Explore topic-wise MCQs in Computational Fluid Dynamics.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Computational Fluid Dynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The cell-centred arrangements are disadvantageous when we have ___________

A. Non-conjunctional and non-orthogonal elements
B. Conjunctional and orthogonal elements
C. Unstructured and non-orthogonal elements
D. Structured and orthogonal elements
Answer» B. Conjunctional and orthogonal elements
2.

Which of these is needed for a vertex-centred arrangement and not for cell-centred elements?

A. Pre-defined shape functions
B. Face-centroids
C. Edge-centroids
D. Cell-centroids
Answer» B. Face-centroids
3.

Cell-centred FVM is __________ accurate.

A. first-order
B. second-order
C. third-order
D. fourth-order
Answer» C. third-order
4.

Vertex-centred approach gives accurate solution for ___________ but not for _________

A. diffusion term, convection term
B. source term, convection term
C. convection term, diffusion term
D. convection term, source term
Answer» E.
5.

In vertex-centred arrangements, the variables at the vertices are only known. How is the variation of variables in these elements calculated?

A. Interpolation profiles or Taylor series expansion
B. Shape functions or Taylor series expansion
C. Shape functions or interpolation profiles
D. Shape functions or Fourier series expansion
Answer» D. Shape functions or Fourier series expansion
6.

Consider a 3-D problem. Non-overlapping elements can be created by joining __________

A. face-centroids and edge-centroids
B. cell-centroids and edge -centroids
C. cell-centroids, face-centroids and edge-centroids
D. cell-centroids and face-centroids
Answer» D. cell-centroids and face-centroids
7.

Consider a 2-D finite volume problem. A vertex-centred arrangement is created by connecting the centroids of the elements sharing the vertex. What is the problem that may arise because of this arrangement?

A. Unstructured elements
B. Conjunctional elements
C. Orthogonal elements
D. Overlapping elements
Answer» E.
8.

Dual cell or dual mesh method is used to __________

A. create boundary elements
B. create elements around a vertex
C. create cell-centred arrangement
D. create boundary faces
Answer» C. create cell-centred arrangement
9.

The variables are calculated at the __________ in the vertex-centred arrangements.

A. element-edges
B. face-centres
C. centroids
D. vertices
Answer» E.
10.

What are the two possible variable arrangements for the finite volume method?

A. Cell-centred and Vertex-centred
B. Cell-centred and Face-centred
C. Face-centred and Vertex-centred
D. Face-centred and Boundary-centred
Answer» B. Cell-centred and Face-centred