Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

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1.

In which type of projection, actual dimensions and angles of objects and therefore shapes cannot be preserved?

A. User Coordinate System
B. World Coordinate System
C. Screen Coordinate System
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Screen Coordinate System
2.

When every entity of a geometric model remains parallel to its initial position, the transformation is called as

A. User Coordinate System
B. World Coordinate System
C. Screen Coordinate System
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Screen Coordinate System
3.

If point are expressed in homogeneous coordinates then the pair of (x, y) is represented as

A. (x , y , z )
B. (x, y, z)
C. (x , y , w )
D. (x , y , w)
Answer» E.
4.

We can combine the multiplicative and translational terms for 2D into a single matrix representation by expanding

A. 2 x 2 matrix into 4x4 matrix
B. 2 x 2 matrix into 3 x 3
C. 3 x 3 matrix into 2 x 2
D. Only c
Answer» C. 3 x 3 matrix into 2 x 2
5.

Which co-ordinates allow common vector operations such as translation, rotation, scaling and perspective projection to be represented as a matrix by which the vector is multiplied?

A. vector co-ordinates
B. 3D co-ordinates
C. affine co-ordinates
D. homogenous co-ordinates
Answer» E.
6.

In Coordinates, a points in n-dimensional space is represent by (n+1) coordinates.

A. Scaling
B. Homogeneous
C. Inverse transformation
D. 3D Transformation
Answer» C. Inverse transformation
7.

Mathematically, the ellipse is a curve generated by a point moving in space such that at any position the sum of its distances from two fixed points (foci) is constant and equal to

A. the major diameter
B. the minor diameter
C. semi major diameter
D. semi-minor diameter
Answer» B. the minor diameter
8.

When a smooth curve is approximated through the data points, then the curve is known as

A. interpolant curve
B. approximation curve
C. pitch curve
D. data curve
Answer» C. pitch curve
9.

The number of control points can be added or subtracted in .

A. Bezier curve
B. B-spline curve
C. Cubic spline curve
D. all of the above
Answer» C. Cubic spline curve
10.

Structuring and combining the primitives of the solid model in the graphics database, is achieved by the use of ..

A. FEA
B. transformations
C. boolean operations
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
11.

Which of the following uses a number of two-dimensional profiles for generating a three-dimensional object?

A. Tweaking
B. Lofting
C. Filleting
D. none of the above
Answer» C. Filleting
12.

For 3D modeling of automobile body styling, which of the following is a preferred technique?

A. Constructive Solid Geometry
B. Pure Primitive Instancing
C. Boundary Representation
D. Spatial Occupancy Enumeration
Answer» D. Spatial Occupancy Enumeration
13.

Two lines L1 and L2 having Parametric equations are P1=[3 4 7]+u[2 2 -6] and P2=[1 5 -2]+u[1 4 2]. Tangent vector for line L1

A. 2i+2j-6k
B. 2i+2j+6k
C. 2i-2j-6k
D. 6-2j-2k
Answer» B. 2i+2j+6k
14.

Reversing the order in which a sequence of transformations is performed may affect the transformed position of an object.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
15.

In which type of projection, actual dimensions and angles of objects and therefore shapes cannot be preserved?

A. Orthographic
B. Isometric
C. Perspective
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
16.

A system that automates the drafting process with interactive computer graphics is called

A. Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)
B. Computer Aided Design (CAD)
C. Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
D. Computer Aided Instruction (CAI)
Answer» C. Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
17.

In the following geometric modelling techniques which are not three-dimensional modelling?

A. Wireframe modelling
B. Drafting
C. Surface modelling
D. solid modelling
Answer» C. Surface modelling
18.

A line AB with end points A (2, 1) & B (7, 6) is to be moved by 3 units in x-direction & 4 units in y-direction. Calculate new coordinates of points B.

A. (10, 2)
B. (2, 10)
C. (10, 10)
D. (10, 5)
Answer» D. (10, 5)
19.

In a 2-D CAD package, clockwise circular arc of radius, 5, specified from P1 (15,10) to P2 (10,15)will have its center at

A. (10, 10)
B. (15, 10)
C. (15, 15)
D. (10, 15)
Answer» B. (15, 10)
20.

In the following three-dimensional modelling techniques. Which do not require much computer time and memory?

A. Surface modelling
B. Solid modelling
C. Wireframe modelling
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
21.

In the bezier curve, the curve is always to first and last segments of the polygon

A. normal
B. parallel
C. tangent
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
22.

To determine the coefficients of the equation two end-points and the two tangent vectors. This statement is true for which of the following

A. B-spline curve
B. Hermite Cubic Spline Curve
C. Beizer curve
D. none of the above
Answer» C. Beizer curve
23.

A circle is represented by center point [5,5] and radius 6 units. Find the parametric equation of circle and determine the various points on circle in first quadrant if increment in angle by 45o

A. 9.24,9.24
B. 9.42,9.42
C. 9,9
D. 11,5
Answer» B. 9.42,9.42
24.

A circle is passing through two end points A[6,4] and B[10,10]. Find center point of circle

A. 7,8
B. 8,8
C. 8,7
D. 7,7
Answer» D. 7,7
25.

Find parametric equation for Y-coordinates of Hermite cubic spline curve having end points P0[4,4]; P1[8,5]

A. 2u3-3u2+2u+4
B. 3u3-2u2-2u-4
C. 2u3-3u2-2u-4
D. 2u3+3u2+2u+4
Answer» B. 3u3-2u2-2u-4
26.

Find parametric equation for X-coordinates of hermite cubic spline curve having end points P0[4,4]; P1[8,5]

A. -5u3+8u2+u+1
B. 5u3+8u2+u+1
C. 8u3-5u2-u+1
D. 8u3+5u2+u+1
Answer» B. 5u3+8u2+u+1
27.

When a smooth curve is approximated through the data points, then the curve is known as

A. approximation curve
B. pitch curve
C. data curve
D. interpolant curve
Answer» B. pitch curve
28.

Mathematically, the ellipse is a curve generated by a point moving in space such that at any position the sum of its distances from two fixed points (foci) is constant and equal to

A. the major diameter
B. the minor diameter
C. semi major diameter
D. semi-minor diameter
Answer» B. the minor diameter
29.

The parabola is defined mathematically as a curve generated by a point that moves such that its distance from the focus is always__________the distance to the directrix

A. larger than
B. smaller than
C. equal to
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
30.

To determine the coefficients of the equation two end-points and the two tangent vectors. This statement is true for which of the following?

A. B-spline curve
B. Hermite Cubic Spline Curve
C. Beizer curve
D. none of the above
Answer» C. Beizer curve
31.

For 3D modeling of automobile body styling, which of the following is a preferred technique

A. Constructive Solid Geometry
B. Pure Primitive Instancing
C. Boundary Representation
D. Spatial Occupancy Enumeration
Answer» D. Spatial Occupancy Enumeration
32.

The art of subdividing the structure into a convenient number of smaller elements is known as

A. discretization
B. assemblage
C. continuum
D. traction
Answer» B. assemblage
33.

To solve the FEM problem, it subdivides a large problem into smaller, simpler parts that are called

A. static elements
B. dynamic elements
C. infinite elements
D. finite elements
Answer» E.
34.

For 1-D bar elements if the structure is having 3 nodes then the stiffness matrix formed is having an order of

A. 2*2
B. 3*3
C. 4*4
D. 6*6
Answer» C. 4*4
35.

Reflection about the line y=0, the axis, is accomplished with the transformation matrix with how many elements as 0 ?

A. 8
B. 9
C. 4
D. 6
Answer» E.
36.

Which transformation distorts the shape of an object such that the transformed shape appears as if the object were composed of internal layers that had been caused to slide over each other?

A. Rotation
B. Scaling up
C. Scaling down
D. Shearing
Answer» E.
37.

The window opened on the raster graphics screen in which the image will be displayed is called

A. World co-ordinate system
B. Screen co-ordinate system
C. World window
D. Interface window
Answer» E.
38.

The process of mapping a world window in World Coordinates to the Viewport is called Viewing transformation.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
39.

Panning is a technique in which users can change the size of the area to be viewed in order to see more detail or less detail.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
40.

Drawing of number of copies of the same image in rows and columns across the interface window so that they cover the entire window is called

A. Roaming
B. Panning
C. Zooming
D. Tiling
Answer» E.
41.

By changing the dimensions of the viewport, the and of the objects being displayed can be manipulated.

A. Number of pixels and image quality
B. X co-ordinate and Y co-ordinate
C. Size and proportions
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
42.

Any convenient co-ordinate system or Cartesian co-ordinates which can be used to define the picture is called

A. spherical co-ordinates
B. vector co-ordinates
C. viewport co-ordinates
D. world co-ordinates
Answer» E.
43.

The transformation of perspective projection must include, where d is the distance between the center of projection to the projection plane.

A. D
B. 1/d
C. -d
D. -1/d
Answer» E.
44.

Match the following: NC code Definition P. M05 1. Absolute coordinate system Q. G01 2. Dwell R. G04 3. Spindle stop S. G09 4. Linear interpolation

A. P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1
B. P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2
C. P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1
D. P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1
Answer» D. P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1
45.

is the origin of the coordinate system which is defined by manufacturer they cannot be changed

A. Blocking Point
B. machine Zero Point
C. Start Point
D. Program Zero point
Answer» C. Start Point
46.

In the context of rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, tessellation refers to the process of slicing the CAD model of the part into layers.

A. Droplet Deposition Manufacturing
B. Used-Deposition Modeling
C. Laminated-Object Manufacturing
D. Stereolithography
Answer» E.
47.

An absolute NC system is one in which all position coordinates are referred to one fixed origin called the zero point.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
48.

In , the coordinates are mentioned in the program with respect to one reference point

A. Incremental System
B. Absolute System
C. Datum System
D. Screen Coordinates System
Answer» C. Datum System
49.

is a group of words or coded instruction for the NC/CNC system to execute a particular movement.

A. Sequence
B. Address
C. Code
D. Block
Answer» E.
50.

In , the coordinates are mentioned in the program with respect to one Previous point.

A. Incremental System
B. Absolute System
C. Datum System
D. Screen Coordinates System
Answer» B. Absolute System