Instrumentation engineering - Exam
  • 1. Instrumentation engineering is a specialized branch of engineering that focuses on the development, design, and implementation of instruments used for measurement, control, and monitoring in various industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare. Instrumentation engineers are responsible for creating devices that gather data and enable accurate and efficient control of processes, systems, and machines. They work with a variety of sensors, transmitters, controllers, and other instruments to ensure optimal performance, safety, and reliability in industrial operations. A strong understanding of physics, electronics, and control systems is essential for instrumentation engineers to succeed in their field and contribute to advancements in technology and automation.

    What is the function of a thermocouple in instrumentation engineering?
A) To measure temperature
B) To measure humidity
C) To measure flow rate
D) To measure pressure
  • 2. What does PID stand for in the context of control systems?
A) Pressure-Indicating-Device
B) Proportional-Integral-Derivative
C) Programmed-Internal-Detector
D) Pulse-Instrument-Device
  • 3. What does SCADA stand for in the field of instrumentation and control?
A) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
B) Safety Control and Device Automation
C) Sensor Control and Diagnostic Application
D) System Control and Data Analysis
  • 4. What does RTD stand for in the context of instrumentation?
A) Remote Tracking Device
B) Resistance Temperature Detector
C) Reactive Thermal Dissipation
D) Rapid Transmission Delay
  • 5. Which instrument is used to measure the flow rate of fluids?
A) Tachometer
B) Manometer
C) Flowmeter
D) Anemometer
  • 6. Which device is used to convert a digital signal into an analog one?
A) Oscilloscope
B) Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
C) Multiplexer
D) Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)
  • 7. What does DCS stand for in the context of industrial automation?
A) Direct Current System
B) Dynamic Control Software
C) Distributed Control System
D) Digital Control System
  • 8. Which type of control system corrects the error between the setpoint and the process variable to maintain stability?
A) Feedback control system
B) Cascade control system
C) Feedforward control system
D) Adaptive control system
  • 9. Which type of instrument is used to measure electrical current in a circuit?
A) Voltmeter
B) Wattmeter
C) Ammeter
D) Ohmmeter
  • 10. Which communication protocol is commonly used in industrial automation for data exchange between devices?
A) Bluetooth
B) Wi-Fi
C) NFC
D) Modbus
  • 11. What is the function of a control system in an industrial process?
A) To increase energy consumption
B) To accelerate process operations
C) To ignore system deviations
D) To maintain desired process variables within acceptable limits
  • 12. Which type of control system anticipates disturbances and adjusts the control input to minimize the effect on the process variable?
A) Feedforward control system
B) Proportional control system
C) Cascade control system
D) Feedback control system
  • 13. What is the main function of an Instrumentation Engineer in an industrial setting?
A) Design, install, and maintain control systems and instruments
B) Coordinate employee training programs
C) Analyze market trends
D) Handle customer complaints
  • 14. Which type of instrument is used to measure the resistance of a component?
A) Ammeter
B) Voltmeter
C) Wattmeter
D) Ohmmeter
  • 15. Which device is used to display process variables and control parameters in a control system?
A) Human Machine Interface (HMI)
B) Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
C) Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)
D) Distributed Control System (DCS)
  • 16. What does LVDT stand for in the context of instrumentation engineering?
A) Loose Velocity Detection Tool
B) Linear Variable Differential Transformer
C) Linear Viscosity Data Transmission
D) Low Voltage Display Technology
  • 17. Which instrument is used to measure the level of a liquid in a tank?
A) Tachometer
B) Multimeter
C) Speedometer
D) Level transmitter
  • 18. Which instrument is used to measure the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit?
A) Ammeter
B) Wattmeter
C) Voltmeter
D) Ohmmeter
  • 19. Which type of sensor is used to detect the presence of gases in the environment?
A) Pressure transducer
B) Gas sensor
C) Temperature probe
D) Encoder
  • 20. Which instrument is used to measure the rotational speed of a shaft?
A) Thermocouple
B) Barometer
C) Tachometer
D) Anemometer
  • 21. Which instrument is used to measure the pH of a solution?
A) Voltmeter
B) pH meter
C) Ammeter
D) Wattmeter
  • 22. What is the unit of measurement for pressure in instrumentation engineering?
A) Pascal
B) Newton
C) Ohms
D) Hertz
  • 23. Which type of instrument is used to measure the humidity in the air?
A) Hygrometer
B) Lux meter
C) Barometer
D) Thermometer
  • 24. What does an accelerometer measure?
A) Acceleration
B) Temperature
C) Pressure
D) Voltage
  • 25. What term is used to describe the deviation of a measured value from a true value?
A) Error
B) Resolution
C) Sensitivity
D) Accuracy
  • 26. What does SCFM stand for in relation to flow measurement?
A) Standard Cubic Feet per Minute
B) Systematic Control Flow Metric
C) Serial Communication Frequency Modulation
D) Segmented Current Fault Management
  • 27. Which of the following instruments converts a physical quantity into an electrical signal?
A) Transducer
B) Hygrometer
C) Barometer
D) Oscilloscope
  • 28. Which type of sensor is commonly used to measure mechanical strain in engineering applications?
A) Hygrometer
B) Thermistor
C) Tachometer
D) Strain gauge
  • 29. Which parameter does a hygrometer measure?
A) Pressure
B) Humidity
C) Temperature
D) Volume
  • 30. Which instrument is used to measure the weight of an object?
A) Flow sensor
B) Pressure sensor
C) Level sensor
D) Load cell
  • 31. Which instrument is used to measure the velocity of a fluid in a pipe?
A) Flow nozzle
B) Rotameter
C) Venturi meter
D) Pitot tube
  • 32. What is the function of a solenoid valve in a control system?
A) To control the flow of fluids or gases
B) To generate electrical signals
C) To monitor system pressure
D) To amplify mechanical vibrations
  • 33. In a control system, what is the purpose of a logic controller?
A) To implement control algorithms and logic
B) To measure system pressure
C) To analyze historical data
D) To supervise maintenance activities
  • 34. Which term refers to the process of converting analog signals to digital form?
A) Signal amplification
B) Analog-to-digital conversion
C) Digital signal processing
D) Modulation
  • 35. What does HMI stand for in the context of industrial automation?
A) Human Machine Interface
B) Hardware Maintenance Interface
C) High-Speed Machine Integration
D) Human Memory Interaction
  • 36. Which of the following is used to measure the temperature of an object or a process?
A) Flow meter
B) Level sensor
C) Thermocouple
D) Accelerometer
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