Mohamed Boudiaf University, 1 of 3

Electrical engineering departement

Master1 Maintenance industrielle
Smart sensors

TD 02 : Quiz

1. What is the primary function of a sensor? a) Generate electrical signals b) Detect and
respond to stimuli c) Modify external signals d) Control system feedback

2. Which of the following is NOT an example of a stimulus that sensors can detect? a) Light
intensity b) Chemical composition c) Voltage d) Force

3. How are sensors classified based on their response to stimuli? a) Intrinsic and extrinsic b)
Direct and hybrid c) Primary and secondary d) Active and passive

4. What is the role of transducers in hybrid sensors? a) Convert electrical signals into stimuli b)
Enhance the sensitivity of direct sensors c) Convert energy or properties into a form
readable by direct sensors d) Amplify electrical signals generated by direct sensors

5. Why are sensors considered an integral part of data acquisition systems? a) They directly
control system feedback b) They modify external signals for processing c) They provide
information for decision-making and control d) They convert electrical signals into
mechanical energy

6. What distinguishes intelligent sensors from traditional sensors? a) Intelligent sensors do not
require any external power source b) Intelligent sensors are capable of performing complex
signal processing c) Intelligent sensors can only measure one physical parameter d)
Intelligent sensors are cheaper to manufacture

7. What are some characteristics of intelligent sensors? a) Limited functionality and processing
capabilities b) Reliance on external processing units for data analysis c) Autonomy,
flexibility, and real-time operation d) Inability to adapt to changing environmental
conditions

8. How do intelligent sensors contribute to process control in industrial settings? a) By

requiring constant manual adjustment and calibration b) By providing automated and rapid
means to monitor and correct signal limitations c) By increasing the likelihood of signal
deterioration and loss of information d) By eliminating the need for data storage and
analysis

2024 Teacher : Habiba Dahmani

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Electrical engineering departement
Master1 Maintenance industrielle
Smart sensors

9. Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of using intelligent sensors? a) Reduced
operator workload through automation of tasks b) Improved reliability and accuracy of data
acquisition c) Decreased flexibility in adapting to changing process conditions d) Enhanced
real-time monitoring and control capabilities

10. How has the role of computers evolved in conjunction with intelligent sensors? a)
Computers are no longer used in conjunction with intelligent sensors b) Computers now
provide means to automate tasks and correct sensor limitations c) Computers have become
less reliable for data storage and analysis d) Computers have limited compatibility with
intelligent sensor systems

11. What are some limitations of traditional sensors that intelligent sensors aim to overcome? a)
Limited functionality and processing capabilities b) Inability to adapt to changing
environmental conditions c) Reliance on external processing units for data analysis d)
Difficulty in integrating with other components of a measurement system

12. How do intelligent sensors enhance the capabilities of traditional sensors? a) By eliminating
the need for external power sources b) By providing automated signal processing and
analysis capabilities c) By reducing the cost of manufacturing sensors d) By limiting the
range of physical parameters that can be measured

13. In what ways do intelligent sensors contribute to data acquisition and analysis? a) By
requiring manual intervention for data interpretation b) By providing real-time data analysis
and decision-making capabilities c) By increasing the likelihood of signal deterioration and
loss of information d) By relying solely on external processing units for data analysis

14. What role do computers play in the integration of intelligent sensors into industrial
processes? a) Computers are not involved in the integration of intelligent sensors b)
Computers provide means to automate tasks and correct sensor limitations c) Computers
have limited compatibility with intelligent sensor systems d) Computers increase the
complexity of industrial processes

15. How do intelligent sensors contribute to the efficiency of industrial processes? a) By

introducing delays in data acquisition and analysis b) By automating tasks and providing
real-time monitoring and control capabilities c) By increasing the likelihood of errors in data
acquisition d) By relying solely on manual intervention for data interpretation

16. How are the terms "sensor" and "transducer" distinguished in measurement systems? a)
Sensors include associated circuitry, while transducers do not b) Sensors convert energy into
electrical signals, while transducers convert energy into another form c) Sensors are only
used for temperature measurements, while transducers are used for other physical

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Electrical engineering departement
Master1 Maintenance industrielle
Smart sensors

parameters d) Sensors and transducers are interchangeable terms with no distinction

17. Which of the following is NOT an example of a transducer? a) Loudspeaker b) Thermistor

c) Solar cell d) Microphone

18. What is the purpose of signal conditioning in the acquisition chain? a) To amplify the
electrical signal b) To process the signal for intended use c) To convert the signal into
mechanical energy d) To filter out thermal drifts

19. How has the integration of computers into acquisition chains affected industrial processes?
a) Eliminated all problems associated with signal deterioration b) Provided new means to
automate tasks and correct signal limitations c) Increased the need for manual adjustment
and compensation d) Reduced the reliability of data storage and analysis

2024 Teacher : Habiba Dahmani