Process Control And Instrumentation — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Chemical Engineering MCQs on Process Control And Instrumentation — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for FPSC, PPSC, PAEC, OGDCL.
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Question 1 of 40
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Silver point temperature is __________ °C.
Correct Answer: Option C — 960.5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
960.5 is the correct answer to “Silver point temperature is __________ °C.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 2 of 40
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Nitrogen gas constant volume thermometer is suitable for measuring a temperature of __________ °C.
Correct Answer: Option C — > 100
Detailed Academic Explanation:
> 100 is the correct answer to “Nitrogen gas constant volume thermometer is suitable for measuring a temperature of __________ °C.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 3 of 40
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Helium gas constant volume thermometer is suitable for the measurement of a temperature of __________ °C.
Correct Answer: Option B — < 0
Detailed Academic Explanation:
< 0 is the correct answer to “Helium gas constant volume thermometer is suitable for the measurement of a temperature of __________ °C.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 4 of 40
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The time constant of a unity gain, first order plus time delay process is 5 min. If the phase lag at a frequency of 0.2 rad/min is 60°, then the dead time (in minutes) is
Correct Answer: Option A — $$\frac{{5\pi }}{{12}}$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$\frac{{5\pi }}{{12}}$$ is the correct answer to “The time constant of a unity gain, first order plus time delay process is 5 min. If the phase lag at a frequency of 0.2 rad/min is 60°, then the dead time (in minutes) is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 5 of 40
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Which of the following controllers has the least maximum deviation?
Correct Answer: Option D — P-D controller
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-D controller is the correct answer to “Which of the following controllers has the least maximum deviation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 6 of 40
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__________ controller has the maximum stabilising time.
Correct Answer: Option C — PI
Detailed Academic Explanation:
PI is the correct answer to “__________ controller has the maximum stabilising time.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 7 of 40
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A control system is unstable, if the open loop frequency response exhibits an amplitude ratio exceeding unity at the crossover frequency. This is __________ criterion.
Correct Answer: Option A — Bode stability
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bode stability is the correct answer to “A control system is unstable, if the open loop frequency response exhibits an amplitude ratio exceeding unity at the crossover frequency. This is __________ criterion.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 8 of 40
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In a single tank system, the transfer function of __________ to inlet flow rate is $$\frac{1}{{{\text{TS}} + 1}}.$$
Correct Answer: Option A — Outlet flow rate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Outlet flow rate is the correct answer to “In a single tank system, the transfer function of __________ to inlet flow rate is $$\frac{1}{{{\text{TS}} + 1}}.$$”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 9 of 40
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Which of the systems having following transfer functions is stable?
Correct Answer: Option C — $$\frac{1}{{{{\text{s}}^2} + 2{\text{s}} + 2}}$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$\frac{1}{{{{\text{s}}^2} + 2{\text{s}} + 2}}$$ is the correct answer to “Which of the systems having following transfer functions is stable”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 10 of 40
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For an input forcing function, X(t) = 2t 2 , the Laplace transform of this function is
Correct Answer: Option D — $$\frac{4}{{{{\text{s}}^3}}}$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$\frac{4}{{{{\text{s}}^3}}}$$ is the correct answer to “For an input forcing function, X(t) = 2t 2 , the Laplace transform of this function is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 11 of 40
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Thermal conductivity measurement is used for the determination of
Correct Answer: Option D — CO2 percentage in the flue gas
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CO2 percentage in the flue gas is the correct answer to “Thermal conductivity measurement is used for the determination of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 12 of 40
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Bode diagram are generated from output response of the system subjected to which of the following input?
Correct Answer: Option D — Sinusoidal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sinusoidal is the correct answer to “Bode diagram are generated from output response of the system subjected to which of the following input”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 13 of 40
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Working principle of mercury in glass thermometer is based on the __________ of mercury with increase in temperature.
Correct Answer: Option C — Volumetric expansion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Volumetric expansion is the correct answer to “Working principle of mercury in glass thermometer is based on the __________ of mercury with increase in temperature.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 14 of 40
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Find the ultimate gain and frequency for a proportional controller in the case of a process having the transfer function $${{\text{G}}_{\text{p}}}\left( {\text{s}} \right) = \frac{1}{{\left( {4{\text{s}} + 1} \right)\left( {2{\text{s}} + 1} \right)\left( {{\text{s}} + 1} \right)}}.$$
$${\text{w}} = \sqrt {\frac{7}{6}} ,\,{{\text{K}}_{\text{c}}} = \frac{{46}}{3}$$ is the correct answer to “Find the ultimate gain and frequency for a proportional controller in the case of a process having the transfer function $${{\text{G}}_{\text{p}}}\left( {\text{s}} \right) = \frac{1}{{\left( {4{\text{s}} + 1} \right)\left( {2{\text{s}} + 1} \right)\left( {{\text{s}} + 1} \right)}}.$$”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 15 of 40
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Temperature measurement range of iron-constantan thermocouple is 0 to 870°C. It can be used to measure sub zero temperature, because at lower temperature
Correct Answer: Option D — Both B and C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both B and C is the correct answer to “Temperature measurement range of iron-constantan thermocouple is 0 to 870°C. It can be used to measure sub zero temperature, because at lower temperature”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 16 of 40
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A proportional controller with a gain of K c is used to control a first order process. The offset will increase, if
Correct Answer: Option B — Kc is increased
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kc is increased is the correct answer to “A proportional controller with a gain of K c is used to control a first order process. The offset will increase, if”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 17 of 40
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Temperature measuring instruments are standardised mostly with __________ points of pure substances.
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A & B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A & B is the correct answer to “Temperature measuring instruments are standardised mostly with __________ points of pure substances.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 18 of 40
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Flow rate through an orifice is __________ the pressure differential.
Correct Answer: Option C — Proportional to the square root of
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Proportional to the square root of is the correct answer to “Flow rate through an orifice is __________ the pressure differential.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 19 of 40
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Bode stability method uses __________ loop transfer function.
Correct Answer: Option A — Open
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Open is the correct answer to “Bode stability method uses __________ loop transfer function.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 20 of 40
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Characteristic equation is the denominator of __________ loop transfer function.
Correct Answer: Option B — Closed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Closed is the correct answer to “Characteristic equation is the denominator of __________ loop transfer function.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 21 of 40
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Routh stability method uses __________ loop transfer function.
Correct Answer: Option B — Closed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Closed is the correct answer to “Routh stability method uses __________ loop transfer function.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 22 of 40
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Temperature measurement by optical pyrometer is done above __________ point, which is 1063°C.
Correct Answer: Option B — Gold
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gold is the correct answer to “Temperature measurement by optical pyrometer is done above __________ point, which is 1063°C.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 23 of 40
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Dead zone in an instrument must be less than __________ percent of the scale.
Correct Answer: Option A — 0.2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.2 is the correct answer to “Dead zone in an instrument must be less than __________ percent of the scale.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 24 of 40
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A non-linear system will have __________ steady state values.
Correct Answer: Option B — More than one
Detailed Academic Explanation:
More than one is the correct answer to “A non-linear system will have __________ steady state values.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 25 of 40
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The second order system with the transfer function $$\frac{4}{{{{\text{s}}^2} + 2{\text{s}} + 4}}$$ has a damping ratio of
Correct Answer: Option B — 0.5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.5 is the correct answer to “The second order system with the transfer function $$\frac{4}{{{{\text{s}}^2} + 2{\text{s}} + 4}}$$ has a damping ratio of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 26 of 40
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Liquid argon level in a pressurised storage tank (at 3 kg/cm 2 ) is measured by a/an
Correct Answer: Option C — Differential pressure gage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Differential pressure gage is the correct answer to “Liquid argon level in a pressurised storage tank (at 3 kg/cm 2 ) is measured by a/an”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 27 of 40
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A bolometer is
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A & B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A & B is the correct answer to “A bolometer is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 28 of 40
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A magnetic flowmeter is
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “A magnetic flowmeter is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 29 of 40
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Which of the following is not a speed measuring instrument?
Correct Answer: Option A — Psychrometer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Psychrometer is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a speed measuring instrument”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 30 of 40
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A stable system is the one
Correct Answer: Option A — For which the output response is bounded for all bounded input
Detailed Academic Explanation:
For which the output response is bounded for all bounded input is the correct answer to “A stable system is the one”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 31 of 40
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Which of the following is the dynamic characteristics of an instrument?
Correct Answer: Option D — Fidelity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fidelity is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the dynamic characteristics of an instrument”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 32 of 40
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Liquid flow rate in a small channel is best measured by a/an
Correct Answer: Option B — Pitot tube
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pitot tube is the correct answer to “Liquid flow rate in a small channel is best measured by a/an”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 33 of 40
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High temperature of around 2000°C of incandescent gas mantles is measured by a/an
Correct Answer: Option C — Radiation pyrometer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Radiation pyrometer is the correct answer to “High temperature of around 2000°C of incandescent gas mantles is measured by a/an”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 34 of 40
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Zirconia probe is used for the continuous measurment of __________ flue gases going out of the furnace.
Correct Answer: Option A — Oxygen in
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Oxygen in is the correct answer to “Zirconia probe is used for the continuous measurment of __________ flue gases going out of the furnace.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 35 of 40
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Which of the following filled system expansion thermometer has the capability to measure the lowest temperature?
Correct Answer: Option C — Alcohol in glass thermometer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Alcohol in glass thermometer is the correct answer to “Which of the following filled system expansion thermometer has the capability to measure the lowest temperature”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 36 of 40
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All the thermocouples used for temperature measurement use dissimilar metal
Correct Answer: Option C — Wires
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Wires is the correct answer to “All the thermocouples used for temperature measurement use dissimilar metal”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 37 of 40
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Which of the following filled system expansion thermometers has the lowest positive temperature measurement capability?
Correct Answer: Option B — Alcohol in glass thermometer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Alcohol in glass thermometer is the correct answer to “Which of the following filled system expansion thermometers has the lowest positive temperature measurement capability”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 38 of 40
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Process degree of freedom indicates __________ number of controllers to be used.
Correct Answer: Option A — The maximum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The maximum is the correct answer to “Process degree of freedom indicates __________ number of controllers to be used.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 39 of 40
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Bimetal strips are not used in
Correct Answer: Option B — Thermocouples
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Thermocouples is the correct answer to “Bimetal strips are not used in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
Question 40 of 40
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Bode diagram is a plot of
Correct Answer: Option A — Log (AR) vs. log (f) and (Φ) vs. log (f)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Log (AR) vs. log (f) and (Φ) vs. log (f) is the correct answer to “Bode diagram is a plot of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Process Control And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Process Control And Instrumentation
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