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SENSORS AND TRANSDUCERS 100 MCQ
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3. 1.What is the function of a sensor? 1 point
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a. To convert physical quantities into electrical signals
b. To convert electrical signals into physical quantities
c. To measure the speed of a moving object
d. To control the temperature of a system
4. 2. Which of the following is a type of temperature sensor? 1 point
Mark only one oval.
a. Thermocouple
b. Accelerometer
c. Pressure sensor
d. Proximity sensor
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5. 3. Which of the following is a type of pressure sensor? 1 point
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a. Strain gauge
b. pH sensor
c. Temperature sensor
d. Flow sensor
6. 4. What is the function of a transducer? 1 point
Mark only one oval.
a. To convert electrical signals into physical quantities
b. To measure the speed of a moving object
c. To control the temperature of a system
d. To convert physical quantities into electrical signals
7. 5. Which of the following is a type of flow sensor? 1 point
Mark only one oval.
a. Thermocouple
b. Strain gauge
c. pH sensor
d. Turbine flow meter
8. 6. Which of the following is a type of level sensor? 1 point
Mark only one oval.
a. pH sensor
b. Ultrasonic sensor
c. RTD
d. Accelerometer
9. 7. What is the function of a pH sensor? 1 point
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a. To measure the temperature of a system
b. To measure the flow rate of a fluid
c. To measure the acidity or alkalinity of a solution
d. To measure the pressure of a system
10. 8. Which of the following is a type of proximity sensor? 1 point
Mark only one oval.
a. Photoelectric sensor
b. Strain gauge
c. Turbine flow meter
d. Accelerometer
11. 9. Which of the following sensors is used for measuring temperature? 1 point
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A. Strain gauge
B. Thermocouple
C. Photodetector
D. Accelerometer
12. 10. Which of the following is a non-contact type sensor? 1 point
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A. Strain gauge
B. LVDT
C. Potentiometer
D. Ultrasonic sensor
13. 11. Which of the following is an example of an active transducer? 1 point
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A. Strain gauge
B. LVDT
C. Thermistor
D. Photodetector
14. 12. What type of transducer is used to convert temperature changes into 1 point
electrical signals?
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a. Thermocouple
b. Potentiometer
c. Strain gauge
d. Load cell
15. 13. Which of the following is an example of a passive sensor? 1 point
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a. Ultrasonic sensor
b. Capacitive sensor
c. Thermistor
d. Piezoelectric sensor
16. 14. What type of sensor is used to detect the presence or absence of an 1 point
object by measuring changes in capacitance?
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a. Photoelectric sensor
b. Inductive sensor
c. Capacitive sensor
d. Ultrasonic sensor
17. 15. What type of transducer is used to convert linear motion into electrical 1 point
signals?
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a. LVDT
b. Load cell
c. Thermocouple
d. Potentiometer
18. 16. What is the primary function of a thermocouple? 1 point
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a. Detecting displacement
b. Measuring pressure
c. Measuring temperature
d. Detecting light
19. 17. What is the main difference between a sensor and a transducer? 1 point
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Option 1
20. 18. Which of the following sensors is used to measure the amount of light 1 point
in a particular area?
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a. Thermocouple
b. LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)
c. Hall effect sensor
d. Strain gauge
21. 19. What is the principle of operation of a capacitive transducer? 1 point
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A. Change in resistance
B. Change in capacitance
C. Change in inductance
D. Change in voltage
22. 20. Which transducer is known as ‘self-generating transducer’? 1 point
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a) Active transducer
b) Passive transducer
c) Secondary transducer
d) Analog transducer
23. 21. What is the principle of operation of LVDT? 1 point
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a) Mutual inductance
b) Self-inductance
c) Permanence
d) Reluctance
24. 22. Active transducer do not require any type of additional power source 1 point
for an operation.
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a) True
b) False
25. 23. What is the range of frequency of the waves produced by the 1 point
Ultrasonic transducer?
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a) 20 Kilohertz to several Gigahertz
b) 1 Kilohertz to several Gigahertz
c) 40 Kilohertz to several Megahertz
d) less than 20 Kilohertz
26. 24. What is the full form of LVDT with respect to displacement transducer? 1 point
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a) Linear variable differential temperature
b) Linear variable differential transformer
c) Liquid visible differential transformer
d) Liquified visible differential transformer
27. 25. What is the effect on properties of LDR when light falls on it? 1 point
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a) Its resistance remains same
b) Its resistance changes
c) Its capacitance changes
d) Its inductance changes
28. 26. What is the range of frequency of the waves produced by the 1 point
Ultrasonic transducer?
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a) 20 Kilohertz to several Gigahertz
b) 1 Kilohertz to several Gigahertz
c) 40 Kilohertz to several Megahertz
d) less than 20 Kilohertz
29. 27. What is a load cell used for? 1 point
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a. To measure temperature
b. To measure pressure
c. To measure humidity
d. To measure force
30. 28. What is a pressure transducer? 1 point
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a. A sensor used to measure the weight of an object
b. A sensor used to measure the temperature of an object
c. A sensor used to measure the flow rate of a liquid
d. A sensor used to measure the pressure of a gas or liquid
31. 29. What is a possible cause of a flow sensor showing no flow despite fluid 1 point
flowing?
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A. The sensor is dirty or clogged
B. The sensor is not properly calibrated
C. The sensor is damaged or faulty
D. The fluid is flowing too quickly
32. 30. What could cause a pressure sensor to read lower than expected? 1 point
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A. The pressure source is too high
B. The sensor is not properly calibrated
C. The sensor is damaged or faulty
D. The pressure source is too low
33. 31. Which of the following factors can affect the accuracy of a sensor’s 1 point
calibration?
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A. Environmental factors, such as temperature and humidity
B. Mechanical factors, such as shock and vibration
C. Electrical factors, such as electromagnetic interference
D. All of the above
34. 32. The process of adjusting a sensor’s output to match a known standard 1 point
is called:
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A. Testing
B. Calibration
C. Sensitivity analysis
D. Linearity testing
35. 33. Which of the following is a typical method used for testing the linearity 1 point
of a sensor or transducer?
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A. Zero and span testing
B. Dynamic testing
C. Relative testing
D. Sensitivity testing
36. 34. Which of the following methods is used to test a pressure transducer? 1 point
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A. Using a pressure gauge
B. Using a thermometer
C. Using a flowmeter
D. Using a voltmeter
37. 35. What is the purpose of testing a sensor or transducer? 1 point
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A. To ensure that it is properly calibrated
B. To verify that it is working correctly
C. To adjust its signal output
D. To improve its durability
38. 36. Sensor is a type of transducer. 1 point
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A. True
B. False
39. 37. Based upon what parameters sensors will be chosen_ _ _ _ _ 1 point
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A. Environmental factors
B. Economic factor
C. Static characteristics
D. All the above
40. 38. _ _ _ _ _ _can be defined as the variation in the constant of 1 point

proportionality between the input physical quantity and the output electrical
signal
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A. Resolution
B. Accuracy
C. Precision
D. Linearity
41. 39. Average value of the readings is _ _ _ _ _ 1 point
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A. Mean
B. Median
C. Mode
D. deviation
42. 40. Change in output of sensor with change in input is 1 point
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A. Threashold
B. Slew rate
C. Sensitivity
D. None of the mentioned
43. 41. Smallest change which a sensor can detect is ____________ 1 point
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A. Resolution
B. Accuracy
C. Precision
D. Scale
44. 42. What is the term used to express the ability of a measuring system to 1 point
maintain its standard performance?
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A. Zero stability
B. Stability
C. Sensitivity
D. Linearity
45. 43. A system will be error free if we remove all systematic error’. 1 point
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A. True
B. False
46. 44. Which of the following error is caused by poor calibration of the 1 point
instrument?
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A. Random error
B. Gross error
C. Systematic error
D. Precision error
47. 45. _ _ _ _ _ _ is a popular technique for transmitting digital data in 1 point

embedded systems.
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A. Analog voltage
B. PWM
C. Serial digital
D. All the above
48. 46. The linear variable differential transformer transducer is 1 point
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A. Inductive transducer
B. Non-inductive transducer
C. Capacitive transducer
D. Resistive transducer
49. 47. If at one end, the two wires made of different metals are joined 1 point
together then a voltage will get produced between the two wires due
to difference of temp between the two ends of wires. This effect is
observed in
Mark only one oval.
A. Thermocouples
B. Thermistors
C. RTD
D. Ultrasonics
50. 48. With the increase in the intensity of light, the resistance of a 1 point
photovoltaic cell
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A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains same
D. None of these
51. 49. The transducers that converts the input signal into the output 1 point
signal, which is adiscrete function of time is known as ___________
transducer.
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a) Active
b) Analog
c) Digital
d) Pulse
Other:
52. 50. A transducer that converts measurand into the form of pulse is 1 point
called
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a) Active transducer
b) Analog transducer
c) Digital transducer
d) Pulse transducer
Other:
53. 51. Which of the following is a digital transducer? 1 point
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a) Strain gauge
b) Encoder
c) Thermistor
d) LVDT
Other:
54. 52. Strain gauge, LVDT and thermocouple are examples of 1 point
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a) Active transducers
b) Passive transducers
c) Analog transducers
d) Primary transducers
Other:
55. 53. Certain type of materials generates an electrostatic charge or 1 point

voltage when mechanical force is applied across them. Such
materials are called
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a) Piezo-electric
b) Photo-electric
c) Thermo-electric
d) Photo-resistive
Other:
56. 54. Inverse transducer converts electrical into a physical quantity. 1 point
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True
False
57. 55.The output of a transducer must ___________ 1 point
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be different at different environment conditions
be same at all environment conditions
be same at some environment conditions
be zero always
58. 56. The size of a transducer must be __________ 1 point
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infinite
zero
large
small
59. 57. Potentiometer transducers are used for the measurement of 1 point
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A. Pressure
B. Displacement
C. Humidity
D. Both (a) and (b)
60. 58. Capacitive devices are used for the level measurement of * 1 point
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A. Only liquid
B. Solid in powdered form
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
61. 59. The IC LM35 is used as which type of sensor? * 1 point
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a) Pressure sensor
b) Temperature sensor
c) Light sensor
d) Mechanical sensor
62. 60. Thermocouples, Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD). * 1 point

Thermistors. Thermometers are the Examples of......
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Thermal Sensors
Electrical Sensors
optical Sensors
None Of the above.
63. 61.The quantity to be measured by an instrumentation system is.......... * 1 point
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Measurment
Measurand
Signal
Sensor.
64. 62.Diaphragam is a ..........Transducer while LVDT is a.......... transducers. * 1 point
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Secondary,Primary
Primary,Secondary.
Active ,Passive
Passive,Active.
65. 63.The Temperature range of RTD is.......... * 1 point
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0 to 350 degreecel.
-200 to 650 degreecel.
200 to 1000 degreecel.
none of the above.
66. 64.Thermister uses ........material. * 1 point
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Metal
Semiconductor
Insulating
Conducting.
67. 65.The two secondary windings of LVDT are connected in * 1 point

..............................
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Series addition,
Parallel addition
parallel opposition
Series opposition.
68. 66.The central position of the core in LVDT is called as ........Position. * 1 point
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central
zero
null
ground
Other:
69. 67.RTD stands for * 1 point
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Resistance temperature Diode
Resistance temperature Detector
Reactance temperature Diode
Reactance temperature Detector
70. 68. Commonly used thermoelectric transducer is __________ * 1 point
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a) thermometer
b) thermocouple
c) linear variable differential transducer
d) loud speaker
71. 69. The algebraic sum of e.m.f.s in a circuit containing thermocouples is * 1 point
_________
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a) infinite
b) hundred
c) zero
d) ten
72. 70. Which of the following is an example of a passive transducer? * 1 point
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a. Strain gauge
b. Thermocouple
c. LVDT
d. Photoelectric sensor
73. 71. What is a proximity sensor? * 1 point
Mark only one oval.
a. A sensor used to measure the weight of an object
b. A sensor used to measure the temperature of an object
c. A sensor used to measure the flow rate of a liquid
d. A sensor used to detect the presence of nearby objects
74. 72. What are some common types of temperature sensors used in * 1 point
industrial applications?
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a. Thermocouples
b. RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors)
c. Thermistors
d. All of the above
75. 73. What might be a cause of a proximity sensor failing to detect objects? * 1 point
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A. The sensor is too sensitive
B. The sensor is too far away from objects
C. The sensor is not powered properly
D. The sensor is damaged or faulty
76. 74. Which of the following factors can affect the accuracy of a sensor’s * 1 point
calibration?
Mark only one oval.
A. Environmental factors, such as temperature and humidity
B. Mechanical factors, such as shock and vibration
C. Electrical factors, such as electromagnetic interference
D. All of the above
77. 75. Sensitivity of a sensor can be depicted by _______________ * 1 point
Mark only one oval.
a) Niquist plot
b) Pole- zero plot
c) Bode plot
d) None of the mentioned
78. 76. Smallest change which a sensor can detect is ____________ * 1 point
Mark only one oval.
a) Resolution
b) Accuracy
c) Precision
d) Scale
79. 77. Thermocouple generate output voltage according to ____________ * 1 point
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a) Circuit parameters
b) Humidity
c) Temperature
d) Voltage
80. 78. Sensor is a type of transducer. * 1 point
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a) True
b) False
81. 79. Which of the following is not an analog sensor? * 1 point
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a) Potentiometer
b) Force-sensing resistors
c) Accelerometers
d) None of the mentioned
82. 80. Measured property have no relation with error. * 1 point
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a) True
b) False
83. 81. _______ is the example of a photo emissive cell * 1 point
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A) Photo diode
B) Photomultiplier
C) LDR
D) Photo transistor
84. 82. Based upon what parameters sensors will be chosen_ _ _ _ _ * 1 point
Mark only one oval.
A. Environmental factors
B. Economic factor
C. Static characteristics
D. All the above
85. 83. Change in output of sensor with change in input is * 1 point
Mark only one oval.
A. Threashold
B. Slew rate
C. Sensitivity
86. 84. A system will be error free if we remove all systematic error’. * 1 point
Mark only one oval.
A. True
B. False
87. 85. Which of the following error is caused by poor calibration of the * 1 point
instrument?
Mark only one oval.
A. Random error
B. Gross error
C. Systematic error
D. Precision error
88. 86. Which of the following is not a characteristic of an ideal transducer? * 1 point
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A. High dynamic range
B. Low linearity
C. High repeatability
D. Low noise
89. 87. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ signals are much more susceptible to noise * 1 point
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A. Analog signal
B. Digital signal
C. Both Analog and Digital signal
D. None of the above
90. 88. Commonly used elements for wire strain gauges are __________ * 1 point
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A. Nickel and copper
B. nickel and gold
C. gold and brass
D. silver and aluminium
91. 89. The change in resistance in strain gauge can be calculated by * 1 point
_____________
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A. Kelvin bridge
B. Maxwell bridge
C. Wheatstone bridge
D. Wien bridge
92. 90. Bonded type strain gauge depends upon____ * 1 point
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A. Filament construction
B. Material of the filament wire
C. Cement used to bond the filament to the carrier
D. All the above
93. 91. Magneto resistive sensors based on __ _ _ _ _ effect * 1 point
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A. Thomson
B. Faradays
C. Lenz
D. Tesla
94. 92. In Hall Effect sensor, an electric potential is in third direction which is * 1 point
________ to the other two directions.
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A. Parallel
B. Mutually Perpendicular
C. 180 degree phase shift
95. 93. A _ _ _ _ _ _, is a measurement device that uses gravity to measure * 1 point
the inclination of an object.
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A. Inclinometer
B. Strain gauge
C. Magentoresistance
D. Gyroscope
96. 94. In Hall Effect sensor, an electric current is _______ to the direction of * 1 point
the magnetic flux.
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A. Parallel
B. Perpendicular
C. 180 degree phase shift
97. 95. The Hall Effect is possessed by ________ * 1 point
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A. Metals
B. Insulator
C. Semiconductor
D. both metals and semiconductor
98. 96. LVDT is a _ _ _ _ _ * 1 point
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A. Active transducer
B. Passive transducer
C. Both a) and b)
99. 97. Potentiometer is a _ _ _ _ _ * 1 point
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A. Active transducer
B. Passive transducer
C. Both a) and b)
100. 98. Piezoelectric transducer is used for measuring __________ * 1 point
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A. non-electrical quantities
B. electrical quantities
C. chemical quantities
D. any quantity
101. 99. What is the full form of LASER? * 1 point
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A. Light Absorbent and Stimulated Emission of Radiations
B. Light Absorbing Solar Energy Resource
C. Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiations
D. Light Amplification of Singular Emission of Radiations
102. 100. Signal conditioning is carried out in ______________ * 1 point
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A. Transducer housing
B. Processor
C. Network interface
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6.SENSORS AND TRANSDUCERS

3. 1.What is the function of a sensor? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

a. To convert physical quantities into electrical signals

b. To convert electrical signals into physical quantities

c. To measure the speed of a moving object

d. To control the temperature of a system

4. 2. Which of the following is a type of temperature sensor? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

5. 3. Which of the following is a type of pressure sensor? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

6. 4. What is the function of a transducer? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

a. To convert electrical signals into physical quantities

b. To measure the speed of a moving object

c. To control the temperature of a system

d. To convert physical quantities into electrical signals

7. 5. Which of the following is a type of flow sensor? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

d. Turbine flow meter

8. 6. Which of the following is a type of level sensor? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

9. 7. What is the function of a pH sensor? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

a. To measure the temperature of a system

b. To measure the flow rate of a fluid

c. To measure the acidity or alkalinity of a solution

d. To measure the pressure of a system

10. 8. Which of the following is a type of proximity sensor? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

c. Turbine flow meter

Mark only one oval.

12. 10. Which of the following is a non-contact type sensor? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

13. 11. Which of the following is an example of an active transducer? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

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15. 13. Which of the following is an example of a passive sensor? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

object by measuring changes in capacitance?

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18. 16. What is the primary function of a thermocouple? 1 point

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b. LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)

c. Hall effect sensor

21. 19. What is the principle of operation of a capacitive transducer? 1 point

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22. 20. Which transducer is known as ‘self-generating transducer’? 1 point

Mark only one oval.

23. 21. What is the principle of operation of LVDT? 1 point

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a) 20 Kilohertz to several Gigahertz

b) 1 Kilohertz to several Gigahertz

c) 40 Kilohertz to several Megahertz

d) less than 20 Kilohertz