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Hydraulic

Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 3hrs 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Name this schematic symbol.

a)

3/2 hand lever valve

b)

4/2 hand lever valve

c)

4/3 hand lever valve with shutoff position

d)

2/2 way stem actuated

2.

Which of these is a hydraulic pump unit?

a)
b)
c)
d)
3.

Which one of these is a manual shutoff valve?

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

Which one of these is a hydraulic filter?

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

Which of these is a spring loaded, pilot operated check valve?

a)
b)
c)
d)
6.

Which is a spring operated check valve?

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

Which of these is a hydraulic tank symbol?

a)
b)
c)
d)
8.

Which of these is a diaphragm accumulator with shutoff block?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

Which of the following is a 2/2 stem actuated valve?

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

Name this schematic symbol.

a)

Check valve

b)

Spring operated check valve

c)

Spring loaded, pilot operated check valve

d)

Shuttle valve

11.

Which of these is a single acting actuator?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

Which of these is a double acting actuator?

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

The basic idea behind any hydraulic system is very simple: Force that is applied at one point is tranitted to another point using________

a)

A compressible fluid

b)

An incompressible fluid

c)

A cold compress

d)

A hot compress

14.

It's important for a hydraulic system to contain what?

a)

Air bubbles

b)

No air bubbles

c)

Compressible fluid

d)

Compressible gas

15.

Where can you look on your car to see a good example of a basic piston-driven hydraulic system?

a)

The power steering system

b)

The instrument panel

c)

The brake system

d)

The radio system

16.

The great thing about hydraulic systems is that the pipe connecting the two cylinders can be__________

a)

Disconnected, yet still operate

b)

Any length and shape

c)

Filled with air

d)

All of the above

17.

Which one of the following is an example of a hydraulically operated machine?

a)

A wheel barrow

b)

A laptop computer

c)

A bulldozer

d)

A vacuum cleaner

18.

It's very easy to add what to a hydraulic system?

a)

Force multiplication

b)

Force whole numbers

c)

Force square roots

d)

Force perimeter

19.

Large hydraulic machines usually have these to hold the difference in the volume of oil displaced by the two sides of the cylinder

a)

Large diameter lines

b)

Men with buckets

c)

External reservoirs

d)

Extra piston

20.

What is one of the best places to get up close with the large hydraulic machines?

a)

At the local mall

b)

A deli

c)

A construction site

d)

Farmers market

21.

The coins - pennies, nickels, dimes, & quarters are all made with a hydraulic press

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Which of the following sentence is true?

a)

Gases are easy to squish

b)

Liquids are easy to squish

23.

Hydraulics is branch of science and engineering concerned with the use of liquids to perform___________

a)

Electrical task

b)

Magnetic task

c)

Mechanical task

d)

Electronic task

24.

A ________ is a sliding plug that fits closely inside the bore of a cylinder

a)

A jack

b)

A piston

c)

A valve

25.

It's very easy to add what to a hydraulic system?

a)

Force multiplication

b)

Force whole numbers

c)

Force square roots

d)

Force perimeter

26.

What are the two branches of Fluid Power.

a)

Pneumatics and Hydrogen

b)

Pneumatics and Horsepower

c)

Pneumatics and Hydraulics

d)

Pneumatics and Horoscops

27.

Hydraulic systems use ________ to transfer force from one point to another.

a)

Air

b)

Liquid

c)

Solid

d)

Gas

28.

Pneumatics is concerned with a system that uses:

a)

Oil

b)

Expanded air

c)

Compressed air

d)

Electricity

29.

Air is compressible and liquid is incompressible.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

If an object is compressible it can be squeezed to fit into a smaller space than it normally does.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Select the machine which does not use hydraulics.

a)
b)
c)
d)
32.

What is a hydraulic system?

a)

A system that uses a liquid under pressure to transmit a force to do work.

b)

A system that uses a gas under pressure to transmit a force to do work

c)

Pascal's law.

d)

It uses water to push an object.

33.

Where can you look on your car to see a good example of a basic piston-driven hydraulic system?

a)

The power steering system

b)

The instrument panel

c)

The brake system

d)

The radio system

34.

Which one of the following is an example of a hydraulically operated machine?

a)

A wheel barrow

b)

A laptop computer

c)

A bulldozer

d)

A vacuum cleaner

35.

What is one of the best places to get up close with the large hydraulic machines?

a)

At the local mall

b)

A deli

c)

A construction site

d)

Farmers market

36.

Which of the following sentence is true?

a)

Gases are easy to squish

b)

Liquids are easy to squish

37.

A ________ is a sliding plug that fits closely inside the bore of a cylinder

a)

A jack

b)

A piston

c)

A valve

38.

What does Pascal's law state?

a)

When you apply a small amount of pressure to a compressed fluid, it will send that pressure nowhere.

b)

When you apply pressure to a confined fluid, the fluid will send that pressure out in all directions at the same rate.

c)

When you apply a large amount of pressure to an object, it will float.

d)

When you use a fluid to apply pressure, the pressure will release.

39.

A hoist uses hydraulic pressure to lift a car.

a)

True.

b)

False.

40.

Which one is an example of a pneumatic system?

a)
b)
c)
d)
41.

What is a pump?

a)

A fluid system that allows pressure to be applied to another object.

b)

Compressed air that pushes out pressure from an object.

c)

A mechanical device or part that is used to move a fluid through or into something.

d)

A mechanical device that does not move a fluid.

42.

Which one is an example of valves?

a)
b)
c)
d)
43.

What is a valve?

a)

A mechanical device or part that moves a fluid through or into something.

b)

A system that allows a fluid to move quickly.

c)

A mechanical fluid system that releases pressure.

d)

A mechanical device or part that controls the flow of fluids.

44.

How are a hydraulic system and pneumatic system different?

a)

One is more powerful than the other.

b)

One uses a gas, and the other uses a liquid.

c)

One has a pump, and the other does not.

d)

One has more valves than the other.

45.

How are a hydraulic system and a pneumatic system similar?

a)

Both use a gas.

b)

Both use water.

c)

Both use a fluid to apply force.

d)

Both use valves and pistons.

46.

What parts of fluid systems are also found in the human body?

a)

Valves.

b)

Compressible and incompressible fluids.

c)

Pumps.

d)

Pistons.

47.

A bicycle pump is an example of a ______________________.

a)

Valve.

b)

Pneumatic system.

c)

Hydraulic system.

d)

Piston.

48.

What is Hydraulics a study of ?

a)

The movement of gases that convert fluid energy to mechanical energy

b)

The movement of oil that converts fluid energy into mechanical energy.

c)

The movement of solids within a liquid.

d)

All of the above

49.

What is the formula for calculating Force ?

a)

Density v Volume

b)

Length x Width

c)

3.142 x Atmospheric pressure

d)

Pressure x Area

50.

What type of directional control valve is pictured here ?

a)

3 way 3 position

b)

4 way 3 position

c)

2 way 2 position

d)

5 way 3 position

51.

What is the approx pressure range that Hydraulic systems operate in ?

a)

20 - 40 psi

b)

50-70 psi

c)

700 - 9000

d)

80 - 100 psi

52.

What must you NEVER do with respect to a hydraulic hose leak ?

a)

Turn off the hydraulic pump before you start working on it

b)

Clean up oil spills immediately

c)

Lock and Tag the electrical switch and put the keys in your pocket.

d)

Place your finger over the leak in an attempt to stop this

53.

When refilling oil after servicing a hydraulic system which type of oil should be used ?

a)

Re- use the old oil

b)

Specification 7345-12

c)

Use oil according to the manufacturers specification

d)

Car gearbox oil

54.

What properties should hydraulic possess ?

a)

Ability to absorb water and get thin at high temperature

b)

Ability to absorb water and get thick at low temperatures

c)

Ability to reject water and remain stable across temperature range

d)

It should smell nice

55.

What is the symbol pictured ?

a)

Flow control valve

b)

Double acting cylinder

c)

Adjustable Pressure Relief Valve

d)

Non Return Valve

56.

Once hydraulic oil has done mechanical work where does it return to ?

a)

To the engineering factory drains

b)

Back to the tank or reservoir

c)

To the Atmosphere

d)

Non of the above

57.

What symbol is pictured ?

a)

A hydraulic motor

b)

A heater

c)

A Hydraulic filter

d)

Non Return Valve

58.

Fluid power deals with the transmission and control of energy by a pressurized __________.

a)

Vessel

b)

Directional Control Valve

c)

Electric motor

d)

Fluid

59.

Which of the following is not considered one of the five basic components of a hydraulic system?

a)

Pressure

b)

Control Device

c)

Liquid

d)

Conductor

e)

Power output device

60.

Pressure is equal to force divided by __________.

a)

Weight

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Area

61.

What term is used to describe the maximum possible reading of a pressure gauge?

a)

Scale

b)

Graduation

c)

Range

d)

Pascal

e)

Accuracy

62.

Which of the following is not considered part of the power unit?

a)

Pump

b)

Reservoir

c)

Actuator

d)

Prime Mover

63.

Which of the following is not shown in a hydraulic schematic?

a)

Liquid

b)

Pump

c)

Actuator

d)

Relief Valve

e)

Pressure gauge

64.

Quick-connect fittings have a __________ valve built in.

a)

Directional control

b)

Relief

c)

Check

d)

Flow control

e)

Sequence

65.

A(n) __________ fitting is used when you want to connect two circuits to a single supply.

a)

Reducer

b)

Quick-connect

c)

Bushing

d)

Tee

e)

Elbow

66.

The most common type of pressure gauge is the __________.

a)

Piston

b)

Linkage

c)

Bourdon Tube

d)

Temperature

67.

Another name for a cylinder would be a(n) __________.

a)

Power input device

b)

Valve

c)

Control Device

d)

Actuator

68.

A double-acting cylinder will extend when oil flows into the __________.

a)

Rod end

b)

Piston

c)

Cap end

d)

Rod

69.

A directional control valve is used to __________.

a)

Change the direction of the fluid

b)

Limit the pressure

c)

Inform the operator of a problem

d)

Start the power unit

70.

The spool of a directional control valve is shifted to different positions by the __________.

a)

Fluid

b)

Operator

c)

Conductor

d)

Cylinder

71.

Flow rate is equal to volume divided by __________.

a)

Pressure

b)

Time

c)

Gallons

d)

Area

72.

Which type of flowmeter must be oriented in a vertical position?

a)

Rotameter

b)

Turbine

c)

Piston

d)

Vane

73.

A pump produces __________.

a)

Pressure

b)

Flow

c)

Flow and pressure

d)

Pressure drop

74.

Which of the following is not a type of fixed displacement pump?

a)

Centrifugal

b)

Vane

c)

Gear

d)

Piston

75.

The main function of a needle valve is to __________.

a)

Control pressure

b)

Control the speed of an actuator

c)

Turn off the flow

d)

Reduce pressure spikes

76.

The needle valve adjustment screw has a tapered end to adjust the size of the __________.

a)

Orifice

b)

Vane

c)

Valve body

d)

Pressure

77.

Most hydraulic motors are modified designs of __________.

a)

Cylinders

b)

Pumps

c)

Gears

d)

Flow control valves

78.

The hydraulic motor converts hydraulic flow into __________.

a)

Rotary shaft speed

b)

Linear displacement

c)

Negative displacement

d)

Hydraulic pressure

79.

Which of the following is not a type of hydraulic piston motor?

a)

Bent Axis

b)

Radial

c)

Inline

d)

Spring Loaded

80.

Which one hydraulic component may be shown many times in a schematic without indicating that there are more than one of that component?

a)

Pump

b)

Cylinder

c)

Vented reservoir

d)

Directional Control Valve

81.

It applies fluid mechanics in order to generate, control and transmit power through the use of pressurized liquids.

a)

Pneumatics

b)

Hydraulics

c)

Mechanics

d)

Dynamics

82.

It is usually an electric motor or a diesel engine that gets the hydraulic system started by powering the pump.

a)

reservoir

b)

prime mover

c)

actuator

d)

valve

83.

Pneumatic fluids may be water-based, petroleum-based or synthetic.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

Its role is to displace fluid volume against a resistant load or pressure.

a)

diesel engine

b)

electric motor

c)

hydraulic pump

d)

reservoir

85.

In our circulatory system, what is the equivalent of hydraulic fluid?

a)

veins and arteries

b)

sinotrial node

c)

left and right ventricles

d)

blood

86.

These are used to start, stop and direct the flow of hydraulic fluid in the system.

a)

valves

b)

actuators

c)

pump

d)

reservoir

87.

These are used to convert hydraulic energy back to mechanical energy.

a)

valves

b)

actuators

c)

pump

d)

reservoir

88.

It holds a volume of hydraulic fluid and helps air and moisture to be released from the fluid.

a)

valves

b)

actuators

c)

pump

d)

reservoir

89.

Pressure is directly proportional to force.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

How much is the pressure if a force of 10 Newtons is applied to a cross-sectional area of 5 m2m^2   ?

a)

50 Pa

b)

2 Pa

c)

0.5 Pa

d)

15 Pa

91.

When exerting a small force over a small cross-sectional area, pressure can be transmitted to create a large force over a large cross-sectional area.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

How much is the force in Newtons if the pressure in a cross-sectional area of 20 m2m^2   is 10 Pa?

a)

2 N

b)

10 N

c)

200 N

d)

30 N

93.

What are the two branches of fluid power?

4 lines
94.

Air is incompressible while liquid is compressible.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

Give some uses/examples of hydraulic systems.

4 lines
96.

The hydraulic power is converted to mechanical power inside the power input device which could be a cylinder or a motor.

a)

True

b)

False

97.

What are the components that constitute the power input device?

a)

pump

b)

reservoir

c)

motor

d)

liquid

98.

The liquid is typically water, and it is stored in a tank or reservoir.

a)

True

b)

False

99.

These control the direction, pressure, and flow of the hydraulic fluid from the pump to the actuator/cylinder.

a)

Valves

b)

Pipes

c)

Pump

d)

Hoses