Siemens Instrumentation Technician Interview Questions and Answers

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Q1. What are your salary expectations?
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My salary expectations are based on my experience, qualifications, and the industry standard.
• Consider my experience and qualifications when determining salary expectations

• Research industry standards for Instrumentation Technicians in the area

• Open to negotiation based on benefits and opportunities for growth
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Q2. Where are you from?
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I am from a small town in the Midwest called Springfield.
• I grew up in a close-knit community surrounded by farmland.

• The town had a population of around 10,000 people.

• It was known for its annual county fair and local diner.

• I attended the local high school before moving to pursue my career.
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Q1. What is combined-cycle power plant?
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A combined-cycle power plant is a type of power plant that uses both gas and steam turbines to generate electricity efficiently.
• Combines gas turbine and steam turbine in one plant

• Gas turbine generates electricity by burning fuel and spinning a generator

• Waste heat from gas turbine used to produce steam for steam turbine

• Steam turbine generates additional electricity

• Higher efficiency compared to traditional power plants
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Q2. What is surge protection?
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Surge protection is a measure taken to protect electrical equipment from voltage spikes or surges.
• Surge protectors are devices that divert excess voltage away from sensitive equipment.

• They are commonly used to protect computers, TVs, and other electronics from power surges.

• Surge protection can help prevent damage to equipment and data loss.

• Lightning strikes and power outages are common causes of power surges.
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Q3. What is the difference between Thermocouple and RTD?
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Thermocouples measure temperature using the voltage generated by two different metals, while RTDs use the change in resistance of a metal wire.
• Thermocouples use two different metals to generate a voltage proportional to temperature, while RTDs use a metal wire with a known resistance-temperature relationship.

• Thermocouples are typically less accurate but have a wider temperature range compared to RTDs.

• RTDs are more stab...read more
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