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Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
A(n) ____ control system is a control system in which compressed air is used to provide power for the control system.
self-contained
pneumatic
electrical
automated
The control of the environment in commercial buildings is based on energy efficiency and ____.
cost
comfort
size of the building
type of building
A pneumatic control system is a control system in which ____ is used to provide power for the control system.
fire
compressed air
electricity
natural gas
In the 1960s, ____ came into common use and was adapted for use in commercial HVAC control systems.
fluid power
electricity
compressed air (pneumatic) power
solid-state, low-voltage direct current (DC) devices
____ is a designation of the contaminants present in the air.
Pollution
Indoor air quality
Uncirculated air
Makeup air
____ control systems are used to control basic closed loop systems that require relatively low accuracy.
Self-contained
Pneumatic
Electrical
Automated
The power to a self-contained control system is supplied by a sealed, ____.
duct
fluid-filled element
pump
thermostatic expansion valve
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.
pressure
volume
flow
power output
The two most common applications of self-contained control systems are ____ and building space temperature control in steam or hot water heating systems.
dampers
air compressors
thermostatic expansion valves
room thermostats
Most self-contained control systems have relatively poor ____.
power output
accuracy
pressure
voltage signals
Pressure acts against a ____ that moves a valve body to regulate the flow of refrigerant, steam, hot water, or chilled water through the valve.
switch
fluid-filled element (bulb)
bimetallic element
diaphragm
Electrical control systems can use ____ to enable low-voltage control circuits to switch line-voltage devices.
control devices
actuators
dampers
____ are often used in industrial and commercial systems in which access by occupants is not possible.
relays
ON/OFF switches
Auxiliary devices
Line-voltage controls
Electrical control systems are not often used for ____ control because only digital (ON/OFF) control devices are used.
open loop
proportional
humidity
temperature
Humidity control is accomplished with a(n) ____ that uses a moisture-sensing element to open or close a switch.
humidistat
mercury bulb thermostat
electronic sensor
bulb sensor
Pneumatic control systems can be separated into ____ main groups of components based on their function.
two
three
four
five
Auxiliary devices _____ change or reroute the air supply from the transmitter or controller before it reaches the controlled devices.
Electric switches
Bleedports
Auxiliary devices
Dampers
A(n) _____ is an orifice that allows a small volume of air to be expelled to the atmosphere.
bleedport
exhaust port
damper
transmitter
Pneumatic control systems can be used in most control sequences because of their _____.
accuracy
power output
reliability
flexibility
A disadvantage of pneumatic control systems is that pneumatic air compressor stations require _____.
higher power supplies
regular maintenance
expensive piping and components
a single control sequence
An electronic control system is a control system in which the power supply is _____ VDC or less.
18
24
48
115
A(n) _____ control system is a control system that uses a variable signal.
electrical
electronic
analog
digital
The result of an electronic control system is an output commonly between ___.
10 VDC to 18 VDC
24 VDC to 32 VDC
110 VDC to 120 VDC
220 VDC to 240 VDC
A resistive bridge circuit is a circuit containing ___.
two arms and two resistors
two arms and four resistors
four arms and two resistors
four arms and four resistors
The voltage signal is sent to a(n) ___, which opens or closes a valve or damper in response to the signal change.
switch
controller
relay
actuator
An advantage of electronic control systems is ___.
multiple control sequences
low cost
complexity
power output
A(n) ___ control system is a control system that uses digital solid-state components.
electrical
modulated
pneumatic
automated
___ control systems are used in large commercial buildings such as hospitals, schools, military bases, and colleges.
Automated
Electrical
Pneumatic
Self-contained
In automated control systems, ___ are filtered to eliminate any interference or problems with the incoming power supply.
transformers and rectifiers
buses
AC signals
DC signals
In automated control systems, each controller has an individual ___ in its on-board memory.
program
power supply
operator terminal
VAV terminal box
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.
actuators
controller
power signal
power supply
A disadvantage of automated control systems includes ___.
lack of versatility
lack of accuracy
poor security
high cost
A system-powered control system is a control system in which the ___ is used as the power supply.
steam or hot water
electricity
fluid-filled element
duct pressure
In a system-powered control system, the air pressure, measured at about ___" wc, powers the control system.
1
10
100
1000
System-powered control systems allow flexibility of zoning in a building because ____.
pressure is easily diverted with the use of dampers
no piping or wiring needs to be changed
zoning can be changed with remote access controllers
VAV terminal boxes can divert air in different directions
In a hybrid control system, the transducer has an input signal of ___.
0 VDC to 10 VDC
10 VDC to 20 psig
0 psig to 20 psig
10 psig to 20 VDC
Hybrid control systems minimize cost by ___.
decreasing the number of components used in the system
maximizing power output
reusing old components and installed materials
using less expensive power sources
