Explore topic-wise MCQs in Casting.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Casting knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Runners, gates and risers are attached to the pattern to __________

A. Provide ease of cooling
B. Provide feed to the molten material
C. Provide design to the casting
D. Enhance the finishing of the casting
Answer» C. Provide design to the casting
2.

Which of the following sequence is in the correct order to prepare a cast using the sand casting method?[1] Mould making [2] Clamping [3] Pouring [4] Cooling [5] Trimming [6] Removal

A. 1,3,2,4,6,5
B. 2,1,3,4,5,6
C. 1,2,3,4,5,6
D. 1,2,3,4,6,5
Answer» E.
3.

Name the missing part of the pattern in the diagram labelled as (?)?

A. Core
B. Riser
C. Sprue
D. Mould cavity
Answer» B. Riser
4.

Runners, gates and risers are attached to the pattern t?

A. Provide ease of cooling
B. Provide feed to the molten material
C. Provide design to the casting
D. Enhance the finishing of the casting
Answer» C. Provide design to the casting
5.

What is a function of a riser in a sand casting?

A. Provide good mobility to the molten metal
B. Prevent cavities due to shrinkage
C. To develop holes or hollow cavities in the casting
D. To provide differential cooling rates in specific areas of the casting
Answer» C. To develop holes or hollow cavities in the casting
6.

Which of the following factors affect the choice of a pattern at most times?

A. Size and complexity of the casting
B. Characteristics of castings
C. Type of molding and castings method to be used
D. Type of cooling rates to be provided
Answer» E.
7.

The function of a gated pattern is ___________

A. To produce small castings in mass production
B. To create castings of a very heavy mass
C. To create castings containing complex design
D. To create symmetrical castings
Answer» B. To create castings of a very heavy mass
8.

Which of the following does not serve the purpose of using patterns in sand casting?

A. Contain core prints if the casting requires a core and need to be made hollow
B. To give the exact shape and size (in addition to the allowances) to the casting as that of the final object
C. Reduces the cost of production while used in mass production
D. Sometimes used to carry the mechanism to melt the metal/material which is to be poured into the cavity
Answer» E.
9.

Which of the following is not a part of the pattern at most times?

A. Mould cavity
B. Cope
C. Molten metal
D. Core
Answer» D. Core