Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

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51.

The compressed air is delivered to the pneumatic system through the air compressor.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
52.

The compressed air flows to the actuator through

A. pipes and valves
B. shafts
C. motors
D. flow control valve
Answer» B. shafts
53.

In which type of system does power transmission takes place through compressed air?

A. fluid power system
B. hydraulic system
C. pneumatic system
D. stepper motors
Answer» D. stepper motors
54.

Which of the following is a destructive method in measuring surface finish?

A. gloss measurement
B. taper sectioning
C. diffraction technique
D. micro interferometer
Answer» C. diffraction technique
55.

Which of the following is the direct measure of surface finish in Wallace surface dynamometer?

A. time of swing
B. angle of swing
C. length of swing
D. height of swing
Answer» B. angle of swing
56.

Which of the following is not true for the method of measurement of surface finish by micro interferometer?

A. optical flat is used
B. monochromatic source of light is used
C. depth of defect can’t be measured
D. interference lines plays an important role in identification of the defect
Answer» D. interference lines plays an important role in identification of the defect
57.

In case of vertical illumination in measuring surface finish with surface photographs, which will appear as bright area?

A. flat portion
B. scratch
C. irregularity
D. hills
Answer» B. scratch
58.

Which of the following method use pendulum in measuring the surface finish?

A. micro interferometer
B. wallace surface dynamometer
C. reflected light intensity method
D. microscopic inspection
Answer» C. reflected light intensity method
59.

Which of the following is true for a method of measurement of surface finish with surface photographs?

A. different type of illumination is needed
B. no effect of type of illumination
C. same type of illumination is needed
D. monochromatic light is needed
Answer» B. no effect of type of illumination
60.

In the method of microscopic inspection what is the angle of beam light with the work?

A. 200
B. 300
C. 600
D. 900
Answer» D. 900
61.

What is the limitation of microscopic inspection to check surface finish?

A. an average value is needed
B. small portion of surface can be detected at a time
C. a master finish surface is also needed
D. it is necessary to inspect whole surface together
Answer» C. a master finish surface is also needed
62.

Which of the following material is not used for rubbing on the surface to be inspected in scratch inspection?

A. softer material
B. hard material
C. plastic
D. lead babbitt
Answer» C. plastic
63.

Statement 2: Direct instrument measurement is enabled to determine a numerical value of surface finish.

A. f, t
B. t, f
C. f, f
D. t, t
Answer» B. t, f
64.

best method for examining the surface finish. Visual, touch and scratch inspection methods are not as accurate as microscopic. In these methods, minute flaws can’t be detected.

A. 0.0001 mm
B. 0.001 mm
C. 0.01 mm
D. 0.1 mm
Answer» D. 0.1 mm
65.

Which of the following is the best for the examination of surface finish?

A. touch inspection
B. visual inspection
C. scratch inspection
D. microscopic inspection
Answer» E.
66.

Statement 2: Accuracy of individual elements is necessary for precision gears.

A. t, f
B. f, f
C. t, t
D. f, t
Answer» E.
67.

Which of the following machine is used for rolling tests?

A. parkson gear tester
B. tooth caliper
C. base pitch measuring instrument
D. involute profile testing machine
Answer» B. tooth caliper
68.

Which of the following statement is true about inspection of gear?

A. profile is determined by functional inspection
B. backlash is determined by analytic inspection
C. analytic test require running test of gear
D. thickness of tooth is measured by functional inspection
Answer» C. analytic test require running test of gear
69.

Which of the following is not determined by the functional type of inspection?

A. lead
B. noise level
C. variation in action
D. vibration
Answer» B. noise level
70.

If reference circle of gear is eccentric then which error is reflected by this eccentricity?

A. cyclic error
B. periodic error
C. pitch error
D. undulation
Answer» D. undulation
71.

Statement 2: Gear blank should be tested for dimensional accuracy.

A. t, f
B. f, f
C. f, t
D. t, t
Answer» E.
72.

Which of the following element is not determined by analytical inspection?

A. profile
B. composite vibrations
C. spacing
D. pitch
Answer» C. spacing
73.

Which of the following option is true about an analytical method of inspection of gears?

A. analytical method is widely used for industries
B. this method is fast
C. all individual elements of gear teeth are checked
D. more accurate
Answer» D. more accurate
74.

Which of the following is not true about concentricity of teeth?

A. fluctuating velocity will be noticed when not concentric
B. can be checked by using projector
C. inaccuracy of parts when not concentric
D. should be tested to ensure the proper heat treatment
Answer» E.
75.

What is the effect of improper alignment of each tooth?

A. tooth thickness increases
B. face width decreases
C. load will not distributed evenly
D. pitch of teeth reduced
Answer» D. pitch of teeth reduced
76.

Flanks of the threads connect the crest with the roots.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
77.

Which of the following is true for the multiple start screw threads?

A. it is produced by a single helical groove
B. grooves should be different in spacing
C. it gives a quick transverse
D. it is formed in a transverse section on a cylinder
Answer» D. it is formed in a transverse section on a cylinder
78.

Which of the following is not true about effective diameter?

A. also known as pitch diameter
B. it decides quality of fit between nut and screw
C. this is the diameter of minor cylinder
D. it is a very important dimension for screw threads
Answer» D. it is a very important dimension for screw threads
79.

What is a thread per inch in screw thread?

A. pitch in inches
B. axial distance moved by threaded part
C. reciprocal of pitch in inches
D. radial distance moved by threaded part
Answer» D. radial distance moved by threaded part
80.

Statement 1: Flank angle of symmetrical thread is known as thread’s half-angle. Statement 2: It is measured parallel to the axis of a thread.

A. t, f
B. f, f
C. t, t
D. f, t
Answer» B. f, f
81.

What is the alternative name of functional diameter?

A. cone diameter
B. virtual diameter
C. root diameter
D. inside diameter
Answer» C. root diameter
82.

Which of the following is not true about the axial thickness of screw thread?

A. measured in direction perpendicular to the axis of thread
B. measured on pitch cylinder
C. distance between opposite faces of same thread
D. measured at the same thread
Answer» B. measured on pitch cylinder
83.

Which of the following is not a name of the major diameter of an external thread?

A. outside diameter
B. crest diameter
C. full diameter
D. cone diameter
Answer» E.
84.

What is dedendum for external threads?

A. radial distance between pitch and minor cylinder
B. radial distance between major and pitch cylinder
C. radial distance between major and minor cylinder
D. axial distance between major and pitch cylinder
Answer» B. radial distance between major and pitch cylinder
85.

What type of thread is formed on female screw gauge?

A. external thread
B. internal thread
C. both internal and external
D. major screw thread
Answer» C. both internal and external
86.

At which part of the precision straight edge is generally lapped?

A. edges only
B. base only
C. base and edges both
D. all over the surface
Answer» B. base only
87.

Which of the following is not the factor affecting the accuracy of straightness measurement by optics?

A. air turbulence
B. optics fixed rigidly
C. slope error
D. localised heat sources
Answer» C. slope error
88.

Which of the following option is true for truncation?

A. thread can be tranculated at crest only
B. thread can be tranculatd at root only
C. thread can be tranculated at crest and root both
D. thread can’t be tranculated at crest and root both
Answer» D. thread can’t be tranculated at crest and root both
89.

What is the range of straightness measurement in straightness measurement optics?

A. ±2.5 mm
B. ±5 mm
C. ±10 mm
D. ±20 mm
Answer» B. ±5 mm
90.

What is the position of straightness interferometer in straightness measurement optics?

A. before laser head
B. after straightness reflector
C. between laser head and straightness reflector
D. no need of interferometer
Answer» D. no need of interferometer
91.

What is the name of a pair of straight edges?

A. drum sticks
B. lower pair
C. winding sticks
D. self closed pair
Answer» D. self closed pair
92.

What is the tolerance of the straightness of a line?

A. maximum deviation from the straight line joining two extremities
B. maximum deviation from the middle point of straight line joining two extremities
C. minimum deviation from the straight line joining two extremities
D. minimum deviation from the middle point of straight line joining two extremities
Answer» B. maximum deviation from the middle point of straight line joining two extremities
93.

Which of the following represents the quality of straightness in precision engineering?

A. spirit level
B. straight edge
C. autocollimator
D. dial indicator
Answer» C. autocollimator
94.

Who gave the fundamental principle of straightness measurement?

A. bryan
B. moire
C. euler
D. amedeo
Answer» B. moire
95.

Which of the following techniques is based on the Fourier transform?

A. structural
B. spectral
C. statistical
D. topological
Answer» C. statistical
96.

Structural techniques deal with the arrangement of image primitives.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
97.

The texture of the region provides measure of which of the following properties?

A. smoothness alone
B. coarseness alone
C. regularity alone
D. smoothness, coarseness and regularity
Answer» E.
98.

What is the study of properties of a figure that are unaffected by any deformation?

A. topology
B. geography
C. statistics
D. deformation
Answer» B. geography
99.

What is the Euler number of the region shown in the figure below?

A. 1
B. -2
C. -1
D. 2
Answer» C. -1
100.

What is the Euler number of a region with polygonal network containing V,Q and F as the number of vertices, edges and faces respectively?

A. v+q+f
B. v-q+f
C. v+q-f
D. v-q-f
Answer» C. v+q-f