10 Questions
Which term is used to describe the process of configuring an instrument to provide a result within an acceptable range?
Calibration
What is the property or physical property that is being measured called?
Measurand
Which term is closely related to accuracy and defines the maximum error to be expected in a value?
Tolerance
What is the International Organization for Standardization commonly known as?
ISO
What does accuracy describe in relation to a measured value?
Closeness to a standard value
What term is closely related to accuracy and defines the maximum error that is expected in a value?
Tolerance
Which term is used to describe the process of adjusting an instrument at each point in its output range until its output readings match those of a second standard instrument?
Recalibration
What is the International Organization for Standardization commonly known as?
ISO
What term is used to describe the property or physical property that is being measured?
Measurand
What does accuracy describe in relation to a measured value?
The closeness of a measured value to a standard or known value
Test your knowledge of measurement systems, calibration, and recalibration with this quiz! Learn about the traditional methods used to measure physical and electrical quantities, as well as the process of configuring instruments and adjusting them for accurate results.
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