Basic Mechanical Engineering Test - Set 2

1)   The process of creating mechanisms and shapes of mechanical elements for a machine to get the desired output for a given input is called as ___

a. analysis
b. innovation
c. synthesis
d. designing
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: synthesis

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2)   Which of the following is not a reason to design and redesign a product?

a. Optimum design
b. Innovation
c. Appearance
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: None of the above

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3)   In design process, which process is followed after selecting the material?

a. Selecting factor of safety
b. Synthesis
c. Analysis of forces
d. Determining mode of failure
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Determining mode of failure

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4)   Which design consideration deals with appearance of the product?

a. Ergonomics
b. Aesthetics
c. System design
d. Creative design
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Aesthetics

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5)   The objective of considering ergonomics in machine design is to ____ 1. decrease physical stresses 2. make user adapt to the machine 3. make machine fit for the user 4. improve appearance of the product

a. only 2
b. 3 and 4
c. 1 and 3
d. 1, 3 and 4
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1 and 3

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6)   Hardness of a material enables it to resist _______

a. abrasion
b. penetration
c. plastic deformation
d. all of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: all of the above

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7)   The component deforming progressively under load at high temperatures is called as

a. Resilience
b. Creep
c. Fatigue
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Creep

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8)   Which of the following ferrous alloys can be casted into intricate shapes?

a. Plain carbon steels
b. Alloy steels
c. Cast irons
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Cast irons

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9)   Which of the following is not a property of copper alloy?

a. High electrical conductivity
b. High thermal conductivity
c. High strength
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: High strength

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10)   What is the percentage of carbon in plain carbon steel?

a. 60 to 80%
b. Less than 1.7%
c. Less than 7%
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Less than 1.7%

Explanation:
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