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This section includes 50 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your ENGINEERING SERVICES EXAMINATION (ESE) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The sand in its natural or moist state is called as |
| A. | green sand |
| B. | loam sand |
| C. | dry sand |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. loam sand | |
| 2. |
What is the highest possible percentage of clay contents in loam sand? |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 20 |
| C. | 30 |
| D. | 50 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
Which of the following sentences is/are correct for casting process? |
| A. | Casting process is comparatively costly |
| B. | Objects of larges sizes cannot be produced easily by casting process |
| C. | The time required for the process of making casting is quite long |
| D. | All of the above sentences are correct |
| Answer» D. All of the above sentences are correct | |
| 4. |
The productivity of casting process is comparatively |
| A. | lower than the productivity of other automatic processes like rolling |
| B. | higher than the productivity of other automatic processes like rolling |
| C. | similar to the productivity of other automatic processes like rolling |
| D. | unpredictable |
| Answer» B. higher than the productivity of other automatic processes like rolling | |
| 5. |
Which casting process has no size and shape limits? |
| A. | Sand casting |
| B. | Shell-mould casting |
| C. | Plaster-mould casting |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. Shell-mould casting | |
| 6. |
Blow holes in casting are caused by |
| A. | excessive moisture |
| B. | low permeability |
| C. | excessive fine grains |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Mechanical working processes are performed on metals |
| A. | to achieve optimum mechanical properties in the metal |
| B. | to improve the mechanical strength of the metal |
| C. | to make metal dense |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
Hot working process is the plastic deformation of metal which is carried out |
| A. | at temperature below the recrystallisation temperature |
| B. | at temperature above the recrystallisation temperature |
| C. | at temperature equals to boiling point of water |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. at temperature above the recrystallisation temperature | |
| 9. |
Which of the following statements are correct for plastic? 1. Plastic is a non-metallic material that can be moulded to any shape 2. Plastic is a natural or synthetic resin 3. Plastic is of organic nature composed of hydrogen, oxygen, carbon and nitrogen |
| A. | only statements 1 and 2 correct, statement 3 is wrong |
| B. | only statements 1 and 3 correct, statement 2 is wrong |
| C. | only statements 2 and 3 correct, statement 1 is wrong |
| D. | all of above statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
The plastics which soften when heat is applied with or without pressure, but requires cooling to set them to shape are called as |
| A. | thermosofting materials |
| B. | thermosetting materials |
| C. | thermoplastic materials |
| D. | thermostatting materials |
| Answer» D. thermostatting materials | |
| 11. |
In resistance electric welding, the current passed through two joining metal pieces is |
| A. | 230 to 440 volts, at a high amperage |
| B. | 230 to 440 volts, at a low amperage |
| C. | 2 to 8 volts, at a high amperage |
| D. | 2 to 8 volts, at a low amperage |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
As compared to the arc welding, the gas welding takes |
| A. | considerably less time for the metal to heat up |
| B. | considerably more time for the metal to heat up |
| C. | approximately same time for the metal to heat up as arc welding |
| D. | unpredictable |
| Answer» C. approximately same time for the metal to heat up as arc welding | |
| 13. |
Good surface finish and better dimensional accuracy can be achieved in |
| A. | cold working process |
| B. | hot working process |
| C. | both a. and b. |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. hot working process | |
| 14. |
Which of the following are the cold working processes? (1) Forging (2) Bending (3) Squeezing (4) Pipe Welding (5) Drawing |
| A. | (1), (2) and (3) |
| B. | (2), (3) and (5) |
| C. | (2), (4) and (5) |
| D. | (1), (2), (3) and (5) |
| Answer» D. (1), (2), (3) and (5) | |
| 15. |
The process of joining two pieces of metal with a different fusible metal applied in a molten state is called as |
| A. | welding |
| B. | soldering |
| C. | both a. and b. |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. both a. and b. | |
| 16. |
Which of the following statements is/are true for welding process? |
| A. | General welding equipments are very costly |
| B. | Welding results in residual stresses and distortion of workpiece |
| C. | Two dissimilar metals cannot be joined by welding |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Two dissimilar metals cannot be joined by welding | |
| 17. |
Thermosetting materials are |
| A. | the plastics which can be softened even after they have set and hardened |
| B. | the plastics which require heat and pressure to mould them into shape |
| C. | both a. and b. |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. both a. and b. | |
| 18. |
Which plastic materials contain strong cross linkings in their molecular structure? |
| A. | Thermoplastic materials |
| B. | Thermosetting materials |
| C. | Both a. and b. |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Both a. and b. | |
| 19. |
Worm working or semi-hot working process, which is the plastic deformation of metal or alloy under conditions of temperature and strain rate, is performed to eliminate drawbacks of |
| A. | cold working process |
| B. | hot working process |
| C. | both cold and hot working processes |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» D. none of the above | |
| 20. |
The volume of metal that enters the rolling stand |
| A. | should increase after rolling process |
| B. | should decrease after rolling process |
| C. | should remain same after rolling process |
| D. | unpredictable |
| Answer» D. unpredictable | |
| 21. |
The metal joined is never brought to a molten stage in |
| A. | pressure welding |
| B. | fusion welding |
| C. | thermit welding |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. fusion welding | |
| 22. |
Which of the following is an example of fusion welding? |
| A. | Atomic hydrogen welding |
| B. | Flash welding |
| C. | Seam welding |
| D. | Spot welding |
| Answer» B. Flash welding | |
| 23. |
Which of the following is an example of thermoplastic material? |
| A. | Camera bodies |
| B. | Automobile parts |
| C. | Electric plugs |
| D. | Electric insulation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
Which of the following characteristics does not affect the properties of plastics? |
| A. | Their molecular structure |
| B. | Their degree of polymerization |
| C. | Both a. and b |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
Calculate time taken to face a workpiece of 100 mm diameter. The cross feed is 0.2 mm/rev and spindle speed is 200 r.p.m. |
| A. | 10 min |
| B. | 5 min |
| C. | 2.5 min |
| D. | 1.25 min |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
Which of the following is a soft solder? |
| A. | Copper-zinc alloy |
| B. | Nickel-silver alloy |
| C. | Lead-tin alloy |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 27. |
What is used as joining medium in brazing operation? |
| A. | Copper-zinc alloy |
| B. | Nickel-silver alloy |
| C. | Lead-tin alloy |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Nickel-silver alloy | |
| 28. |
Joint strength in brazing operation is |
| A. | as high as in gas or arc welding |
| B. | not as high as in gas or arc welding |
| C. | higher than that of in gas or arc welding |
| D. | unpredictable |
| Answer» C. higher than that of in gas or arc welding | |
| 29. |
Which characteristic of material is used in forging process? |
| A. | characteristics of elasticity of material |
| B. | characteristics of ductility of material |
| C. | characteristics of plasticity of material |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» D. none of the above | |
| 30. |
How does the ability of material to withstand unpredictable loads change after forging? |
| A. | The ability of material to withstand unpredictable loads increases after forging |
| B. | The ability of material to withstand unpredictable loads decreases after forging |
| C. | The ability of material to withstand unpredictable loads does not change after forging |
| D. | Unpredictable |
| Answer» B. The ability of material to withstand unpredictable loads decreases after forging | |
| 31. |
Specific gravity of the plastics is usually |
| A. | less than the specific gravity of metals |
| B. | more than the specific gravity of metals |
| C. | similar to the specific gravity of metals |
| D. | Unpredictable |
| Answer» B. more than the specific gravity of metals | |
| 32. |
The process of combining two or more distinct polymer molecules to form a new product with different characteristics is called as |
| A. | binding |
| B. | stabilizing |
| C. | filling |
| D. | blending |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
Power consumption in D.C. arc welding is |
| A. | less than the power consumption in A.C. arc welding |
| B. | more than the power consumption in A.C. arc welding |
| C. | similar to the power consumption in A.C. arc welding |
| D. | very difficult to calculate |
| Answer» C. similar to the power consumption in A.C. arc welding | |
| 34. |
Which type of process the machining can be? |
| A. | Cold working |
| B. | Hot working |
| C. | Both a. and b. |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Hot working | |
| 35. |
Which type of arc welding is suitable for joining non-ferrous metals? |
| A. | D.C. Arc welding |
| B. | A.C. Arc welding |
| C. | Both D.C. As well as A.C. Arc welding |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. A.C. Arc welding | |
| 36. |
Which of the following options best describes the centre lathes? |
| A. | Machining machines |
| B. | Shaping machines |
| C. | Turning machines |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 37. |
Castings are usually |
| A. | costlier than forgings |
| B. | cheaper than forgings |
| C. | at the same rate as forging for similar metal |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. at the same rate as forging for similar metal | |
| 38. |
The materials such as lead and barium, which are added with polymers to minimize the effect of heat, sunlight and ozone are called as |
| A. | binders |
| B. | blenders |
| C. | stabilisers |
| D. | fillers |
| Answer» D. fillers | |
| 39. |
Why are the plasticisers added with polymers? |
| A. | To hold other constituents of plastic together |
| B. | To reduce the cost and enhance the strength and hardness of plastics |
| C. | To improve flexibility and to reduce the temperature and pressure required for moulding of plastics |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 40. |
When the tool of centre lathe moves perpendicular to the axis of rotation, |
| A. | it produces a cylindrical surface |
| B. | it produces a flat surface |
| C. | it produces a tapered surface |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. it produces a tapered surface | |
| 41. |
The foundation of the centre lathe is called as |
| A. | carriage |
| B. | tray |
| C. | base |
| D. | bed |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
What is the process, in which the metal is caused to flow through a restricted orifice to create an extremely elongated strip of uniform and comparatively smaller cross-sectional area, called? |
| A. | Rolling |
| B. | Extrusion |
| C. | Drawing |
| D. | Spinning |
| Answer» C. Drawing | |
| 43. |
In circular drawing process, when the depth of drawing is more than the diameter of the die, then the process is called as |
| A. | forced drawing |
| B. | hollow drawing |
| C. | deep drawing |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» D. all of the above | |
| 44. |
Chances of crack propagation are more in |
| A. | cold working process |
| B. | hot working process |
| C. | both a. and b. |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. hot working process | |
| 45. |
The centre lathes receive their power through |
| A. | headstock |
| B. | tailstock |
| C. | both a. and b. |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. tailstock | |
| 46. |
Which of the following is not a part of carriage of the centre lathe? |
| A. | Tool post |
| B. | Apron |
| C. | Compound rest |
| D. | Gear box controls |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
What is swing over carriage? |
| A. | The maximum diameter of workpiece that can be rotated over the bed ways |
| B. | The minimum diameter of workpiece that can be rotated over the bed ways |
| C. | The maximum diameter of workpiece that can be rotated over lathe saddle |
| D. | The minimum diameter of workpiece that can be rotated over lathe saddle |
| Answer» D. The minimum diameter of workpiece that can be rotated over lathe saddle | |
| 48. |
Which current is used in Tungsten Inert-Gas (TIG) welding? |
| A. | Only A.C. can be used as welding current |
| B. | Only D.C. can be used as welding current |
| C. | Both A.C. and D.C. can be used as welding current |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 49. |
The welding process by Metal Inert-Gas (MIG) welding is |
| A. | slower than the welding process by Tungsten Inert-Gas (TIG) welding |
| B. | faster than the welding process by Tungsten Inert-Gas (TIG) welding |
| C. | at same speed as the welding process by Tungsten Inert-Gas (TIG) welding |
| D. | at unpredictable speed |
| Answer» C. at same speed as the welding process by Tungsten Inert-Gas (TIG) welding | |
| 50. |
Which of the following statements are true for ultrasonic welding? 1. Productivity of ultrasonic welding is high 2. Thin pieces can be welded to thicker pieces by ultrasonic welding 3. Ultrasonic welds contain foreign inclusions 4. Post cleaning of welds is necessary in ultrasonic welding 5. Preparation required for ultrasonic welding process is very little |
| A. | (1), (2) and (4) |
| B. | (2), (3) and (4) |
| C. | (1), (3) and (5) |
| D. | (1), (2) and (5) |
| Answer» E. | |