Instrumentation and Control Engineering Quiz (2nd Year) PDF

Quiz: Instrumentation and Control Engineering (2nd Year) Total Questions: 10 Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) Each Question Carries 1 Mark Duration: 20 Minutes 1. Which of the following is a primary sensing element? a) Transducer b) Thermocouple c) Bourdon Tube d) Signal Condit...

Quiz: Instrumentation and Control Engineering (2nd Year) Total Questions: 10 Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) Each Question Carries 1 Mark Duration: 20 Minutes 1. Which of the following is a primary sensing element? a) Transducer b) Thermocouple c) Bourdon Tube d) Signal Conditioner 2. What is the function of a PID controller in a control system? a) Detects errors and adjusts gain b) Ensures stability by integrating system response c) Reduces overshoot and improves transient response d) Minimizes steady-state error and adjusts process output 3. What type of sensor is used to measure temperature? a) Strain gauge b) LVDT c) RTD d) Hall effect sensor 4. Which device is used for the measurement of flow in a pipeline? a) Venturi meter  b) Thermistor c) Potentiometer d) Rheostat 5. In process control systems, what is the primary purpose of feedback? a) Reduce noise b) Compensate for disturbances c) Amplify the input signal d) Provide open-loop stability 6. An LVDT is used to measure linear displacement. a) True b) False 7. Proportional controllers alone cannot eliminate steady-state error. a) True b) False 8. A strain gauge measures force indirectly by detecting strain. a) True b) False 9. The Nyquist criterion is used to determine the stability of a control system. a) True b) False 10. A thermistor has a linear resistance-temperature relationship. a) True b) False