22 Questions
What is a transducer in the context of sensors and actuators?
A device that converts a signal from one physical form to another
What is the primary function of a sensor?
To sense or feel physical changes in a system
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a sensor?
Amplification
Which of the following is not a type of sensor?
Data processing sensor
What is the definition of a sensor?
A device that senses or feels physical changes in a system
Which sensor characteristic represents the correctness of the output compared to a superior system?
Accuracy
What is the primary function of a sensor?
To convert one form of energy into another
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sensors?
Memory capacity
Which of the following is a type of sensor?
Electric bell
What is a transducer?
A device that converts one form of energy into another
Which of the following is NOT a type of sensor?
Sound processor
What is the definition of a sensor?
A device that converts one form of energy into another
What does sensitivity in a sensor indicate?
The ratio of incremental change in the response of the system with respect to incremental change in input parameter
What is linearity in a sensor?
The deviation of sensor value curve from a particular straight line
What is drift in a sensor?
The deviation between measurements in a sequence under same conditions
What is a passive sensor?
A sensor that cannot independently sense the input
What is an active sensor?
A sensor that can independently sense the input
What is a scalar sensor?
A sensor that detects the input parameter based on its magnitude
What is a vector sensor?
A sensor that detects the input parameter based on its magnitude and direction
What is an electric linear actuator?
A device that converts electrical energy into linear displacement
What is an electric rotary actuator?
A device that converts electrical energy into rotational motion
What is an actuator?
A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy
This quiz covers the introduction to Sensing & Actuation in the context of Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things. Topics include transducers, processors, sensors, actuators, input and output signals.
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