770+ Production Engineering Solved MCQs

201.

Feeler gauge is used for measuring clearance between two

A. round surfaces
B. spherical surfaces
C. Parting off
D. flat surfaces
E. tapering surfaces
Answer» D. flat surfaces
202.

Preheating is usually done while welding

A. Cast iron
B. Aluminium
C. Thin sheets of mild steel
D. Thick sheets of mild steel
E. Copper
Answer» A. Cast iron
203.

EN series is used to designate

A. aluminium alloys
B. steels
C. organic materials
D. Parting off
E. copper alloys
Answer» B. steels
204.

Sweep patterns are used for

A. Circular shape objects
B. Rectangular objects
C. Any large size objects
D. Ellipucal objects
E. Tiny objects
Answer» A. Circular shape objects
205.

Kuock out mechanism in press is used to

A. chamfer the edges
B. eject out the component
C. shift the position of work piece after one operation
D. None of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» B. eject out the component
206.

While machining cast iron generally cutting fluid is not required because

A. Cast iron surface is generally rough
B. The cast iron jobs revolves at low speeds
C. Cast iron contains graphite which does not allow temperatures to rise
D. Cast iron contains carbon which cools the job
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Cast iron contains graphite which does not allow temperatures to rise
207.

An idler pulley is used for

A. Changing the direction of rotation
B. Running during no load period
C. For stopping the motion frequently
D. For adjusting the belt tension
E. None of the above
Answer» D. For adjusting the belt tension
208.

Trepanning operation is used for

A. Producing large holes
B. Under cutting
C. Cutting grooves
D. Finishing the ends of the job
E. Bevelling the edges
Answer» A. Producing large holes
209.

The difference between a plate and sheet is

A. A plate is less than 5 mm in thickness
B. A sheet is more than 5 mm in thickness
C. A sheet is always more than 5 metres in length
D. Sheet and plate are same and thickness is immaterial
E. A sheet is always less than 5 mm thick and a plate more than 5 mm thick
Answer» E. A sheet is always less than 5 mm thick and a plate more than 5 mm thick
210.

Arc blow is a welding defect which is encountered

A. In thermit welding
B. In MIG welding
C. In arc welding using a.c. current
D. In arc welding using d.c. current
E. In gas welding
Answer» D. In arc welding using d.c. current
211.

At what rpm should a lathe be run to give a cutting speed of 25 m/min. When turning a rod of diameter 32 mm.

A. Parting off
B. 160 rpm
C. 100 rpm
D. 200 rpm
E. 250 rpm
Answer» E. 250 rpm
212.

Mechanical seals are used

A. To prevent vibrations
B. To prevent leakage
C. To reduce friction
D. To balance the equipment
E. None of the above
Answer» B. To prevent leakage
213.

The thickness of clearance can be checked by

A. Shap gauge
B. Ring gauge
C. Go and not go gauge
D. Feeler gauge
E. Any of the above
Answer» D. Feeler gauge
214.

A process applying oxide coating on aluminium is known as

A. Anodizing
B. Oxidizing
C. Pickering
D. Galvanising
E. Blanking
Answer» A. Anodizing
215.

The advantage of mercury switch is

A. No mechanical moving parts
B. No open contacts
C. Sealed from dirt and contamination
D. Maintanance free
E. All of the above
Answer» E. All of the above
216.

The advantage of electronically operated automatic control system is

A. Can be located in hazardous locations
B. Needs no maintenance
C. Does not require skilled service personnel
D. No time lags, no transmission delays
E. Does not cost much
Answer» D. No time lags, no transmission delays
217.

International Prototype Meter is made of

A. Copper
B. Mild steel
C. Cast iron
D. Copper-nickel alloy
E. Platinum-iridium alloy
Answer» E. Platinum-iridium alloy
218.

Die sinking is

A. The process of hardening of dies by sinking in quenching oil
B. The local cooling of dies on the dia surface by pouring oil on the spot
C. The process of cutting die impression
D. The process of scrapping a die impression so that remaining metal may be retrieved for further use
E. None of the above
Answer» C. The process of cutting die impression
219.

The mallets used in sheet metal shop are made from

A. Parting off
C. Cast iron
D. Wood, fiber
E. Mild steel
Answer» D. Wood, fiber
220.

A circular mill is

A. A circle of 1 metre diameter
B. A milling operation done on lathe is known as circular mill
C. A milling machine used for cutting circular jobs by giving motion to the job during cutting
D. Area of a circle of 1 mile radius
E. Area of 0.001 inch diameter circle
Answer» E. Area of 0.001 inch diameter circle
221.

The method of joining metals by means of cast iron alloy whose melting point is below 425?C is known as

A. Non-ferrous welding
B. Soldering
C. Brazing
D. Galvanising
E. Adhesive bonding
Answer» B. Soldering
222.

The important factor to be considered while selecting a bearing is

A. Applied load
B. Operating speed range
C. Required bearing capacity
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
223.

The purpose of sometimes adding exothermic materials to sand is

A. To dry the mould
B. To produce directional solidification by the generation of heat
C. To produce chilled surfaces
D. To heat the core
E. To heat the sand
Answer» B. To produce directional solidification by the generation of heat
224.

The backlash between gears is expressed in terms of

A. Difference between addendum and dedendum
B. The difference between PCD of two gears
C. The actual gear width on pitch circle minus the standard gear width for given number of teeth on gear
D. Clearance between faces of the mating gears
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Clearance between faces of the mating gears
225.

In all the following case chips produced are in the form of fragments EXCEPT

A. Trepanning of steel
B. Facing of bronze
C. Shaping of cast iron
D. Milling of aluminium
E. Parting off
Answer» A. Trepanning of steel
226.

While using HSS tools on a lathe, cutting speed will be maximum when machining

A. Mild steel
B. Cast iron
C. High carbon steel
D. High speed steel
E. Aluminium
Answer» E. Aluminium
227.

Heating elements for domestic and industrial electrical applications are made of

A. Babbit metal
B. Invar
C. Delta metal
D. Duralumin
E. Nichrome
Answer» E. Nichrome
228.

The process of joining two slip gauges is known as

A. Piercing
B. Wringing
C. Welding
D. Pressing
E. Soldering
Answer» B. Wringing
229.

When 50 mm rod is turning at a spindle speed of 200 rpm the cutting speed would be

A. 15 - 20 m/min
B. 10 - 12 m/min
C. 12 - 15 m/min
D. 30-35 m/min
E. 20 - 28 m/min
Answer» D. 30-35 m/min
230.

The commonly used material for thermocouples is

A. Chromel-copper
B. Chromel-alumel
C. Platinum-rhodium
D. Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
231.

It is desired to remove large quantity of material from a job in shortest possible time, on a lathe using high speed steel cutter. Which of the following step will be helpful?

A. Reduce spindle speed and increase depth of cut
B. Increase spindle speed and take light cuts
C. Increase spindle speed and take light cuts
D. At the speed corresponding to cutting speed take roughing cuts of maximum possible depth
E. None of the above
Answer» D. At the speed corresponding to cutting speed take roughing cuts of maximum possible depth
232.

Which surfaces are usually 'wrung' together?

A. Gears
B. Slip gauges
C. Threads
D. Drill shanks and collets
E. Bed guides for lathe
Answer» B. Slip gauges
233.

Which of the following is often used as flux in brazing process?

A. Fevicol
B. Iron dust
C. Borax
D. Ammonia chloride
E. Turpentine
Answer» C. Borax
234.

A crater is a pit formed on

A. flank of tool
B. face of tool
C. surface of work piece
D. None of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» B. face of tool
235.

Green colour on a pattern indicates

A. Seats for loose core prints
B. Fillets
C. Surface to be machined
D. Core prints
E. Surface to be left unmachined
Answer» A. Seats for loose core prints
236.

Shear angle varies with

A. Feed
B. Depth of cut
C. Material of tool
D. Work piece materials and tool geometry
E. Cutting speed
Answer» D. Work piece materials and tool geometry
237.

Weld spatter is

A. A flux
B. A filler material used in gas welding
C. A welding defect
D. An electrode used in inert atmosphere
E. A filler material used in soldering
Answer» C. A welding defect
238.

In centreless grinding, work piece is clamped in

A. Chuck
B. Bed
C. Vice
D. Not clamped
E. Collet
Answer» D. Not clamped
239.

Straight fluted drills are used for

A. Amorphous materials
B. Ferrous materials
C. Brass and soft materials
D. Very hard materials
E. Brittle materials
Answer» C. Brass and soft materials
240.

Carbondioxide is

A. Neutral gas
B. Combustible gas
C. Rare gas
D. Inactive gas
E. Ionic gas
Answer» D. Inactive gas
241.

Necking is

A. Preparation of surface for brazing
B. Hole drilled for riveting
C. Drilling a hole in a plate
D. Machining a groove around cylindrical shaft
E. Initial spot welding to position jobs
Answer» D. Machining a groove around cylindrical shaft
242.

The main advantage of investment casting is

A. It can be conveniently adopted for heavy castings
B. High degree of accuracy and surface finish
C. There is no sophisticated technology involved
D. No special tooling is required
E. Raw materials required are cheap
Answer» B. High degree of accuracy and surface finish
243.

Cutting speeds for some materials are given as

A. 30 m/min
B. 20 m/min
C. 100 m/min
D. 40 m/min
E. 80 m/min
Answer» D. 40 m/min
244.

Large size bolt heads are made by

A. Hammering
B. Roll forging
C. Upset-forging
D. Swaging
E. Casting
Answer» C. Upset-forging
245.

Cyaniding

A. A process of annealing a ferrous alloy
B. A process of case hardening
C. A process of removing carbon from metals
D. A process of hardening and tempering
E. A process used on non-ferrous materials for improving surface quantities
Answer» B. A process of case hardening
246.

In climb milling

A. Work moves in same direction as rotation of the cutter
B. Tool climbs on the work piece for cutting operation
C. Cutting takes place in two planes simultaneoudly
D. Work is fed to cutter in lateral direction
E. Work moves in opposite direction as rotation of the cutter
Answer» A. Work moves in same direction as rotation of the cutter
247.

Which of the following is basically a polishing operation?

A. Lapping
B. Soft grinding
C. Honing
D. Parting off
E. Buffing
Answer» E. Buffing
248.

When a thin job is to be machined on a shaper, in order to prevent warping, which one of the following steps should be taken first?

A. Light cut
B. Heavy cut
C. Single heavy cut
D. Any of the above
E. Vernier caliper
Answer» A. Light cut
249.

Which of the following metal is best suited for electro forming?

A. Lead
B. Silver
C. Mild steel
D. Aluminium
E. Zinc
Answer» B. Silver
250.

Discontinuous chips in brittle materials are promoted by

A. low cutting speed and insufficient rake angle
B. coarse feed and low cutting speed
C. low cutting speed and insufficient coolant
D. None of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» A. low cutting speed and insufficient rake angle
251.

Which turning aluminium the side rake angle is nearly

A. Parting off
B. 5?
C. 15?
D. 10?
E. 0?
Answer» C. 15?
252.

The moisture content of moulding sand generally varies from

A. 40-50 percent
B. 2-8 percent
C. 10-25 percent
D. 50-65 percent
E. 25-40 percent
Answer» B. 2-8 percent
253.

LASER is

A. an electromagnetic radiation
B. a magnetic radiation
C. a light radiation
D. Parting off
E. an atomic radiation
Answer» A. an electromagnetic radiation
254.

Which of the following does not represent the number of slip gauges in a metric set?

A. 110
B. 45
C. 88
D. 65
E. 103
Answer» D. 65
255.

In lost wax casting for non-ferrous materials, the material of the mould is

A. Sodium silicate
B. Silica
C. Plaster of Paris
D. Ethyl silicate
E. Parting off
Answer» C. Plaster of Paris
256.

Oxygen cylinders are

A. Cast iron cylinders
B. Seamless steel cylinders
C. Die cast
D. Steel cylinders, welded structure
E. Alloy steel cylinders, thermit welded
Answer» B. Seamless steel cylinders
257.

A work piece of 100 mm diameter is to be machined at a cutting speed of 100 metres per minute. The rpm of the work piece should be

A. 636
B. 318
C. 100
D. 200
E. 159
Answer» B. 318
258.

Point angle of drill is usually more while drilling

A. Slate
B. Marble
C. Hard alloys
D. Soft cast iron
E. Mild steel
Answer» C. Hard alloys
259.

In drilling operation if the drill point is outside the drill axis, the effect on the drilled hole will be

A. The hole will be rough
B. The hole will be smooth
C. The hole will become too large
D. The hole will become elliptical
E. The drilled hole will be normal
Answer» C. The hole will become too large
260.

Black broken lines on a pattern indicates

A. Surface to be left unmachined
B. Surfaces to be machined
C. Seats for loose core prints
D. Core prints
E. Fillets
Answer» E. Fillets
261.

Spherodising is a

A. annealing process
B. surface treatment process
C. Parting off
D. age-hardening process
E. hardening process
Answer» A. annealing process
262.

A tool is said to have worn if

A. it produces discontinuous chips
B. its cutting angles have changed
C. heat produced in cutting is large
D. None of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» B. its cutting angles have changed
263.

Which of the following is not a 'drawing' process?

A. Spinning
B. Bulging
C. Embossing
D. Tube drawing
E. Lancing
Answer» E. Lancing
264.

To break the continuous chips

A. Use a chip breaker in the tool
B. Cut the metal intermittently
C. Use high cutting speed and low feed
D. None of the above
E. Small fragments
Answer» A. Use a chip breaker in the tool
265.

Hard, tough, fragile and heat sensitive metals can be processed by

A. Explosive forming
B. Intraform machining
C. Electrical discharge machining
D. Cold heading
E. High energy rate forming
Answer» C. Electrical discharge machining
266.

In which grinding operation the peripheral speed of the grinding wheel will be highest?

A. Circular grinding
B. Face grinding
C. Internal grinding
D. Surface grinding
E. Part off grinding
Answer» E. Part off grinding
267.

Which of the following pattern can be used for symmetrical objects only?

A. Gated pattern
B. Split pattern
C. Sweep pattern
D. All of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» C. Sweep pattern
268.

When the capacity of a power press is expressed in 100 tonnes, it implies that

A. Dead weight of the press is 100 tonnes
B. Total production of material will be 100 tonnes in a day
C. The maximum load that the press can apply is 50 tonnes
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» C. The maximum load that the press can apply is 50 tonnes
269.

Which of the following welding process is preferred for wrought iron?

A. Spot welding
B. Mig welding
C. Forge welding
D. Lesser welding
E. Thermit welding
Answer» C. Forge welding
270.

The operation of cutting holes in sheet by a press is known as

A. Punching
B. Shearing
C. Slitting
D. Drilling
E. Trimming
Answer» A. Punching
271.

The sheet metals which can be cut by a hand shear have a thickness

A. Any value of s.w.g.
B. Upto 5 s.w.g.
D. Parting off
E. Upto 165 s.w.g.
Answer» E. Upto 165 s.w.g.
272.

Chip breakers are used while machining

A. ductile materials
B. brittle materials
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» A. ductile materials
273.

Usually the range of an instrument is selected such that

A. Minimum reading coincides with average value of working parameter
B. Minimum reading coincides with minimum value of the working parameter
C. For the working parameter the pointer direction is vertical
D. For the working parameter the pointer deflection is about ? of the full scale
E. None of the above
Answer» D. For the working parameter the pointer deflection is about ? of the full scale
274.

The weight of hammers used in a fitting ship is

B. 0.25 kg - 0.50 kg
C. Parting off
D. 0.45 kg - 0.70 kg
E. 0.75 kg - 1 kg
Answer» D. 0.45 kg - 0.70 kg
275.

Core prints are provided to

A. Form seat to support and hold the core
B. Direct the flow of molten material during pouring
C. Form trade mark of company on castings
D. Reinforce the core to withstand the force of buoyancy of molten metal
E. Produce castings with specific surface design
Answer» A. Form seat to support and hold the core
276.

For the measurement of viscosity the transduction method could be

A. Electron tube
B. Magneto-electric
C. Photoelectric
D. Radioactive
E. Capacitive
Answer» E. Capacitive
277.

A rammer is

A. A measuring tool
B. A tool used in powder metallurgy for shaping the mixture
C. A tool used in foundry to pack the sand in mould
D. A tool used in press work to lift the pressed components
E. A tool used n welding for cleaning purpose
Answer» C. A tool used in foundry to pack the sand in mould
278.

Device used in the fitting shop used for holding round bars during marking/centre drilling thin faces is known as

B. Parting off
C. Bench vice
D. Surface plate
E. V-block
Answer» E. V-block
279.

Filler metal is essentially used in which of the following welding process?

A. Spot welding
B. Seam welding
C. Projection welding
D. Gas welding
E. All of the above
Answer» D. Gas welding
280.

Which of the following is not a part of gating system?

A. Vents
B. Pouring basin
C. Sprue
D. Gates and riser
E. Parting off
Answer» A. Vents
281.

When small castings are to be produced in large numbers, the type of pattern generally used is

A. Split pattern
B. Loose piece pattern
C. Sweep pattern
D. Match-plate pattern
E. Solid pattern
Answer» D. Match-plate pattern
282.

Hardness of work surface affects honing by

A. varying the rate of stock removal
B. poor surface finish
C. coolant consumption
D. All of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» A. varying the rate of stock removal
283.

The tool used for marking the location of bend line on thick metal/marking centres of holes is termed as

A. Hollow punch
B. Centre punch
D. Prick punch
E. Parting off
Answer» B. Centre punch
284.

Warping may be avoided when quenching a long slender piece of work by

A. Holding the piece between clamps
B. Holding the piece vertically over the quenching both and plunging it straight down
C. Holding the piece on horizontally adequate supports
D. Pulling the piece from both ends
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Holding the piece vertically over the quenching both and plunging it straight down
285.

What multiple of basic unit is 'atto'?

A. 10--18
B. 10--15
C. 10--12
D. 10--20
E. 10--9
Answer» A. 10--18
286.

A vent wire is

A. is used in cold heading
B. A kind of wire used in hot forging
C. A sharp pointed wire used in foundry for punching holes through the rammed sand
D. A wire for providing airflow
E. None of the above
Answer» C. A sharp pointed wire used in foundry for punching holes through the rammed sand
287.

Which one of the following is not a vector quantity?

A. Acceleration
B. Impulse
C. Time
D. Force
E. Momentum
Answer» C. Time
288.

In which of the following welding process, flux is used in the form of granules?

A. Submerged arc welding
B. Gas arc welding
C. DC arc welding
D. Argon arc welding
E. All of the above
Answer» A. Submerged arc welding
289.

A set hammer is made of

A. Mild steel
B. Parting off
D. High carbon steel
E. Tool steel and hardened
Answer» E. Tool steel and hardened
290.

Material used for resistances is generally

A. Nichrome
B. Duralumin
C. Constantan
D. Monel metal
E. Elinvar
Answer» C. Constantan
291.

A kentometer is

A. A manometric device used for measurement of vacumms
B. A simple device used for measurements of kinetic energy
C. A device used for measurement of kinetic energy
D. A device used for the measurement of temperature
E. A device used for the measurement of mass
Answer» A. A manometric device used for measurement of vacumms
292.

Ezy out is

A. A tool for making round objects
B. A taper reamer
C. An instrument for measurement of out of roundness of objects
D. A tool for removing broken bolts and studs from a hole
E. A drill having two diameters
Answer» D. A tool for removing broken bolts and studs from a hole
293.

Swab is

A. A welding defect
B. A forging die
C. A rocess of manufacturing grinding wheels
D. A tool used in foundry
E. A gear cutter
Answer» D. A tool used in foundry
294.

The function of a coolant in a metal cutting operation is

A. To cool the job
B. To cool the tool
C. To reduce the friction at cutting point
D. To obtain bright shining surface on the job
E. None of the above
Answer» C. To reduce the friction at cutting point
295.

In deriving relationship between thickness ratio, angle of shear plane and tool rake angle, which assumption is not required in orthogonal cutting

A. tool cuts at constant speed
B. the edge of the cutting tool is larger than width of the chip
C. the width of chip is larger than its thickness
D. None of the above
E. Parting off
Answer» A. tool cuts at constant speed
296.

The impedance of piezo-electric crystals is

A. High
B. Negligible
C. Low
D. Very low
E. Average
Answer» A. High
297.

Machining allowance in case of die casting is

A. Same as in other methods of casting
B. Generally not provided
C. Small
D. Very small
E. Large
Answer» B. Generally not provided
298.

Which of the following process has least power consumption in kW/cm2/min?

A. Electro discharge machining
B. Laser beam machining
C. Plasma arc machining
D. Ultrasonic machining
E. Abrasive jet machine
Answer» C. Plasma arc machining
299.

Extrusion is the process of

A. Metal shaping on presses
B. Pushing the heated billet of metal through the orifice
C. Producing holes by arc
D. Welding two dissimilar metals
E. Marking cup shaped articles using the force of explosion
Answer» B. Pushing the heated billet of metal through the orifice
300.

In electrical resistance welding cleaning of metals to be welded

A. Is immaterial
B. Is important
C. Can be neglected
D. Does not have any effect on the welding
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Is important
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