Q1. What is the primary purpose of process control?
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Q2. Which of the following term correctly represents transient nature of a process?
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Q3. In feedback control, the action is based on:
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Q4. The device that compares measured value with setpoint is called:
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Q5. Proportional control action is:
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Q6. In a PI controller, "I" stands for:
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Q7. Derivative control action anticipates:
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Q8. Which is an example of final control element?
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Q9. Dead time in control system refers to:
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Q10. The process variable in a temperature control system is:
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Q11. Feedforward control aims to:
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Q12. Reset windup occurs in:
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Q13. The transfer function relates:
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Q14. In process control, hysteresis means:
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Q15. The steady-state error in a control system is:
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Q16. A controller that reduces steady-state error is:
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Q17. In a cascade control system, the primary controller is:
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Q18. Which sensor measures flow rate?
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Q19. The valve used for proportional control is:
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Q20. What does a PID controller use?
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Q21. An advantage of feedforward control is:
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Q22. Which term describes system stability?
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Q23. Process gain is:
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Q24. Tuning a PID controller involves adjusting:
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Q25. Which control mode eliminates offset error?
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Q26. In a control loop, actuator is:
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Q27. What is the function of a transmitter?
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Q28. Which characteristic curve shows controller output vs error?
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Q29. Integral time constant represents:
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Q30. The term "reset" in control terminology refers to:
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Q31. Overshoot in control system is:
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Q32. In PID tuning, which term helps reduce overshoot?
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Q33. Valve positioner is used to:
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Q34. Dead time compensation can be achieved using:
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Q35. Proportional band is:
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Q36. Process variable deviation from setpoint is called:
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Q37. Which controller mode reacts to rate of error change?
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Q38. In control loops, which sensor has fastest response?
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Q39. Which instrument measures pressure in process control?
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Q40. The effect of saturation in a control valve is:
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