H and P Unit I II III MQC

Sub- Hydraulics & Pneumatics
UNIT-I Basics of fluid Power and Pumps
 1.
Identify this symbol
o A. Accumulator
o B. Reservoir
o C. Variable motor
o D. Variable pump Ans- C
 2.
o A. Accumulator
o B. Filter
o C. Reservouir
o D. One way pump Ans B. Filter
o
 3.
o A. One way pump

o B. Variable pump
o C. Filter
o D. Accumulator Ans One way pump
 4.
o A. Two way valve

o B. Two way pump
o C. One way motor
o D. Variable pump
 5.
o A. Two way pump

o B. Two way motor
o C. One way pump
o D. Filter
 6.
o A. Heater
o B. Filter
o C. Cooler
o D. Reservouir
 7.
o A. Heater
o B. Filter
o C. Cooler
o D. Accumulator
 8.
o A. Heater
o B. Filter
o C. Cooler
o D. Accumulator
 9.
o A. Filter
o B. Heater
o C. Reserviour
o D. Accumulator
 10.
o A. Accumulator
o B. Two way pump
o C. Accumulator
o D. Two way motor
11. Pascal’s law states that pressure in a confined body of fluid will act_______________in all
directions.
A. erratically
B. equally
C. forward
D. sequentially
12. . Pressure in a hydraulic system is generated by ___________ to flow.
A. acceptance
B. immunity
C. resistance
D. compliance
13. Force = __________ x ____________
A. flow x distance
B. work x time
C. pressure x flow
D. pressure x area
14. Most of the energy not used to move the load in a hydraulic system turns
into____________.
A. heat
B. light
C. potential
D. excrement
15. What determines the speed of a hydraulic cylinder or a motor?
A. System pressure
B. Amount of oil flow
C. Weight of the load
D. Directional valve center position
16. . To prevent seal leakage, the case drain line of a hydraulic motor should:
A. be connected to a system return line
B. be plugged
C. run directly back to the tank
D. none of the above
17. Match the following group 1 items with group 2 items and select the correct option.
1. Radial motor --------------------------- A. Swash plate
2. Axial motor ----------------------------- B. Crank shaft motor
3. Orbit -------------------------------------- C. Vane motor
4. Low torque motor ---------------------- D. Geroller motor
a. 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C

b. 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
c. 1-C, 2- A, 3-B, 4-D
d. 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
Ans1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C

18. What is the maximum angle between cylinder block and shaft axis?
a. 30o
b. 50o
c. 45o
d. all of the above
19. What happens when the distance between flange and cylinder block is varied?
a. piston displacement cannot be varied

b. variable flow rate of fluid can be achieved
c. fixed flow rate can be achieved
d. all of the above
20. In which of these pumps, swash plate is replaced by cylinder block?
a. bent axis piston pump

b. radial piston pump
c. axial piston pump
d. none of the above
21) A bent axis piston pump has
a. pump axis bent

b. cylinder block which is inclined at an angle to the drive shaft
c. both a. and b.
22) Which of the following statements are true?

1. piston pumps are self priming
2. piston pumps require high maintenance
3. piston pumps have low cost of production
4. piston pumps have low volumetric efficiency
a. 1 and 2
b. 3 and 4
c. 1 and 3
d. all of the above
23) What will be the discharge of oil in axial piston pump, when the angle of swash plate is
zero?
a. discharge of oil is maximum

b. discharge of oil is minimum
c. there is no discharge of oil
24) When the angle of swash plate decreases
a. flow rate increases

b. flow rate decreases
c. flow rate does not depend on swash plate angle
25) In axial piston pump, the yoke is pushed away from cylinder block due to which,
a. yoke angle increases

b. swash plate angle decreases
c. both a. and b.
26) Angle of swash plate in axial piston pump is adjusted by
a. compensator
b. yoke
c. both a. and b.
27) Which factors are considered while designing a axial piston pump?
a. use of swash plate

b. application in open loop or closed loop circuit
c. design of bent axis piston pump
d. all of the above
28) In which of these pumps, swash plate is used to translate the motion of rotating shaft into
reciprocating motion?
a. radial piston pumps

b. axial piston pump
c. bent axis piston pump
d. all of the above
29) How many strokes does a single piston pump need to discharge oil?
a. one stroke
b. two strokes
c. three strokes
30) What is the advantage of multiple piston pump?
a. multiple piston pump do not have pulsating flow

b. multiple piston pump have pulsating flow which is required
31) What is the difference between vane pump and radial piston pump?
a. in radial piston pump, radial slots in vane pumps are replaced by radial bores which
accommodate pistons
b. in radial piston pump, radial slots in vane pumps are replaced by radial bores which
accommodate swash plate
c. in radial piston pump, radial slots in vane pumps are replaced by radial bores which
accommodate both swash plate and pistons
32. Calculate area of a pipe if, flow rate is 20 l/min and flow velocity is 5 cm/s.
a. 66.66 cm2
b. 60 cm2
c. 62 cm2
33. What are the reasons causing pressure drop in hydraulic systems?
1. long length of pipe

2. friction
3. type of fluid
4. losses in valves and bends
a. 1 and 4
b. only 1
c. 2 and 3
d. all of the above
34. Which fluid is used in hydraulic power systems?
a. water
b. oil
c. non-compressible fluid
d. all of the above
35. Pressure of 1 bar is equal to
a. 14.5 psi
b. 145 psi
c. 12.5 psi
d. 145 x 10-6 psi
36. Why is fluid power preferred in mobile vehicles?
1. Power can be transmitted without any delay

2. When overloaded, fluid power systems stop without damaging the components
3. Speed variation cannot be achieved
4. Fluid is non-compressible
a. 1 and 4
b. 2, 3 and 4
c. 1, 2 and 4
d. 1 and 2
37. Which of the following is used as a component in hydraulic power unit?
a. pressure gauge
b. filler gauge
c. valve
d. reservoir
38. Rotary motion in a hydraulic power unit is achieved by using
a. hydraulic cylinder
b. pneumatic cylinder
c. both hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder
39. Centrifugal pumps allow the back flow of fluid from delivery side to the suction side of the
pump
4. The function of vent plug used in a reservoir is to flush out oil
a. 1, 2 and 4
b. 2, 3 and 4
c. 2 and 3
d. all of the above
40. What is the relation between speed and flow rate for fixed displacement vane pump?
a. flow rate increases with increase in speed of rotor
b. flow rate decreases with increase in speed of rotor
c. flow rate is constant and does not change with change in speed
41. In fixed displacement vane pump,
a. flow rate decreases with increase in working pressure

b. flow rate increases with increase in working pressure
c. flow rate is constant and does not change with working pressure
42. Which energy is converted into mechanical energy by the hydraulic cylinders?
a. hydrostatic energy
b. hydrodynamic energy
c. electrical energy
43. Pressure is a measure of _____________.
a. distance c. time
b. volume d force intensity
44. In which of these pumps, swash plate is replaced by cylinder block?a

a. bent axis piston pump
b. radial piston pump
c. axial piston pump
45. A bent axis piston pump has
a. pump axis bent
b. cylinder block which is inclined at an angle to the drive shaft
c. both a. and b.
46. Which of the following statements are true?
1. piston pumps are self priming
2. piston pumps require highmaintenance
3. piston pumps have low cost of production
4. piston pumps have low volumetric efficiency
a. 1 and 2
b. 3 and 4
c. 1 and 3
d. all of the above
47. What will be the discharge of oil in axial piston pump, when the angle of swash plate is zero?
a. discharge of oil is maximum
b. discharge of oil is minimum
c. there is no discharge of oil
48. What is the relation between speed and flow rate for fixed displacement vane pump?a
a. flow rate increases with increase in speed of rotor

b. flow rate decreases with increase in speed of rotor
c. flow rate is constant and does not change with change in speed
d.none of the above
49. In fixed displacement vane pump
a. flow rate decreases with increase in working pressure
b. flow rate increases with increase in working pressure
c. flow rate is constant and does not change with working pressure
50. When the angle of swash plate decreases
a. flow rate increases
b. flow rate decreases
c. flow rate does not depend on swash plate angle
51. In axial piston pump, the yoke is pushed away from cylinder block due to which
a. yoke angle increases
b. swash plate angle decreases
c. both a. and b.
52. Angle of swash plate in axial piston pump is adjusted by
a. compensator
b. yoke
c. both a. and b.
53 Which factors are considered while designing a axial piston pump?d
a. use of swash plate
b. application in open loop or closed loop circuit
c. design of bent axis piston pump
all of the above
54. In which of these pumps, swash plate is used to translate the motion of rotating shaft into
reciprocating motion?b
a. radial piston pumps
b. axial piston pump
c. bent axis piston pump
all of the above
55. How is the arrangement of pistons in piston pumps
a. axially
b. radially
c. both a. and b.
56. How many strokes does a single piston pump need to discharge oil
a. one stroke
b. two strokes
c. three strokes
57. What is the advantage of multiple piston pump?
a. multiple piston pump do not have pulsating flow
b. multiple piston pump have pulsating flow which is required
58. What is the difference between vane pump and radial piston pump?
a. in radial piston pump, radial slots in vane pumps are replaced by radial bores which
accommodate pistons
b. in radial piston pump, radial slots in vane pumps are replaced by radial bores which
accommodate swash plate
c. in radial piston pump, radial slots in vane pumps are replaced by radial bores which
accommodate both swash plate and pistons
59. What is the relation between pressure and overall efficiency for a gear pump?a
a. as pressure increases, overall efficiency decreases
b. as pressure increases, overall efficiency increases
c. overall efficiency is not affected by change in pressure
cannot say
60. What causes internal leakage in internal gear pump?b
a. less tolerance level between the meshing surfaces
b. more tolerance level between the meshing surfaces
c. no tolerance between the meshing surfaces
61. How does the fluid flow in internal gear pump?a
a. fluid enters the suction side between rotor, which is a large exterior gear and idler which is a small
interior gear
b. fluid enters the suction side between rotor, which is a small exterior gear and idler which is a large
interior gear
c. fluid enters the suction side between rotor and idler which rotate in different directions
none of the above
62. The rotation of gears in internal gear pump takes place in,a
a. same direction
b. different direction
c. none of the above
63. What cause discharge of fluid in an external gear pump?c
1. the electric motor drives one gear which turns the other gear
2. the electric motor drives both the gears simultaneously
3. fluid passes between the gears to discharge side
4. fluid passes through interior of the casing between teeth and casing and not between the
gears
a. 1 and 3
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 4
d. 2 and 4
64. How is the smooth and continuous discharge of fluid achieved in a gear pump?a
a. increasing number of teeth
b. decreasing number of teeth
65. What causes suction of fluid into the gear pump?a
a. when pressure drops during disengagement of teeth at the suction side
b. when pressure increases during disengagement of teeth at the suction side
c. when pressure drops during engagement of teeth at the suction side
d. when pressure increases during engagement of teeth at the suction side
66.What is the principle of operation used in gear pumps?b
a. two gears rotate in same direction
b. two gears rotate in opposite direction
c. both a. and b.
67.Which type of displacement is observed in gear pumps?b

a. only variable displacement
b. only fixed displacement
c. both fixed and variable displacement
68. Variable displacement pumps used in hydraulic applications can
a. have variable flow rate

b. Consume less energy
c. Be operated with high accuracy for slow and rapid motion
d. Generate more heat
a. 1 and 2
b. 3 and 4
c. 1, 2 and 3
d. all of the above
69. In pressure compensated vane pump,
1. having variations in eccentricity between rotor and cam ring gives variable displacement
2. as eccentricity between rotor and cam decreases, flow of fluid decreases
3. as eccentricity between rotor and cam decreases, flow of fluid increases
4. having variations in eccentricity between rotor and cam ring gives fixed displacement
a. 1 and 3
b. 3 and 4
c. 2 and 4
d. 1 and 2
70. Cam ring of unbalanced vane pump is,c
a. round
b. elliptical
c. both a. and b.
71 Balanced vane pumps are designed to have,a

a. fixed displacement
b. variable displacement
c. both fixed and variable displacement
72.Which of the following statements is false for vane pumps?c
a. wear in contact surfaces occurs due to continuous contact between vane tips and the cam ring
b. different sizes of cartridge kits can be replaced in same vane pump
c. elliptical cam ring is replaced by round cam ring to reduce unbalanced forces
73.Cartridge kits generate pumping chambers of various sizes, which,a
a. increase the flow rate
b. decrease the flow rate
c. increase and decrease the flow rate
74.What is the advantage of flexible vane pump?b
a. they can handle solids which are of large size
b. they can create good vacuum
c. both a. and b.
d. None of above
75. Which force causes vanes to come out of the rotor slots?b
a. centripetal force
b. centrifugal force
c. friction force
76.The rotation of which inner element causes the liquid to pump out in centrifugal pumps?b
a. internal gear
b. rotation of the impeller
c. cylinder rotor
77.What is the advantage of internal gear pump?c
a. moderate speed
b. medium pressure
c. high viscosity fluids can be used
d. all of the above
78.A pipe has a diameter of 0.2 m in which a fluid flows with a velocity of 0.3 m3/s. Determine
whether the flow is laminar or turbulent calculating the Reynolds number.
Assume kinematic viscosity = 0.5 × 10-4 m2 /s.c
a. the flow is laminar having Reynolds number 1200
b. the flow is turbulent having Reynolds number 2100
c. the flow is laminar having Reynolds number 2200
d. the flow is neither laminar nor turbulent
79.The Reynolds number for laminar flow is,c

a. more than 2800
b. more than 2000
c. less than 2000
d. between 2000 and 2800.
80.The ratio of inertia force to viscosity is known as,b

a. Biot number
b. Reynold number
c. Cauchy number
d. Euler numbe
81.In Reynolds number (ρvd) / μ, the letter μ denotes,b
a. kinematic viscosity
b. absolute viscosity
c. coefficient of friction
none of the above
82.If a pump gives higher flow rate to the valve then, pressure drop in the valve,a
a. increases
b. decreases
c. remains the same
83.Radial piston pumps can have,c
a. cylinder block rotating and cam stationary
b. cylinder block stationary and cam rotating
c. both a. and b.
84.What effect does working pressure have on input power for radial piston pumps?b
a. as working pressure increases input power decreases
b. as working pressure increases input power increases
c. pressure remains constant for different input powers
85.While operating a positive displacement pump,c
a. the shut-off valve should be closed on delivery side
b. the shut-off valve should be closed on suction side
c. the shut-off valve should be opened on delivery side
86.What is a positive displacement pump?d
a. oil from suction side of the pump flows completely to the delivery side
b. volume of fluid discharged cannot return back to the suction side of the pump
c. discharges fixed volume of fluid every cycle
d. all of the above
87.Pumps used in hydraulic applications are,d
a. positive displacement pumps
b. variable displacementpumps
c. fixed displacement pumps
all of the above
88. The total energy developed by the hydraulic oil in a system is given as,b
a. Total energy = (Potential energy + Pressure energy)

b. Total energy = (Potential energy + Kinetic energy)
c. Total energy = (Potential energy – Kinetic energy)
89. Which of the following is a hydrodynamic pump?b
a. vane pump
b. centrifugal pump
c. gear pump
piston pump
90. Positive displacement pump used in hydraulic systems have,a
a. high viscosity of fluids
b. low efficiency
c. required volume of fluid cannot be discharged
d. all of the above
UNIT II HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS
UNIT-II MCQ HNP Actuators and Power Unit

Syllabus-
Linear and rotary actuators- types, construction and characteristics. Cylinder mountings, cushioning
of cylinders.
Power units and accessories - types of power units, reservoir assembly, constructional details.
Accumulators, Intensifiers, Pressure and Temperature switches /sensors, level sensors.
1) Which type of motion is transmitted by hydraulic actuators?

a. linear motion
b. rotary motion
c. both a.and b.
Ans-C
2) What is the function of electric actuator?

a. convert electrical energy into mechanical torque
b. converts mechanical torque into electrical energy
c. converts mechanical energy into mechanical torque
Ans-A
3) Which of the following is a hydraulic cylinder based on construction?
a. single acting cylinder
b. double acting cylinder
c. welded design cylinder
d. all of the above
Ans-C
4) Which energy is converted into mechanical energy by the hydraulic cylinders?
Ans-A
5) What is the advantage of using a single acting cylinder?
a. high constant reliable
b. honing inside the inner surface of pump is not required
c. piston seals are not required
d. all of the above
Ans-C
6) Rotary motion in a hydraulic power unit is achieved by using,
a. hydraulic cylinder
b. pneumatic cylinder
c. both hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder
Ans-D
7) Accessories used in a hydraulic power unit adjust pressure and are used to
Generate flow and direction of the fluid.
a. True
b. False
Ans-B
1.Bell housing connects motor and pump
2.Centrifugal pump is an on-positive displacement pump
3.Centrifugal pumps allow the backflow of fluid from delivery side to the suction
Side of the pump
4.The function of vent plug used in a reservoir is to flush out oil
a. 1,2and4
b. 2,3and4
c. 2and3
d. all of the above
Ans-B
9) Which of the following is used as a component in hydraulic power unit?
a. pressure gauge
b. filler gauge
c. valve
d. reservoir
Ans-c
10) Which of the following gas is used in gas charged accumulator?
a. oxygen
b. nitrogen
c. carbon dioxide
d. all of the above
Ans-B
11) 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)
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1) Matchthefollowinggroup1itemswithgroup2itemsandselectthecorrect
option.
1.Radialmotor---------------------------A.Swashplate
2.Axialmotor-----------------------------B.Crankshaftmotor
3.Orbit--------------------------------------C.Vanemotor
4.Lowtorquemotor----------------------D.Gerollermotor
a. 1-B,2-A,3-D,4-C
b. 1-A,2-C,3-B,4-D
c. 1-C,2-A,3-B,4-D
d. 1-B,2-D,3-A,4-C
Ans-A
12) Cam lobe hydraulic motor is a type of…
a. axial hydraulic motor
b. orbit hydraulic motor
c. gear hydraulic motor
d. radial hydraulic motor
Ans-D
13) Which of the following is a type of low-torque high-speed motor?
a. radial piston motors
b. axial piston motors
c. bent axis motor
d. gear motor
Ans-D
14) Motors used in high speed applications have.
a. high torque with high speed
b. low torque with high speed
c. high torque with low speed
Ans-B
15) Which motor causes heavy loads due to order to move at constant
Lower speeds?
a. Low-torque high-speed motors
b. High-torque low-speed motors
c. both a. and b.
Ans-B
16) Low-torque high-speed motors are used in.
a. cranes
b. winches
c. fans
d. all of the above
Ans-C
17) What is the function of hydraulic motor?
1.hydraulic motor converts hydraulic oil under pressure into torque and angular
displacement
2.hydraulic motor converts hydraulic oil under pressure into force and linear
displacement
3.hydraulic motor converts hydraulic energy into mechanical energy
4.hydraulic motor converts mechanical energy into hydraulic energy
a. 1and4
b. 1and3
c. 2and3
d. 2and4
Ans-B
18) When does holding piston keep the angle between yoke and cylinder block
maximum?
a. when set pressure is greater than load pressure
b. when set pressure is less than load pressure
c. when set pressure and load pressure are same
d. all of the above
Ans-A
19) What is the maximum angle between cylinder block and shaft axis?
a. 30o
b. 50o
c. 45o
d. all of the above
Ans-A
20) What happens when the distance between flange and cylinder block is varied?
a. piston displacement cannot be varied
b. variable flow rate of fluid can be achieved
c. fixed flow rate can be achieved
d. all of the above
Ans-B
21) In adjustable type of cushioning,
a. piston rod can be moved at very slow speed
b. piston rod can be moved at increased speed
c. both a. and b.
Ans-C
22) How does cushioning affect the speed of the piston when the cylinder is?
Cushioned at extreme end?
a. cushioningdecreasesthespeedofpistonneartheextremeendsofthecylinder
b. cushioningincreasesthespeedofpistonneartheextremeendsofthecylinder
c. cushioningincreasesthespeedofpistonatthebeginningofthestrokeinthe
cylinder
d. cushioningdecreasesthespeedofpistonatthebeginningofthestrokeinthe
cylinder
Ans-A
23) Whichofthefollowingisusedformountingpurposeinhydrauliccylinders?d
a. Female clevis
b. Circular flange
c. Trunnion
d. all of the above
Ans-D
24) Which end of the hydraulic cylinder, the male clevis is mounted on?
a. cap end
b. rod end
c. both a.andb.
Ans-C
25) Which type of hydraulic cylinder has one piston connected to piston rod
Extended on both the sides of the cylinder?
a. telescopic cylinder
b. tandem cylinder
c. both a. and b.
Ans-B
26) Telescopic cylinders have,
a. only two stage units
b. only three stage units
c. two or three stage units
d. multi stage units
Ans-D
1. the length of two stage telescopic cylinder is more than a standard cylinder
2. the length of two stage telescopic cylinder is less than a standard cylinder
3. telescopic cylinder is single acting
4.telescopic cylinder is double acting
a. 1and3
b. 2and3
c. 2,3and4
d. 1,3and4
Ans-C
28) Whichofthefollowingstatementsistrueforstandardhydrauliccylinderanda
Telescopic cylinder?
a. telescopic and standard cylinders gives a me stroke length
b. telescopic cylinders give lesser stroke length than standard cylinder
c. telescopic cylinders give greater stroke length than standard cylinder
Ans-C
29) Speed of the actuator is affected by
a. cross-section area of the orifice
b. velocity of flow
c. pipe diameter
d. all of the above
Ans-A
30) Double acting cylinder can be used as a single acting cylinder
a. True
b. False
Ans-A
31) When does expansion of spring and retraction of cylinder take place in spring
Type single acting cylinder?
a. oil pressure exerted is less than spring compression pressure
b. oil pressure exerted is more than spring compression pressure
c. oil pressure exerted and spring compression pressure are same
Ans-A
32) What happens when supply of oil to a single acting cylinder is stopped?
a. no pressure is exerted on the system
b. more pressure is exerted on the piston
c. less pressure is exerted on the piston
Ans-C
33) Which of the following is a hydraulic cylinder based on application?
a. welded
b. bolted
c. ram
d. all of the above
Ans-C
34) What causes reduction in speed of the piston rod when the hydraulic cylinder is
cushioned?
a. oil flow through small space
b. back pressure created in the system
c. both a. and b.
Ans-C
35) Which of the following is a type of cushioning in hydraulic cylinders?
a. Trunnion cushioning
b. adjustable cushioning
c. clevis cushioning
Ans-B
36) Intensifier used in pneumatic systems has output pressure,
a. less than input pressure
b. more than input pressure
c. same as input pressure
Ans-B
37) What is the function of pressure switch?
a. pressure switch is used to start a motor
b. pressure switch is used to stop a motor
c. pressure switch is used to de-energize a solenoid
d. all of the above
Ans-D
38) Accumulator used in gas charged accumulator is,
a. hydraulic
b. pneumatic
c. hydro pneumatic
Ans-C
39) In single acting hydraulic cylinders, the piston comes back to its original
Position due to
a. spring force
b. self-weight
c. momentum of a flywheel
d. all of the above
Ans-D
40) Leakage in welded type of hydraulic cylinder is prevented by,
a. wiper in gland cover
b. rod seal in end cover
c. rod seal in gland cover
Ans-C
41) Which of these actions does a hydraulic cylinder perform?
a. pushing
b. lifting
c. both a. and b.
42) Which of the following statements is true?
a. Tie-rod cylinders are used in applications having working pressure of 70bar
b. Welded type cylinders are used in systems having working pressure more than 70
Bar
c. Tie-rod cylinders can be used in systems having working pressure more than 70
bar
d. all of the above
Ans-D
43) Why are hydraulic cylinders cushioned?
a. cushioning decelerates the piston of a cylinder
b. stress and vibration scan be reduced
c. both a. and b.
Ans-C
44) Which of the following is used as an accessory in hydraulic power unit?
a. pumps
b. valves
c. motor
d. reservoir
Ans-D
45) 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. all of the above
Ans-B
46) Which of the following statements are true for accumulator used in hydraulic
systems?
1.Accumulator stores fluid with pressure
2.Accumulator stores fluid without any pressure
3.Accumulator stores compressible liquid
4.Spring is used as an external source to keep the fluid under hydraulic pressure
a. 1,3and4
b. 2and3
c. 1and4
d. 2,3and4
Ans-C
47) Which of the following is a gas charged accumulator?
a. bladder type
b. spring loaded accumulator
c. weighted accumulator
d. all of the above
Ans-A
48) 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)
Ans-A
49) Leakage in rotary chucks can be compensated by
a. flow control valve
b. pilot operated check valve
c. accumulator
d. all of the above
Ans-C
50. Which of the following is used an output device on a ladder diagram?
a. proximity sensor
b. detent switch
c. relay
d. all of the above
Ans-
51. What happens when supply of oil to a single acting cylinder is stopped?
a. no pressure is exerted on the system
b. more pressure is exerted on the piston
c. less pressure is exerted on the piston
Ans-C
52. Which of the following is a hydraulic cylinder based on application?
a. welded
b. bolted
c. ram
d. all of the above
Ans-C
53. 106) Calculate the power absorbed by the pump if, it has a flow rate of 20 cc/rev and
develops a maximum pressure of 70 bar, when electric motor runs at a speed of 1200 rpm.
a. 1.9 kW
b. 2.8 kW
c. 2.3 kW
Ans-B
54. Which of the following is used to sense the initial and final positions of a piston rod?
a. lever operated direction control valve
b. limit switch
c. roller lever valve
d. all of the above
Ans-D
55. Which valve is also known as memory valve?
a. single pilot signal valve
b. double pilot signal valve
d. logic valve
Ans-B
56. Intensifier used in pneumatic systems has output pressure
a. less than input pressure
b. more than input pressure
c. same as input pressure
Ans-B
57. What is the function of pressure switch?
a. pressure switch is used to start a motor
b. pressure switch is used to stop a motor
c. pressure switch is used to de-energize a solenoid
d. all of the above
Ans-D
58. Which of the following is a gas charged accumulator?
a. bladder type
b. spring loaded accumulator
c. weighted accumulator
d. all of the above
Ans-A
59. What is the function of electric actuator?
a. converts electrical energy into mechanical torque
b. converts mechanical torque into electrical energy
c. converts mechanical energy into mechanical torque
Ans-A
60. The relation for rapid change in pressure and volume adiabatically is given as
a. p0 v0 = p1 v1 = p2 v2
b. p0 v0 = p1 v1n = p2 v2n
c. p0 v0n = p1 v1n = p2 v2n
Ans-C
61. Which energy is converted into mechanical energy by the hydraulic cylinders?
Ans-A
62. What is the advantage of using a single acting cylinder?
a. high cost and reliable

b. honing inside the inner surface of pump is not required
c. piston seals are not required
d. all the above
Ans-C
63. 10. In single acting hydraulic cylinders, the piston comes back to its original position due
to
a. spring force
b. self-weight
c. momentum of a flywheel
d. all the above
Ans-D
Sub- Hydraulics & Pneumatics
UNIT-III Fluid Power control
1) Which formula is used to calculate head loss in valves?

a. K2 ( v / 2 g )
b. K ( v / 2 g )
c. K ( v2 / 2 g )
2) Calculate area of a pipe if, flow rate is 20 l/min and flow velocity is 5 cm/s.a a.
66.66 cm2
b. 60 cm2
c. 62 cm2
3) What are the reasons causing pressure drop in hydraulic systems?
1. long length of pipe
2. friction
3. type of fluid
4. losses in valves and bends
a. 1 and 4
b. only 1
c. 2 and 3
d. all of the above
4) Head loss due to friction (hf) is a function of,
1. velocity head
2. pressure head
3. length to diameter ratio
4. diameter to lengthratio
5. friction factor
a. 1, 2 and 3
b. 1, 4 and 5
c. 1, 3 and 5
d. all of the above
5) Head loss hf due to friction is given by,
a. 4 ƒ l v2 / g d
b. 4 f2 l ν / 2 g d
c. 2 ƒ l v 2 / 2 g d
d. 4 ƒ l v2 / 2 g d
6) When is a pressure reducing valve used?
a. it is used when higher pressure than system pressure is required
b. it is used when lower pressure than system pressure is required
c. when absolutely zero pressure is required
d. all of the above
7) What is the function of sequence valve used in hydraulic circuits?

a. sequence valves are used to perform number of operations one after the other after the set
pressure is reached
b. sequence valves are used to perform number of operations continuously before the set
pressure is reached
c. sequence valves after reaching set pressure oil is flown to the tank
d. all of the above
8) Which of the following is a characteristic of servo valve?
a. open loop system
b. closed loop system
c. less contamination
d. all of the above
9) In which control valve energy consumption reduces as load decreases?
a. conventional direction control valve
b. proportional direction control valve
c. both a. and b.
10) Which of the following is an element of time delay valve?
b. direction control valve
c. both a. and b.
11) Which numbers are used to denote retraction of a piston rod?

a. even numbers
b. odd numbers
c. both even and odd numbers
12) Which valve gets activated only in one direction that is forward or backward
movement of the piston rod?
a. roller lever valve
b. idle roller lever valve
c. both a. and b.
13) Which of the following is used to sense the initial and final positions of a piston rod?b
a. lever operated direction control valve
b. limit switch
d. all of the above
14) What is the function of unloading relief valve and can it be used as an
accessory for accumulators?
a. unloading relief valve is used to charge the accumulator by a pump when accumulator
pressure falls below the set value and it can be used as an accessory.
b. unloading relief valve is used to charge the accumulator by a pump when
accumulator pressure falls below the set value but is not used as an accessory
c. unloading relief valve is used to charge the accumulator by a pump when
accumulator pressure rises above the set value but is not used as an accessory
d. unloading relief valve is used to charge the accumulator by a pump when
accumulator pressure rises above the set value and is used as an accessory
15) What is the difference between pressure relief valveand pressure reducing valve?
a) pressure reducing valve is connected between pump and tank line while pressure relief
valve is connected between DCV and branch circuit
b) pressure relief valve is always normally opened
c) pressure reducing valve is connected between DCV and branch circuit while
pressure relief valve is connected between pump and tank
d) less contamination
e) all of the above
16) In which control valve energy consumption reduces as load decreases?
a) a.conventional direction control valve
b) b.proportional direction control valve
c) c.both a. and b.
d) d.none of the above
17) Which of the following is an element of time delay valve?
a) flow control valve
b) direction control valve
c) both a. and b.
d) none of the above
18) Which numbers are used to denote retraction of a piston rod?

a) even numbers
b) odd numbers
c) both even and odd numbers
19) Which valve gets activated only in one direction that is forward or backward
movement of the piston rod?
a) roller lever valve
b) idle roller lever valve
c) both a. and b.
20) Which of the following is used to sense the initial and final positions of a piston rod?
a) lever operated direction control valve
b) limit switch
c) roller lever valve
d) all of the above
21) What is the function of unloading relief valve and can it be used as an
accessory for accumulators?
a) unloading relief valve is used to charge the accumulator by a pump when accumulator
pressure falls below the set value and it can be used as an accessory.
b) unloading relief valve is used to charge the accumulator by a pump when accumulator
pressure falls below the set value but is not used as an accessory
c) unloading relief valve is used to charge the accumulator by a pump when accumulator
pressure rises above the set value but is not used as an accessory
d) unloading relief valve is used to charge the accumulator by a pump when accumulator
pressure rises above the set value and is used as an accessory
22) What is the difference between pressure relief valve and pressure reducing
valve?
a. pressure reducing valve is connected between pump and tank line while pressure relief
b. pressure relief valve is always normally opened
c. pressure reducing valve is connected between DCV and branch circuit while pressure
relief valve is connected between pump and tank
23) How is reverse flow possible in pilot operated check valve?

a. spring force lifts the ball due to which reverse flow is possible
b. fluid pressure lifts the ball due to which reverse flow is possible
c. both a. and b.
24) Which of the following statements are true for throttle valve?
1. Reverse flow of fluid is not possible

2. Input pressure for a throttle valve is more than output pressure
3. The actuator speed can be reduced by a throttle valve
4. Correct flow control valve for a particular application can be selected on the basis of pressure
drop specified
a. 1, 2 and3
b. 1, 3 and 4
c. 2, 3 and 4
d. all of the above
25) A pressure relief valve can be,
a. direct operated
b. pilot operated
c. solenoid operated
d. all of the above
26) Check valve is a type of,

a. pressure reducing valve
b. pressure relief valve
c. directional control valve
27) Which of the following statements is true for a proportional valve?
a. spool of the proportional valve can travel maximum length
b. digital type of functioning is possible in proportional valve
c. proportional valve requires a separate flow control valve
d. all of the above
28) What is the advantage of DC solenoid coils?
a. DC solenoid coils have high rush in current
b. DC solenoid coils have constant level of current
c. DC solenoid coils have rating of 220 V DC
d. all of the above
29) In conventional valves, which component is used to move the spool?
a. torque motor
b. mechanical servo valve
c. solenoid
d. all of the above
30) What does servo mean in servo valve system?
a. it cannot receive a feedback but the desired output can be obtained
b. it cannot receive a feedback and the desired output cannot be obtained
c. it can receive a feedback and the desired output can be obtained
31) In which systems, spool of the servo valve is operated by a torque motor?
a. hydromechanical servo systems
b. electrohydraulic servo systems
c. conventional servo valve
d. all of the above
32) What is the part, shown in below diagram of 3/2 valve, called?
a. manually operated valve

b. pilot operated valve
c. pressure electric converter
33) What is a pressure sequence valve?
a. it is a combination of adjustable pressure relief valve and directional control valve
b. it is a combination of nonadjustable pressure relief valve and directional control valve
c. it is a combination of adjustable pressure reducing valve and check valve
d. it is a combination of adjustable pressure reducing valve and flow control valve
34) What is a pressure sequence valve?
a. it is a combination of adjustable pressure relief valve and directional control valve

b. it is a combination of nonadjustable pressure relief valve and directional control valve
c. it is a combination of adjustable pressure reducing valve and check valve
d. it is a combination of adjustable pressure reducing valve and flow control valve
35) Overlapping of signals in pneumatic systems can be avoided by using,
a. rolling lever valve

b. idle roller lever valve
c. both a. and b.
36) What is the notation used for the sequence of operations mentioned below?
1. Cylinder A undergoes forwardstroke

2. Cylinder B undergoes forwardstroke
3. Cylinder A undergoes backward stroke
4. Cylinder B undergoes backward stroke
a. A– B – A+ B +
b. A+ B – A+ B –
c. A+ B + A– B –
d. A+ B – A+ B –
37) 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 parallel

b. when the number of signal processing valves are greater than 4, the signals are strong
c. cascade method does not consider the cost factor
d. all of the above
38) What is the part, shown in below diagram of 3/2 valve, called?
a. manually operated valve

b. pilot operated valve
c. pressure electric converter
39) Leakage in rotary chucks can be compensated by,

b. pilot operated check valve
c. accumulator
d. all of the above
40) 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. all of the above
41) What is the function of a flow control valve?
a. flow control valve changes the direction of oil flow

b. flow control valve can adjust the flow rate of hydraulic oil
c. both a. and b.
42) What does the numbers in 4/2 valve mean?
a. 4 positions and 2 ways

b. 4 ways and 2 positions
43) Which type of solenoid has more chances of coil failure?
a. AC solenoid
b. DC solenoid
c. both AC and DC solenoids
44) Which stage in two stage direction control valve is solenoid operated?
a. main stage direction control valve

b. pilot stage direction control valve
c. both stages in two stage direction control are solenoid operated
45. A check valve is a/an:
A. directional control valve

B. counterbalance valve
C. reducing valve
46. Pilot-operated check valves have ___________flow in one direction.
A. increased
B. controlled
C. decreased
47. Pre-fill valves have ___________ flow at low pressure drop.
A. higher
B. less
C. the same
48. Pre-fill valves are used to:
A. make small cylinders move faster

B. give large cylinders more force
C. fill and empty large cylinders quickly
49. A plain check valve can be used as:
A. pilot-operated relief valves

B. direct-acting relief valves
C. either type relief valve
50.. A 2-way valve has:
A. one working port

B. two working ports
C. three working ports
51. A 2-way valve can have:
A. two positions
B. three positions
C. four positions
52.. One 3-way valve can power a double acting cylinder in both directions.
A. True
B. False
53. A 4-way valve has:
A. two working ports

B. three working ports
C. four working ports
54. A 5-way valve is normally used in:
A. air circuits
B. hydraulic circuits
C. both air and hydraulic circuits
55. Direct solenoid-operated valves:
A. are only DC current activated

B. are only AC current activated
C. operate off either AC or DC current
56. Solenoid pilot-operated valves must have at least___________pilot pressure minimum.
A. 25 to 50 psi
B. 50 to 75 psi
C. 75 to 100 psi
57. The X port on a solenoid pilot-operated valve is for external___________.
A. drain
B. pilot pressure
C. either drain or pilot pressure
58. The Y port on a solenoid pilot-operated valve is for external:
A. drain
B. pilot pressure
C. either drain or pilot pressure
59. Stroke limiters on the working spool of a solenoid pilot-operated valve can:
A. slow spool travel

B. speed up spool travel
C. control actuator speed
60. A D10-size valve can flow up to:
A. 80 gpm
B. 90 gpm
C. 100 gpm
61. This symbol is for a:

A. hydraulic solenoid pilot operator
B. pneumatic solenoid pilot operator
C. direct-acting operator
62. An open crossover (transition) valve blocks flow as it changes position.
A. True
B. False
C.
63. Pneumatic directional control valves:
A. are always sub plate mounted

B. are always in-line mounted
C. may be sub plate or in-line mounted
64. A series bar manifold can have as many as:
A. one station
B. two stations
C. three stations
65. A compound, balanced piston (or spool) pressure relief valve is balanced by:
a. flow
b. stroke.
c. pressure.
d. spring force.
e. spool size.
66.Which one of the following valves uses a check to isolate part of the circuit?
a. brake.
b. unloading.
c. counterbalance.
d. pressure relief.
e. pressure reducing.
67.Which load holding valve is used to lock a cylinder in place so it will hold position
without drift?
a. brake.
b. sequence.
c. unloading.
d. pilot check.
e. counterbalance.
68.A limit switch is used to:
a. start the control circuit.
b. close the relay contacts.
c. signal the end of an event.
d. move the solenoid armature.
e. indicate when the circuit is energized.
69.The most common hydraulic fluid is:
a. mineral oil.
b. synthetic fluid.
c. water.
70.The main reason for the hydraulic tank is to:
a. hold enough fluid for the circuit.
b. deaerate the returned fluid.
c. cool the fluid.
71. What is the function of a flow control valve?
a. flow control valve changes the direction of oil flow

b. flow control valve can adjust the flow rate of hydraulic oil
c. both a and b
Ans-b
72. What does the numbers in 4/2 valve mean?
a. 4 positions and 2 ways

b. 4 ways and 2 positions
Ans-b
73. Which type of solenoid has more chances of coil failure?
a. AC solenoid
b. DC solenoid
c. both AC and DC solenoids
Ans-a
74. Which stage in two stage direction control valve is solenoid operated?
a. main stage direction control valve

b. pilot stage direction control valve
c. both stages in two stage direction control are solenoid operated
Ans-b
75. Check valve is a type of
a. pressure reducing valve
b. pressure relief valve
c. directional control valve
Ans-c
76. A pressure relief valve can be
a. direct operated
b. pilot operated
c. solenoid operated
d. all the above
Ans--d
77. Which of the following statements are true for throttle valve?
1. Reverse flow of fluid is not possible

2. Input pressure for a throttle valve is more than output pressure
3. The actuator speed can be reduced by a throttle valve
4. Correct flow control valve for a particular application can be selected on the basis of
pressure drop specified
a. 1, 2 and 3
b. 1, 3 and 4
c. 2, 3 and 4
d. all the above
Ans-C
78. How is reverse flow possible in pilot operated check valve?
a. spring force lifts the ball due to which reverse flow is possible
b. fluid pressure lifts the ball due to which reverse flow is possible
c. both a and b
Ans-b
79. What is the difference between pressure relief valve and pressure reducing valve?
a. pressure reducing valve is connected between pump and tank line while pressure relief
b. pressure relief valve is always normally opened
c. pressure reducing valve is connected between DCV and branch circuit while pressure
relief valve is connected between pump and tank
Ans-c
80. What is the function of sequence valve used in hydraulic circuits?
a. sequence valves are used to perform number of operations one after the other after the
set pressure is reached
b. sequence valves are used to perform number of operations continuously before the set
pressure is reached
c. sequence valves after reaching set pressure oil is flown to the tank
d. all the above
Ans-a
81. When is a pressure reducing valve used?
a. it is used when higher pressure than system pressure is required

b. it is used when lower pressure than system pressure is required
c. when absolutely zero pressure is required
d. all the above
Ans-b

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Sub- Hydraulics & Pneumatics

UNIT-I Basics of fluid Power and Pumps

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o A. One way pump

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o A. Two way valve

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o A. Two way pump

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a. 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C

Ans1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C

a. piston displacement cannot be varied

a. bent axis piston pump

21) A bent axis piston pump has

a. pump axis bent

22) Which of the following statements are true?

a. discharge of oil is maximum

24) When the angle of swash plate decreases

a. flow rate increases

a. yoke angle increases

26) Angle of swash plate in axial piston pump is adjusted by

a. use of swash plate

a. radial piston pumps

30) What is the advantage of multiple piston pump?

a. multiple piston pump do not have pulsating flow

1. long length of pipe

1. Power can be transmitted without any delay

a. flow rate increases with increase in speed of rotor

b. flow rate decreases with increase in speed of rotor

a. flow rate decreases with increase in working pressure

44. In which of these pumps, swash plate is replaced by cylinder block?a

a. flow rate increases with increase in speed of rotor

67.Which type of displacement is observed in gear pumps?b

a. have variable flow rate

71 Balanced vane pumps are designed to have,a

79.The Reynolds number for laminar flow is,c

80.The ratio of inertia force to viscosity is known as,b

a. Total energy = (Potential energy + Pressure energy)

UNIT-II MCQ HNP Actuators and Power Unit

1) Which type of motion is transmitted by hydraulic actuators?

2) What is the function of electric actuator?

a. high cost and reliable

UNIT-III Fluid Power control

1) Which formula is used to calculate head loss in valves?

7) What is the function of sequence valve used in hydraulic circuits?

11) Which numbers are used to denote retraction of a piston rod?

18) Which numbers are used to denote retraction of a piston rod?

23) How is reverse flow possible in pilot operated check valve?

1. Reverse flow of fluid is not possible

26) Check valve is a type of,

a. manually operated valve

a. it is a combination of adjustable pressure relief valve and directional control valve

a. rolling lever valve