Explore topic-wise MCQs in Casting.

This section includes 16 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Casting knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Permanent mould casting is suited to low volume production of moderate or complex shapes of casting.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
2.

In permanent mould casting, the mould is pre-heated to its operating temperature before the actual use of mould.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
3.

In permanent mould casting, the temperature at which the mould is used does not depend on _____

A. casting weight
B. casting wall thickness
C. pressure in casting
D. pouring temperature
Answer» D. pouring temperature
Discussion
4.

The coating is applied thicker at surfaces, where the faster cooling rate is required.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
5.

IN_PERMANENT_MOULD_CASTING,_THE_TEMPERATURE_AT_WHICH_THE_MOULD_IS_USED_DOES_NOT_DEPEND_ON______?$

A. casting weight
B. casting wall thickness
C. pressure in casting
D. pouring temperature
Answer» D. pouring temperature
Discussion
6.

THE_COATING_IS_APPLIED_THICKER_AT_SURFACES,_WHERE_THE_FASTER_COOLING_RATE_IS_REQUIRED.?$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
7.

Permanent mould casting is suited to low volume production of moderate or complex shapes of casting.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
8.

In permanent mould casting, the mould is pre-heated to its operating temperature before the actual use of mould.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
9.

What should be the maximum desirable thickness of the coatings applied to the mould?

A. 0.8 mm
B. 2 mm
C. 5 mm
D. 10 mm
Answer» B. 2 mm
Discussion
10.

Which of the following is not the function of coating of refractory materials on the mould?

A. Prevent the soldering of metal to the mould
B. Minimize thermal shock to the mould
C. Control the rate of casting solidification
D. Increase the heat transfer rate
Answer» E.
Discussion
11.

It is desirable to have drafts or undercuts as much as possible in the mould cavity, to have greater strength of the castings.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
12.

Experiment with gating systems in sand casting is performed before the construction of gating systems for the metallic mould.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
13.

Metallic core is more preferable than the sand core in the permanent mould casting.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
14.

For complicated shapes, it is better to use collapsible metal cores rather than a single metal core in the casting.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
15.

In permanent mould casting, only the metallic type of cores can be used, as the mould material used is also metallic.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
16.

Which of the following is the main purpose of using permanent mould casting?

A. Variety in production
B. Production of castings with complexities
C. Large scale production
D. Production of highly expensive castings
Answer» D. Production of highly expensive castings
Discussion