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What is the literal meaning of the word "Metrology"?
Metrology is a Greek word derived from the words “metros” – measure and “logos” – study, which literally means “the study of measurements”.
What are the three main areas used to manage quality?
Metrology, Standardization, and Certification.
What is "Actual Value"?
The value found by experiment that is close enough to use.
In which step were units like the "Amper" and "Volt" created?
The Science step (1892–1917).
What are the three sections of Metrology?
Theoretical, Legal, and Practical.
What is the main goal of the discipline “Metrology, standardization and certification”?
The formation of sufficient knowledge, skills, and qualifications for solving various tasks in metrology, standardization, quality management, and certification.
What is a "Measurement"?
Comparing a quantity to a unit using a tool or device.
What was the first step in metrology history?
The Natural step (ancient times to 1891).
When is World Metrology Day?
May 20th.
What does Theoretical Metrology study?
The research and scientific basics of measurement.
How is "Quality" defined?
Comparing features of a product against specific requirements.
What is "True Value"?
The perfect, ideal value of a measurement.
Give an example of an ancient unit.
A grain (corn) or a carat.
Who created the absolute systems of units in 1832?
Karl Gauss.
What is the first axiom of metrology?
Every measurement is a comparison.
What is the main task of Medical Metrology?
To ensure accurate measurements in healthcare.
What is "Biometrics"?
Identifying people using physical traits (like fingerprints).
Which agency controls standards in Turkmenistan?
The “Turkmenstandartlary” Main State Service.
What is the main law for measurements in Turkmenistan?
“Ölçegleriň bitewiligini üpjün etmek hakynda” (Law on Uniformity of Measurements).
What are the four bases of Metrology?
Scientific, Normative, Technical, and Organizational.
What is an "Etalon"?
A measuring tool used to define, realize, and maintain a unit of measurement.
What are the three main characteristics of a standard (Etalon)?
Unchangeability, reproducibility, and comparability.
What is the "Primary Standard"?
The standard that provides the highest level of accuracy for a country.
What is a "National Standard"?
A standard recognized by an official national decision as the basis for all other standards in a country.
Name three base units in the SI system.
Meter (length), Kilogram (mass), and Second (time).