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1.Which of the following properties are measured by a  Q-meter?

  • AElectrical properties of the coils only 
  • BMechanical properties of the coils only 
  • CElectrical properties of capacitors only
  • DElectrical properties of both the coils and capacitors 
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Correct Answer : (A)

Electrical properties of the coils only 

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2.Synchro is a

  • AParabolic transducer
  • BAn angular position transducer
  • CA synchronizing transducer
  • DA variable transducer
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Correct Answer : (B)

An angular position transducer

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3.Transmission channels for telemetry are 

  • AOptical links and Radio links
  • BCables 
  • CUltrasonic and magnetic induction data links 
  • DAll of the above
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Correct Answer : (D)

All of the above

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4.Null type recorders are __________ recorders.

  • ABridge recorders
  • BLVDT recorders
  • CPotentiometric recorders
  • DAny of the above 
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Correct Answer : (C)

Potentiometric recorders

Explanation:

Null type recorders are Potentiometric recorders.

5.Harmonic distortion is due to which of the following?

  • ALinear behaviour of circuit elements 
  • BNon-linear behaviour of circuit elements
  • CChange in behaviour of circuit elements due to change in temperature
  • DNone of the above 
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Correct Answer : (B)

Non-linear behaviour of circuit elements

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6.In an oscilloscope a moving wave form can be made stationary by adjusting which of the following?

  • AVertical positioning control
  • BSync-ampliture control
  • CCoarse frequency control 
  • DHorizontal position control 
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Correct Answer : (B)

Sync-ampliture control

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7.The Lissajous pattern of eight, on an oscilloscope, keeps on changing the shape when the ratio of frequencies is 

  • AExactly 4 : 1
  • BExactly 3 : 1
  • CNot Exactly 2 : 1
  • DNot Exactly 1 : 1
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Correct Answer : (C)

Not Exactly 2 : 1

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8.Which of the following cannot be used to measure pressure?

  • AStrain gauge
  • BPyrometer
  • CLVDT
  • DPirani gauge
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Correct Answer : (B)

Pyrometer

Explanation:

Pyrometer cannot be used to measure pressure.

9.___________ can measure only pressure.

  • ADisplacer
  • BRadioactive method
  • CBelt type meter
  • DBubble gauge method 
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Correct Answer : (C)

Belt type meter

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10.____________  can measure only level.

  • ABellow
  • BDiaphragm
  • CStrain gauge
  • DRadioactive method 
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Correct Answer : (D)

Radioactive method 

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11.By a ?Rotameter? we can measure 

  • ASpecific gravity
  • BViscosity
  • CFlow
  • DRotation 
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Correct Answer : (C)

Flow

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12.Which of the following cannot be measured by Ring-balance meter?

  • AMass flow rate 
  • BFlow
  • CDifferential pressure
  • DPressure 
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Correct Answer : (A)

Mass flow rate 

Explanation:

Mass flow rate cannot be measured by Ring-balance meter.

13.Load cell is essentially a  _____________

  • APhotovoltaic cell
  • BStrain gauge
  • CThermistor
  • DNone of the above 
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Correct Answer : (B)

Strain gauge

Explanation:

Load cell is essentially a Strain gauge.

14.Which of the following can measure pressure directly?

  • ARotameter
  • BBourden tube
  • CLVDT
  • DStrain gauge 
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Correct Answer : (B)

Bourden tube

Explanation:

Bourden tube can measure pressure directly.

15.Which of the following is used to measure flow of air around an aeroplane?

  • AAnemometer
  • BVenturimeter
  • COrifice
  • DRotameter 
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Correct Answer : (A)

Anemometer

Explanation:

Anemometer is used to measure flow of air around an aeroplane.

16.Which of the following is determined by a hydrometer?

  • ASpecific gravity of gases
  • BRelative humidity 
  • CSpecific gravity of liquids
  • DSpecific gravity of solids 
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Correct Answer : (C)

Specific gravity of liquids

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17.A differential transformer is a

  • AConstant pressure transducer
  • BConstant displacement transducer
  • CVariable inductance transducer
  • DVariable pressure transducer
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Correct Answer : (C)

Variable inductance transducer

Explanation:

A differential transformer is a Variable inductance transducer.

18.The principle of Pirani gauge is based on  ____________ of the medium.

  • ACombustibility 
  • BThermal conductivity 
  • CHumidity 
  • DNone of the above
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Correct Answer : (B)

Thermal conductivity 

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19.Radio frequency can be measured by which of the following frequency meters?

  • AWeston frequency meter
  • BHeterodyne frequency meter 
  • CElectrical resonant frequency meter 
  • DNone of the above
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Correct Answer : (B)

Heterodyne frequency meter 

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20.Which of the following gets varied by the focus adjustment of an oscillograph?

  • AAccelerating voltage
  • BSecond anode voltage 
  • CGrid voltage of cathode ray tube 
  • DFilament voltage 
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Correct Answer : (B)

Second anode voltage 

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