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Fluid Power Exam 2

Total questions: 111

Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What characteristic of a fluid does the term specific gravity describe?

a)


Weight

b)

Viscosity

c)


Density

d)

Volume

2.

Pressure is measured in _____ in the English (Imperial) system.

a)

Pounds per square inch

b)

Feet per second

c)

Newtons

d)


Pounds

3.

Which of the following is not needed in order to calculate the work a hydraulic cylinder can do?

a)

Piston travel (in)

b)

Pressure (psi)

c)

Piston area (in2)

d)


Power (ft-lb/min)

4.

Pascal's law states that pressure exerted on a confined liquid:

a)


Is distributed equally throughout the liquid

b)


Is greater at the edges of the container then at the center

c)

Cannot be transmitted

d)


Is transmitted in a straight line

5.

(a)   force is what gives an object weight

6.

The density of a liquid is expressed in terms of (a)   . (two words)

7.

The specific gravity of a liquid is determined by comparing the weight of the fluid to the weight of an equal volume of (a)  

8.

The amount of work done when a force moves an object through a distance is expressed in what units?

a)


Foot-pounds

b)


Newton-meters

c)


Pounds

d)

Pounds per square inch

9.

The amount of work done in a give period of time is called (a)  

10.

Name the missing type of energy produced in a hydraulic system:

hydraulic, kinetic, potential, and (a)  

11.

Name the missing type of energy produced in a hydraulic system:

hydraulic, heat, kinetic, and (a)  

12.

Name the missing type of energy produced in a hydraulic system:

heat, kinetic, potential, and (a)  

13.

Name the missing type of energy produced in a hydraulic system:

hydraulic, heat, potential, and (a)  

14.

Can a liquid be compressed?

a)

yes

b)

no

15.

The rapid intermingling of molecules of one gas or liquid with another is called (a)  

16.

What factor of a substance determines the pressure it exerts on the bottom of a vessel?

a)


Mass

b)


Weight

c)

Volume

17.

If a force of 200 lbs is exerted against a piston having an area of 5 square inches, what is the resulting pressure?

(a)   psi

18.

What word can describe the ideal fluid flow in a hydraulic power system?

(a)  

19.

When a pipe handling a fluid is too small for the velocity of that fluid, what happens to the flow?

The fluid flow becomes (a)  

20.

The two types of energy a hydraulic fluid has are (a)   and potential

21.

The two types of energy a hydraulic fluid has are kinetic and (a)  

22.

According to Bernoulli's principle, when flow increases, pressure will _______.

a)

decrease

b)

stay the same

c)


increase

d)


become unpredictable

23.

The surface tension characteristics of petroleum-based hydraulic fluids improves when ____ are added.

a)

Demulsifier additives

b)

Viscosity-index-improver additives

c)

Anti-wear agents

d)

Pour-point depressants

24.

The ASTM D2270 standard is used to determine __.

a)

What is safe for oil additives

b)

Weight classes for oil

c)

Oil moisture content

d)

Oil viscosity index

25.

Oil viscosity decreases when temperature ____.

a)


Decreases

b)


Increases


c)

Remains the same for long periods

d)


Becomes erratic

26.

____ shown on the sight gauge indicate the high and low level of the oil.

a)

One mark

b)


Two marks

c)


LEDs

d)


Indicator lights

27.

In order to move fluid through a filter, a hydraulic pump and ____ is necessary.

a)

Strainer

b)

Filter

c)

Motor

d)

Tubing

28.

To prevent wear and provide long life, the moving parts in the hydraulic system must be ____.

a)

Certified

b)

Tested

c)

Lubricated

d)

Anodized

29.

What type of smell does oil have when it starts to break down?

a)

Sweet

b)


Strong

c)

Bitter

d)


None

30.

To transfer oil from a container to the oil reservoir, use a portable ____ if one is available.

a)

Bucket

b)


Filter cart

c)

Funnel

d)

Metal can

31.

If bypass indicators on the filters reach a level that shows the filter or filters are ____, stop the filter cart, replace the filter elements and restart the unit.

a)

New

b)

Working

c)


Filtering

d)


Loaded

32.

A spin-on filter is used for ____ applications that include the return line and the suction line.

a)

High pressure

b)

All

c)

No

d)

Low pressure

33.

A(n) ____ filter has a filter element enclosed inside a metal shield.

a)

Spin-on

b)

Cartridge-type

c)


Suction strainer

d)

Pump

34.

Before installing the new filter element, apply a thin film of ____ to the filter seal to lubricate the seal.

a)


Dirty oil

b)


Clean oil

c)

Motor oil

d)

Mineral oil

35.

The replaceable element of a cartridge filter is located in a(n) ____, which is usually bolted onto an installed housing.

a)

Metal shield

b)


Reservoir

c)

Pump

d)

Strainer

36.

The beta system is for rating ____.

a)


Pump efficiency

b)


Hydraulic filters

c)

Oil viscosity

d)

Hose capacity

37.

The ____ Contamination Code uses a code of three numbers to indicate the cleanliness of a fluid, such as 21/18/15.

a)


ISO 6604

b)


ISO 4406

c)


IOS 6604

d)


IOS 4406

38.

More than ____ of all hydraulically powered machine downtime and malfunctions are due to contamination in the fluid.

a)

0.1

b)

0.25

c)

0.5

d)

0.35

39.

The bypass check valve opens on a filter is an indication the ____.

a)

The system pressure is too high

b)

Filter has reached its capacity

c)

System has a decrease in flow

d)

The system is hot

40.

As a filter collects dirt, the ____ difference will grow, indicating that it is time to clean or replace the filter.

a)

Pressure

b)

Volume

c)

Flow

d)

Dissolved solids

41.

The strainer assembly is usually located within the ____, but in some applications an external strainer is located on the inlet line.

a)

Pump

b)

Reservoir

c)

Motor

d)

Filter

42.

The most common location for a filter is in the ____, where the filter cleans all fluid returning to the reservoir.

a)

Pump

b)

Main return line

c)

Motor

d)

Reservoir

43.

Hydraulic circuits usually have the strainer mounted ____.

a)

At the inlet of the circuit

b)

The outlet line of the pump

c)

Inside the reservoir

d)

On the outside of the tank

44.

A hydraulic fluid must be able to do all of the following except:

a)

Flow easily

b)

Transmit power

c)

Reduced friction

d)

Compress easily

45.

A hydraulic fluid that exhibits little change in viscosity when heated up is said to have a high:

a)


Viscosity index

b)

Film strength

c)

Pour point

d)

Friction point

46.

The ability of a fluid to penetrate into small clearances between closely fitted parts is determined by the fluid's:

a)

Film strength

b)

Pour point

c)

Viscosity

d)

Friction point

47.

Which of the following, when added to hydraulic fluid, will limit oxidation?

a)

Liquid wrench

b)

Pipe joint compound

c)

A chemical inhibitor

d)

Water

48.

The best method of controlling hydraulic fluid contamination is the use of:

a)

Proper temperatures

b)

Chemical additives

c)

Duplex filters

d)

Good maintenance practices

49.

List the missing function of the two major functions of hydraulic fluid:

To transmit (a)   through the system, and to provide lubrication to reduce friction between mechanical parts

50.

Does a low-viscosity hydraulic fluid flow faster or slower than a high-viscosity fluid?

a)

Slower

b)


Faster

c)


About the same

51.

A measure of the extent to which the viscosity of a fluid changes with changes in temperature is called the (a)  

52.

The (a)   of a fluid describes the lowest temperature at which it can flow?

53.

A (a)   is a fluid that resists the formation of water-fluid emulsion?

54.

The property of a fluid that allows it to maintain a film under a heavy load is called (a)  

55.

(a)   is the property of a fluid that gives it the clinging slipperiness to lubricate parts.

56.

The chemical reaction of a fluid with oxygen from the air is called (a)  

57.

(a)   is a general term to describe any deterioration of a metallic surface caused by the chemical reaction of an acid or alkali.

58.

A form of corrosion specific to when steel and iron oxidizes while moisture is also present is called (a)  

59.

Is water heavier or lighter than hydraulic fluid? 

a)

heavier

b)

lighter

60.

How are fine contaminant particles usually measured? 

The (a)   is a customary unit for measuring the dimensions of fine particles. 

61.

What are the two types of filter media used in hydraulic systems? 

(a)   media and depth media.

62.

What is the usual cause of abrasions migration? 

(a)   that causes the filtering medium to loosen from its housing or seal

63.

Most strainers used in hydraulic systems have what kind of surface medium? 

Most strainers use a porous (a)  

64.

How are contaminations removed from a stacked-disk strainer? 

It has housing that has a manual (a)   to remove the accumulated particles from the surface without shutting the system down. 

65.

What are two advantages of Filters over strainer? 

They are able to accumulate (a)   contaminant particles better than strainers, and they can continue to function with a comparatively low pressure drop. 

66.

Most filters are furnished with what kind of media? 

(a)  

67.

What should you do when a depth filter becomes dirty? 

(a)  

68.

In what application are wound-yarn filters used? 

This type of filter is preferred for (a)   concentrations of particles.

69.

What is the advantage of pleating a paper medium?

It provides a large (a)   .

70.

When replacing a filter, you should always check the condition of what component? 

(a)  

71.

What problem is indicated by high pressure drops across new filters or strainers? 

They are probably not (a)   for the application.

72.

List the missing function of the two major functions of hydraulic fluid:

To transmit power through the system, and to provide (a)   to reduce friction between mechanical parts

73.

What are two advantages of Filters over strainer? 

They are able to accumulate smaller contaminant particles better than strainers, and they can continue to function with a comparatively (a)   pressure drop. 

74.

What are the two types of filter media used in hydraulic systems? 

Surface media and (a)   media.

75.

A fluid power system that uses water or some other liquid as its transmitting fluid is called a (a)   system.

76.

A (a)   is a push or pull of an object, which can cause the object to change its state of motion

77.

(a)   is a measure of the amount of matter in an object

78.

Two common forces are (a)   and friction

79.

(a)   is the amount of force applied to an area

80.

Pressure =

a)

force ÷ area

b)

area ÷ force

81.

Fluid power systems consider two types of pressures:

(a)   pressure and gauge pressure

82.

Fluid power systems consider two types of pressures:

absolute pressure and (a)   pressure

83.

which is the short version for absolute pressure?

a)

psia

b)

psig

84.

Work =

a)

Force X Distance

b)

Force X Power

c)

Power X Distance

d)

none of the above

85.

Work is given in either (a)   or inch-pounds.

86.

Work is given in either foot-pounds or (a)   .

87.

(a)   is the imperial unit for power

88.

(a)   pressure is the pressure exerted by a static liquid (liquid at rest)

89.

The shape of the container and the volume of liquid in the container changes the hydrostatic pressure.

a)
True
b)
False
90.

(a)   is defined as the amount of work done over time

91.

power =

a)

work ÷ time

b)

time ÷ work

92.

which kind of flow is preferred?

a)

laminar

b)

turbulent

93.

(a)   is the physical property of fluid thickness, or resistance to flow.

94.

For hydraulic systems handling heavy loads, hydraulic fluids require ____ viscosity.

a)

higher

b)

lower

95.

if viscosity is too ___, the fluid may not flow well enough to coat the surfaces

a)

high

b)

low

96.

if viscosity is too ___, it can cause external leakage in certain areas.

a)

low

b)

high

97.

The pour point must be ____ than the operating temperature of the system.

a)

lower

b)

higher

98.

dirt is a contaminant that can affect a fluids performance

a)
True
b)
False
99.

air is a contaminant that can affect a fluids performance

a)
True
b)
False
100.

moisture is a contaminant that can affect a fluids performance

a)
True
b)
False
101.

heavy contaminants usually (a)   at the bottom of a fluid that is standing still or almost still.

102.

Strainers and filters are described by their (a)   .

103.

(a)   is the amount of contaminant particles the device can collect without causing the maximum allowable pressure drop.

104.

this is the schematic symbol for a filter or strainer

a)
True
b)
False
105.

It is important to remove as much contamination as possible to avoid wear/tear, as well as to maintain proper operation

a)
True
b)
False
106.

Contaminants can be removed by settling, filtering, straining, screening, and
by (a)  

107.

Contaminants can be removed by settling, filtering, straining, (a)   , and
by magnetism

108.

Contaminants can be removed by settling, filtering, (a)   , screening, and
by magnetism

109.

Contaminants can be removed by settling, (a)   , straining, screening, and
by magnetism

110.

Contaminants can be removed by (a)   , filtering, straining, screening, and
by magnetism

111.

performance ratings of strainers and filters are based on their (a)