Transducers and Controllers Quiz

What is a transducer?

• A device that measures temperature

• A device that amplifies sound

• A device that converts one form of energy into another

• A device that stores electrical energy

Which of the following is an example of a transducer?

• A battery

• A microphone

• A resistor

• A capacitor

What does a thermocouple do?

• Converts light into electricity

• Measures temperature and produces output voltages

• Converts sound into electrical impulses

• Generates mechanical motion

What is transduction?

• The process of changing energy from one form into another

• The process of storing energy

• The process of measuring temperature

• The process of amplifying sound

Which property of a transducer measures the smallest unit of measurement?

• Dynamic Response

• Stability

• Resolution

• Sensitivity

What does the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) indicate?

• The smallest unit of measurement

• The ratio of input to output

• The ratio between the wanted signal and unwanted noise

• The efficiency of the conversion process

Which type of transducer converts electrical energy into mechanical energy?

• LED light

• Solar cell

• Electric motor

• Microphone

What is the main function of a sensor?

• To convert energy into motion

• To store energy

• To receive and respond to a signal

• To amplify sound

Which actuator is known for creating circular motion?

• Linear actuator

• Rotary actuator

• Hydraulic actuator

• Pneumatic actuator

What type of actuator uses pressurized gases for movement?

• Electric actuator

• Hydraulic actuator

• Pneumatic actuator

• Thermal actuator