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Department: BME Faculty Name: Mr. Janardhanan M
Subject Code & Name : BM3301 & SENSORS AND MEASUREMENTS Year/ Semester : II /III

UPC QUESTION PAPER (PART-A)

Univ

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Frequently asked University questions
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Unit

ques
(Order of priority: univ most repeated to repeated) referen
ce
1
Differentiate the primary and secondary standards. 2 Nov 21

2
Define gross and random error 2 Nov 22

Illustrate the difference between accuracy and precision

UNIT 1 – Fundamentals of Measurements

3 2 Nov 22

4
Draw and mention the functional blocks of a measurement system 2 Apr 14

5
Define resolution 2 Apr 14

6
What is standards? What are the different types of standards? 2 Nov 20

7 2 Apr 19

Differentiate the direct and indirect method of obtaining physical

measurements.
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Define Measurement 2 -

9
Explain Active and Passive transducers. 2 -

10
Classify the types of errors. 2 -

1
How strain gauge is used for pressure measurement? 2 Nov 21

2
What are the characteristics of thermistor? 2 Nov 21

3
Thermistor can be used for temperature measurement. Justify 2 Nov 22
UNIT 2 – Displacement, Pressure, Temperature Sensors

4
What are the difference between sensors and transducers? 2 Nov 22

5
Compare thermistor and RTD 2 Apr 14

Apr 14

6
What are the different principles used in capacitive transducer? 2

Apr 19

7
Why are strain gauge known as secondary transducer? 2

Apr 19

8
Give any two applications each for capacitive and inductive transducers. 2

9
State the types of strain gauge 2 -

10
What are inductive transducers? 2 Apr 24
1 How does an absolute optical encoder work? 2 Nov 21
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Write short notes on optical displacement sensors. 2 Nov 22

3
What is the principle of phototubes? 2 Apr 14

4
Mention the applications of photo electric transducer. 2 Apr 14

5
State the working principle of photodiode along with its construction. 2 Apr 19

6
What do you understand by the term piezoelectric? 2 Apr 19

7
Compare photodiodes and photo transistors. 2 Nov 20

8
Define Thermocouple 2 -

9
What is photo voltaic sensor 2 Apr 24

10
Name some piezo electric materials. 2 -

1
What is Q factor in Maxwell bridge? 2 Nov 21
UNIT 4 – Signal Conditioning Circuits and Meters

2
Name the bridge used to measure the high Q coils. 2 Apr 14

3
What is the need of signal conditioning circuits? 2 Apr 14

4
What is need for impedance matching and amplification circuits? 2 Apr 19

5
What is the need of impedance matching circuits? 2 Nov 20

6
Compare AC bridge and DC bridge 2 -

7
Explain Wien bridge. 2 -

8 Justify the need for amplifiers in signal conditioning circuits. 2 Apr 24

9
State the function of integrator. 2 -

10
State the condition for balance in a wheatstone bridge. 2 Apr 24

1
State CRO 2 Nov 21

2
What is intensity modulation in CRT? 2 Nov 22
What are the different types of recording techniques which are used for
3 2 Nov 22
recording on magnetic tape?

4
Mention the features of LCD. 2 Apr 14
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What is the need of photographic recorder? 2 Apr 14

Devices and Advanced

UNIT 5 – Recording
Why thermal recorders are considered suitable for application as bio signal
6 2 Apr 19
recorders?

What are the different types of recorders used in measurement systems? 2 Nov 20
7

Mention the advantages of DSO. 2 Nov 20

8

How does dynamic scattering type LCD work? 2 Apr 24

9

Write the function of recorder and state any two applications. 2 Apr 24
10

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