Measurement And Instrumentation — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Electronics & Communications Engineering MCQs on Measurement And Instrumentation — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for FPSC, PPSC, PTA, PAEC, NTS.
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Question 1 of 40
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The error of an instrument is normally given as a percentage of
Correct Answer: Option B — Full-scale value
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Full-scale value is the correct answer to “The error of an instrument is normally given as a percentage of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 2 of 40
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The repeat accuracy of an instrument can be judged from its
Correct Answer: Option D — Standard deviation of error
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Standard deviation of error is the correct answer to “The repeat accuracy of an instrument can be judged from its”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 3 of 40
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The resistance offered to the passage of an in-varying current by a column of mercury at the temperature of melting ice of mass 14.4521 gms of uniform cross-sectional area and length 106.3cm is
Correct Answer: Option B — One international ohm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
One international ohm is the correct answer to “The resistance offered to the passage of an in-varying current by a column of mercury at the temperature of melting ice of mass 14.4521 gms of uniform cross-sectional area and length 106.3cm is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 4 of 40
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In a gravity controlled instrument, the deflection angle is proportional
Correct Answer: Option C — Sine inverse of measurand
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sine inverse of measurand is the correct answer to “In a gravity controlled instrument, the deflection angle is proportional”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 5 of 40
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The problem of Electrostatic coupling in a transformer is acute at
Correct Answer: Option C — High frequencies
Detailed Academic Explanation:
High frequencies is the correct answer to “The problem of Electrostatic coupling in a transformer is acute at”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 6 of 40
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Which meter is suitable for the measurement of 10mV at 50MHz?
Correct Answer: Option D — CRO
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CRO is the correct answer to “Which meter is suitable for the measurement of 10mV at 50MHz”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 7 of 40
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Which of the following devices should be used for accurate measurement of low D.C. voltage?
Correct Answer: Option B — D.C. potentiometer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
D.C. potentiometer is the correct answer to “Which of the following devices should be used for accurate measurement of low D.C. voltage”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 8 of 40
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An instrument to be used for measurement and control should preferably have
Correct Answer: Option B — Linear output and fast response
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Linear output and fast response is the correct answer to “An instrument to be used for measurement and control should preferably have”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 9 of 40
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Electrostatic instruments are normally used for
Correct Answer: Option D — High voltage measurements
Detailed Academic Explanation:
High voltage measurements is the correct answer to “Electrostatic instruments are normally used for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 10 of 40
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The full-scale deflection current of an ammeter is 1 mA and its internal resistance is 100 ohms. This is to have full deflection when 100V is measured. What is the value of series resistor to be used?
Correct Answer: Option A — 99.99 K ohms
Detailed Academic Explanation:
99.99 K ohms is the correct answer to “The full-scale deflection current of an ammeter is 1 mA and its internal resistance is 100 ohms. This is to have full deflection when 100V is measured. What is the value of series resistor to be used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 11 of 40
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A spring controlled indicating instrument has a deflection of 90° for maximum current I. The corresponding deflection for a gravity controlled instrument is
Correct Answer: Option C — 30°
Detailed Academic Explanation:
30° is the correct answer to “A spring controlled indicating instrument has a deflection of 90° for maximum current I. The corresponding deflection for a gravity controlled instrument is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 12 of 40
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PMMC type instruments normally use
Correct Answer: Option C — Eddy current damping
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Eddy current damping is the correct answer to “PMMC type instruments normally use”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 13 of 40
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Jewels are used in instruments for the purpose of
Correct Answer: Option D — Bearing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bearing is the correct answer to “Jewels are used in instruments for the purpose of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 14 of 40
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Which instrument has identical calibration for ac as well as dc values?
Correct Answer: Option A — Hot wire type
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hot wire type is the correct answer to “Which instrument has identical calibration for ac as well as dc values”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 15 of 40
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The full-scale deflection current of an ammeter is 1 mA and its internal resistance is 100 ohms. If this meter is to have full deflection at 5A, what is the value of the shunt resistance to be used?
Correct Answer: Option B — $$\frac{1}{{49.99}}{\text{ ohms}}$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$\frac{1}{{49.99}}{\text{ ohms}}$$ is the correct answer to “The full-scale deflection current of an ammeter is 1 mA and its internal resistance is 100 ohms. If this meter is to have full deflection at 5A, what is the value of the shunt resistance to be used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 16 of 40
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If the instrument is to have a wide range, the instrument should have
Correct Answer: Option D — Logarithmic scale
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Logarithmic scale is the correct answer to “If the instrument is to have a wide range, the instrument should have”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 17 of 40
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It can be stated that
Correct Answer: Option C — CT operates with considerably lower flux density than a PT
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CT operates with considerably lower flux density than a PT is the correct answer to “It can be stated that”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 18 of 40
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To measure an A. C. voltage by using an A.C. potentiometer, it is desirable that the supply for the potentiometer in taken
Correct Answer: Option C — From the same source as the unknown voltage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
From the same source as the unknown voltage is the correct answer to “To measure an A. C. voltage by using an A.C. potentiometer, it is desirable that the supply for the potentiometer in taken”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 19 of 40
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With a sweep time 10ms across the screen the approx. horizontal sawtooth frequency will be
Correct Answer: Option B — 100Hz
Detailed Academic Explanation:
100Hz is the correct answer to “With a sweep time 10ms across the screen the approx. horizontal sawtooth frequency will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 20 of 40
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The thermocouple instrument will measure
Correct Answer: Option D — None of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None of the above is the correct answer to “The thermocouple instrument will measure”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 21 of 40
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The thermocouple instruments do not have
Correct Answer: Option D — High degree of measuring accuracy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
High degree of measuring accuracy is the correct answer to “The thermocouple instruments do not have”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 22 of 40
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Which of the following instruments can be used to measure AC current only?
Correct Answer: Option B — Induction type ammeter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Induction type ammeter is the correct answer to “Which of the following instruments can be used to measure AC current only”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 23 of 40
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Wien bridge is useful for measuring
Correct Answer: Option D — High frequency
Detailed Academic Explanation:
High frequency is the correct answer to “Wien bridge is useful for measuring”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 24 of 40
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When a capacitor was connected to the terminal of ohmmeter, the pointer indicated a low resistance initially and then slowly came to infinity position. This shows that capacitor is
Correct Answer: Option B — All right
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All right is the correct answer to “When a capacitor was connected to the terminal of ohmmeter, the pointer indicated a low resistance initially and then slowly came to infinity position. This shows that capacitor is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 25 of 40
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The function of the Q-meter is to measure:
Correct Answer: Option C — quality factor of capacitor and inductor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
quality factor of capacitor and inductor is the correct answer to “The function of the Q-meter is to measure:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 26 of 40
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The expected value of the voltage across a resistor is 80 V. However, the voltmeter reads 79 V. The absolute error in the measurement is
Correct Answer: Option C — 1.00 V
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1.00 V is the correct answer to “The expected value of the voltage across a resistor is 80 V. However, the voltmeter reads 79 V. The absolute error in the measurement is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 27 of 40
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In final stage of ecological succession dynamic balance between species and physical environment takes place, which is called
Correct Answer: Option D — climax ecosystem
Detailed Academic Explanation:
climax ecosystem is the correct answer to “In final stage of ecological succession dynamic balance between species and physical environment takes place, which is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 28 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the options given below: List-I List-II a. Digital Counter 1. Measurement of harmonic b. Scherring bridge 2. Measurement of frequency c. Meggar 3. Measurement of loss angle in a dielectric d. Spectrum Analyzer 4. Measurement of insulation resistance
Correct Answer: Option B — a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the options given below: List-I List-II a. Digital Counter 1. Measurement of harmonic b. Scherring bridge 2. Measurement of frequency c. Meggar 3. Measurement of loss angle in a dielectric d. Spectrum Analyzer 4. Measurement of insulation resistance”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 29 of 40
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The active transducer in the measurement of pressure is
Correct Answer: Option A — piezoelectric transducer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
piezoelectric transducer is the correct answer to “The active transducer in the measurement of pressure is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 30 of 40
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An inductive pick-up is used to measure speed of a shaft on which a 120 tooth-wheel is attached. The number of pulses produced per second is 3000. What is the RPM of the shaft?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1500
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1500 is the correct answer to “An inductive pick-up is used to measure speed of a shaft on which a 120 tooth-wheel is attached. The number of pulses produced per second is 3000. What is the RPM of the shaft”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 31 of 40
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Very small displacements are effectively measured using
Correct Answer: Option A — LVDT
Detailed Academic Explanation:
LVDT is the correct answer to “Very small displacements are effectively measured using”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 32 of 40
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The bridge best suited for measurement of mutual inductance is:
Correct Answer: Option C — Heaviside Campbell bridge
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Heaviside Campbell bridge is the correct answer to “The bridge best suited for measurement of mutual inductance is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 33 of 40
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For a dynamometer-type instrument, the incorrect statement from the following is:
Correct Answer: Option C — It has high torque-to-weight ratio
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It has high torque-to-weight ratio is the correct answer to “For a dynamometer-type instrument, the incorrect statement from the following is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 34 of 40
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The device possessing the highest photosensitivity is a
Correct Answer: Option A — photoconductive cell
Detailed Academic Explanation:
photoconductive cell is the correct answer to “The device possessing the highest photosensitivity is a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 35 of 40
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Which one of the following is correct? The generated emf of tachogenerator is
Correct Answer: Option A — directly proportional to angular speed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
directly proportional to angular speed is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is correct? The generated emf of tachogenerator is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 36 of 40
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Which of the following line telemetry systems are available? 1. Voltage telemetry system 2. Current telemetry systems 3. Positions telemetry systems 4. Resistivity telemetry systems
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 2 and 3 only
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 3 only is the correct answer to “Which of the following line telemetry systems are available? 1. Voltage telemetry system 2. Current telemetry systems 3. Positions telemetry systems 4. Resistivity telemetry systems”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 37 of 40
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Which one of the following is not used for measurement of density?
Correct Answer: Option A — Manometer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Manometer is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is not used for measurement of density”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 38 of 40
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Input and output from a common-base amplifier are fed to an oscilloscope to see their phase relationship. The Lissajous figure is:
Correct Answer: Option D — a straight line
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a straight line is the correct answer to “Input and output from a common-base amplifier are fed to an oscilloscope to see their phase relationship. The Lissajous figure is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 39 of 40
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The force between two charged particle is given by, $${\text{F}} = \frac{1}{{4\pi {\varepsilon _0}}}\frac{{{{\text{Q}}_{\text{1}}}{{\text{Q}}_{\text{2}}}}}{{{{\text{r}}^2}}},$$ where the symbols have their usual meanings. The dimensions of ∈ 0 in free space in SI system are:
Correct Answer: Option B — M-1L-3T4A2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
M-1L-3T4A2 is the correct answer to “The force between two charged particle is given by, $${\text{F}} = \frac{1}{{4\pi {\varepsilon _0}}}\frac{{{{\text{Q}}_{\text{1}}}{{\text{Q}}_{\text{2}}}}}{{{{\text{r}}^2}}},$$ where the symbols have their usual meanings. The dimensions of ∈ 0 in free space in SI system are:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
Question 40 of 40
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Lissajous pattern shown in double-beam cathode-ray oscilloscope screen for two sinusoidal voltages of equal magnitude and of the same frequency but of phase shift of 30° electrical is
Correct Answer: Option C — an ellipse in the first and third quadrant
Detailed Academic Explanation:
an ellipse in the first and third quadrant is the correct answer to “Lissajous pattern shown in double-beam cathode-ray oscilloscope screen for two sinusoidal voltages of equal magnitude and of the same frequency but of phase shift of 30° electrical is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Measurement And Instrumentation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Measurement And Instrumentation
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