Pneumatic Systems

What are the three basic functions of pneumatic valves?

• Heating, cooling, and drying air

• Filtering, lubricating, and pressurizing air

• Controlling speed, force, and direction of air flow

• Storing, releasing, and recycling air

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What safety precaution should be taken when connecting or disconnecting pneumatic tubing?

• Always wear thick gloves

• Only connect tubing when the system is under maximum pressure

• Connect tubing only when the pneumatic circuit is NOT under pressure

• Use pliers to ensure a tight connection

What is the purpose of a flowmeter in a pneumatic system?

• To measure air pressure

• To measure flow rate

• To regulate air temperature

• To filter contaminants from the air

What is the one function of an air pressure regulator?

• To measure air flow

• To reduce air pressure for consistent flow

• To store compressed air

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How many ports does a typical 5/2-way valve have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What type of motion does a single-acting cylinder generate?

• Rotary motion in both directions

• Linear motion in one direction only

• Linear motion in both directions

• Oscillating motion

Which component is used to generate a pressure drop in a fluid circuit?

• Air motor

• Long pneumatic resistor

• Pressure gauge

• Suction gripper

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What is the main function of a double-acting cylinder?

• To generate force in one direction only

• To generate rotary motion

• To generate force in two directions (extension and retraction)

• To store compressed air for later use

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Connection between pneumatic components is made using tubing and push-in connectors. Tubing should be

• Connected when they are under pressure

• Disconnected when they are under pressure

• Connected and disconnected when they are not under pressure

• Connected and disconnected when they are under pressure

Air motors are actuators that convert the energy of a fluid into

• Linear motion

• Pressure

• Rotational motion

• Flow rate