WorksheetsBasic Pneumatic Self Review Questions
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 17mins
The power output device of a pneumatic system is known as the __________________
Motor
Actuator
Supply Line
Limit Switch
The pressurized fluid most used in pneumatic systems is _____________________
Oil
Water
Air
Nitrogen
Pressure is a measure of ______________ intensity
Force
Gravity
Volt
Power
The maximum pressure indication on a pressure gauge is called the ______________ of the gauge.
Diameter
Deflection
Range
Circumference
Schematic _________________ are used because they can be drawn easier and faster than pictures to represent pneumatic circuits
Pictures
Symbols
Diagrams
Finger paintings
A pressure regulator is used to ______________ downstream pressure
Increase
Decrease
Control
Improve air quality
A(n) _________________ is a device designed to clean the air before it enters a pneumatic system.
Roomba
Kirby Vacuum
Air Filter
Maid service
In an air filter, the _______________ makes the air spin to throw heavier particles against the sides of the bowl.
Blender motion
Element
Fan blades
Deflector
Air lines should be tied or held down to keep the line from __________________.
Escaping
Sneaking out after midnight
Hurting itself
Whipping
A pressure regulators _____________________ opens and closes to provide the correct pressure downstream by restricting the air flow
Poppet
Spool
Spring valve
Door Flap
A(n) _________ allows you to connect two branches together.
Golf Tee
Elbow
Cross
Tee
The device that keeps the air from escaping from the quick-connect fitting is called a(n) _____________ valve.
Bounced check
Relief
Connection
Check
The number of "Ways" that a DCV has defines the number of _________________ paths for the fluid to travel through the valve.
Flow
Port
Air
Spring
The ______________ is the part of a cylinder on which the fluid exerts its pressure.
Spool
Spring
Rod
Piston
To compress a spring with a k value of 8N/mm, a total distance of 10 mm would take ____________ Newtons force. (k x d = N)
800
0.8
8
80
Using pneumatic leverage, distance is _______________.
Increased
Decreased
Sacrificed
Limited
To increase the force out of an actuator, increase the pressure or the ________________.
Rod size
Piston size
Area
Motor size
Using pneumatic leverage, _____________ is multiplied
Distance
Area
Pressure
Force
The rotameter flow meter is also called a variable ________________ flow meter
Pressure
Volume
Area
Orifice
In a flow control valve, the (a) holds the poppet against the seat.
The check valve will allow flow in (a) direction
What is the function of filter
A component that monitors gas passageways in a pneumatic system in order to maintain a consistent pressure level.
should be fitted to reduce pressure fluctuations.
remove the contamination from atmospheric air
reduce the moisture content in air
A pressure regulator is positioned ____ a Air Reservoir
Before
After
The difference between single acting and double acting cylinders is:
Single acting cylinders are smaller than Double acting cylinders
Double acting cylinders have two pistons
Work can be done in two directions in double acting cylinder unlike single acting cylinders.
Atmospheric air is compressed by a ------------
Pump
Compressor
Rotary expander
Balloon
A 3/2 valve has
1.5 ports
3 ports and 2 directions
3 directions and 2 ports
5 ports and 2 directions
Psi stands for pounds per square inch
True
False
The circuit of a pneumatic gripper is shown below. Which of the following statements about the mode of operation are correct? Two answers are correct.
In initial position the gripper is open and the cylinder is fully extended.
As long as solenoid 1M2 is energized, the claw is closed.
Sensor 1B2 must be triggered to detect that the gripper is closed.
Solenoid 1M1 must be energized by the PLC to open the gripper.
The cylinder 1A must extend to close the gripper.
Air is compressible and liquid is incompressible.
True
False
Pressure is measured in what units
Newtons
m/s
Pascals
Moles
