B.TechSemester 42024-25Sensor InstrumentationBOE405

Sensor Instrumentation (BOE405) - AKTU Question Paper 2024-25

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This is the official AKTU Sensor Instrumentation Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 4, academic session 2024-25. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech
Semester:Semester 4
Session:2024-25
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Questions Asked in 2024-25

Sensor Instrumentation (BOE405) — complete question paper · 70 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 02 x 7 = 14
  • a
    Define a sensor and classify it based on its energy source
  • b
    Explain the role of an RTD in temperature measurement
  • c
    Differentiate between Weighted Resistor and R-2R Ladder DAC
  • d
    Explain the principle of an LVDT with respect to the displacem ent measurement
  • e
    What is the role of Timers in data acquisition systems?
  • f
    What do you understand by the self-testing in smart sensors?
  • g
    Differentiate the sensors with transducers in brief
Section BAttempt any three of the following: 07 x 3 = 21
  • a
    Explain the measurement of pressure using a piezoelectric se nsor with a diagram
  • b
    Discuss the working of Laser f low sensors and their industrial applications
  • c
    A virtual instrumentation syst em samples a signal at 1 kHz u sing a 12-bit ADC with a reference voltage of 10 V. Calculate the quantization step size And the maximum signal frequency that can be accurately measure d without aliasing
  • d
    Describe the operation of a successive approximation ADC wit h a block diagram
  • e
    A smart sensor with a built- in ADC has a sensitivity of 0.5 V/°C and an offset voltage of 1 V. If the sensor measures a temperature of 50°C, c alculate the output voltage. Discuss the role of self-calibration in ensuring accuracy for this sensor
Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 07 x 1 = 07
  • a
    Describe the measurement of pressure using an LVDT-based diaphr agm with a circuit diagram
  • b
    Explain the working of a Pote ntiometer for displacement meas urement and discuss its limitations
  • a
    Discuss the operating principles of Ultrasonic flo w sensors and the industrial applications
  • b
    Discuss the use of Capacitive level sensors with their advan tages and limitations
  • a
    Explain the concept o f WHILE and FO R loops in graphical programming with examples
  • b
    Discuss the advantages of graphical programming techniques i n industrial automation
  • a
    Explain the working of an R-2R L adder DAC with a numerical exam ple for a 3-bit input
  • b
    Discuss the role of Data Sockets in networked communication with a block diagram
  • a
    Explain the components and characteristics of smart sensors wit h a neat diagram
  • b
    Discuss the role of self-communicating smart sensors in indu strial automation with examples

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

Repeated Questions — BOE405

Questions that appeared in more than one session, found by comparing 3 years of Sensor Instrumentation papers (2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26)

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What is the role of Timers in data acquisition systems?

Appeared in: 2023-24 · 2024-25

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Discuss the operating principles of Ultrasonic flo w sensors and the industrial applications

Appeared in: 2023-24 · 2024-25

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Explain the concept o f WHILE and FO R loops in graphical programming with examples

Appeared in: 2023-24 · 2024-25

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Explain the components and characteristics of smart sensors wit h a neat diagram

Appeared in: 2023-24 · 2024-25

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