Explore topic-wise MCQs in Analytical Instrumentation.

This section includes 16 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Analytical Instrumentation knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Given below is the block diagram of digital pH meter. Identify the unmarked component.

A. Filter
B. Buffer
C. A/D converter
D. D/A converter
Answer» D. D/A converter
2.

The zero stability of vibrating condenser amplifier type pH meter is much better than a direct coupled amplifier.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

In which of the following ways can the disadvantages of chopper amplifier type pH meter be overcome?

A. Using zero corrected DC amplifier
B. Using modern design
C. Using digital design
D. Using vibrating condenser
Answer» E.
4.

Which of the following is not the characteristic of chopper amplifier pH meter?

A. Direct voltage from the electrodes is chopped at the main frequency
B. Using choppers for high-input resistance gives rise to spikes of waveforms at the output
C. It leads to stability in DC output of phase-sensitive rectifier
D. Magnitude of surge increases in the glass electrode output
Answer» D. Magnitude of surge increases in the glass electrode output
5.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_NOT_THE_CHARACTERISTIC_OF_CHOPPER_AMPLIFIER_PH_METER??$

A. Direct voltage from the electrodes is chopped at the main frequency
B. Using choppers for high-input resistance gives rise to spikes of waveforms at the output
C. It leads to stability in DC output of phase-sensitive rectifier
D. Magnitude of surge increases in the glass electrode output
Answer» D. Magnitude of surge increases in the glass electrode output
6.

The zero stability of vibrating condenser amplifier type pH meter is much better than direct coupled amplifier.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

If an instrument fails to balance at zero, it is most likely that the electrodes are defective.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

In vibrating condenser amplifier type pH meter, to maintain good performance which of the following has to be done?

A. Frequency of the vibrator should be stable
B. Frequency of the vibrator should be constant
C. Amplitude of the vibrator should be constant
D. Both frequency and amplitude of the vibrator should be constant and stable
Answer» E.
9.

Which of the following is not the characteristic of direct reading type pH meters?

A. Simple operation
B. Quick to use
C. Continuous indication output
D. It requires balancing process
Answer» E.
10.

Which of the following is not the characteristic of null-detector type pH meter?

A. It can be battery operated
B. It has less accuracy
C. It is easy to maintain
D. Its electronic circuits are simple
Answer» C. It is easy to maintain
11.

Which of the following can be used to provide automatic temperature compensation?

A. Proper insulation
B. Calibration for different temperatures
C. Thermistor
D. Thermometer
Answer» D. Thermometer
12.

In which of the following ways can zero drift be reduced in pH meters?

A. Using filter
B. Giving zero adjustment arrangement
C. Keeping the input impedance high
D. Using balanced and differential amplifiers
Answer» E.
13.

Which of the following is the simplest of pH meters?

A. Null-detector type pH meter
B. Direct reading type pH meter
C. Digital pH meter
D. Modern pH meter
Answer» B. Direct reading type pH meter
14.

Which of the following is not a failure in pH meters?

A. Defective electrodes
B. Defective input circuitry
C. Defective electronic circuitry
D. Defective calibration
Answer» E.
15.

The electrodes used in pH measurement have which of the following internal resistances?

A. Very low resistance
B. Moderate resistance
C. Very high resistance
D. No resistance
Answer» D. No resistance
16.

pH meters can be considered as voltage sources with which of the following internal resistances?

A. Very low resistance
B. Moderate resistance
C. Very high resistance
D. No resistance
Answer» D. No resistance