Continuous Processing Quiz

What is the main purpose of continuous processing?

• To produce small quantities of a product

• To make large quantities of a particular product

• To improve product design

• To reduce production time

What must be maintained to ensure consistent quality in continuous processes?

• Variable temperature

• Constant set point for each variable

• Random set point for each variable

• Variable pressure

What is a key factor in maintaining the process when raw materials are passed through manufacturing equipment?

• Set point

• Color

• Weight

• Volume

Which of the following is a control requirement in batch processes?

• Ignoring raw materials

• Controlling quantity of raw materials

• Increasing temperature indefinitely

• Reducing pressure constantly

Which of the following is a type of batch process?

• Distillation

• Mixing/blending

• Filtration

• Evaporation

Which of the following is NOT a type of batch process?

• Mixing/blending

• Chemical reaction

• Separation

• Distillation

What effect does placing a temperature sensor inside a protection chamber have?

• It responds faster

• It responds slower

• It changes color

• It becomes more accurate

What does the term "accuracy" describe in the context of sensors?

• How quickly a sensor responds to changes

• How closely a sensor measures the actual value of a controlled variable

• The range of values a sensor can measure

• The durability of a sensor

What does a sensing device convert a physical quantity into?

• A mechanical signal

• A chemical signal

• A pneumatic or electrical signal

• A thermal signal

What does the term "hysteresis" refer to in the context of the provided material?

• The similarity between two curves

• The dissimilarity between two curves

• The average of two curves

• The intersection of two curves