacts when opening and closing.
c. To stabilise power consumption.
d. Enable measuring the total resistance of the circuit.
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29. Some equipment may be mar ked with the following symbol: What does it
mean?
a. Intrinsically safe.
b. Explosion proof.
c. Internally explosion proof.
d. Not safe in gas dangerous area.
30. The circuit consists of two inductors, L(1) = 6 H and L(2) = 12H, connected
in parallel. Calculate the equivalent L(S) of the two inductors.
a. L(S) = 4H
b. L(S) = 18 H
c. L(S) = 1,5 H
d. L(S) = 0,667H
31. The figures show a graphical symbol for a particular electronic component
and a typical operating characteristic for the same. Which component?
a. Transistor
b. Tunnel diode
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