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Measurement, Conversion and Control problems


  • 1. A(n) _____ can be rapidly switched on and off remotely by another controlling circuit.

  • Options
  • A. triac
  • B. diac
  • C. RTD
  • D. zero-voltage switch
  • Discuss
  • 2. The number of bits in a digital word determines the number of digital combinations that will be represented. The number of combinations can be calculated by ________.

  • Options
  • A. raising 2 to the number of bits in the analog word
  • B. raising 2 to the number of bits in the digital word
  • C. multiplying 2 by the number of bits in the analog word
  • D. determining the range of the analog word
  • Discuss
  • 3. The ______ is composed of a transformer with a movable core, a primary, and two secondaries.

  • Options
  • A. LVDT
  • B. strain gauge
  • C. accelerometer
  • D. transformer displacement sensor
  • Discuss
  • 4. RTDs, strain gauges, and pressure transducers are _____ devices.

  • Options
  • A. resistive
  • B. inductive
  • C. capacitive
  • D. solid-state
  • Discuss
  • 5. The two most common types of analog-to-digital converters discussed in this chapter were the ______.

  • Options
  • A. linear converter and the analog converter
  • B. linear converter and the successive approximation converter
  • C. flash converter and the analog converter
  • D. flash converter and the successive approximation converter
  • Discuss

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