Hydraulics Questions

Hydraulics and pneumatics
1. Heavy lifting work is often accomplished by shifting fluids in big machines. The power system of such
machines can be described as
a) Reciprocating
b) Pneumatic
c) Hydraulic
d) Hybrid
Answer: c
Explanation: The power system of heavy and big machines can be described by hydraulic systems and
heavy lifting work is often accomplished by shifting fluids in big machines.
2. The scientific principle that makes hydraulic systems possible is

a) Pascal’s principle
b) Boyle’s law
c) Bernoulli’s principle
d) The fluid flow principle
Answer: a
Explanation: Pascal’s principle is the basis of hydraulic system which states that the water exerts
pressure in all direction.
3. Pneumatic and other power systems can support three kinds of motion; they are
a) Linear, reciprocating, and random motion
b) Linear, flowing, and rotary motion
c) Linear, zigzag, and spiral motion
d) Linear, reciprocating, and rotary motion
Answer: d
Explanation: Pneumatic systems are the systems that control the process where the motion is in air and
can support linear, reciprocating, and rotary motion.
4. A single acting cylinder can be pressurized externally from one direction only.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: Pressure variation is possible only if the force is acting from one direction if the force will be
acting from multiple directions then the force cancellation is also possible.
5. A one-way valve that lets air into the reservoir of a compressor, but doesn’t let it out, is a
a) Check valve
b) Receiver valve
c) Control valve
d) Three way valve
Answer: a
Explanation: Check valve is a one-way valve that lets air into the reservoir of a compressor, but doesn’t
let it out as the name indicates it allows air to enter as it has one entrance.
6. Series circuits work on both hydraulic and pneumatic actuators.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: Series circuits are the circuits where the components are connected in series and the
component is called lumped component and work for both hydraulic and pneumatic error detectors.
7. 5/2 way single solenoid valve has:

a) 2 ports 2 positions
b) 5 ports 2 positions
c) 5 ports 5 positions
d) 2 ports 5 positions
Answer: b
Explanation: 5/2 way single solenoid valve is the valve in which the valve is in the shape of solenoid has
5 ports equally spaced and 2 flow positions.
8. The ____________________ converts the compressed air energy into mechanical energy in the form
of linear movement in one direction only.
a) Piston cylinders
b) Double acting cylinders
c) Single acting cylinders
d) Hydraulic pumps
Answer: c
Explanation: Single acting cylinders converts the compressed air energy into mechanical energy in the
form of linear movement in one direction only.
9. A _____________ restricts air flow.

a) Throttle valve
b) Shuttle valve
c) Directional control valve
d) Single acting cylinder
Answer: a
Explanation: Air valve is restricted by the valve it allows only that entry as desired and throttle valve
restricts the airflow.
10. When the piston area of the cylinder is connected to the atmosphere, the piston of the single-acting
cylinder is pressed by the spring to the ________________
a) Cylinder center
b) Cylinder down
c) Cylinder bottom
d) Cylinder upper
Answer: a
Explanation: Piston is the part in the cylinder that is used to create the pressure difference and in case of
single-acting cylinder it is pressed by the spring to the cylinder center.
11. In hydraulic systems,
a. the mechanical energy is transferred to the oil and then converted into mechanical energy
b. the electrical energy is transferred to the oil and then converted into mechanical energy
c. the mechanical energy is transferred to the oil and converted into electrical energy
d. none of the above
ANSWER: a. the mechanical energy is transferred to the oil and then converted into mechanical
energy
12. Which of the following is used as a component in hydraulic power unit?
a. pressure gauge
b. filler gauge
c. valve
d. reservoir
ANSWER: c. valve
13. Rotary motion in a hydraulic power unit is achieved by using
a. hydraulic cylinder
b. pneumatic cylinder
c. both hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder
ANSWER: d. none of the above
14. Accessories used in a hydraulic power unit adjust pressure and are used to generate flow and
direction of the fluid.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: b. False
15. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Bell housing connects motor and pump

2. Centrifugal pump is a non-positive displacement pump
3. Centrifugal pumps allow the back flow of fluid from delivery side to the suction side of the pump
4. The function of vent plug used in a reservoir is to flush out oil
a. 1, 2 and 4
b. 2, 3 and 4
c. 2 and 3
d. all the above
ANSWER: b. 2, 3 and 4
16. Which of the following is used as an accessory in hydraulic power unit?
a. pumps
b. valves
c. motor
d. reservoir
ANSWER: d. reservoir
17. Which type of pump is used for lifting water from the ground surface to the top of the building?
a. centrifugal pump
b. turbine pump
c. submersible pump
d. all the above
ANSWER: d. all the above
18. Pumps used in hydraulic applications are
a. positive displacement pumps

b. variable displacement pumps
c. fixed displacement pumps
d. all the above
19. What is a positive displacement pump?
a. oil from suction side of the pump flows completely to the delivery side
b. volume of fluid discharged cannot return back to the suction side of the pump
c. discharges fixed volume of fluid every cycle
d. all the above
20. While operating a positive displacement pump,
a. the shut-off valve should be closed on delivery side

b. the shut-off valve should be closed on suction side
c. the shut-off valve should be opened on delivery side
ANSWER: c. the shut-off valve should be opened on delivery side

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Hydraulics and pneumatics

2. The scientific principle that makes hydraulic systems possible is

7. 5/2 way single solenoid valve has:

9. A _____________ restricts air flow.

12. Which of the following is used as a component in hydraulic power unit?

13. Rotary motion in a hydraulic power unit is achieved by using

ANSWER: d. none of the above

15. Which of the following statements are true?

1. Bell housing connects motor and pump

ANSWER: d. all the above

18. Pumps used in hydraulic applications are

a. positive displacement pumps

ANSWER: d. all the above

19. What is a positive displacement pump?

ANSWER: d. all the above

20. While operating a positive displacement pump,

a. the shut-off valve should be closed on delivery side

ANSWER: c. the shut-off valve should be opened on delivery side

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