Instrumentation and Control: Introduction and Basic Concepts
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What is the primary factor that can reduce instrument errors?

  • Electrostatic fields
  • High temperature
  • Parallax error
  • Friction in the bearings (correct)

Which type of error is introduced by environmental conditions like high humidity?

  • Observational errors
  • Systematic errors
  • Instrument errors (correct)
  • Random errors

In electronic instruments, what does the transducer perform?

  • Measurement analysis
  • Indicating Device
  • Signal Modifier
  • Conversion of input to electrical signals (correct)

What is the main characteristic of random errors?

<p>Accumulation of small effects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of error is related to the observer's reading accuracy?

<p>Observational errors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of instrumentation according to the text?

<p>To measure the amount, degree or capacity of a quantity or variable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a basic function of instrumentation?

<p>Analyzing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does electronic instrumentation improve measurement performance according to the text?

<p>It increases the input impedance, reducing loading effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of performance characteristics in instrumentation according to the text?

<p>To allow users to select the most suitable instrument for a specific measuring job (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of using electronic instrumentation?

<p>Improves the accuracy of the measurement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an instrument?

<p>A device for determining the value or magnitude of a quantity or variable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before using an unfamiliar instrument?

<p>Read the operating and instructions manual (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor primarily determines the cost of an instrument?

<p>Accuracy and resolution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before connecting an instrument to a circuit, what should you check?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are unsure about the proper range setting, what should you do?

<p>Set it to the highest range (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you ensure when replacing the battery in an instrument?

<p>Use the proper replacement battery specified (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about instrument selection is true?

<p>Select an instrument based on the required degree of accuracy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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