Set 1:

UNITS-I & II
Measuring Systems, Measuring Instruments
1) Define the performance characteristics of an instrument?
2) List the classification of performance characteristics of an instrument?
3)Define precision and accuracy. Explain the difference between them.
4) List out the characteristics of precision measurement.
5) Explain the types of errors possible in an instrument?
6) Discuss about dynamic characteristics of a system?
7) Explain static characteristic?
8) Distinguish between static and dynamic characteristics?
9 Explain ohmmeter and its classification?
10) Explain briefly about DC voltmeters and AC voltmeters?
11) It is desired to extend the range of a 10mA Ammeter with Rm=100
Ω to measure 15A. Draw the circuit and determine the value of R.
12) Determine the Multiplier resistance on the 50V range of a DC
voltmeter, which uses 300mA meter movement having internal resistance of 1.2Ω.
13) A Voltmeter having a sensitivity of 15k Ω /V reads 80V on a 100V
scale, when connected across an unknown resistor. The current
through the resistor is 2mA. Calculate the % of error due to loading effect.
14) A basic D’Arsonval movement with a full scale deflection of 100
μA and an internal resistance of 2000 Ω is available. It is to be Converted into
a 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-25V, and 0-50V multi range voltmeter using individual
multipliers for each range. Calculate the values of the individual resistors.
15) Explain the basic principle of Wheatstone bridge and derive the expression for unknown
resistance.
16) Explain general Data Acquisition System (DAS) with a
neat block diagram?
17) A Voltmeter having a Sensitivity of 20k Ω /V reads 100V units
150V scale, when connected across an unknown resistor Rx. The
current passing through the resistor is 2.0mA .Calculate the % error
due to loading effect.
18) Explain the term “loading” in voltmeter and give the method to
remove the adverse effect of the same.
19) A frequency meter with a 1 MHz clock source is used for measuring the time period of an
input wave. i) Determine the measured time period when 1560 pulses are registered on the
display. Ii) Determine the new display reading for the same input wave if the clock generator
is replaced with a 1.5 MHz source.

UNIT-III
Signal Analyzers
1 Define wave analyzers?
2 List out the applications of wave analyzers?
3 Describe the t advantages incurred on spectrum analysis?
4 Define spectrum analyzer?
5 List out the applications of the spectrum analyzers?
6 Define harmonic distortion analyzer?
7 Distinguish between square and pulse wave generators?
8 Define a Function Generator?
9 Distinguish between the oscillator and function generator?
10 List out the applications of function generator?
Oscilloscopes
1 Discuss about the CRT and its internal structure?
2 Define CRO?
3 Discuss vertical amplifier with a neat block diagram?
4 Describe the roles of horizontal and vertical amplifiers?
5 Explain vertical section of CRT?
6 Explain about horizontal section of CRT.
7 Discuss about dual beam CRO?
8 Define dual trace oscilloscope?
9 Define sampling oscilloscope?
10 Write briefly about storage oscilloscope?
UNIT-V Transducers
1 Define transducer? How a transducer is selected in a given application?
2 List the classification of transducers?
3 Define strain gauge?
4 Discuss about LVDT?
5 Write brief notes on thermocouples?
6 Discuss the principle of operation of strain gauges?
7 Explain the desirable characteristics of strain gauge?
8 List out the applications of transducers?
9 List out the advantages of thermocouples.
10 List the limitations of thermocouple.
11 Write short notes on data acquisition systems (DAS).
12 What is the selection criterion used in a data acquisition system.
UNIT-IV
Bridges, Measurement of Physical parameters
1 Discuss the principle of Maxwell’s bridge?
2 Explain the basic principle of Kelvin bridge?
3 Describe the operation of the wheatstone bridge?
5 Discuss the method of measurement of force?
6 Explain the method of measurement of pressure
7 Discuss about the method of measurement of velocity
8 Explain the method of measurement of displacement

Set-2

UNITS-I & II
1 Define the terms Accuracy, Precision, Resolution, Repeatability, Reproducibility and
Sensitivity.
2 Discuss about the Ayton Shunt Circuit and explain how current measurement is done?
3 Explain about different types of errors that occur in measurements.
4 Explain the working of True RMS voltmeter.
5 Describe the basic performance characteristics of a system? Explain.
6 Explain the constructional details and difference between Ohmmeter series type and shunt
type.
7 Explain the working principle of PMMC movement with the help of equations.
8 Define voltmeter sensitivity. What is the loading effect of a DC voltmeter?
9 Discuss about D’Arsonval Movement.
10 Give the block schematic of a general measuring system and explain the same.
11 Explain the terms :
i. Significant figures
ii. Conformity.
12) Classify and explain various types of errors in measurement.
13) Define the following terms
a) Fidelity b) Speed of response c) Lag d)Dynamic error
14 Explain about the Multimeter.
15 Classify DVMs and explain integrating type DVM?
15 Discuss about AC voltmeters.
16 Describe the procedure to measure Phase difference between two signals using digital blocks like
flip flops and logic gates.
17 A 3 1/2 digit voltmeter is used for measurement. What is its resolution? How it would display a
reading of 12.57V in 100V scale?
UNIT-III
1 Explain the working principle of wave analyzer with neat block diagram.
2 List out the applications of Spectrum Analyzer?
3 Discuss about basic principle of AF wave analyzer with neat sketch.
4 Explain the working of the harmonic distortion analyzer?
5 Explain the working of Basic Spectrum Analyzer with neat schematic block diagram.
6 Differentiate between wave analyzer and harmonic distortion analyzer?
7 Explain the working of heterodyne wave analyzer with neat diagram.
8 Explain about the Video signal generators.
9 Distinguish between wave Analyzer and Spectrum analyzer.
10 Explain about basic spectrum analyzer using swept receiver design.
11 Explain briefly the Basic Features of a CRT?
12 Explain briefly about the Vertical amplifier.
13 Explain briefly about the Horizontal deflecting system?
14 Draw the block diagram of general purpose CRO and explain its working.
15 Explain about storage oscilloscope with block diagram? Understand 6
16 Explain the working of Dual trace CRO with neat block diagram.
17 Explain with neat Block Diagram of Digital Storage oscilloscope?
18 Draw the block diagram of Sampling oscilloscope and explain its working.
19 Explain the method of finding phase relationship of two waveforms using Lissajous
figures?
20 Explain the method of finding frequency relationship of two waveforms using Lissajous
figures?
21 Explain about Delay lines in CROs.
22 List out the different types of probes used for CROs? Explain about each of them
23 Explain the Applications of Oscilloscopes.
24 Explain how different Lissajous figures can be used to measure various parameters?
25 Suggest an instrument to represent a signal in the frequency domain and explain its
operation.
26 Estimate the value of a minimum detectable signal (MDS) of a Spectrum analyzer with a
NF of 25dB using 1KHz 3dB filter.
27 Classify oscilloscopes and suggest a oscilloscope to measure high speed waveforms?
28 In a Wien bridge oscillator R1 = R2 =55k Ω. C1 =C2 = 800 pf with usual notation.
Determine the frequency of oscillations.
29 In an ordinary phase shift oscillator R1=R2=R3=800kΩ, C1=C2=C3=100pf, with usual
notation. Find the frequency of oscillations.
30 Determine the dynamic range of a spectrum analyser with a third order intercept point of
+40dBm and a noise level of -100dBm.
31 What is the minimum detectable signal of a spectrum analyzer with a noise figure of 20dB
and using a 1-kHz, 3-dB filter?
32 Determine the secondary emission ratio `S' of a digital storage oscilloscope, if the value
secondary emission current IS is 15μA, and the primary beam current IP is 150μA.
33 Determine the Velocity of electron beam of an oscilloscope when the deflection sensitivity
of a CRT is 0.05mm/V and an unknown voltage is applied to the horizontal deflection plate,
which shifts the spot by 5mm towards the right. Determine the unknown applied voltage.
34 The x-deflection plates of a CRT are 20mm long and 5mm apart. The centre of the plate
from the screen is 25 cm away. The accelerating voltage is 3000V. Determine the deflection
sensitivity and the factor.
35 The x-deflection plates in the CRT are 1mm apart and 25mm long. The centre of the plate
is 20cm from the screen. The accelerating voltage is 3000V. Find the Vrms of the sinusoidal
voltage applied to x-deflection plates if the length of the trace is 10cm. Find the electrostatic
deflection sensitivity.

UNIT-V
1 Define a transducer? Write the classifications of transducers? What way it is different from
sensor?
2 Explain working of strain gauge and what are its specific advantages?
3 Explain about Piezo-electric effect? Explain the operation of a Piezo electric transducer.
4 Explain the desirable characteristics of thermocouples?
5 Explain about Displacement transducers.
6 Describe about resistance thermometers.
7 Explain about Variable Capacitance transducers.
8 Describe the importance of signal conditioner in a data acquisition system. What are the
objectives of DAS.
9 Explain the Principle, working, Construction,characteristics and applications of thermistors.
10 Derive the gauge factor of strain gauge.
11 Distinguish between thermocouple and thermistor?
12 Explain the principle , working , construction, Characteristics and applications of LVDTs.
13 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of LVDT.
14 List out the Salient features of Semiconductor Strain gauges? Explain.
15 Discus the difference between active and passive transducers?
16 A resistance strain gauge with a gauge factor of 2 is cemented to a steel member, which is
subjected to a strain of 1x10-6 . If original resistance value of the gauge is 130 Ω, calculate the
change in resistance.
17 An ac LVDT has the following data. Input = 6.3V, Output = 5.2V, range ±0.5 in.
Determine (i) Calculate the output voltage vs core position for a core movement going from
+0.45in. to -0.30 in.
(ii) The output voltage when the core is -0.25 in. from the centre.
18 A resistance strain gage with a gage factor of 2 is fastened to a steel member subjected to
a stress of 1050 kg/cm2 . The modulus of elasticity of steel is approximately 2.1x106 kg/cm2
. Calculate the change in resistance ΔR, of the strain-gage element due to the applied stress.
19 What are the handshake signals in the IEEE 488 bus system and how the data is
transmitted over the bus?
20 Compare the performance of RTD with Thermocouple and Thermistor.
UNIT-IV
1 Draw and explain the Maxwell Bridge with neat diagram and derive the expression for
unknown inductance.
2 Explain the Kelvin Bridge with neat diagram and derive the expression for unknown
resistance.
3 In the case of Maxwell's bridge, one arm has resistance of 1K Ω, in another arm has also
only resistance of 5K Ω. The third arm has a resistor 4-7k Ω in shunt with a capacitor of 1μF.
The bridge is excited at frequency of 1KHz.Determine the Values of an unknown Lx in the
fourth arm.
4 In a certain Wheatstone bridge circuit measurements, RA=200k Ω, RB=400k Ω, RC=100k
Ω, RD=300k Ω. E=1.5V, Rg=100 Ω, with usual notation. Determine the current through the
detector galvonometer.
5 A Maxwell bridge is used to measure inductive impedance. The bridge constants at balance
are C1=0.01μF, R1=470k Ω, R2=5.1kΩ and R3=100k Ω. Find the series equivalent of the
unknown impedance?