Explore topic-wise MCQs in Manufacturing Engineering.

This section includes 37 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Manufacturing Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

When was the first attempt of lights-out manufacturing made?

A. 1950
B. 1970
C. 1784
D. 1860
Answer» D. 1860
2.

Stress analysis can be performed using “ansys” CAD (Computer aided design) software.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Who coined the term CAE (Computer aided engineering)?

A. Jerome H. Lemelson
B. Jason Lemon
C. Charles manes
D. Samuel Hunter Christie
Answer» B. Jason Lemon
4.

CIM (Computer integrated manufacturing) implies that there should be at least two computers between which information is interchanged.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

Which software cannot be used for 3D modelling and CAD (Computer aided design)?

A. Creo
B. Ansys
C. Blender
D. Adobe premium pro
Answer» E.
6.

Which is an example of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)?

A. MSP430G2ET
B. CMCP793V-500
C. SR3B261BD
D. BMP180
Answer» D. BMP180
7.

What is the full form of CAPP?

A. Computer aided processed plans
B. Computer arts process planning
C. Computer aided process planning
D. Computer assisted process planning
Answer» D. Computer assisted process planning
8.

Which does PLC stand for with respect to machine related manufacturing?

A. Programmed Logic Controller
B. Programmable Logic Controller
C. Programmed Logic Control
D. Programmable Low-key Controller
Answer» C. Programmed Logic Control
9.

Which does DNC stand for with respect to machine related manufacturing?

A. Direct Numb control
B. Direct Number control
C. Direct Numerical control
D. Directed Numerical controller
Answer» D. Directed Numerical controller
10.

“Lights-out factory” is a factory where there is no need any kind of light source.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
11.

CIM (Computer integrated manufacturing) system is same as “lights-out factory”.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
12.

What is the full form of CAD?

A. Computer aided Design
B. Computer arts Design
C. Computer arts Designing
D. Computer assisted Design
Answer» B. Computer arts Design
13.

When did the ‘digital manufacturing’ concept became prominent?

A. Early 1950’s
B. Early 1970’s
C. Late 1940’s
D. Late 1960’s
Answer» C. Late 1940’s
14.

Which is a false statement on CIM (Computer integrated manufacturing)?

A. Quality of the final goods produced is better
B. The cost of production is less
C. Quantity of produced goods can be changed easily
D. The cost of initial setup is less
Answer» E.
15.

Which does CNC stand for with respect to machine related manufacturing?

A. Computer Numb control
B. Computer Number control
C. Computer Numerical control
D. Computerised Numerical controller
Answer» D. Computerised Numerical controller
16.

The process of copying data from a memory location is called

A. reading
B. writing
C. controlling
D. hand shaking
Answer» B. writing
17.

Rotation about Z-axis is called

A. a-axis
B. b-axis
C. c-axis
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
18.

The repeatability of NC machine depends on

A. control loop errors
B. mechanical errors
C. electrical errors
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. electrical errors
19.

Control loop unit of M.C.U is always

A. a hardware unit
B. a software unit
C. a control unit
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. a software unit
20.

Computer will perform the data processing functions in

A. NC
B. CNC
C. DNC
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. DNC
21.

Numerical control ___________

A. applies only to milling machines
B. is a method for producing exact number of parts per hour
C. is a method for controlling by means of set of instructions
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
22.

In a CNC program block, N002 GO2 G91 X40 Z40……,GO2 and G91 refer to

A. circular interpolation in counterclockwise direction and incremental dimension
B. circular interpolation in counterclockwise direction and absolute dimension
C. circular interpolation in clockwise direction and incremental dimension
D. circular interpolation in clockwise direction and absolute dimension
Answer» D. circular interpolation in clockwise direction and absolute dimension
23.

Match the following:

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-1View Answer
Answer» D. P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1View Answer
24.

COMPUTER_WILL_PERFORM_THE_DATA_PROCESSING_FUNCTIONS_IN?$

A. NC
B. CNC
C. DNC
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. CNC
25.

The repeatability of NC machine depends on$

A. control loop errors
B. mechanical errors
C. electrical errors
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
26.

Control_loop_unit_of_M.C.U_is_always$

A. a hardware unit
B. a software unit
C. a control unit
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. a control unit
27.

The process of putting data into a storage location is called

A. reading
B. writing
C. controlling
D. hand shaking
Answer» B. writing
28.

The linking of computer with a communication system is called

A. networking
B. pairing
C. interlocking
D. assembling
Answer» C. interlocking
29.

Rotation of spindle is designated by one of the following axis:

A. a-axis
B. b-axis
C. c-axis
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. b-axis
30.

Rotation_about_Z-axis_is_called

A. a-axis
B. b-axis
C. c-axis
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» E.
31.

Numerical control __________?

A. applies only to milling machines
B. is a method for producing exact number of parts per hour
C. is a method for controlling by means of set of instructions
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. is a method for controlling by means of set of instructions
32.

In a CNC program block, N002 GO2 G91 X40 Z40……,GO2 and G91 refer to$

A. circular interpolation in counterclockwise direction and incremental dimension
B. circular interpolation in counterclockwise direction and absolute dimension
C. circular interpolation in clockwise direction and incremental dimension
D. circular interpolation in clockwise direction and absolute dimension
Answer» D. circular interpolation in clockwise direction and absolute dimension
33.

P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1

A. P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2
B. P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1
C. P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1
Answer» D.
34.

NC contouring is an example of

A. continuous path positioning
B. point-to-point positioning
C. absolute positioning
D. incremental positioning
Answer» B. point-to-point positioning
35.

The tool of an NC machine has to move along a circular arc from (5, 5) to (10, 10) while performing an operation. The centre of the arc is at (10, 5). Which one of the following NC tool path command performs the above mentioned operation?

A. N010 GO2 X10 Y10 X5 Y5 R5
B. N010 GO3 X10 Y10 X5 Y5 R5
C. N010 GO1 X5 Y5 X10 Y10 R5
D. N010 GO2 X5 Y5 X10 Y10 R5
Answer» B. N010 GO3 X10 Y10 X5 Y5 R5
36.

In an NC machining operation, the tool has to be moved from point (5, 4) to point (7, 2) along a circular path with centre at (5, 2). Before starting the operation, the tool is at (5, 4). The correct G and N codes for this motion are

A. N010GO3X7.0Y2.0I5.0J2.0
B. N010GO2X7.0Y2.0I5.0J2.0
C. N010GO1X7.0Y2.0I5.0J2.0
D. N010GOOX7.0Y2.0I5.0J2.0
Answer» C. N010GO1X7.0Y2.0I5.0J2.0
37.

During the execution of a CNC part program block NO20 GO2 X45.0 Y25.0 R5.0 the type of tool motion will be

A. circular Interpolation – clockwise
B. circular Interpolation – counterclockwise
C. linear Interpolation
D. rapid feed
Answer» B. circular Interpolation ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® counterclockwise