1. Surface plate is used to check the trueness of flat surfaces.

A.True B.False

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A

2. A zinc diffusion process is called

A.Galvanizing B. anodising

C. Parkerizing D.sherardizing

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option D

3. The accuracy of micrometers, calipers, dial indicators can be checked by a

A. feeler gauge

B. slip gauge

C. ring gauge

D.plug gauge

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

4. The type of file used for a wood work is

A. single-cut file

B. double cut file

C. rasp-cut file

D.any one of these

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

5. A taper provided on the pattern for its easy and clean withdrawl from the mould is known as
A. machining allowance

B. draft allowance

C. shrinkage allowance

D.distortion allowance

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

6. In arc welding, the electric arc is produced between the work and the electrode by
A.voltage

B. flow of current

C. contact resistance

D.all of these

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

7. In a centrifugal casting method

A.core is made of sand

B. core is made of ferrous metal

C. core is made of non-ferrous metal

D.no core is used

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option D

8. The draft or taper allowance on casting is generally

A.1 to 2 mm/m

B. 2 to 5 mm/m

C. 5 to 10 mm/m

D.10 to 15 mm/m

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A
 9. Which of the following welding process uses non-consumable electrodes?
A.TIG welding

B. MIG welding

C. Manual arc welding

D.Submerged arc welding

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A

10. In a bilateral system of tolerance, the tolerance is allowed on

A. one side of the actual size

B. one side of the nominal size

C. both sides of the actual size

D.both sides of the nominal size

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option D
11. In a hot chamber die casting machine

A. ferrous alloys with low melting temperature are casted

B. ferrous alloys with high melting temperature are casted

C. non-ferrous alloys with low melting temperature are casted

D.non-ferrous alloys with high melting temperature are casted

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

12. The chisel used for cutting key ways is

A. flat chisel

B. cape chisel

C. round nose chisel

D.diamond pointed chisel

Answer & Explanation

 Answer: Option B

13. The temperature at which the new grains are formed in the metal is called

A. lower critical temperature

B. upper critical temperature

C. eutectic temperature

D.recrystallization temperature

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option D

14. Thread rolling is restricted to

A. ferrous materials

B. ductile materials

C. hard materials

D.none of these

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

15. In sheet metal blanking, shear is provided on punches and dies so that

A. press load is reduced

B. good cut edge is obtained

C. warping of sheet is minimized

D.cut blanks are straight

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A

16. In welding copper alloys with TIG arc welding

A. direct current with straight polarity is used

B. direct current with reversed polarity is used

 C. alternating current is used

D.any one of these

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A

17. The algebraic difference between the minimum limit and the basic size is called

A. actual deviation

B. upper deviation

C. lower deviation

D.fundamental deviation

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

18. The temperature of oxy-hydrogen flame is __________ oxy-acetylene flame.

A.same as

B. less than

C. more than

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

19. Which of the following methods can be used for manufacturing 2 meters long seamless metallic
tubes?

A. Drawing

B. Extrusion

C. Rolling

D.Extrusion and rolling

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option D
20. A saw which cuts wood during the return stroke of the saw is known as

A.push saw

B. pull saw or draw saw

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

21. The low pressure acetylene is produced at the welding site by the chemical reaction between water
and calcium carbonate.

A.Correct B.Incorrect

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

22. The fullers are used

A. for finishing flat surfaces

B. for necking down a piece of work

C. for punching a hole

D.to finish the punched hole

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

23. The cold chisels are made by

A.Drawing B. rolling

C. Piercing D.forging

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option D

24. The property of sand due to which it evolves a great amount of steam and other gases is called

A.Collapsibility B. permeability

C. cohesiveness D.adhesiveness

Answer & Explanation

 Answer: Option B

32. The blank diameter used in thread rolling will be

A. equal to minor diameter of the thread

B. equal to pitch diameter of the thread

C. a little larger than the minor diameter of the thread

D.a little larger than the pitch diameter of the thread

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

33. The cross-section of a chisel is usually

A.rectangular B. square

C. hexagonal D.octagonal

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option D

34. A plug gauge is used to check the diameter of shafts and studs.

A.Correct B.Incorrect

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

35. In back-hand welding, the angle between the welding torch and the work is kept as

A.30-40 B. 40-50

C. 50-60 D.60-70

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

36. The machining allowance provided on patterns depends upon

 A. type of casting metal

B. size and shape of casting

C. method of casting used

D.all of these

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option D

37. In submerged arc welding, an arc is produced between a

A. carbon electrode and the work

B. metal electrode and the work

C. bare metal electrode and the work

D.two tungsten electrodes and the work

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

38. In shielded arc welding

A. large electrode is used

B. welding rod coated with slag is used

C. welding rod coated with fluxing material is used

D.none of the above

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

39. In a die casting method, the molten metal is forced into mould under high pressure.

A.Correct B.Incorrect

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A
40. In a centrifugal casting method, the impurities are collected in the center of the casting.

A.Yes B.No

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A

41. In a hot chamber die casting machine

A. melting pot is separate from the machine

B. melting pot is an integral part of the machine

C. melting pot may have any location

D.high temperature and pressure is used

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

42. The electrodes used in spot welding have a tip of

A. stainless steel

B. Aluminium

C. Copper

D.Brass

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

43. Blanking and piercing operations can be performed simultaneously in a

A. simple die

B. progressive die

C. compound die

D.combination die

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C
44. A pattern maker's shrinkage rule considers

A. all pattern allowances

B. only shrinkage allowance

C. all materials to be cast

D.all materials of the pattern

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

45. The tolerance produced by shell moulding process of casting is

A. +0.05 mm

B. 0.2 mm

C. +0.5 mm

D.1 mm

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

46. Galvanising is a

A. zinc diffusion process

B. process of coating zinc by hot dipping

C. process used for making thin phosphate coating on steel

D.none of the above

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

47. The ferrous metals require more machining allowance than non-ferrous metals.

A.True B.False

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A
48. In a four high rolling mill, there are four rolls out of which

A. one is working roll and three are backing up rolls

B. two are working rolls and two are backing up rolls

C. three are working rolls and one is backing up roll

D.all of the four are working rolls

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

49. When a pattern is made in three parts, the bottom part is known as a cope.

A.True B.False

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

50. In __________ welding, the weld may be made either from left to right or from right to left.

A.fore-hand B.back-hand

C. Vertical

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C