Explore topic-wise MCQs in Control Systems.

This section includes 22 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 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
2.

A _____________ restricts air flow.

A. Throttle valve
B. Shuttle valve
C. Directional control valve
D. Single acting cylinder
Answer» B. Shuttle valve
3.

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
4.

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
5.

What is the function of a pressure gauge?

A. It controls the rate of flow of oil
B. It shows the pressure reading
C. Controls the direction of flow of oil
D. It converts the mechanical energy to hydraulic energy
Answer» C. Controls the direction of flow of oil
6.

How many types of actuators are present in hydraulic systems?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer» C. Three
7.

What controls the direction of the flow of oil?

A. Pressure relief valve
B. Direction control valve
C. Flow control valve
D. Actuator
Answer» C. Flow control valve
8.

The pressure relief valve is an important component which is required for every displacement pump.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
9.

What pumps hydraulic oil to the hydraulic circuit?

A. Flow control valve
B. Oil reservoir
C. Rotatory pumps
D. Pressure gauge
Answer» B. Oil reservoir
10.

Which component of a hydraulic system is used to store the sufficient amount of hydraulic oil?

A. Rotatory pumps
B. Oil reservoir
C. Flow control valve
D. Pressure gauge
Answer» C. Flow control valve
11.

The force developed in hydraulic systems is high due to ____

A. high pressure
B. more oil
C. less pressure
D. less oil
Answer» B. more oil
12.

Which type of system uses ‘oil under pressure’ means for power transmission?

A. Fluid power system
B. Hydraulic system
C. Pneumatic system
D. Stepper motors
Answer» C. Pneumatic system
13.

A_______________RESTRICTS_AIR_FLOW.?$

A. Throttle valve
B. Shuttle valve
C. Directional control valve
D. Single acting cylinder
Answer» B. Shuttle valve
14.

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
15.

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
16.

5/2 way single solenoid valve has:

A. 2 ports 2 positions
B. 5 ports 2 positions
C. 5 ports 5 positions
D. 2 ports 5 positions
Answer» C. 5 ports 5 positions
17.

Series circuits work on both hydraulic and pneumatic actuators.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
18.

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
19.

A single acting cylinder can be pressurized externally from one direction only.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
20.

Pneumatic and other power systems can support three kinds of motion; they are

A. Linear, reciprocating, and random motion
B. Linear, flowing, and rotary motion
C. Linear, zigzag, and spiral motion
D. Linear, reciprocating, and rotary motion
Answer» E.
21.

The scientific principle that makes hydraulic systems possible is

A. Pascal’s principle
B. Boyle’s law
C. Bernoulli’s principle
D. The fluid flow principle
Answer» B. Boyle‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s law
22.

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
Answer» D. Hybrid