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This document contains a 22 question knowledge questionnaire about hydraulic systems. The questions cover topics such as the basic principles of hydro-static and hydro-dynamic systems, definitions of key terms like pressure, common hydraulic components, how hydraulic systems work, and troubleshooting potential issues. Test takers are asked to answer multiple choice and short answer questions testing their understanding of hydraulic principles, components, and applications.

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B1B - POHT Knowledge Questionaire

This document contains a 22 question knowledge questionnaire about hydraulic systems. The questions cover topics such as the basic principles of hydro-static and hydro-dynamic systems, definitions of key terms like pressure, common hydraulic components, how hydraulic systems work, and troubleshooting potential issues. Test takers are asked to answer multiple choice and short answer questions testing their understanding of hydraulic principles, components, and applications.

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POHT

KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONAIRE

Writing must be neat and readable

Name: Points achieved:

Company No: Percentage:

Date: Result:
(Pass / Fail)

Pass Mark: 60% Possible points: 41 Time allowed: 60 Minutes

Answer the following questions


1. Briefly explain the basic principles of a Hydro-static system. (2)

2. Briefly explain the principles of a Hydro-dynamic system. (2)

3. Define pressure. (1)

4. Write down the formula used in hydraulic systems. (1)

5. Write down the major advantage when using hydraulic systems. (1)

6. Write down the names of the most common type of hydraulic pumps used. (3)

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7. In the drawing of a hydraulic pump, show where is the inlet port, the outlet (3)
port and the oil path from inlet to outlet ports.

PORT 1:

PORT 2:

8. Briefly explain what the following two terms mean. (2)


Pump Volume:

Pump displacement:

9. Write down what causes pressure in a hydraulic system. (1)

10. Write down the two functions of accumulators. (2)

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11. In the following 3 drawings two gauges are fitted into a pipe carrying (3)
hydraulic fluid. Indicate onto the gauges in each drawing what the pressure
readings could be on each of the two gauge.

a)

b)

c)

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Select the most appropriate answer and place a circle around a, b


or c.
12. In the drawing of a cylinder, if oil is forced into the cylinder ports at points (1)
A & B, under the same pressure, what will happen with the cylinder rod and piston:
a) The cylinder rod and piston will stand still.
b) The cylinder rod and piston will move to the left
c) The cylinder rod and piston will move to the right.
A B
100 psi 100 psi

Left right
13. Write down the seven rules or steps, in sequence, which must be followed (7)

Write down function/s of the following hydraulic components.


14. The hydraulic Tank (3)

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15. The hydraulic pressure cap on a pressurized system. (2)

16. A hydraulic pump. (1)

17. A pressure relief valve (1)

Circle True or False


18. Torque converters works on the principles of hydro-statics. (1)
T F

19. If hydraulic filters are not replaced regularly, the filters can get blocked (1)
resulting in oil starvation to the pump and system.
T F

20. A gear pump is a positive displacement pump. (1)


T F

21. In the drawing of a cylinder, if the cylinder ports are blocked off, and a force (1)
is applied as indicated, you would be able to push the cylinder in.
T F

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22. In the drawing of a cylinder, if the cylinder ports are blocked off, and a force (1)
is applied as indicated, you would be able to pull the cylinder out. The assumtion is that
the seals are not brand new but alredy have a certain amount of wear.

T F

END OF TEST

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