NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORT

TRANSPORT ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

ME 05103: ENGINEERING MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION

TEST 1: 2015/2016

CLOSED BOOK

DURATION: 1:30 HRS

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (2 marks each)

Circle the correct answer
1. The following are examples of control systems except one, Identify it;
a) Electrical Switch
b) Speedometer
c) Burglar alarm
d) Traffic control system
2. Which of the following is precise but not accurate?

3. What is the zero error in a micrometer shown below?

a)
b)
c)
d)

0.048mm
0.48mm
-0.2mm
-0.02mm

4. This is the final reading on a vernier caliper with a zero error of -0.3 mm. What is the actual
measurement?

a)
b)
c)
d)

9.99cm
9.72cm
10.05cm
10.32cm

Section B (3 marks each)

5. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of open-loop and closed loop systems
6. Explain what is meant by: (a) active instruments (b) passive instruments. Give examples of
each and discuss the relative merits of these two classes of instruments.
7. Describe dynamic characteristics of measurement system
SECTION C (4 marks each)
8. a) Define sensitivity drift and zero drift. What factors can cause sensitivity drift and zero drift
in instrument characteristics?
b) A tungsten/5% rheniumtungsten/26% rhenium thermocouple has an output e.m.f. as shown
in the following table when its hot (measuring) junction is at the temperatures shown.
Determine the sensitivity of measurement for the thermocouple.

9. Describe a moving coil meter as a measurement system, clearly explaining the construction,
principle of action and Block Diagram.