Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

This section includes 180 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Mechanical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

101.

What is the Euler number of the image shown below?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. -1
Answer» E.
102.

On which of the following operation of an image, the topology of the region changes?

A. stretching
B. rotation
C. folding
D. change in distance measure
Answer» D. change in distance measure
103.

Topological properties don’t depend on the distance measures.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
104.

We cannot use normalized area as one of the region descriptor.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
105.

Compactness is insensitive to orientation.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
106.

Which of the following measures are not used to describe a region?

A. mean and median of grey values
B. minimum and maximum of grey values
C. number of pixels alone
D. number of pixels above and below mean
Answer» D. number of pixels above and below mean
107.

For which of the following regions, compactness is minimal?

A. rectangle
B. square
C. irregular
D. disk
Answer» E.
108.

What is the unit of compactness of a region?

A. meter
B. meter2
C. no units
D. meter-1
Answer» D. meter-1
109.

What does the total number of pixels in the region defines?

A. perimeter
B. area
C. intensity
D. brightness
Answer» C. intensity
110.

Which of the following is true for trigger type probe system used in computer controlled CMM?

A. bucking mechanism is a 2 point bearing
B. current coordinate position stored when circuit is close
C. contacts of point bearing arranged at 90 degree
D. contacts of point bearing act as electrical micro switches
Answer» E.
111.

How many reference gauges are measured for volumetric length measuring accuracy in CMM?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
112.

How many measurement parameters are considered in checking axes accuracy of straightness in CMM?

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer» D. 8
113.

What is the cause of translational errors in CMM?

A. error in scale division
B. error in straightness
C. twisting error
D. roll error
Answer» C. twisting error
114.

Which of the following is not related to the geometrical accuracy of CMM?

A. straightness of axes
B. squareness of axes
C. position accuracy
D. axial length measuring accuracy
Answer» E.
115.

What is the name of an element which uses inductive coupling?

A. inducto conduct
B. inductosyn
C. conductosyn
D. conducto induct
Answer» C. conductosyn
116.

What is the accuracy of present day co- ordinate measuring machine?

A. 10 microns
B. 5 microns
C. 2 microns
D. 1 micron
Answer» B. 5 microns
117.

Which principle is used in the three master guideways and probe location?

A. principle of dynamic design
B. principle of static design
C. principle of kinematic design
D. principle of effective design
Answer» D. principle of effective design
118.

Which direction is sensed by a linear measurement transducer used in CMM?

A. positive direction only
B. negative direction only
C. both positive and negative direction
D. not used to sense directions
Answer» D. not used to sense directions
119.

Which type of CMM is most suited for large heavy workpieces?

A. cantilever type
B. bridge type
C. horizontal boring mill type
D. floating bridge type
Answer» D. floating bridge type
120.

What precise movement does CMM have?

A. precise movement in x coordinate
B. precise movement in x and y coordinates
C. precise movement in y and z coordinates
D. precise movement in x, y and z coordinates
Answer» E.
121.

Where does wire is placed in a measurement of diameter using the technique of gauging wide diameter from the diffraction pattern formed in a laser beam?

A. between collimator and lens
B. between collimator and source
C. between collimator and plane of measurement
D. between collimator and detectors
Answer» D. between collimator and detectors
122.

Which technique from given laser inspection techniques is useful for measuring the diameter of hot steel bars?

A. laser scanning gauge
B. frequency laser interferometer
C. laser triangulation sensors
D. photodiode array imaging
Answer» B. frequency laser interferometer
123.

The location of the image spot directly depends on which factor in laser triangulation sensor technique?

A. wavelength of laser
B. measuring range
C. standoff distance
D. focal length of lense
Answer» D. focal length of lense
124.

How many sensors are needed to measure part thickness by using laser triangulation sensors?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
125.

Which application is ideally suited for two frequency laser interferometer?

A. pitch and yaw measurement
B. hole diameters
C. thickness measurement
D. measurement of edge locations
Answer» B. hole diameters
126.

How much accuracy can be achieved by photodiode array imaging?

A. ±0.05 μm
B. ±0.15 μm
C. ±0.5 μm d) ±0.25 μm
Answer» B. ±0.15 μm
127.

Which of the following is true about resolution in two frequency laser interferometer?

A. straightness resolution – 90 nm
B. angular resolution – 3 arc seconds
C. flatness resolution – 2 nm
D. linear resolution – 1 nm
Answer» E.
128.

Which technique is not suitable to measure large diameter parts or large gaps?

A. diffraction pattern technique
B. scanning laser technique
C. photodiode array imaging
D. laser triangulation sensor
Answer» B. scanning laser technique
129.

What is the wavelength of light produced by He-Ne laser in laser inspection?

A. 6988 Ã…
B. 5328 Ã…
C. 5928 Ã…
D. 6328 Ã…
Answer» E.
130.

Which of the following is not a gauge from standard B angle gauges?

A. 0.05’
B. 1’ c) 27’
C. d) 30
Answer» B. 1’ c) 27’
131.

Which of the following is not true about metrology lasers used in laser inspection?

A. these are high-power instruments
B. used for rapid non-contact gauging of delicate parts
C. have low optical cross-talk
D. wide dynamic range
Answer» B. used for rapid non-contact gauging of delicate parts
132.

What are the two grades of angle gauges?

A. master and tool room
B. precise and normal
C. standard and industrial
D. high and low
Answer» B. precise and normal
133.

How angle greater than 90° is measured?

A. by repeating gauges
B. using square plate
C. using sine bar
D. using auto collimator
Answer» C. using sine bar
134.

How many sets of angle gauges are available?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
135.

Statement 2: Interferometry can be used to calibrate angle gauges.

A. t, f
B. f, f
C. f, t
D. t, t
Answer» D. t, t
136.

Which gauges are present in the first series (degree) of angle gauges?

A. 5°, 10°, 15°, 25° and 40°
B. 1°, 3°, 9°, 27° and 41°
C. 1°, 5°, 9°, 25° and 45°
D. 5°, 10°, 15°, 30° and 45°
Answer» C. 1°, 5°, 9°, 25° and 45°
137.

In how many series the gauges can be divided?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
138.

What is the approximate size of angle gauges?

A. 76mm long and 16 wide
B. 85mm long and 26 wide
C. 16mm long and 75 wide
D. 70mm long and 18 wide
Answer» B. 85mm long and 26 wide
139.

What is the accuracy of master angle gauges?

A. 0.1 sec
B. 1 sec
C. 0.25 sec
D. 3 sec
Answer» D. 3 sec
140.

How 34’ can be built by using angle gauges?

A. 27’+9’-3’+1’
B. 26’+10’-2’
C. 27’+10’-3’
D. 27’+8’
Answer» B. 26’+10’-2’
141.

What is the least count of clinometer which is used to check reading of column rotation used for setting of helix angles in universal micrometer?

A. 1’
B. 2’
C. 3’
D. 4’
Answer» B. 2’
142.

Which of the following is correct for selective assembly?

A. not suitable for industrial purposes
B. cost increases due to automatic gauging
C. wastage is high due to selective selection
D. this method is followed in ball and roller bearing units
Answer» E.
143.

What is a limit system?

A. series of tolerances
B. series of fits
C. series of clearances
D. series of limits
Answer» B. series of fits
144.

Which of the following is used to check change in ocular lines position due to column rotation in universal micrometer?

A. dial indicator
B. slip gauges
C. control shaft
D. universal microscope
Answer» D. universal microscope
145.

What is the correct formula to find no. of groups in selective assembly?

A. process capability / tolerance desired
B. tolerance desired / process capability
C. tolerance desired * process capability
D. tolerance desired + process capability
Answer» B. tolerance desired / process capability
146.

Which of the following option is correct in given statements about interchangeability? Statement 1: Standardisation is not so much of importance for interchangeability. Statement 2: Interchangeability follows ‘normal distribution’.

A. f, t
B. t, t
C. f, f
D. t, f
Answer» B. t, t
147.

Which of the following option is not correct for ‘full interchangeability’?

A. this type of interchangeability is not feasible sometimes
B. requires machine which can maintain low process capability
C. machines with very high accuracy are necessary
D. for interchangeable production, this type of interchangeability is not must
Answer» C. machines with very high accuracy are necessary
148.

For full interchangeability, what is the relation between the process capability of a machine and manufacturing tolerance of the part?

A. process capability = manufacturing tolerance
B. process capability ≥ manufacturing tolerance
C. process capability > manufacturing tolerance
D. process capability ≤ manufacturing tolerance
Answer» E.
149.

What are the main considerations for deciding the limits of a particular part?

A. functional requirement
B. economics and interchangeability
C. interchangeability and functional requirement
D. interchangeability, functional requirement and economics
Answer» E.
150.

Which of the following option is incorrect about interchangeability?

A. increase output
B. increase cost of production
C. useful in mass production
D. assembly time increases
Answer» E.