Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

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1.

State whether the following statement is true or false about Magnetic abrasive finishing. “Mirror finishing, removed burrs with lowering the accuracy of the shape are achieved by MAF.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
2.

State whether the following statement is true or false about Magnetic abrasive finishing. “Higher rates of material removal are obtained, with an increase in amplitude and frequency.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
3.

State whether the following statement is true or false about magnetic abrasive finishing. “Increasing the magnetic flux density raises the rate of material removal in finishing.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
4.

State whether the following statement is true or false about Magnetic abrasive finishing. “Vibratory motion that is axial, is introduced in the magnetic field by the oscillation of magnetic poles.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
5.

State whether the following statement is true or false regarding the limitations of ECM. “In electrochemical machining, duplicating the tool is easier.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
6.

State whether the following statement is true or false regarding the limitations of ECM. “In ECM, cleaning and oiling of work piece need not be done after machining.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
7.

Compared to other processes, machining is done at                      voltages for high rates of material removal.

A. low
B. medium
C. high
D. very low
Answer» D. very low
8.

ECM is used to                    the sharp edges produced after rough cuts.

A. enhance
B. dull
C. improve
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. improve
9.

The cost of additional control hardware remain a                    fraction of total machining cost.

A. small
B. large
C. equal
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. large
10.

Machining conditions leading to high accuracy are associated with                  surface roughness and                  productivity.

A. greater, greater
B. smaller, greater
C. greater, smaller
D. smaller, smaller
Answer» C. greater, smaller
11.

What is the value of the overcut that is obtained using ECM?

A. 0.3 mm
B. 0.5 mm
C. 0.7 mm
D. 0.9 mm
Answer» C. 0.7 mm
12.

It is difficult to machine inner radii smaller than                      and outer radii less than

A. 0.1 mm, 0.2 mm
B. 0.5 mm, 0.8 mm
C. 0.8 mm, 0.5 mm
D. 0.2 mm, 0.1 mm
Answer» D. 0.2 mm, 0.1 mm
13.

Tool insulation that                      the side machining action is needed in the process of ECM.

A. limits
B. enhances
C. maintains
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. enhances
14.

Between which values does the side gap’s surface roughness vary?

A. >1 µm
B. >3 µm
C. >5 µm
D. >7 µm
Answer» D. >7 µm
15.

State whether the following statement is true or false about electrolyte in ECM. “Machinability in ECM is enhanced, when electrolyte is heated.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
16.

State whether the following statement is true or false regarding the working principles. “In ECM, grain boundary attacks remove the grains through electrolytic forces.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
17.

State whether the following statement is true or false regarding the electrolytic solution. “In ECM, formation of passive film is recommended.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
18.

State whether the following statement is true or false regarding the theory of ECM. “Application of P.D (potential difference) lead to occurrence of several reactions.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
19.

State whether the following statement is true or false regarding the applications of CHM. “Removal of thin surfaces, prior to inspection, is done for detection of hidden defects.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
20.

Which of the following non-metallic materials can be machined using the Chemical milling process?

A. plastics
B. glass
C. ceramics
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
21.

Which of the following is the most popular application for weight reduction of aerospace components?

A. shallow cuts
B. deep cuts
C. very deep cuts
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. deep cuts
22.

Which of the following metals can be machined using the Chemical milling process?

A. copper
B. zinc
C. steel
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
23.

State whether the following statement regarding the limitations of CHM. “Welded areas etch, at a rate that is same as base metal.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
24.

State whether the following statement is true or false about advantages. “Extensive web areas and decorative finishes are not possible using CHM.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
25.

State whether the following statement is true or false regarding the advantages? “Capital cost of equipment, for machining large components, is relatively high.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
26.

State whether the following statement is true or false regarding the advantages of CHM. “As there are no stresses induced, machining of delicate parts is possible.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
27.

The depth of cut tolerances increases when machining                          depths at high machining rates.

A. very smaller
B. smaller
C. medium
D. larger
Answer» E.
28.

State whether the following statement is true or false regarding surface finish in CHM. “The surfaces, which are machined using Chemical milling, will have regular lay pattern.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
29.

State whether the following statement is true or false about etching rates. “As the etching rate increases, low surface roughness values occur.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
30.

State whether the following statement is true or false about Chemical milling. “Maskants, applied on work pieces, are not responsible for CHM process.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
31.

State whether the following statement is true or false about etchants. “Etchants are used for controlling H2 absorption in case of Ti alloys.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
32.

State whether the following statement is true or false regarding maskants. “After etching, maskants should be removed easily and inexpensively.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
33.

State which of the following statement is true or false regarding Chemical milling. “Maskants are generally used in CHM, to protect the work piece from the etching chemical agent.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
34.

State whether the following statement about Chemical milling is true or false. “At higher temperatures, faster etching rates occur in Chemical milling.”

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
35.

Special coatings applied on work piece materials in order to protect them from chemical reaction are known as

A. maskants
B. protective coverings
C. protective varnishing
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. protective coverings
36.

Which type of thin cast layer is produced when we use EBM?

A. thin layer
B. thick layer
C. no layer
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» B. thick layer
37.

How are the production times for a material in electron beam machining?

A. very small
B. small
C. moderate
D. long
Answer» E.
38.

How much is the capital equipment cost of equipment used in EBM?

A. very low cost
B. low cost
C. moderate cost
D. high cost
Answer» E.
39.

There is no limitation imposed on which of the following factors in EBM?

A. material ductility
B. surface hardness
C. surface reflectivity
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
40.

Which of the following are the advantages of EBM process?

A. drilling rates
B. no distortion
C. high accuracy
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
41.

1 and 16000 Hz in Electron beam machining.

A. ± 10 %
B. ± 20 % c) ± 30 % d) ± 40 %
Answer» B. ± 20 % c) ± 30 % d) ± 40 %
42.

What is the value of largest diameter of the hole drilled on EBM?

A. 0.5 mm
B. 1.0 mm
C. 1.5 mm
D. 2.0 mm
Answer» D. 2.0 mm
43.

What is the value of energy required for bond breaking?

A. 10 to 20kv
B. 20 to 30kv
C. 30 to 40kv
D. 40 to 50kv
Answer» B. 20 to 30kv
44.

What is the value of maximum depth of the hole drilled on EBM?

A. 10 mm
B. 20 mm
C. 30 mm
D. 40 mm
Answer» D. 40 mm
45.

Which of the following are the applications of EBM?

A. hole drilling
B. slotting
C. perforation of thin sheets
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
46.

Which of the following lenses are used for refocussing the electrons in EBM process?

A. magnetic lens
B. electronic lens
C. magnetic & electronic lens
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
47.

What are the values of power densities used in the EBM process?

A. 0.05 mw/mm2
B. 0.55 mw/mm2
C. 1.55 mw/mm2
D. 2.55 mw/mm2
Answer» D. 2.55 mw/mm2
48.

How much amount of energy is required for machining using PBM?

A. low
B. moderate
C. high
D. very high
Answer» B. moderate
49.

Which of the following chemicals are used in PBM?

A. harmful chlorinated fluorocarbons
B. acid cleaning chemicals
C. dissolvable solvent chemicals
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» E.
50.

What are the disadvantages of PBM?

A. large power supplies
B. heat produced
C. toxic fumes produced
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.