Measurement and Calibration Quiz

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#1

Which instrument is used to measure temperature?

Barometer
Thermometer
Hygrometer
Anemometer
#2

What does the abbreviation 'mm' stand for in measurement?

Millimeter
Meter
Mile
Megameter
#3

What is the primary purpose of calibration?

To adjust instruments to meet specified standards
To ensure that measurements are accurate and reliable
To increase the cost of instruments
To make instruments more complicated
#4

Which of the following is a common unit for measuring electrical resistance?

Volt
Ohm
Ampere
Watt
#5

Which instrument is commonly used to measure the pH of a solution?

Spectrophotometer
Hydrometer
pH Meter
Tensiometer
#6

Which of the following is a primary standard in calibration?

NIST
ISO 9001
ASTM
Water
#7

What does the term 'zero error' mean in calibration?

An error that occurs when the instrument measures zero
An error that occurs due to incorrect calibration
An error that occurs in the instrument's reading when it should read zero
An error that occurs when the instrument measures infinity
#8

Which of the following is NOT a common unit of pressure measurement?

Pascal (Pa)
Bar
Newton (N)
Pound per square inch (psi)
#9

What is the term used to describe the smallest increment of a measuring instrument?

Resolution
Accuracy
Precision
Tolerance
#10

What is the process of adjusting an instrument to accurately measure known values called?

Calibration
Standardization
Verification
Correction
#11

What is the purpose of a calibration certificate?

To provide information about the instrument's manufacturer
To indicate the date of purchase
To certify that the instrument meets specified accuracy standards
To specify the price of the instrument
#12

What does the term 'traceability' mean in calibration?

The ability to track the history, application, or location of an item through recorded identification
The ability to measure accurately
The process of adjusting an instrument to meet specified standards
The process of calibrating multiple instruments simultaneously
#13

Which of the following is NOT a method of calibration?

Comparison method
Substitution method
Interpolation method
Alienation method
#14

What is the term used to describe the difference between a measurement and its true value?

Resolution
Tolerance
Accuracy
Uncertainty
#15

Which of the following organizations is responsible for establishing international standards for measurements?

ISO
NIST
IEEE
ASTM

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