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Control Systems Quiz

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 19mins

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Class
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1.

A(n) ____ control system is a control system in which compressed air is used to provide power for the control system.

a)

self-contained

b)

pneumatic

c)

electrical

d)

automated

2.

The control of the environment in commercial buildings is based on energy efficiency and ____.

a)

cost

b)

comfort

c)

size of the building

d)

type of building

3.

A pneumatic control system is a control system in which ____ is used to provide power for the control system.

a)

fire

b)

compressed air

c)

electricity

d)

natural gas

4.

In the 1960s, ____ came into common use and was adapted for use in commercial HVAC control systems.

a)

fluid power

b)

electricity

c)

compressed air (pneumatic) power

d)

solid-state, low-voltage direct current (DC) devices

5.

____ is a designation of the contaminants present in the air.

a)

Pollution

b)

Indoor air quality

c)

Uncirculated air

d)

Makeup air

6.

____ control systems are used to control basic closed loop systems that require relatively low accuracy.

a)

Self-contained

b)

Pneumatic

c)

Electrical

d)

Automated

7.

The power to a self-contained control system is supplied by a sealed, ____.

a)

duct

b)

fluid-filled element

c)

pump

d)

thermostatic expansion valve

8.

As the temperature of the fluid in a pipe or air in a building space changes, the heat transfer in a self-contained control system changes the ____ of the fluid in the power element.

a)

pressure

b)

volume

c)

flow

d)

power output

9.

The two most common applications of self-contained control systems are ____ and building space temperature control in steam or hot water heating systems.

a)

dampers

b)

air compressors

c)

thermostatic expansion valves

d)

room thermostats

10.

Most self-contained control systems have relatively poor ____.

a)

power output

b)

accuracy

c)

pressure

d)

voltage signals

11.

Pressure acts against a ____ that moves a valve body to regulate the flow of refrigerant, steam, hot water, or chilled water through the valve.

a)

switch

b)

fluid-filled element (bulb)

c)

bimetallic element

d)

diaphragm

12.

Electrical control systems can use ____ to enable low-voltage control circuits to switch line-voltage devices.

a)
relays
b)

control devices

c)

actuators

d)

dampers

13.

____ are often used in industrial and commercial systems in which access by occupants is not possible.

a)

relays

b)

ON/OFF switches

c)

Auxiliary devices

d)

Line-voltage controls

14.

Electrical control systems are not often used for ____ control because only digital (ON/OFF) control devices are used.

a)

open loop

b)

proportional

c)

humidity

d)

temperature

15.

Humidity control is accomplished with a(n) ____ that uses a moisture-sensing element to open or close a switch.

a)

humidistat

b)

mercury bulb thermostat

c)

electronic sensor

d)

bulb sensor

16.

Pneumatic control systems can be separated into ____ main groups of components based on their function.

a)

two

b)

three

c)

four

d)

five

17.

Auxiliary devices _____ change or reroute the air supply from the transmitter or controller before it reaches the controlled devices.

a)

Electric switches

b)

Bleedports

c)

Auxiliary devices

d)

Dampers

18.

A(n) _____ is an orifice that allows a small volume of air to be expelled to the atmosphere.

a)

bleedport

b)

exhaust port

c)

damper

d)

transmitter

19.

Pneumatic control systems can be used in most control sequences because of their _____.

a)

accuracy

b)

power output

c)

reliability

d)

flexibility

20.

A disadvantage of pneumatic control systems is that pneumatic air compressor stations require _____.

a)

higher power supplies

b)

regular maintenance

c)

expensive piping and components

d)

a single control sequence

21.

An electronic control system is a control system in which the power supply is _____ VDC or less.

a)

18

b)

24

c)

48

d)

115

22.

A(n) _____ control system is a control system that uses a variable signal.

a)

electrical

b)

electronic

c)

analog

d)

digital

23.

The result of an electronic control system is an output commonly between ___.

a)

10 VDC to 18 VDC

b)

24 VDC to 32 VDC

c)

110 VDC to 120 VDC

d)

220 VDC to 240 VDC

24.

A resistive bridge circuit is a circuit containing ___.

a)

two arms and two resistors

b)

two arms and four resistors

c)

four arms and two resistors

d)

four arms and four resistors

25.

The voltage signal is sent to a(n) ___, which opens or closes a valve or damper in response to the signal change.

a)

switch

b)

controller

c)

relay

d)

actuator

26.

An advantage of electronic control systems is ___.

a)

multiple control sequences

b)

low cost

c)

complexity

d)

power output

27.

A(n) ___ control system is a control system that uses digital solid-state components.

a)

electrical

b)

modulated

c)

pneumatic

d)

automated

28.

___ control systems are used in large commercial buildings such as hospitals, schools, military bases, and colleges.

a)

Automated

b)

Electrical

c)

Pneumatic

d)

Self-contained

29.

In automated control systems, ___ are filtered to eliminate any interference or problems with the incoming power supply.

a)

transformers and rectifiers

b)

buses

c)

AC signals

d)

DC signals

30.

In automated control systems, each controller has an individual ___ in its on-board memory.

a)

program

b)

power supply

c)

operator terminal

d)

VAV terminal box

31.

The program parameters in automated control systems may be modified and new control sequences and options added by reprogramming the ___ with a desktop PC, notebook PC, portable operator terminal, or keypad display.

a)

actuators

b)

controller

c)

power signal

d)

power supply

32.

A disadvantage of automated control systems includes ___.

a)

lack of versatility

b)

lack of accuracy

c)

poor security

d)

high cost

33.

A system-powered control system is a control system in which the ___ is used as the power supply.

a)

steam or hot water

b)

electricity

c)

fluid-filled element

d)

duct pressure

34.

In a system-powered control system, the air pressure, measured at about ___" wc, powers the control system.

a)

1

b)

10

c)

100

d)

1000

35.

System-powered control systems allow flexibility of zoning in a building because ____.

a)

pressure is easily diverted with the use of dampers

b)

no piping or wiring needs to be changed

c)

zoning can be changed with remote access controllers

d)

VAV terminal boxes can divert air in different directions

36.

In a hybrid control system, the transducer has an input signal of ___.

a)

0 VDC to 10 VDC

b)

10 VDC to 20 psig

c)

0 psig to 20 psig

d)

10 psig to 20 VDC

37.

Hybrid control systems minimize cost by ___.

a)

decreasing the number of components used in the system

b)

maximizing power output

c)

reusing old components and installed materials

d)

using less expensive power sources