770+ Production Engineering Solved MCQs

101.

A hermophrodite caliper is

A. Has one leg bent and other straight with a sharp point
B. Has parallel legs
C. Outside caliper
D. Inside caliper
E. Divider
Answer» D. Inside caliper
102.

In EDM, the tool and work piece are separated by

A. A metal conductor
B. Negative ions
C. Dielectric fluid
D. Positive ions
E. An electrolyte
Answer» C. Dielectric fluid
103.

The process of increasing the cross-section of a job with a reduction in its length is termed

A. Upsetting
B. Parting off
D. Drawing out
E. Cutting
Answer» A. Upsetting
104.

Range of forging temperature for a mould steel job is

A. 940?C - 1180?C
B. Parting off
D. 800?C - 1150?C
E. 750?C - 1300?C
Answer» E. 750?C - 1300?C
105.

Which of the following operation cannot be carried out on a lathe machine?

A. Taper turning
B. Blanking
C. Double start screw cutting
D. Facing
E. Knurling
Answer» B. Blanking
106.

Accuracy is

A. The repeatability of a measuring process
B. Error of judgment in recording an observation
C. The ability of an instrument to reproduce same reading under identical situations
D. Agreement of the result of a measurement with the true value of the measured quantity
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Agreement of the result of a measurement with the true value of the measured quantity
107.

A tool has tool signature 15, 15, 10, 10, 15, 10, (3 mm). Which of the following angle is not of 15??

A. Cutting edge angle
B. Parting off
C. Side rake angle
D. End relief angle
E. Back rake angle
Answer» D. End relief angle
108.

A rolling mill is specified by

A. width of rolls
B. pressure exerted
C. gross weight
D. roll diameter
E. Parting off
Answer» D. roll diameter
109.

Which of the following is not a squeezing process?

A. Riveting
B. Thread rolling
C. Coining
D. Trimming
E. Knurling
Answer» D. Trimming
110.

The gold point temperature is

A. 569?C
B. 863?C
C. 100?C
D. 1000?C
E. 1063?C
Answer» E. 1063?C
111.

Tungsten carbide tipped drill bits are used

A. For smooth surface
B. For slow drilling
C. For drilling on glass, ceramics, etc.
D. Low power consumption
E. For drilling without coolant
Answer» C. For drilling on glass, ceramics, etc.
112.

While grinding the increase in wheel speed, with constant feed rate, results in

A. glazing of wheel
B. reduction of the chip size
C. Parting off
D. abrasive marks on work piece
E. shining surface
Answer» B. reduction of the chip size
113.

Which of the following chucking device can be used on lathe?

A. Dog carrier
B. Face plate
C. Collets
D. Mandrel
E. All of the above
Answer» E. All of the above
114.

The limitation of a pneumatically operated automatic control system

A. is complexity of components
B. is costly maintenance
C. Suffers from the transmission lags and slow response
D. None of the above
E. All of the above
Answer» C. Suffers from the transmission lags and slow response
115.

Unequal lengths of lips of a twist drill are likely to result in

A. Smooth surface
B. Low power consumption
C. Low heat generation
D. Elliptical hole
E. Oversize hole
Answer» E. Oversize hole
116.

A cutting tool fails due to

A. crater wear and flank wear
B. crater formation
C. Parting off
E. crater wear and flank wear meeting to cause crumbling of cutting edge
Answer» E. crater wear and flank wear meeting to cause crumbling of cutting edge
117.

Presence of oxygen in copper

A. gives it yellow colour
B. generates blisters on the surface
C. makes it harder
D. Parting off
E. increases electrical conductivity
Answer» C. makes it harder
118.

Which of the following defect in castings is caused by the molten metal?

A. Scab
B. Swell
C. Shrinkage
D. Blowholes
E. All of the above
Answer» B. Swell
119.

Flywheel is not provided in case of

A. manually operated presses
B. crank type presses
C. hydraulic presses
D. All of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» C. hydraulic presses
120.

Internal gears and splines used in automobile industry are manufactured by

A. Broaching
B. Gears shaping
C. Casting
D. Milling
E. Gears hobbing
Answer» A. Broaching
121.

Honing is used to

A. correct ovality
B. waviness of axis
C. non-parallelism of cylindrical features
D. All of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» D. All of the above
122.

Which one of the following is not a angle measuring device?

A. Angle iron
B. Angle gauge blocks
C. Combination square
D. Bevel protector
E. Signal bar
Answer» A. Angle iron
123.

In hot blast cupola

A. Temperature is high
B. Melting rate is high
C. Carbon percentage in castings is high
D. Air supplied is preheated
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Air supplied is preheated
124.

Which property of sand is measured by a dilatometer?

A. Clay content
B. Permeability
C. Hot strength
D. Fineness
E. Moisture content
Answer» C. Hot strength
125.

The coolant generally used while machining with carbide tools is

A. Water
B. Compressed air
C. Graphite
D. Kerosene
E. Soluble oil
Answer» E. Soluble oil
126.

Loam moulds are

A. Used for symmetrical castings
B. Used in centrifugal castings
C. Used for very small articles
D. Made out of wet sand and then skin dried
E. Used for large castings
Answer» E. Used for large castings
127.

A thin tube is to be cut by hacksawing. Blades with following TPI are available which blade will be appropriate for the job

A. 14 TPI
B. 4- TPI
C. 18 TPI
D. 32 TPI
E. 20 TPI
Answer» D. 32 TPI
128.

The function of a transducer is

A. To decodify the input signal
B. To convert the primary signal into a more useful quantity usually an electrical impulse
C. To amplify the input signal
D. To codify the input signal
E. To modify the input signal
Answer» B. To convert the primary signal into a more useful quantity usually an electrical impulse
129.

Flange wrinkling is a defect associated with

A. Cold heating
B. Cold rolling
C. Deep drawing
D. Die casting
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Deep drawing
130.

Low helix drills are used for machining

A. Brass
B. bronze
C. bakelite
D. Any of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» D. Any of the above
131.

During continuous chip formation the maximum heat is taken away by

A. Depends on velocity of cutting
B. Chip
C. Tool
D. Work piece
E. Coolant
Answer» A. Depends on velocity of cutting
132.

Folding of edges of the sheet metal is done to

A. Parting off
B. To make the product stronger
C. To make the product attractive
D. Strengthen the edges and eliminate the sharp edges
Answer» D. Strengthen the edges and eliminate the sharp edges
133.

Poor surface finish and fast wear of tool are the characteristics of

A. Continuous chips with built up edges
B. Discontinuous chips
C. Inhomogencous chips
D. Low power consumption
E. Continuous chips
Answer» A. Continuous chips with built up edges
134.

In a Brinell hardness test the hardness number is determined by the measurement of

A. Width of depression
B. Depth of depression
C. Diameter of depression
D. Surface area of depression
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Surface area of depression
135.

Post cleaning is done in case of brazed joints to

A. Prevent corrosion
B. Remove scale
C. Strengthen the joint
D. Increase the strength of the joint
E. All of the above
Answer» A. Prevent corrosion
136.

For cutting sheet metal the chisel cutting edge is bevelled to an angle of

A. 90?
C. 40? - 45?
D. 30? - 60?
E. Parting off
Answer» C. 40? - 45?
137.

Core prints are

A. Impressions left on cores during core making
B. Hard surfaces on cores mainly meant for resisting deformation
C. Blue prints for core manufacturing
D. Holes or recesses in core meant for locating cores in position
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Holes or recesses in core meant for locating cores in position
138.

The most commonly used instrument for the measurement of mass or volume of flowing fluids in industrial plants are

A. Impeller type
B. Propeller type
C. Turbine type
D. Weight belt type
E. Any of the above
Answer» E. Any of the above
139.

During arc welding if the current is too low, it is likely to result in

A. Poor penetration
B. Excess piling up of weld metal
C. Excessive electrode consumption
D. All of the above
E. None
Answer» D. All of the above
140.

The disadvantage of die casting process is

A. Cost is less
B. Surface finish is poor
C. Heavy section can be easily cast
D. High production rates are not possible
E. Only certain non-ferrous alloys can be cast economically
Answer» E. Only certain non-ferrous alloys can be cast economically
141.

Which of the following provides an additional projection on a pattern and also forms a seat to support and locate the core in the mould?

A. Head
B. Mould print
C. Print
D. Check
E. Core print
Answer» E. Core print
142.

Aluminium gears are generally used in

A. Compressors
B. Speed reducers
C. Instruments
D. Worm wheels
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Instruments
143.

While machining copper alloys by electro chemical machining the electrolyte used is

A. Sodium chlorate
B. Sodium hydroxide
C. Sodium sulphate
D. Common salt
E. Sodium nitrate
Answer» C. Sodium sulphate
144.

Which of the following is relatively a low temperature brazing process?

A. Brass brazing
B. Silver manganese brazing
C. Copper brazing
D. Nickel chrome brazing
E. Silver brazing
Answer» E. Silver brazing
145.

In electrical resistance welding when the current passes through the metal, the greatest resistance is

A. At the surface
B. Through the metals to be welded
C. At the point of contact of the metal to be welded
D. At the point where electrode contacts the metal
E. None of the above
Answer» C. At the point of contact of the metal to be welded
146.

The material for worm wheels is usually

A. Bronze
B. Cast iron
C. Copper
D. Aluminium
E. Cast steel
Answer» A. Bronze
147.

In die casting process

A. The cost of dies is generally insignificant
B. Very high production rates are possible
C. Any size of casting can be prepared
D. Any metal can be cast
E. Dimensional accuracy is immaterial
Answer» B. Very high production rates are possible
148.

For resistance welding

A. Voltage is low and current is high
B. Voltage is high and current is low
C. Both voltage and current are high
D. Both voltage and current are low
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Voltage is low and current is high
149.

Teeth of a hacksaw are

A. In a single plane
B. Parting off
C. Bent in one direction only
D. Bent alternately in opposite directions
Answer» D. Bent alternately in opposite directions
150.

Die casted gears are generally used in

A. Counters
B. Toys
C. Cameras
D. Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
151.

In gas welding the maximum flame temperature occurs at

A. Inside the inner cone
B. The inner cone
C. Next to the inner cone
D. The outer cone
E. The tip of the flame
Answer» C. Next to the inner cone
152.

Silicon steel is used for

A. Ball bearings
B. Boiler plates
C. Industrial knives
D. Dies
E. Electrical stampings
Answer» E. Electrical stampings
153.

The efficiency of abrasive particles depends up

A. purity
B. uniformity in composition
C. hardness
D. All of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» D. All of the above
154.

The hardness of martensite in quenched plain carbon steels reaches almost a saturation value of carbon of about

A. 0.20%
B. 0.40%
C. 0.60%
D. 1.40%
E. None of the above
Answer» C. 0.60%
155.

In centreless grinding the work piece advances by

A. Force exerted by regulating wheel
B. Remains stationalry
C. Hydraulic force
D. Force exerted by grinding wheel
E. Push given by operator
Answer» A. Force exerted by regulating wheel
156.

The power consumption in ultrasonic machining in kW/m2/min is of the order of

A. 200 kW/m3/min
B. 1000 kW/m3/min
C. 1 kW/m3/min
D. 10 kW/m3/min
E. 100 kW/m3/min
Answer» D. 10 kW/m3/min
157.

Shell sands are coated with

A. molasses
B. urea formaldehyde
C. carbon disulphide
D. Parting off
E. silica grains
Answer» B. urea formaldehyde
158.

A very soft whisper may have noise level of

A. About 100 db
B. About 140 db
C. About 30 db
D. About 40 db
E. About 10 db
Answer» C. About 30 db
159.

The width of slot eut by a hack-saw blade is

A. None of these
B. Less than the width of blade
C. Slightly more than the width of blade
D. Equal to the width of blade
E. 1830 rpm
Answer» C. Slightly more than the width of blade
160.

Swell is a defect in castings due to

A. Enlargement of the mould cavity by metal pressure causing partial or overall enlargement of the casting
B. Working on cooling
C. Moisture in moulding sand
D. Thin projection of casting due to gap between flasks
E. Mis-mathcing of mould at the parting line
Answer» A. Enlargement of the mould cavity by metal pressure causing partial or overall enlargement of the casting
161.

In EDM the material of the tool is

A. Carbide
B. Copper
C. Satellite
D. Diamond
E. High speed steel
Answer» B. Copper
162.

In a centre lathe gear box for changing spindle speeds the provision for speeds is made in

A. Arithmetical progression
B. Geometrical progression
C. Cubical progression
D. Random members
E. Square progression
Answer» B. Geometrical progression
163.

In rubber bond for grinding wheels, sulphur is added to

A. Parting off
B. act as vulcanising agent
C. reduce shocks and vibrations
D. make the bond flexible
E. dissipate heat during grinding operation
Answer» B. act as vulcanising agent
164.

Profile of a gear tooth is to be checked. Which one of the following device would you choose?

A. Sine bear
B. Optical projector
C. Optical pyrometer
D. Bench micrometer
E. Telescopic gauge
Answer» B. Optical projector
165.

A chisel is used for

A. Cutting the wood
B. Planing the wood
C. Making holes in the wood
D. None of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» A. Cutting the wood
166.

Chips with built up edge are produced while machining

A. Non-ferrous materials
B. Cast materials
C. Hard materials
D. Brittle material
E. Ductile material
Answer» E. Ductile material
167.

Discontinuous or segmental chips are formed while machining

A. Mild steel
B. Brass
C. Carbon steel
D. Alloy steel
E. Cast iron
Answer» E. Cast iron
168.

Which of the following is a single point cutting tool?

A. Milling cutter
B. File
C. Grinding wheel
D. Parting tool
E. Hacksaw blade
Answer» D. Parting tool
169.

While using cemented carbide tipped tools on aluminium, the cutting speed could be

A. 100 - 300 m/min
B. 1000 m/min
C. 20 - 50 m/min
D. 300 - 900 m/min
E. 50 - 100 m/min
Answer» D. 300 - 900 m/min
170.

A silver point is

A. The temperature of equilibrium between solid silver and liquid silver at normal atmospheric pressure
B. The pointed location spot silver plated
C. The temperature of equilibrium between liquid silver and silver vapour at normal atmospheric pressure
D. The point on a instrument dial reading beyond which may be dangerous for the system
E. The temperature at which silver melts
Answer» A. The temperature of equilibrium between solid silver and liquid silver at normal atmospheric pressure
171.

In order to avoid unscrewing while on a bicycle the shaft or the right padel is screwed in with

B. Right hand thread
D. Left hand thread
E. Hysteresis
Answer» D. Left hand thread
172.

The Roman notation DCCCC represents

A. 900
B. 440
C. 340
D. 90
E. 140
Answer» A. 900
173.

During arc welding eyes need to be protected against

A. Microwaves
B. Infrared and ultraviolet rays
C. Intense glare
D. X-rays and gamma rays
E. High frequency waves
Answer» D. X-rays and gamma rays
174.

In EDM the number of discharges perminute may be as high as

A. 3000
B. 6000
C. 6,000,000
D. 60,000
E. 600,000
Answer» E. 600,000
175.

Undercutting is

A. An operation of cutting deep grooves
B. None of above
C. An operation of cutting a groove next to a shoulder on a piece of work
D. An operation of cutting extra wide threads
E. Cutting from the base of a work piece
Answer» C. An operation of cutting a groove next to a shoulder on a piece of work
176.

The minimum section thickness for cast iron castings is

A. 10 mm
B. Parting off
C. 3 mm
D. 1 mm
E. 6 mm
Answer» C. 3 mm
177.

When large number of components are turned and parted off from a bar, the chuck used is

A. Magnetic chuck
B. Four jaw chuck
C. Collet chuck
D. Face place
E. Three jaw chuck
Answer» C. Collet chuck
178.

Which of the following plate can be used for milling the sides of a hexagon nut?

A. Parting off
B. 3 hole circle plate
C. 45 hole circle plate
D. 55 hole circle plate
E. 24 hole circle plate
Answer» E. 24 hole circle plate
179.

Stub tooth are cut on gears

A. To improve transmission efficiency
B. To reduce centre distance between shafts
C. None of above
D. To reduce frictional torque
E. Subjected to shock and vibration
Answer» E. Subjected to shock and vibration
180.

Porosity of a welded joint may be caused by

A. Poor base metal
B. Low welding current
C. High welding current
D. Wrong size of electrode
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Poor base metal
181.

Ionised material acts as transfer media in case of

A. Ion beam machining
B. Plasma arc machining
C. Electro discharge machining
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
182.

Scale sensitivity is defined as

A. Ratio of a change in scale reading to the corresponding change in pointer deflection
B. Least reading of scale/range of scale
C. Least reading of scale/unit measurable quantity
D. Least count of scale/range of scale
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Ratio of a change in scale reading to the corresponding change in pointer deflection
183.

Which one does not fit with the rest in the following

A. Hammer
B. Flatter
C. Hot chiesel
D. Reamer
E. Hot punch
Answer» D. Reamer
184.

Kerosene is used as a cutting fluid while machining

A. Magnesium
B. Low carbon steel
C. Copper
D. Brass
E. Aluminium
Answer» E. Aluminium
185.

Out of the following tools which one is expected to have highest carbon percentage

A. Crowbar
B. Ordinary file
C. Circular saw
D. Pliers
E. Wrenches
Answer» B. Ordinary file
186.

For welding of non-ferrous materials which of the following is preferred?

A. Microwave frequency voltage
B. Low frequency ac
C. High frequency ac
D. Direct current
E. Induction heating
Answer» D. Direct current
187.

As far as machinability is concerned, which of the following will be considered to be most inferior alloy?

A. Malleable cast iron
B. Parting off
C. Monel metal
D. Gun metal
E. Bearing bronze
Answer» C. Monel metal
188.

Precision is

A. The ability of a measuring device to detect small differences in a quantity being measured
B. Agreement of the result of a measurement with the true value of the measured quantity
C. The ability of an instrument to reproduce same reading under identical conditions
D. The repeatability of a measurement process
E. Error of judgment in reading on observation
Answer» D. The repeatability of a measurement process
189.

In centrifugal castings, the cores are generally made of

A. Green sand and molasses
B. Plastic
C. Wax
D. Cores are not used
E. Plaster of paris
Answer» D. Cores are not used
190.

In orthogoual cutting of metals the cutting edge is

A. Perpendicular to the direction of tool travel
B. Perpendicular to the work piece
C. Perpendicular to the shear plane
D. Perpendicular to the axis of cutting tool
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Perpendicular to the direction of tool travel
191.

Hardest abrasive is

A. Aluminium oxide
B. Silicon carbide
C. Boron carbide
D. Diamond
E. Tungsten oxide
Answer» D. Diamond
192.

Riser is generally located

A. near the parting line
B. on the upper most section of the casting
C. Parting off
D. opposite to the pouring end
E. near the deepest section of the mould
Answer» B. on the upper most section of the casting
193.

Which of the following test can be used to detect surface cracks in the welding of non-magnetic alloys?

A. Fluorescent test
B. Gamma ray test
C. X-ray test
D. Magnaflux test
E. Any of the above
Answer» A. Fluorescent test
194.

Which of the following process has the lowest rate of metal removal?

A. Electron beam machining
B. Electro discharge machining
C. Abrasive jet machining
D. Electro chemical machining
E. Chemical machining
Answer» C. Abrasive jet machining
195.

Which of the following machine is likely to be extensively used in a workshop manufacturing wire nails?

A. Lathe
B. Broaching machine
C. Drilling machine
D. Power press
E. Cold heading machine
Answer» E. Cold heading machine
196.

Shearing strain in the chip at shear plane is

A. tan (? + ?) + cot ?
B. tan (? - ?) - tan ?
C. Infinite clearance
D. tan (? - ?) + cot ?
E. tan (? - ?) + tan ?
Answer» D. tan (? - ?) + cot ?
197.

Which of the following is the most common bond used in grinding wheels?

A. Shellac bond
B. Pakelite bond
C. Parting off
D. Rubber bond
E. Vitrified bond
Answer» E. Vitrified bond
198.

The grain size of moulding sand is expressed in terms of

A. Mean grain diameter
B. Seive number
C. Grain diameter
D. Grain density
E. Grain fitness number
Answer» E. Grain fitness number
199.

Refractory metals are

A. Those which can be cast in the form of bricks
B. Those which reflect heat
C. Those which have melting point above 1950?C
D. Those which absorb heat
E. Those do not malt in a normal furnace
Answer» C. Those which have melting point above 1950?C
200.

Press die life is gauged by

A. loss in weight
B. amount of burr produced
C. change of colour
D. Any of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» B. amount of burr produced
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