Quiz on Chapter 1: Fluid Power Basics, Laws, Principles & Vacuum
1. Most hydraulic circuits are designed by:
- mechanical engineers.
 - fluid power engineers.
 - fluid power distributor salesmen.
 
2. Atmospheric pressure at sea level is equal to approximately:
- 14.7 Hg
 - 14.7 psi
 - 30 psi
 
3. Gauges that read pounds per square inch absolute (psia):
- show atmospheric pressure on their scales.
 - do not show atmospheric pressure on their scales.
 - have nothing to do with atmospheric pressure.
 
4. Static head pressure of hydraulic oil is equal to approximately:
- .1 psi per foot of elevation.
 - .2 psi per foot of elevation.
 - .4 psi per foot of elevation.
 
5. The power of vacuum comes from:
- the power of a pump.
 - earth's atmosphere.
 - the size of a pump.
 
6. Vacuum generators use:
- compressed air to create a vacuum.
 - an electric motor to create vacuum.
 - an air motor to create vacuum.
 
7. Pascal's Law states that pressure is produced by the pump and motor of a hydraulic system.
- True
 - False
 
8. Pressure in a fluid power system comes from:
- resistance to flow.
 - motor horsepower.
 - pump volume.
 
9. A pressure gauge reading of 100 bar would be equivalent to:
- 2940 psi
 - 1070 psi
 - 1450 psi
 
10. When a gas or liquid is heated it will:
- contract.
 - stay the same.
 - expand.