Test Questions and Answers
I. Choose the Best Answer:
1. Reciprocating compressors are used where:
Answer: a) A large quantity of air at low pressure is required
2. Pneumatic cylinders normally operate at a pressure of:
Answer: c) 6 bar
3. The pressure intensifier devices:
Answer: c) Increase the pressure of oil
4. Allowable pressure drop in pipeline transferring air is:
Answer: b) 8 x 10^5 Pa
5. Solenoid valves are:
Answer: b) Electrically operated
6. The EMF of a DC generator depends on:
Answer: a) Frequency
7. The abbreviations NO and NC represent the electrical state of the switch contact when:
Answer: a) Power is applied
8. A proximity switch can be actuated:
Answer: d) By all the above
II. Fill in the Blanks:
1. PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Scanning depends on:
Answer: The sequence of operations or instructions.
2. The power required to operate the logic circuits in the processor unit, for:
Answer: Controlling various devices.
3. The earth resistance of a wire is:
Answer: Low.
4. Fire extinguisher is used for:
Answer: Electrical fires.
5. The quantum of electric shock which will give a painful shock is:
Answer: Varies based on the situation but typically around 1 mA to 10 mA.
6. The equation of power in a 3-phase circuit is:
Answer: P = √3 × V × I × cosθ.
7. A transformer works on the principle of:
Answer: Electromagnetic induction.
8. Quick exhaust valves are used to:
Answer: Increase the piston speed.
9. Power consumption in a house can be measured by:
Answer: c) Energy meter
10. The friction loss in motors is due to:
Answer: a) Rotor
III. Answer Any 8 Questions:
1. Define Electronic Components:
Answer: Electronic components are basic discrete devices or physical entities in an
electronic system used to affect electrons or their associated fields. Examples include
resistors, capacitors, diodes, and transistors.
2. Define Encoders and Transducers:
Answer: Encoders are devices that convert motion into an electrical signal, usually for
position control systems. Transducers are devices that convert one form of energy into
another, like a microphone converting sound waves into electrical signals.
3. Define PLC with its advantages:
Answer: PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) is an industrial digital computer designed
for the control of manufacturing processes. Advantages include high reliability, flexibility,
and easy programming.
4. Define Drives with its application:
Answer: Drives are electronic devices used to control the speed, torque, and direction of
motors. Applications include conveyors, fans, pumps, and compressors.
5. Write any 4 sensors:
Answer: Temperature sensor, Proximity sensor, Pressure sensor, and Light sensor.
6. Define Pneumatics System:
Answer: Pneumatics refers to the use of pressurized air or gas to create mechanical motion.
These systems are widely used in industrial automation for powering actuators, valves, and
other devices.
7. Draw the Symbol for 5/2 Way Valve:
Answer: The symbol for a 5/2 way valve typically consists of two boxes representing the
two positions of the valve, with five ports connected to them. (Note: Drawing cannot be
represented in text form here.)
8. What is the purpose of an air filter in a pneumatic system:
Answer: The air filter removes contaminants like dust, dirt, and moisture from the
compressed air to protect the components of the pneumatic system.
9. Define different types of proximity sensors:
Answer: Types of proximity sensors include inductive (for metal objects), capacitive (for
detecting non-metallic objects), ultrasonic (for distance measurement), and optical (for
detecting light changes).
10. What is a check valve:
Answer: A check valve allows fluid (liquid or gas) to flow through it in only one direction,
preventing backflow.
Answers to Pre-Test Question Paper
1. Pascal’s law is concerned with:
Answer: a. Pressure in a liquid
2. ___ is used for removing water vapor from compressed air:
Answer: c. Air dryer
3. Name the symbol given below:
Answer: The symbol represents a double-acting cylinder.
4. Hydraulic and pneumatic circuits:
Answer: c. Perform the same with some exceptions
5. Which of the following systems generate more energy when used in industrial
applications?
Answer: a. hydraulic system
6. Which valve is also known as memory valve?
Answer: d. logic valve
7. Which of the following logic valves is known as shuttle valve?
Answer: a. OR gate
8. What is a pressure sequence valve?
Answer: a. it is a combination of adjustable pressure relief valve and directional control
valve
9. Positive displacement pump used in hydraulic systems have:
Answer: d. all the above
10. Volumetric efficiency is the ratio of:
Answer: a. theoretical flow rate to actual flow rate
11. Which of the following is a hydrodynamic pump?
Answer: b. centrifugal pump
18. A bent axis piston pump has:
Answer: c. both a and b
19. In pneumatic systems, AND gate is also known as:
Answer: c. dual pressure valve
20. Which of the following is used to sense the initial and final positions of a piston rod?
Answer: d. all the above
I. Choose the Best Answer:
1. The unit of inductance is:
Answer: c) Henry
2. The speed of DC series motor at no load is:
Answer: c) infinity
3. The power factor of purely resistive circuit:
Answer: c) unity
4. The passive component is:
Answer: b) inductor
5. Soldering is done on joints to improve the:
Answer: a) Tensile strength
6. How many directions are there, for a fluid to flow in check valves?
Answer: a)1
7. Which valve should be used if there is a need for fluid to flow in 4 directions?
Answer: b) Shuttle valve
8. Which valve works on electricity and not on pressure difference?
Answer: d) Solenoid valve
9. What is the function of the control valve?
Answer: c) To control the direction of flow
10. Which among the following fluid parameters are not controlled by the
control valves?
Answer: c) Speed
11. What is the function of the pressure control valve?
Answer: d) To avoid the development of excess of pressure
12. Which type of material can be sensed by inductive proximity sensor?
Answer: b) Metallic type
13. Which metal will have a larger range of detection by inductive proximity
sensor?
Answer: b) Aluminium
14. Which type of proximity sensor can be used as touch sensor?
Answer: b) Capacitive proximity sensor
15. Which type of proximity sensor can detect a magnetic substance even if a all
of non-ferrous substance is made?
Answer: a) Magnetic proximity sensor
12. What is the advantage of internal gear pump?
Answer: d) all the above
13. Which force causes vanes to come out of the rotor slots?
Answer: b) centrifugal force
14. Which of the following is a gas charged accumulator?
Answer: a) bladder type
15. Which of the following gas is used in gas charged accumulator?
Answer: b) nitrogen
16. What is the function of electric actuator?
Answer: a) converts electrical energy into mechanical torque
17. Why are hydraulic cylinders cushioned?
Answer: c) both a and b
II. Fill in the Blanks:
16. Which rectifier gives maximum efficiency:
Answer: Bridge rectifier
18. _______________ is the unit of energy:
Answer: Joule
19. The symbol for FRL unit is ________________:
Answer: Filter, Regulator, Lubricator (FRL)
20. The average piston speed of standard cylinder is _______________:
Answer: 1 to 5 m/s
21. The emf of DC generator depends on _______________:
Answer: Flux and speed
22. The resistance of copper wire is _______________:
Answer: Low
23. Transformer works on the principle of _______________:
Answer: Electromagnetic induction
24. The motor used for cranes _______________:
Answer: Slip ring induction motor
25. Slip ring is used in _______________:
Answer: AC motors
26. The formula for speed _______________:
Answer: Speed = Distance / Time
