FPC-MCQ

1. The uses of liquids or gases to do work is referred to as

a) Hydraulic b) Pneumatic c) Fluid power d) Electrical power
2. Power steering is an example of
a) Pneumatic power at work b) Electrical power at work
c) Hydraulic power at work d) Mechanical power at work
3. Which energy is used to transmit power in hydrodynamic system?
a) Potential energy b) Kinetic energy
c) Frictional energy d) Pressure energy
4. In the external gear pumps, the two gears mating will rotate in
a) same direction b) opposite direction
c) by separate drives d) reciprocating motion
5. Cam ring at balanced vane pump is
a) Square b) Circle c) Elliptical d) Rectangle
6. Viscosity Index is change in viscosity of fluid due to effect of
a) Pressure b) Temperature c) Resistance between surfaces d) Direction of flow
7. High viscosity fluids have
a) Slow operation b) Less power consumption c) Low pressure drop d) High speed
8. Which factor decides the working pressure of a hydraulic cylinder?
a) diameter of circular flange b) bore diameter of cylinder
c) stroke length d) Length of piston rod
9. Which of the following is a hydrodynamic pump?
a) Gear pump b) Vane pump c) Piston pump d) Centrifugal pump
10. Check valve is a type of
a) Directional control valve b) Flow control valve
c) Pressure reducing valve d) Pressure relief valve
11. What does the numbers in 4/2 valve mean?
a) 4 way - 2 position b) 4 position - 2 way
c) 4 way - 2 piston d) 4 piston - 2 way
12. The fluid flow from main pump is shifted to secondary backup pump using
a) Check valve b) Shuttle valve
c) Pressure control valve d) Flow control valve
13. The volume of the fluid is regulated by using
a) Pressure relief valve b) Directional control valve
c) Sequence valve d) Flow control valve
14. The extreme limits of cylinder actuation is identified using
a) Pressure switches b) Valves c) Regulators d) Limit switches
15. Which of the following is not a filter media?
a) Woven wire cloth b) Fabric impregnated rubber
c) Paper filter d) Sintered metal powder
16. A _________ is a solid cylinder or disk that fits snugly into a larger cylinder and moves under fluid pressure.
a) Screw b) Compressor c) Piston d) Rod
17. Which energy is used to transmit power in hydrostatic system?
a) Potential energy b) Kinetic energy c) Dynamic energy d) Pressure energy
18. Which force causes vane to come out of the rotor slots?
a) Internal gear b) Centripetal force c) Friction force d) Centrifugal force
19. Which factor is considered while selecting the diameter at piston rod in hydraulic cylinder?
a) Direction control valve b) Pressure control valve c) Hydraulic motor d) Load
20. Which of the following is a type of cushioning in hydraulic cylinders?
a) Clevis cushioning b) Adjustable cushioning c) Turning cushioning d) Speed cushioning
21. Leakage in welded type of hydraulic cylinder is prevented by
a) Wiper seal in gland cover b) Rod seal in gland cover
c) Rod seal in end cover d) Piston rings
22. Low viscosity fluids have
a) Slow operation b) More power consumption c) High pressure drop d) High speed
23. Which property decides the behaviour of fluid when mixed with water?
a) Pour point b) Viscosity c) Demulsibility d) Oxidation
24. Volumetric efficiency is the ratio of
a) Theoretical flow rate to actual flow rate b) Actual flow rate to theoretical flow rate
c) Actual fluid power to pump input power d) Actual torque to the theoretical torque
25. Which of the following logic valve is known as shuttle valve?
a) OR gate b) AND gate c) NOR gate d) NAND
26. The function of pressure reducing valve is to maintain
a) Constant pressure b) Maximum pressure limit
c) Sequence of operation d) Counterbalance
27. The type of valve used to control the fluid flow to ensure several operations in a particular order of priority in the
system is
a) Unloading valve b) Counterbalance valve c) Sequence valve d) Time delay valve
28. In the unidirectional check valve fluid can be made to flow in opposite direction by
Providing,
a) Pilot signal b) Reverse flow c) High pressurized fluid d) Drain valve
29. Which is not a type of Dynamic contact seal?
a) Lip type seal b) Gasket c) Chevron Rings d) Wipers and Scrappers
30. The component used to compress the liquid in a hydraulic system to a value above the
pump discharge pressure is
a) Accumulator b) Intensifier c) Motor d) Switches
31. The cylinder has two ports - a pressure inlet port and an exhaust port. The ______ (shaped like or forming a ring) of
the cylinder is connected to the atmosphere.

a)Return spring. b) Cylinder Tube c)Annular area d)Cylinder Cover

32. Electrical switch can also be called as
a) Relay b) Pressure switch c) Sensor d) Servo switch
33. Which of the following is used to insert drops of oil into the air streams?
a) Filter b) Lubricator c) Regulator d) Valve
34. Pneumatic systems usually do not exceed
a) 1 Hp b) 1 to 2 HP c) 2 to 3 HP d) 4 to 5 HP
35. When comparing the operating cost of Hydraulic systems to Pneumatic systems, generally they are
a) more expensive to operate b) less expensive to operate
c) cost is same to operate d) Cost is not a criteria
36. The Lubricator in the pneumatic circuit is the
a) First element in line b) Second element in line
c) Third element in line d) No lubricator is used in pneumatic circuit
37. AND type of valve is also called as
a) Shuttle valve b) Quick exhaust valve c) Two pressure valve d) Time delay valve
38. The Lubricator in the pneumatic circuit is the
a) First element in line b) Second element in line
c) Third element in line d) No lubricator is used in pneumatic circuit
39. When comparing the operating cost of Hydraulic systems to Pneumatic systems, generally they are
a) more expensive to operate b) less expensive to operate
c) cost is same to operate d) Cost is not a criteria
40. Pneumatic shuttle valve is a type of
a) AND type valve b) OR type valve
c) Time delay valve d) NOT valve
41. Which of the following acts a air reservoir in pneumatics?
a) Pressure regulator b) Lubricator c) Receiver d) Filter
42. The _______________ converts the compressed air energy into mechanical energy in the
form of linear movement in one direction only.
a) Piston cylinders b) Double acting cylinders c) Single acting cylinders d) Hydraulic pumps
43. Which of the following consists of a pump, motor, reservoir and associated wiring in a single unit to supply
pressurised fluid?
a) Power pack b) Accumulator c) Intensifier d) Reservoir
44. _____________ circuits are event based?
a) Synchronous b) Asynchronous c) Combinational d) Pneumatic
45. Which of the following systems generate more energy when used in industrial applications?
a) Hydraulic systems b) Pneumatic systems c) Both systems generate same energy d) cannot say
46. Which of the following factors is/are considered while selecting a compressor?
a) Type of oil filter required b) Volumetric efficiency
c) Viscosity of liquids used d) Viscosity index
47. How is pressure of fluid under piston calculated in a weighted accumulator?
a. pressure of fluid = (weight added / piston area)
b. pressure of fluid = (piston area / weight added)
c. pressure of fluid = (weight added / piston force)
d. pressure of fluid = (piston force / weight added)
48. How is power transmitted in fluid power systems?
a) transmitted instantaneously b) transmitted gradually
c) both a & b d) transmitted very slow
49. ______ are used in the assembling and packing automated lines to move, lift, feed, eject, press or push objects or to
clamp parts. Practically, they are suitable for oil- free operation.
a)Triple-acting cylinders b)Double-acting cylinders c)Single-acting cylinders d)Piston Cylinders
50. Note that the length of stroke is the actual working movement. The ______ enables the cylinder to lift heavy loads.
They can also be equipped with an anti-rotation anchor, external guidance and a magnetic ring for triggering non-
contact signaling elements.
a) Longer stroke b)Shorter stroke c)Middle stroke d)Left stroke
51. Which of the following factors is/are considered while selecting a compressor?
a. type of oil filter required b. volumetric efficiency
c. viscosity of the liquids used d. all of the above
52. When comparing the operating cost of Hydraulic systems to Pneumatic systems, generally they are
a) more expensive to operate b) less expensive to operate
c) cost is same to operate d) Cost is not a criteria
53. Which sensor is used to sense only the thin objects?
a) Interruptible jet sensor b) Proximity sensor c) Back pressure sensor d) Limit switch
54. How is power transmitted in fluid power systems?
a) transmitted instantaneously b) transmitted gradually
c) both a & b d) transmitted very slow
55. Which of the following statements is true for CASCADE method which is used to draw a pneumatic circuit?
a) signal processing valves are connected in parralel
b) when the no. of signal processing valves are greater than 4, the signals are strong
c) CASCADE method does not consider the cost factor
d) cost is a factor to consider
56. When compared to Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems, Hydro-pneumatic system will have.
a) no cavitation problem except possibility of air and oil mixing sometimes
b) cavitation is a big problem to be tackled approximately
c) no cavitation problem
d) cavitation will occur
57. Which of the following systems generate more energy when used in industrial applications?
a) Hydraulic systems b) Pneumatic systems c) Both systems generate same energy d) cannot say
58. Which of the following statements is true?
a)Meter-in feed circuits have speed control in two directions
b) Standard block feed circuits have speed control in two directions
c) Tank line feed control systems have speed control only in one direction
d) all of the above
59.The possible cause for lack of power in pneumatic motor is due to
a) worn vanes b) internal air leakage and low air pressure
c) worn bearing plates d) all of the above
60. In fault finding procedure of a hydraulic system, which is the third step?
b) Initial information b) fault diagnosis
c) initial check on machine d) fault finding using trouble shooting charts
61. In maintenance of pneumatic systems which is done weekly or monthly?
a) operator tasks b) periodic maintenance
c) Quarterly or Halfyearly maintenance d) Annual maintenance
62. To troubleshoot the too much oil delivery problem by lubricator, it is enough to
a) relocate the lubricator b) readjust as necessary c) disassemble and clean d) clean
63. What effect does not overloading have on fluid power and electrical systems?
a) Electrical components get damaged in electrical systems
b) fluid power systems stops working without damaging the components
c) both a & b
d) only a
64. Which type of solenoid has more chances of coil failure?
a) AC solenoid b) DC Solenoid
c) both AC and DC solenoid d) coil failure will not occur
65. Series circuits work on both hydraulic and pneumatic actuators.
A. True.
B. False.
66. Leakage in welded type of hydraulic cylinder is prevented by
a) wiper in gland cover b) Rod seal in gland cover c) rod seal in end cover d) both b & c
67. What effect does not overloading have on fluid power and electrical systems?
a) Electrical components get damaged in electrical systems
b) fluid power systems stops working without damaging the components
c) both a & b
d) only a
68. Which type of solenoid has more chances of coil failure?
a) AC solenoid b) DC Solenoid
c) both AC and DC solenoid d) coil failure will not occur
69. Which valve is used to block the accumulator from the system for the purpose of safety?
a) Pilot valve b) Needle valve
c) Detent valve d) Check valve
70. In maintenance of pneumatic systems which is done weekly or monthly?
a) operator tasks b) periodic maintenance
c) Quarterly or Halfyearly maintenance d) Annual maintenance
71. Heavy lifting work is often accomplished by shifting fluids in big machines. The power system of such machines can
be described as
a) Reciprocating b) Pneumatic c) Hydraulic d) Hybrid
72. To troubleshoot the too much oil delivery problem by lubricator, it is enough to
a) relocate the lubricator b) readjust as necessary c) disassemble and clean d) clean

4-Marks
1. Define Oxidation stability and Viscosity Index.
2. What is the difference between Positive and Non positive displacement pumps?
3. Write down the advantages and limitations of Gear Pump.
4. Define Volumetric efficiency and Overall efficiency of pump.
5. Give the applications of Sequence valve and Throttle Valve.
6. Draw the diagram of Counterbalance Valve and mark all its parts.
7. Write down the importance of Servo valves and its applications.
8. What is the function of filters in Hydraulic system? List out its types.
9. 16. State and explain Pascal’s law.
10. 17. List the advantages of Hydraulic system over Pneumatic system.
11. 18. Define Demulsibility. List out the different Hydraulic Oils used in Fluid power systems.
12. 19. Sketch the construction of Lobe pump.
13. 20. Sketch and explain the working of a 3/2 DCV. Also draw its representation symbol.
14. 21. What is the function of seals in Hydraulic system? Give its classification.
15. 22. What is the use of Pressure relief valve? Write a note on Simple pressure relief valve.
16. 23. Briefly explain Weight loaded accumulator.
17. Is air filter is necessary in pneumatics? Explain the functions of air filter and dryer
18. Draw the symbol and explain bi-stable flip flop in pneumatics with truth table.
19. Explain how a back pressure sensor is used in pneumatics.
20. Speed control circuit is used in hydraulics or pneumatics? Draw the meter in hydraulic circuit and mark its
components.
21. When designing a hydraulic circuit, what are the important considerations must be taken into account.
22. Give six reasons for overheating of fluid in a hydraulic system.
23. Can you brief about preventive maintenance? Name five things that can cause a noisy pump.
24. What is the need for air treatment in pneumatic system? List out the components in air
25. treatment system.
26. Fluidic element – what does it mean? Give examples and list out the various advantages of
27. fluidic elements.
28. Draw and explain the pneumatic proximity sensor and give its advantages.
29. Explain how a back pressure sensor works.
30. Can you list some of the functions of reservoirs in hydraulic systems? How do you calculate
31. the size of the reservoir?
32. What are the different maintenance procedures followed in hydraulics and pneumatics?
33. What is scheduled maintenance? Explain with example.
34. According to your knowledge, list the parameters that relate to the selection of hydraulic
35. cylinders.
36. List out the possible causes and its remedies for excessive wear of hydraulic pump.
37. List out the possible causes and remedies for different problems that may rise in a hydraulic cylinder.
38. If the actuator fails to move in a hydraulic system, name four possible causes.

12 arks
1. Explain the construction and working with neat sketch balanced vane pump. Also give the advantages and
disadvantages of Vane pump.
2. A pump has a displacement of 81.9 cm3. It delivers 75.8 x 10-3 m3/min at 1000 rpm at 67 bar. If the prime mover
input torque is 100 Nm,
i. What is its overall efficiency and volumetric efficiency?
ii. What is the theoretical torque required to operate the pump?
3. Explain about the construction, working, applications, advantages and limitations of
Internal gear pump with neat diagram.
4. Explain the working principle of Swash plate piston pump with neat diagram. List out the
advantages and disadvantages of Piston pumps.
5. Explain the construction and working of Semi-rotary actuators, with neat sketch.
6. With neat sketch, explain the construction and working of Direction Control valves
based on their modes of operation.
7. Explain the construction and working of Pilot operated Sequence valve.
8. Explain the construction and working of Intensifier. Also discuss the Pressure Intensifier circuit.
9. a) What is Cylinder cushioning? Explain with neat sketch. ( 6 marks)
b) Explain the working of Telescopic cylinder. (6 marks)
10. Discuss the construction and working of Compound pressure relief valve.
11. With neat sketch, explain the working of 2/2 and 3/2 Directional control valve. Also draw the representation of
those DCV’s
12. Explain the functions of different types of Accumulators used in hydraulic systems with neat diagrams.
13. With a neat sketch, explain the construction and working principle of FRL unit.
14. How to control the operation of Pneumatic cylinder using flip flop. Use circuit diagram to explain.
15. With neat diagrams, explain the function of various types of pneumatic sensors.
16. FRL unit – Where it will be installed? Explain about the construction & working of Filter
and Regulator with neat diagram.
17. Construct a ladder diagram for dual cylinder sequencing circuit and explain it.
18. Give the meaning of Fluid logics. Explain by drawing a fluid logic circuit for fluidic sequence control.
19. Explain with the neat circuit diagram, a hydraulic circuit for actuator locking.
20. A mass of 2000kg is to be accelerated upto a velocity of 1 m/sec. from rest over a distance of 50mm. The co-
efficient of friction between the load and the guides is 0.15. Select the bore of the cylinder required to accelerate this
load if the maximum allowable pressure at the full bore end is 100 bar. Take seal friction to be equivalent to a pressure
drop of 5 bar.
21. Design a hydraulic circuit for the following sequence A+C+B+B-A-C-. Draw the suitable circuit by cascading
method.
22. Draw and explain Counter balance circuit.
23. Give the importance of failsafe circuit. Draw and explain a failsafe circuit for over load protection.
24. Write about regeneration in fluid power circuit. With a neat sketch, explain with extending speed and speed
ratio of regenerative circuit.
25. In a particular hydraulic system, a discharge of 10 litres is required for 6 seconds once every minute. Calculate a
suitable size of pump and accumulator if,
 a. Maximum system pressure is 150 bar gauge.
b. Maximum system pressure is 207 bar gauge.
c. Accumulator precharge pressure is 90% of minimum system pressure.
d. The gas is compressed isothermally during the oil charging.
e. The gas expands adiabatically during discharge.
26. Draw and explain a circuit to support a load which can run away during lowering.
27. Explain the different maintenance procedures followed in fluid power industries.
28. Discuss the parameters related to the selection of hydraulic cylinder.
29. Pump unloading refers to what? Use circuit diagram and explain it.
30. Discuss how the preventive and breakdown maintenance procedures in fluid power systems are followed in
industries.
31. With a neat circuit diagram, explain the working of material handling system.
32. Draw and explain a Hydraulic press circuit.
33. Explain an industrial hydraulic circuit for riveting machine.
34. Discuss about the different maintenance procedures followed in Hydraulic and Pneumatics.
35. What is the reason, the press circuit cannot be constructed using pneumatics. Draw and explain the working of
hydraulic press circuit.
36. Discuss the trouble shooting of hydraulic system with suitable example problems.

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