Actuators Quiz

What is the purpose of an actuator?

• To produce sound

• To control temperature

• To make something move or operate

• To generate electricity

Rechelle, Istian, and Jay-Anne are working on a project to design an automated system. What are the 3 typical sources of energy required for an actuator to move something?

• Pneumatic, Electric, Hydraulic

• Mechanical, Chemical, Thermal

• Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Magnetic

• Electric, Solar, Wind

Which type of actuator uses compressed air as a source of energy?

• Hydraulic actuator

• Pneumatic actuator

• Magnetic actuator

• Electric actuator

Which type of actuator can be used to move a desk in a straight line?

• Hydraulic actuator

• Pneumatic actuator

• Linear actuator

• Rotary actuator

What is the typical source of energy for an electric actuator?

• Hydraulic fluid

• Compressed air

• Solar power

• Electric energy

What is the typical actuator used in the industry to control valves?

• Magnetic actuator

• Hydraulic motor

• Electric motor

• Pneumatic control valve

What is the primary source of energy for a pneumatic actuator?

• Hydraulic fluid

• Compressed air

• Solar power

• Electric energy

What is the typical actuator used in the industry that operates by turning a 'Handwheel'?

• Pneumatic Control Valve

• Rotary Actuator

• Electric Motor

• Hydraulic Motor

What do you called to an actuator that can unlock and lock the door of a car?

• Door handle actuator
• Trunk release actuator
• Solenoid actuator

• Window regulator actuator

Which one is not a benefit of electric actuator?

• Low maintenance cost
• Limited power source
• High operating cost

• Low risk of contamination