Instrumentation and Measurement MCQs - Quiz 1

1. ___ is an instrument which measures the insulation resistance of an electric circuit relative to earth and phase to phase.
A) Tangent galvanometer
B) Megger
C) Current transformer
D) None of the above

The correct answer is B

2. Resistance can be measured with:
A) Wattmeters
B) Voltmeters
C) Ammeters
D) Ohmmeters and resistance bridges

The correct answer is D

3. A _____ device prevents the prolonged oscillation of a moving system and enables it to reach its final position in minimum time.
A) Deflecting
B) Controlling
C) Damping
D) Any of the above

The correct answer is C

4. An induction meter can handle currents up to ___ Amperes.
A) 10
B) 20
C) 50
D) 100

The correct answer is D

5. The instruments which have cramped scale for larger values, follow:
A) Square law
B) Uniform law
C) Logarithmic law
D) None of the above

The correct answer is C

6. Insulation resistance measuring instrument is a combination of
A) Motor and generator
B) Generator and ohm meter
C) Generator and voltmeter
D) Generator and ammeter

The correct answer is B

7. Systematic errors are:
A) Instrumental errors
B) Environmental errors
C) Observational errors
D) All of the above

The correct answer is D

8. High value of inductance is measured with:
A) Hay’s bridge
B) Whitestone Wein bridge
C) Maxwell Wein bridge
D) Heaviside bridge

The correct answer is A

9. Standard resistor is made from:
A) Steel
B) Silver
C) Manganin
D) Nichrome

The correct answer is C

10. Commonly used standard capacitor is:
A) Pherical type
B) Concentric cylindrical type
C) Electrostatic type
D) Multilayer parallel plate type

The correct answer is B