Measurement Instruments Quiz

A __ is used to measure the diameter of small objects with high precision.

• micrometer

• ruler

• tape measure

• caliper

__ instruments convert physical quantities into electrical signals for easier processing and display.

• electronic

• mechanical

• optical

• thermal

The process of adjusting an instrument to provide a correct output for a given input is called __.

• calibration

• validation

• verification

• standardization

A __ is used to measure pressure differences in fluids or gases.

• manometer

• thermometer

• barometer

• hygrometer

__ devices display measurements using needles or pointers, while __ devices show numerical values on a screen.

• analog, digital

• digital, analog

• mechanical, electronic

• manual, automatic

Which of the following is NOT typically measured by a multimeter?

• Voltage

• Current

• Resistance

• Mass

What type of instrument would be most appropriate for measuring the pH of a solution?

• Thermometer

• pH meter

• Barometer

• Anemometer

Which measurement device uses the piezoelectric effect to measure force or pressure?

• Thermocouple

• Strain gauge

• Load cell

• Rotameter

What is the primary purpose of an oscilloscope?

• Measuring electrical current

• Visualising voltage changes over time

• Determining fluid flow rates

• Analysing chemical compositions

Which of the following best describes the function of a spectrophotometer?

• Measuring the intensity of light at different wavelengths

• Determining the mass of an object

• Calculating the speed of sound

• Assessing air pressure changes