Mechanical Measurement and Metrology (3141901) MCQs

MCQs of Introduction to Metrology, Linear and Angular Measurement

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1.
The purpose of instruments is to
(a) allow measurements to be made
(b) transmit the information
(c) change signals
(d) any of the above.
Answer:

Option (a)

2.
The measurement refers to which of the following
(a) primary signal
(b) measured variable
(c) output
(d) all of the above.
Answer:

Option (c)

3.
The measurement of a quantity
(a) is an act of comparison of an unknown quantity with another quantity
(b) is an act of comparison of an unknown quantity with a known quantity whose accuracy may be known or may not be known
(c) is an act of comparison of an unknown quantity with a predefined acceptable standard which is accurately known
(d) none of the above
Answer:

Option (c)

4.
In present day measurement systems
(a) direct methods are commonly used
(b) one of direst methods is limited but indirect methods are commonly used
(c) both direct and indirect methods are commonly used
(d) all of the above
Answer:

Option (b)

5.
The measurand is
(a) output
(b) measured variable
(c) secondary signal
(d) any of the above
Answer:

Option (b)

6.
The output stage of a generalized measurement system may comprise
(a) manipulator
(b) detector-transducer
(c) indicating or recording unit
(d) all of the above
Answer:

Option (c)

7.
The temperature measurement by a thermocouple is
(a) primary measurement
(b) secondary measurement
(c) tertiary measurement
(d) any one of above
Answer:

Option (c)

8.
The function of the signal manipulating element in a generalized measurement system is to
(a) change the quantity under measurement to an analog signal
(b) change the magnitude of the input signal while retaining its identity
(c) to perform non-linear operation like filtering, chopping and clipping and clamping
(d) non of thee abovee
Answer:

Option (b)

9.
The intermediate stage of an instrument is used to
(a) sense the primary (input) signal
(b) indicate and record the measurement
(c) amplify and transmit the secondary signal
(d) any of thee above
Answer:

Option (c)

10.
The degree of perfection used in instruments, the methods and the observations, is known as
(a) precision
(b) accuracy
(c) least count
(d) error
Answer:

Option (a)

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