Explore topic-wise MCQs in Rocket Propulsion.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Rocket Propulsion knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of staged combustion cycle compared to other cycles?

A. High fuel efficiency
B. High engine specific impulse
C. Engineering simplicity
D. Use of preburners
Answer» D. Use of preburners
2.

Which of the following engines uses a staged combustion cycle?

A. Vinci
B. Pratt & Whitney RL10
C. Ariane 6
D. SpaceX Raptor
Answer» E.
3.

Which of the following cycles is used in RL10 hydrogen/oxygen rocket engine?

A. Expander cycle
B. Gas generator cycle
C. Staged-combustion cycle
D. Combustion tap-off cycle
Answer» B. Gas generator cycle
4.

In gas generator cycles, the turbine inlet gas is obtained from a portion of exhaust gases about to pass through the rocket nozzle.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

Open cycles perform better than closed cycle in a turbopump feed type rocket engine.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

Closed cycles in turbopump feed systems are also called as ____________

A. open cycle
B. engine cycle
C. topping cycle
D. bottoming cycle
Answer» D. bottoming cycle
7.

In turbopump feed systems, the turbines derive their power from _______________

A. expansion of hot gases
B. expansion of cold gases
C. compression of hot gases
D. compression of cold gases
Answer» B. expansion of cold gases
8.

In turbopump feed systems, the pressurization of the propellants is done by ____________ and they are driven by ____________

A. turbines; pumps
B. pumps; turbines
C. pumps; pumps
D. turbines; turbines
Answer» C. pumps; pumps