Explore topic-wise MCQs in Control Systems.

This section includes 25 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Control Systems knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

When comparing first cost of hydraulic systems to pneumatic systems, generally they are:

A. More expensive to purchase
B. Less expensive to purchase
C. Cost is same
D. Cost is not required
Answer» C. Cost is same
2.

DC motors are constructed using:

A. Permanent Magnet
B. Electromagnet.
C. Magnets are not used
D. Plastics
Answer» B. Electromagnet.
3.

Assertion (A): Pneumatic actuators are not as messy as hydraulic ones.Reason (R): Pneumatic suffer from leakages and inherent inaccuracies.

A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» C. A is true but R is false
4.

The use of feedback element in the feedback loop is:

A. It converts the output variable 'c' to another suitable feedback variable 'b' to compare with the input command signal.
B. It is the actuating element
C. To increase the stability
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. It is the actuating element
5.

A one-way valve that lets air into the reservoir of a compressor, but doesn't let it out, is a

A. Check valve
B. Receiver valve
C. Control valve
D. Three way valve
Answer» B. Receiver valve
6.

Different type of construction in permanent type DC magnet are :

A. Slotted armature type
B. Surface wound armature type
C. Surface wound rotating armature, stationary wound type.
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
7.

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
Answer» D. Hydraulic pumps
8.

The major components of a controller are:

A. Control element
B. Error detector and control element
C. Feedback element
D. Error detector and feedback element
Answer» C. Feedback element
9.

Commutation process of a DC motor can be accomplished by solid devices (transistors and SCR's).

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

When the piston area of the cylinder is connected to the atmosphere, the piston of the single-acting cylinder is pressed by the spring to the ________________

A. Cylinder center
B. Cylinder down
C. Cylinder bottom
D. Cylinder upper
Answer» B. Cylinder down
11.

When comparing 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 required
Answer» C. Cost is same to operate
12.

A stepper motor may be considered as a ____________ converter.

A. Dc to dc
B. Ac to ac
C. Dc to ac
D. Digital-to-analogue
Answer» E.
13.

If a hybrid stepper motor has a rotor pitch of 36º and a step angle of 9º, the number of its phases must be

A. 4
B. 2
C. 3
D. 6
Answer» B. 2
14.

A _____________ restricts air flow.

A. Throttle valve
B. Shuttle valve
C. Directional control valve
D. Single acting cylinder
Answer» B. Shuttle valve
15.

Assertion (A): DC servomotors have practically taken over from AC servomotors in most control application.Reason (R): Low brush commutator friction and still higher torque/inertia have been achieved in DC servomotors.

A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
16.

DC motors are constructed using Permanent Magnet resulting in:

A. Higher torque/inertia ratio
B. Higher operating frequency
C. No filed losses
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
17.

What is the step angle of a permanent-magnet stepper motor having 8 stator poles and 4 rotor poles?

A. 60º
B. 45º
C. 30º
D. 15º
Answer» C. 30º
18.

Electric actuators for stepped motion are known as stepper motor.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
19.

Assertion (A): Slotted armature type in this armature is placed in slotted armature with DC windings placed inside the slots.Reason (R): The construction is highly reliable and rugged but has high torque.

A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» C. A is true but R is false
20.

Assertion (A): Electric actuators are used control system for high torque applications.Reason (R): Due to linear speed-Torque characteristics.

A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
21.

Permanent magnets used for DC motors because of:

A. High residual flux density
B. High coercivity
C. Both a and b
D. Retentivity
Answer» D. Retentivity
22.

Speed of a permanent magnet DC motor:

A. It is directly proportional to the armature voltage at a given load torque
B. The speed torque characteristics are more flat than in a wound field motor
C. It depends upon armature voltage and are more flat than in a wound field motor
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» D. None of the mentioned
23.

In electrical-pneumatic system analogy the current is considered analogous to

A. Velocity
B. Pressure
C. Air flow
D. Air flow rate
Answer» E.
24.

The most common hydraulic fluid is:

A. Mineral oil
B. Synthetic fluid
C. Water
D. Gel
Answer» D. Gel
25.

DC motors can be modeled as:

A. Armature controlled
B. Field Controlled
C. Both a and b
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» D. None of the mentioned