4. Controls and Electronics

Sensors And Actuators — Quiz

Test your understanding of sensors and actuators with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

In a sensor system using a 12-bit ADC and a 0–100 kPa pressure sensor with a 0–5 V output, what is the pressure resolution per ADC step?

Question 2

Which calibration method applies two known reference points to determine both offset and gain errors in a sensor?

Question 3

To mitigate slow drift and offset errors in a low-frequency sensor signal, which signal conditioning component is most appropriate?

Question 4

A crankshaft position sensor generates 1000 pulses per engine revolution. What angular resolution does this provide?

Question 5

Which actuator type provides precise incremental motion without feedback in automotive applications?