Data Logging 02

1. Data logging takes place over a length of time called a .......

   • logging interval
   • logging period
   • logging slot
   • time slot

2. The logging period should be ....... to collect enough data.

   • a time determined by what is being monitored
   • no more than five seconds
   • very long to collect all possible data
   • very short to get as much data as possible

3. The time gap between measurements is called the .......

   • data period
   • logging interval
   • measurement period
   • time interval

4. The logging interval of a clinical thermometer might be .......

   • one day
   • one hour
   • one month
   • one year

5. The logging interval of a car breaking system might be .......

   • 0.01 seconds
   • 1 second
   • 1 minute
   • 10 minutes

6. Data logging is useful in locations .......

   • where few people live
   • where it is difficult for people to work or live
   • where it is hot and dry
   • where it is humid

7. Data logging is useful because .......

   • it can take place without people being present
   • it is reliable and does not break down
   • it requires a means of storing data
   • it uses sensors to measure the environment

8. Automatic data loggers are more accurate than people .......

   • when recording data where the logging interval is short
   • when recording data where the logging interval is long
   • when the logging period is very long
   • None of these

9. Which is not an advantage of data logging?

   • Data can be collected at very short intervals
   • Data can be collected over very long time periods
   • Data is recorded accurately
   • Data loggers must always be connected to a computer

10. Which is the best description of data logging?

    • Collection and storing of bytes
    • Collection and storing of data
    • Collection and storing of information
    • Collection and storing of logs

Quiz written by D. Daish