PNEUMATICS (AMATROL QUIZZES)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
What fluid is most commonly used in Pneumatics? - ANS Air
DCV stands for __________ - ANS Directional Control Valve
DCV schematics show what? - ANS DCV schematics show all the positions of the DCV
Two crossing lines that are connected, on a pneumatic schematic, are represented by what? -
ANS A dot
The control devices used in pneumatics are called...? - ANS Valves
Filters should be used on all pneumatic systems because atmospheric air contains __________.
- ANS dust
Smaller dirt particles are removed from the air by the filter's __________. - ANS Element
The fitting used to connect two branch circuits to a single supply line __________. - ANS Tee
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,The poppet of a pressure regulator is closed by the ____________________. -
ANS Downstream Pressure
What is the low pressure (psi) you should not exceed involving pneumatic safety? - ANS 30
psi
Pressure is a measure of _______________. - ANS Force Intensity
The 5-port, 3-position DCV is held in the mid-position by the __________. - ANS springs
What is used to classify DCVs? - ANS Number of ways, Number of positions, & Operator type
A regulator is used in pneumatics to ____________________. - ANS Provide a constant
pressure to the circuit
The assembly that moves inside the barrel-shaped body of a cylinder is...? - ANS Piston / Rod
What pneumatic component provides straight line motion? - ANS Cylinder
Industry uses quick connect fittings when...? - ANS There is a frequent need to connect and
disconnect a hose
What pneumatic actuator converts compressed air flow into rotary mechanical power? -
ANS Motor
The single-acting spring return cylinder is extended by the _______________. - ANS Pressure
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, The 3-port DCV is used in applications where the actuator needs to be powered in
_______________. - ANS One direction
What type of line is used in a pneumatic schematic to indicate an exhaust line? - ANS Dotted
line
Two of the most common types of pneumatic motors are _______________. - ANS Vane &
Piston
The manual 3-port DCV is held in the energized position by the __________. - ANS Operator
There are __________ basic rules for drawing pneumatic schematics. - ANS Seven
To reduce the noise of a pneumatic 5-port, 3-position DCV place a muffler in the __________
port. - ANS Exhaust port (E)
Pneumatic motors operate by using air pressure to create a turning force called __________. -
ANS Torque
The body of a single acting cylinder has how many connection ports? - ANS One connection
port
The two types of resistance to air flow in a pneumatic system are ____________________. -
ANS Friction & Actuator Load
An Air Compressor creates __________. - ANS Pressure
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
What fluid is most commonly used in Pneumatics? - ANS Air
DCV stands for __________ - ANS Directional Control Valve
DCV schematics show what? - ANS DCV schematics show all the positions of the DCV
Two crossing lines that are connected, on a pneumatic schematic, are represented by what? -
ANS A dot
The control devices used in pneumatics are called...? - ANS Valves
Filters should be used on all pneumatic systems because atmospheric air contains __________.
- ANS dust
Smaller dirt particles are removed from the air by the filter's __________. - ANS Element
The fitting used to connect two branch circuits to a single supply line __________. - ANS Tee
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,The poppet of a pressure regulator is closed by the ____________________. -
ANS Downstream Pressure
What is the low pressure (psi) you should not exceed involving pneumatic safety? - ANS 30
psi
Pressure is a measure of _______________. - ANS Force Intensity
The 5-port, 3-position DCV is held in the mid-position by the __________. - ANS springs
What is used to classify DCVs? - ANS Number of ways, Number of positions, & Operator type
A regulator is used in pneumatics to ____________________. - ANS Provide a constant
pressure to the circuit
The assembly that moves inside the barrel-shaped body of a cylinder is...? - ANS Piston / Rod
What pneumatic component provides straight line motion? - ANS Cylinder
Industry uses quick connect fittings when...? - ANS There is a frequent need to connect and
disconnect a hose
What pneumatic actuator converts compressed air flow into rotary mechanical power? -
ANS Motor
The single-acting spring return cylinder is extended by the _______________. - ANS Pressure
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, The 3-port DCV is used in applications where the actuator needs to be powered in
_______________. - ANS One direction
What type of line is used in a pneumatic schematic to indicate an exhaust line? - ANS Dotted
line
Two of the most common types of pneumatic motors are _______________. - ANS Vane &
Piston
The manual 3-port DCV is held in the energized position by the __________. - ANS Operator
There are __________ basic rules for drawing pneumatic schematics. - ANS Seven
To reduce the noise of a pneumatic 5-port, 3-position DCV place a muffler in the __________
port. - ANS Exhaust port (E)
Pneumatic motors operate by using air pressure to create a turning force called __________. -
ANS Torque
The body of a single acting cylinder has how many connection ports? - ANS One connection
port
The two types of resistance to air flow in a pneumatic system are ____________________. -
ANS Friction & Actuator Load
An Air Compressor creates __________. - ANS Pressure
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