Characteristics of Instruments and Measurement Systems – Exercise – 1

11. ______ is defined as the difference between the largest and smallest reading of instrument.

(a) Span
(b) Range
(c) Dead space
(d) Resolution

Answer
Answer : (a)
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12. Which of the following is not a static characteristics ?

(a) Drift
(b) Dead zone
(c) Sensitivity
(d) Fidelity

Answer
Answer : (d)
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13. ______ is defined as the ability of the instrument to reproduce a certain set of readings within a given accuracy.

(a) Accuracy
(b) Precision
(c) Reproducibility
(d) Static error

Answer
Answer : (b)
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14. A digital voltmeter has a readout range from 0 to 9,999 counts. Determine the resolution.

(a) 1 mv
(b) 10 mV
(c) 1 µV
(d) 100 mV

Answer
Answer : (a)
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15. ______ refers to the degree of closeness or conformity to the true value of quantity under measurement.

(a) Precision
(b) Accuracy
(c) Drift
(d) Resolution

Answer
Answer : (b)
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