Workshop Technology

1. Surface plate is used to check the trueness of flat surfaces.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
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2. A zinc diffusion process is called

A. galvanising
B. anodising
C. parkerising
D. sherardizing
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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: Option B
Explanation:
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: Option C
Explanation:
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: 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: Option C
Explanation:
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: Option D
Explanation:
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: Option A
Explanation:
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: Option A
Explanation:
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: 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: Option C
Explanation:
12. The chisel used for cutting key ways is

A. flat chisel
B. cape chisel
C. round nose chisel
D. diamond pointed chisel

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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. recrystallisation temperature
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
14. Thread rolling is restricted to

A. ferrous materials
B. ductile materials
C. hard materials
D. none of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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 minimised
D. cut blanks are straight

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: Option A
Explanation:
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: Option C
Explanation:
18. The temperature of oxy-hydrogen flame is __________ oxy-acetylene flame.

A. same as
B. less than
C. more than
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
19. Which of the following methods can be used for manufacturing 2 metre long seamless
metallic tubes?
A. Drawing
B. Extrusion
C. Rolling
D. Extrusion and rolling

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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: 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: Option B
Explanation:
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: Option B
Explanation:
23. The cold chisels are made by

A. drawing
B. rolling
C. piercing
D. forging
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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: Option B
Explanation:
25. The centrifugal casting method, is used for casting articles of

A. symmetrical shape about vertical axis
B. symmetrical shape about horizontal axis
C. irregular shape
D. non-ferrous metal only

Answer: Option B
26. Metal patterns are used for

A. small castings
B. large castings
C. complicated castings
D. large scale production of castings

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
27. The instrument which has all the features of try-square, bevel protractor, rule and scriber, is
A. outside micrometer
B. inside micrometer
C. depth gauge micrometer
D. combination set
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
28. When a hole or cavity to be cored is not in line with the parting surface, then a __________
is used.
A. horizontal core
B. vertical core
C. drop core
D. balanced core
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
29. The bloom is smaller than a billet.

A. True
B. False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
30. In average work, the tolerance produced by investment casting method is

A. ±0.05 mm
B. +0.2 mm
C. +05 mm
D. +1 mm
Answer: Option A
31. The purpose of a riser is to

A. deliver molten metal into the mould cavity
B. act as a reservoir for the molten metal
C. feed the molten metal to the casting in order to compensate for the shrinkage
D. deliver the molten metal from pouring basin to gate

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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: Option C
Explanation:
33. The cross-section of a chisel is usually

A. rectangular
B. square
C. hexagonal
D. octagonal
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
34. A plug gauge is used to check the diameter of shafts and studs.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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: 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: Option D
Explanation:
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: Option C
Explanation:
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: Option C
Explanation:
39. In a die casting method, the molten metal is forced into mould under high pressure.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
40. In a centrifugal casting method, the impurities are collected in the centre of the casting.
A. Yes
B. No
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: Option B
Explanation:
42. The electrodes used in spot welding have a tip of

A. stainless steel
B. aluminium
C. copper
D. brass
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
43. Blanking and piercing operations can be performed simultaneously in a

A. simple die
B. progressive die
C. compound die
D. combination die
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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: Option B
Explanation:
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: 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

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
47. The ferrous metals require more machining allowance than non-ferrous metals.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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: Option B
Explanation:
49. When a pattern is made in three parts, the bottom part is known as a cope.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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: Option C
1. In a unilateral 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: Option B
Explanation:
2. A two high rolling mill consists of two rolls which rotate

A. at the same speed and in the same direction
B. at the same speed but in opposite direction
C. at different speeds and in the same direction
D. at different speeds and in the opposite direction

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
3. Carburising flame is used to weld

A. steel, cast iron, copper, aluminium etc
B. brass and bronze
C. hard surfacing materials such as stellite
D. all of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
4. The electrode tip diameter (d) in spot welding should be equal to (where t = Thickness of
plate to be welded)
A. t
B. 1.5 t
C. 3t
D. 6t
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
5. For obtaining a cup of diameter 25 mm and height 15 mm by drawing, the size of the round
blank should be approximately
A. 42 mm
B. 44 mm
C. 46 mm
D. 48 mm
Answer: Option C
6. Cores are used to
A. form internal cavities in the casting
B. improve mould surface
C. form a part of a green sand mould
D. all of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
7. The drawing down is a process of __________ the cross-section of a bar.

A. increasing
B. reducing
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
8. During hot working of metals

A. poor surface finish is produced
B. scale is formed on the metal surface
C. close tolerances can not be maintained
D. all of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
9. When a pattern is made in three parts, the __________ is known as a drag.

A. bottom part
B. middle part
C. top part
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
10. Shrinkage allowance is made by adding to external dimensions and subtracting from internal
dimensions.
A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer: Option A
11. A jolt machine is used to

ram the sand harder at the pattern face with decreasing hardness towards the back of
A.
the mould
B. ram the sand harder at the back of the mould and softer on the pattern face
C. produce uniform sand hardness throughout the mould
D. produce uniform packing of sand in the mould

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
12. If the sand is too fine, its permeability will be high.

A. True
B. False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
13. Which of the following statement is wrong?

A. The mortise gauge has two scribing pins.
B. The gouges are chisels with a hollow shaped blade.
C. An auger is a planing tool
D. all of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
14. In a compound die

A. only one operation is performed at each stroke of the ram
B. two or more operations are performed simultaneously at the single stroke of the ram
two or more cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in every
C.
stroke of the ram
both cutting and non-cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in
D.
every stroke of the ram
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
15. A file removes the metal during

A. forward stroke
B. return stroke
C. both forward and return strokes
D. none of these
Answer: Option A
16. In spot welding, the spacing between two spot weld should not be less than
A. d
B. 1.5 d
C. 3d
D. 6d
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
17. Aluminium is the best material for making patterns because it is

A. light in weight
B. easy to work
C. corrosion resistant
D. all of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
18. Gagger is used for cleaning the moulding sand.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
19. In sheet metal work, the cutting force on the tool can be reduced by
A. grinding the cutting edges sharp
B. increasing the hardness of tool
C. providing shear on tool
D. increasing the hardness of die

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
20. In order to get uniform thickness of the plate by rolling process, one provides
A. camber on the rolls
B. offset on the rolls
C. hardening of the rolls
D. antifriction bearings
Answer: Option A
21. A pouring basin acts as a reservoir for the molten metal.
A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
22. In bending operation, the metal takes the shape of a punch.

A. Yes
B. No
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
23. The cold working of metals is carried out

A. at the recrystallisation temperature
B. below the recrystallisation temperature
C. above the recrystallisation temperature
D. at any temperature
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
24. Lancing is the operation of

A. cutting a sheet of metal in a straight line along the length
B. removal of metal to the desired shape from the edge of a plate
C. cutting a sheet of metal through part of its length and then bending the cut portion
D. bending a sheet of metal along a curved axis

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
25. Notching is the operation of

A. cutting a sheet of metal in a straight line along the length
B. removal of metal to the desired shape from the edge of a plate
C. cutting a sheet of metal through part of its length and then bending the cut portion
D. bending a sheet of metal along a curved axis

Answer: Option B
26. The shrinkage allowance for cast iron pattern is
A. 10 mm/m
B. 16 mm/m
C. 20 mm/m
D. 26 mm/m
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
27. An oxidising flame is obtained when equal volumes of oxygen and acetylene are supplied.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
28. A neutral flame is obtained by supplying

A. equal volumes of oxygen and acetylene
B. more volume of oxygen and less volume of acetylene
C. more volume of acetylene and less volume of oxygen

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
29. An oxidising process used for aluminium and magnesium articles is called
A. galvanising
B. anodising
C. parkerising
D. sheradising
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
30. For welding plates of thickness less than 5 mm, its edges
A. do not require bevelling
B. should be bevelled to a single-V or U-groove
C. should have a double-V or U-groove on one side
D. should have a double-V or U-groove on both sides

Answer: Option A
31. In order to cut mild steel, the cutting angle of chisel should be
A. 30°
B. 45°
C. 50°
D. 60°
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
32. The operation of straightening a curved sheet metal, is known as

A. drawing
B. squeezing
C. coining
D. planishing
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
33. The correct sequence for preparing a billet for extrusion process is pickling, alkaline cleaning,
phosphate coating and lubricating with reactive soap.
A. Yes
B. No
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
34. Tandem drawing of wires and tubes is necessary because

A. it is not possible to reduce at one stage
B. annealing is needed between stages
C. accuracy in dimensions is not possible otherwise
D. surface finish improves after every drawing stage

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
35. In a __________ , both cutting and non-cutting operations are performed at one station of
the press in every stroke of the ram.
A. simple die
B. progressive die
C. combination die
D. compound die
Answer: Option C
36. Cold working requires much higher pressure that hot working.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
37. The operation of bending a sheet of metal along a curved axis, is known as
A. plunging
B. notching
C. slitting
D. forming
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
38. In a __________ , two or more operations are performed simultaneously at the single stroke
of the ram.
A. simple die
B. progressive die
C. combination die
D. compound die
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
39. A rip saw

A. is a two man saw
B. is used for cutting along the grains of wood
C. has a narrow blade with two wooden handles
D. all of the above

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
40. The welding set up is said to have reversed polarity when the work is connected to the
negative terminal and the electrode holder to the positive terminal.
A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer: Option A
41. For welding plates of thickness more than 12.5 mm, its edges
A. do not require bevelling
B. should be bevelled to a single-V or U-groove
C. should have a double-V or U-groove on one side
D. should have a double-V or U-groove on both sides

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
42. In electric resistance welding, voltage required for heating is

A. 1 to 5 volts
B. 6 to 10 volts
C. 11 to 20 volts
D. 50 to 100 volts
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
43. Most of the oxy-acetylene welding is done with

A. neutral flame
B. oxidising flame
C. carburising flame
D. all of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
44. The cutting edge of a chisel should be

A. hardened
B. tempered
C. hardened and tempered
D. case hardened
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
45. Scab is a casting defect which occurs as sand patches on the upper surface of a casting.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
46. In order to check the clearance between two mating surfaces, a __________ gauge should
be used.
A. ring
B. plug
C. feeler
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
47. When the weld is made from left to right, it is known as back-hand welding.
A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
48. The current in electric resistance welding can be regulated by

A. varying the input supply
B. changing the primary turns of the transformer
C. changing the secondary turns of the transformer
D. any one of the above

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
49. In a cold chamber die casting machine, only non-ferrous alloys with __________ are casted.
A. low melting temperature
B. high melting temperature

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
50. A mortise gauge is a
A. striking tool
B. planing tool
C. boring tool
D. marking tool
Answer: Option D
1. The casting method adopted for ornaments and toys of non-ferrous alloys, is
A. permanent mould casting
B. slush casting
C. die casting
D. centrifugal casting
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
2. In a cold 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. low temperature and pressure is used

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
3. Structural sections such as rails, angles, I-beams are made by

A. hot rolling
B. hot drawing
C. hot piercing
D. hot extrusion
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
4. The minimum size of a billet is 10 cm x 10 cm.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
5. In welding magnesium with TIG arc welding, direct current with __________ is used.
A. straight polarity
B. reversed polarity
Answer: Option B
6. Cutting and forming operations can be performed in a single operation in a

A. simple die
B. progressive die
C. compound die
D. combination die
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
7. The teeth of hacksaw blade are bent

A. towards right
B. towards left
C. alternately towards right and left and every third or fourth left straight
D. may be bent in any direction

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
8. In a cold chamber die casting machine, a measured quantity of molten metal is brought in a
ladle from the melting pot to a chamber and forced into the closed die-section by applying
hydraulic pressure upon the plunger.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
9. For cutting brass, the hacksaw blade should have __________ teeth per 25 mm.
A. 14
B. 24
C. 32
D. 40
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
10. A casting defect which occurs near the ingates as rough lumps on the surface of a casting is
known as
A. shift
B. sand wash
C. swell
D. scab
Answer: Option B
11. The cold chisels are made from

A. cast iron
B. mild steel
C. high speed steel
D. cast tool steel

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
12. To prevent the body of the blade from jamming in the saw cut, the teeth of blade are
A. strengthened
B. sharpened
C. set
D. all of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
13. A ring gauge is used to
A. check the diameter of shafts or studs
B. test the accuracy of holes
C. check the clearance between two mating surfaces
D. all of the above

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
14. A casting defect which results in general enlargement of a casting is known as

A. shift
B. sand wash
C. swell
D. scab
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
15. Rotary swaging

A. is extensively used for making bolts and rivets
is used for reducing the diameters of round bars and tubes by rotating dies which
B.
open and close rapidly on the work
is used to improve fatigue resistance of the metal by setting up compressive stresses

C.
in its surface
consists of pressing the metal inside a chamber to force it out by high pressure
D.
through an orifice which is shaped to provide the desired form of the finished part
Answer: Option B
16. The operation of cutting a number of holes evenly spaced in a regular pattern on a sheet of
metal is. called perforating.
A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
17. The metal is subjected to mechanical working for
A. refining grain size
B. reducing original block into desired shape
C. controlling the direction of flow lines
D. all of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
18. During hot working of metals

A. porosity of the metal is largely eliminated
B. grain structure of the metal is refined
C. mechanical properties are improved due to refinement of grains
D. all of the above

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
19. The electron beam welding can be carried out in

A. open air
B. a shielded gas environment
C. vacuum
D. a pressurised inert gas chamber

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
20. In tungsten-inert gas arc welding, a __________ electrode is used.

A. consumable
B. non-consumable
Answer: Option B
21. The operation of cutting a cylindrical hole in a sheet of metal by the punch and die is called
A. shearing
B. piercing
C. punching
D. blanking
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
22. In die casting, machining allowance is

A. small
B. large
C. very large
D. not provided
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
23. The welding set up is said to have straight polarity, when

work is connected to the positive terminal and the electrode holder to the negative
A.
terminal
work is connected to the negative terminal and the electrode holder to the positive
B.
terminal
C. work is connected to the positive terminal and the electrode holder is earthed
D. work is connected to the negative terminal and the electrode holder is earthed
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
24. A moving mandrel is used in

A. wiredrawing
B. tube drawing
C. metal cutting
D. forging
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
25. The most preferred process for casting gas turbine blades is
A. die casting
B. shell moulding
C. investment moulding
D. sand casting
Answer: Option B
26. The upsetting is a process of

A. increasing the cross-section of a bar
B. reducing the cross-section of a bar
C. joining the two surfaces of metal under pressure after heating
D. bending of a bar
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
27. If neutral flame is used in oxy-acetylene welding, both oxygen and acetylene cylinders of the
same capacity will be emptied at the same time.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
28. Which of the following material can be used for making patterns ?
A. Aluminium
B. Wax
C. Lead
D. all of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
29. The torch used for oxygen cutting is same as for oxy-acetylene welding.
A. Yes
B. No
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
30. According to Indian standards, the total number of tolerance grades are
A. 8
B. 12
C. 18
D. 20
Answer: Option C
31. Loam sand is a mixture of

A. 30% sand and 70% clay
B. 50% sand and 50% clay
C. 70% sand and 30% clay
D. 90% sand and 10% clay

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
32. A three high rolling mill consists of three rolls placed one above the other. Which of the
following statement is correct?
The upper and middle rolls rotate in the same direction whereas the bottom roll rotates
A.
in opposite direction.
The upper and bottom rolls rotate in the same direction whereas the middle roll rotate
B.
in opposite direction.
C. The bottom and middle roll rotate in the same direction.
D. any one of the above

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
33. The oxy-acetylene gas used in gas welding produce a flame temperature of
A. 1800°C
B. 2100°C
C. 2400°C
D. 3200°C
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
34. Metal patterns require __________ draft allowance than wooden patterns.
A. more
B. less
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
35. For gas welding, the presure desired at the welding torch for acetylene is
A. 7 to 103 kN/m2
B. 70 to 280 kN/m2
C. 280 to 560 kN/m2
D. 560 to 840 kN/m2

Answer: Option A
36. The process extensively used for making bolts and nuts is
A. hot piercing
B. extrusion
C. cold peening
D. cold heading
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
37. Spot welding is used for welding

A. lap joints in plates having 0.025 mm to 1.25 mm thickness
B. lap joints in plates having thickness above 3 mm
C. butt joints in plates having 0.025 mm to 1.25 mm thickness
D. butt joints in plates having thickness above 3 mm

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
38. Thermit welding is often used in

A. replacing broken gear teeth
B. repairing broken shears
C. joining rails, truck frames and locomotive frames etc.
D. all of the above

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
39. The directional solidification in casting can be improved by using

A. chills and chaplets
B. chills and padding
C. chaplets and padding
D. chills, chaplets and padding

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
40. A sand employed on the faces of the pattern before moulding, is called
A. green sand
B. dry sand
C. loam sand
D. parting sand
Answer: Option D

A. The angular clearance on dies varies from 0.5° to 1°.
B. In drawing operation, the metal flows due to plasticity.
C. In press operation, the size of the pierced hole is independent of the size of punch.

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
42. When two metal pieces of different thicknesses are to be welded by projection welding, then
the projections should be made on __________ metal piece.
A. thinner
B. thicker
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
43. In fore-hand welding, the angle between the welding rod and the work is kept as
A. 30°-40°
B. 40°-50°
C. 50°-60°
D. 60°-70°
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
44. The minimum size of a bloom is

A. 5 cm x 5 cm
B. 10 cm x 10 cm
C. 15 cm x 15 cm
D. 20 cm x 20 cm
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
45. The binder commonly used in making oil sand, is

A. clay-type binder
B. organic-type binder
C. inorganic-type binder
D. any one of these

Answer: Option B
46. The material which can be best cut with oxygen cutting process is
A. mild steel
B. brass
C. copper
D. aluminium
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
47. In fore-hand welding, the weld is made

A. from left to right
B. from right to left
C. first from left to right and then from right to left
D. either from left to right or from right to left

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
48. In spot welding, the distance between the nearest edge of the plate and centre of weld
should be equal to
A. d
B. 1.5 d
C. 3d
D. 6d
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
49. Thermit, used in thermit welding, is a mixture of

A. charcoal and iron oxide
B. charcoal and aluminium
C. iron oxide and aluminium
D. charcoal, iron oxide and aluminium

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
50. The width of slot cut by a hacksaw blade is __________ the width of the blade.
A. equal to
B. less than
C. greater than
Answer: Option C
1. A basic shaft is one whose

A. lower deviation is zero
B. upper deviation is zero
C. lower and upper deviations are zero
D. none of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
2. A file with 20 teeth in 25 mm is called

A. rough file
B. bastard file
C. second cut file
D. smooth file
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
3. The flux commonly used in brazing is

A. zinc chloride
B. ammonium chloride
C. rosin plus alcohol
D. borax
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
4. The increase in hardness due to cold working, is called

A. age-hardening
B. work-hardening
C. induction hardening
D. flame hardening
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
5. When a pattern is made in three parts, the top part, is known as a

A. drag
B. cheek
C. cope
D. none of these
Answer: Option C
6. In a __________ , the molten metal is poured and allowed to solidify while the mould is
revolving.
A. die casting method
B. slush casting method
C. permanent mould casting method
D. centrifugal casting method

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
7. Riddle is used for

A. smoothing and cleaning out depressions in the mould
B. cleaning the moulding sand
C. moistening the sand around the edge before removing pattern
D. reinforcement of sand in the top part of moulding box

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
8. A hacksaw blade cuts on the

A. forward stroke
B. return stroke
C. both forward and return strokes
D. cutting depends upon the direction of force

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
9. The oxygen cylinder is usually painted with

A. black colour
B. white colour
C. maroon colour
D. yellow colour
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
10. Which of the following welding method uses a pool of molten metal?
A. Carbon arc welding
B. Submerged arc welding
C. TIG arc welding
D. MIG arc welding

Answer: Option B
11. In fore-hand welding, the angle between the welding torch and the work is __________ as
compared to back-hand welding.
A. same
B. less
C. more
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
12. The advantage of thermit welding is that

A. all parts of the weld section are molten at the same time
B. weld cools almost uniformly

C. results in a minimum problem with internal residual stresses
D. all of the above

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
13. A gimlet is a __________ tool.

A. boring
B. marking
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
14. Slick is used for repairing and finishing the mould.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
15. The maximum flame temperature occurs

A. at the outer cone
B. at the inner cone
C. between the outer and inner cone
D. at the torch tip

Answer: Option B
16. During cold working process

A. grain structure is distorted
B. strength and hardness of metal increases
C. close dimensional tolerance can be maintained
D. all of the above

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
17. When filing soft metals, the file teeth are clogged with minute particles of metal. The file
should be cleaned by
A. washing it with water
B. rubbing on wood
C. washing it with dilute acid
D. using file card

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
18. In back-hand welding, the angle between the welding rod and the work is __________ as
compared to fore-hand welding.
A. same
B. less
C. more
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
19. Lap joints are employed on plates having thickness

A. less than 3 mm
B. 5 to 10 mm
C. 12.5 mm
D. above 25 mm
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
20. A large electrode is used in un-shielded arc welding.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
21. A process used for making thin phosphate coating on steel is called parkerising.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
22. The recrystallisation temperature of steel is

A. 400° C
B. 600° C
C. 800° C
D. none of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
23. A basic hole is one whose

A. lower deviation is zero
B. upper deviation is zero
C. lower and upper deviations are zero
D. none of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
24. Seam welding is best adopted for metal thickness ranging from
A. 0.025 to 3 mm
B. 3 to 5 mm
C. 5 to 8 mm
D. 8 to 10 mm
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
25. A file with 50 - 60 teeth in 25 mm is called bastard file.

A. True
B. False
Answer: Option B
26. The surface to be machined is marked on the pattern by
A. red colour
B. yellow colour
C. black colour
D. blue colour
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
27. In electric resistance welding, pressure applied varies from

A. 1 to 5 MPa
B. 5 to 10 MPa
C. 10 to 25 MPa
D. 25 to 55 MPa
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
28. In order to deliver molten metal from pouring basin to gate, a __________ is used.
A. riser
B. sprue
C. core
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
29. V-block is used to

A. check the trueness of flat surfaces
B. locate centres of round rods
C. check the surface roughness
D. none of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
30. A progressive limit gauge has
A. 'Go' and 'Not go' member on the same side of the gauge
B. separate 'Go' and 'Not go' members
C. 'Go' member at one end and 'Not go' member at the other end

Answer: Option A
31. Piercing is an operation of cutting
A. a cylindrical hole in a sheet of metal by the punch and the die
B. a hole (other than cylindrical) in a sheet of metal by the punch and the die
C. a flat sheet to the desired shape
D. a number of holes evenly spaced in a regular pattern on a sheet of metal

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
32. Shift is a casting defect which

A. results in a mismatching of the top and bottom parts of a casting
B. results in general enlargement of a casting
C. occurs near the ingates as rough lumps on the surface of a casting
D. occurs as sand patches on the upper surface of a casting

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
33. During drawing operation, the states of stress in cup would include
A. compressive stress in the flange
B. tensile stress in the wall
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
34. A diamond pointed chisel is used for cutting

A. flat surfaces
B. grooves
C. keyways
D. V-shaped grooves
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
35. The length of hacksaw blade is the distance between the outside edges of the holes which
fits over the pins.
A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer: Option A
36. The parts of circular cross-section which are symmetrical about the axis of rotation are made
by
A. hot forging
B. hot spinning
C. hot extrusion
D. hot drawing
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
37. In permanent mould casting method

molten metal is poured in a metallic mould, retained in the mould long enough for the
A. outer skin to solidify and finally mould is turned over to remove molten metal still in
molten condition
B. molten metal is poured and allowed to solidify while the mould is revolving
C. molten metal is forced into mould under high pressure

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
38. In electric resistance welding, pressure is applied just after the completion of current.
A. True
B. False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
39. Scribing block is used to

A. hold the round bars during marking
B. check the trueness of flat surfaces
C. locate the centres of round bars
D. check the surface roughness

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
40. Neutral flame is usd to weld

A. steel
B. cast iron
C. copper
D. all of these
Answer: Option D
41. Acetylene gas is stored in cylinders in
A. solid form
B. gaseous form
C. liquid form
D. any one of these

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
42. Which one of the following material will require the largest size of riser for the same size of
casting?
A. Aluminium
B. Cast iron
C. Steel
D. Copper
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
43. The consumable electrode is used in

A. carbon arc welding
B. submerged arc welding
C. TIG arc welding
D. MIG arc welding

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
44. The operation of cutting a sheet of metal in a straight line along the length, is known as
A. plunging
B. notching
C. slitting
D. forming
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
45. Forming is the operation of removing metal to the desired shape from the edge of a plate.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
46. Cold working of metal increases
A. tensile strength
B. yield strength
C. hardness
D. all of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
47. In welding aluminium with TIG arc welding, alternating current is used.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
48. Linde welding uses

A. neutral flame and right-ward technique
B. oxidising flame and left-ward technique
C. neutral flame and left-ward technique
D. carburising flame and right-ward technique

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
49. The purpose of a gate is to

A. deliver molten metal into the mould cavity
B. act as a reservoir for the molten metal
C. feed the molten metal to the casting in order to compensate for the shrinkage
D. deliver molten metal from pouring basin to gate

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
50. When two pieces of different metals are to be welded by projection welding, then the
projection should be made on the metal piece having __________ conductivity.
A. lower
B. higher
Answer: Option B
1. The vertical welding do not require plate edge preparation upto 16 mm thickness.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
2. The dowels are
A. wooden nails
B. box nails
C. wire nails
D. none of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
3. In arc welding, the temperature of heat produced by the electric arc is of the order of
A. 3000° C to 4000° C
B. 4000° C to 5000° C
C. 5000° C to 6000° C
D. 6000° C to 7000° C
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
4. Extrusion
A. is extensively used for making bolts and nuts
is used for reducing the diameter of round bars and tubes by rotating dies which open
B.
and close rapidly on the work
is used to improve fatigue resistance of the metal by setting up compressive stresses

C.
in its surface
consists of pressing the metal inside a chamber to force it out by high pressure
D.
through an orifice which is shaped to provide the desired form of the finished part
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
5. The operation of cutting of a flat sheet to the desired shape is called

A. shearing
B. piercing
C. punching
D. blanking
Answer: Option A
6. The process of decreasing the cross-section of a bar and increasing its length, is called
A. drawing down
B. upsetting
C. spinning
D. peening
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
7. A casting defect which occurs due to improper venting of sand is known as

A. cold shuts
B. blow holes
C. shift
D. swell
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
8. Swab is used for

A. smoothing and cleaning out depressions in the mould
B. cleaning the moulding sand
C. moistening the sand around the edge before removing pattern
D. reinforcement of sand in the top part of the moulding box

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
9. The temperature of the inner luminous cone of neutral flame is about

A. 1000° C
B. 1250° C
C. 2100° C
D. 3200° C
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
10. The metal patterns as compared to wooden patterns require less

A. shrinkage allowance
B. machining allowance
C. draft allowance
D. distortion allowance
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
11.
When the dimension is expressed as , then the basic size is
A. 20 mm
B. 20.035 mm
C. 20.025 mm
D. 19.975 mm
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
12. In order to produce uniform packing of sand in the moulds, a __________ is used.
A. sand slinger
B. squeezing machine
C. jolt machine
D. stripper plate machine

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
13. The difference between the upper limit and lower limt of a dimension is called
A. nominal size
B. basic size
C. actual size
D. tolerance
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
14. Green sand is a mixture of
A. 30% sand and 70% clay
B. 50% sand and 50% clay
C. 70% sand and 30% clay
D. 90% sand and 10% clay

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
15. The diaphragm moulding machine is used to

ram the sand harder at the pattern face with decreasing hardness towards the back of
A.
the mould
B. ram the sand harder at the back of the mould and softer on the pattern face
C. produce uniform packing of sand in the mould
D. give uniform sand hardness throughout the mould

Answer: Option D
16. A pattern is used to make the mould cavity for pouring the molten metal for casting.
A. Yes
B. No
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
17. The surface to be left unmachined is marked on the pattern by

A. red colour
B. yellow colour
C. black colour
D. blue colour
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
18. The two rolls in a two high rolling mills are of __________ size.
A. equal
B. different
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
19. The welding process used in joining mild steel shanks to high speed drills, is
A. spot welding
B. seam welding
C. flash butt welding
D. upset butt welding

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
20. The mode of deformation of the metal during spinning is

A. bending
B. stretching
C. rolling and stretching
D. bending and stretching

Answer: Option D
21. The process used to improve fatigue resistance of the metal by setting up compressive
stresses in its surface, is known as
A. hot piercing
B. extrusion
C. cold peening
D. cold heading
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
22. Fin is a casting defect which is due to thin projections of metal not intended as a part of
casting.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
23. The process of increasing the cross-section of a bar at the expense of its length, is called
A. drawing down
B. upsetting
C. spinning
D. peening
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
24. In TIG arc welding, the welding zone is shielded by an atmosphere of

A. helium gas
B. argon gas
C. either (a) or (b)
D. none of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
25. The metal extrusion process is generally used for producing

A. uniform solid sections
B. uniform hollow sections
C. uniform solid and hollow sections
D. varying solid and hollow sections

Answer: Option C
26. The operation of giving impressions of figures, letters or designs on sheet metal parts, is
known as embossing.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
27. In a gas welding of mild steel using an oxy-acetylene flame, the total amount of acetylene
consumed is 10 litre. The oxygen consumption from the cylinder is
A. 5 litre
B. 10 litre
C. 15 litre
D. 20 litre
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
28. The sand used for making cores is

A. green sand
B. dry sand
C. loam sand
D. oil sand
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
29. Sand wash is a casting defect which

A. results in a mismatching of the top and bottom parts of a casting
B. results in general enlargement of the casting
C. occurs near the ingates as rough lumps on the surface of a casting
D. occurs as sand patches on the upper surface of a casting

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
30. Cold working distorts grain structure and does not provide an appreciable reduction in size.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer: Option A
31. Cast iron and steel pipes are produced by
A. slush casting
B. investment casting
C. true centrifugal casting
D. die casting
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
32. The acetylene cylinder is usually painted with

A. black colour
B. white colour
C. maroon colour
D. yellow colour
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
33. In order to ram the sand harder at the back of the mould and softer on the pattern face, a
__________ is used.
A. sand slinger
B. squeezing machine
C. jolt machine
D. stripper plate machine

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
34. The property of sand due to which the sand grains stick together, is called
A. collapsibility
B. permeability
C. cohesiveness
D. adhesiveness
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
35. The temperature produced by oxy-hydrogen flame is about

A. 1800° C
B. 2100° C
C. 2400° C
D. 3200° C
Answer: Option C
36. The oxidising flame is similar to neutral flame but the inner cone is less luminous and shorter.
A. Yes
B. No
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
37. A hacksaw blade is specified by its

A. length
B. material
C. width
D. number of teeth
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
38. According to Indian standard specifications, 100 H6/g 5 means that.

A. basic size is 100 mm
B. actual size is 100 mm
C. difference between the actual size and basic size is 100 mm

Answer: Option A
Explanation:

The hot chamber die casting machine is used for casting zinc, tin, lead and other low
A.
melting alloys.
The cold chamber die casting machine is used for casting aluminium, magnesium,
B.
copper base alloys and other high melting alloys.
The castings produced by centrifugal casting method have open and coarse grained
C.
structure.
D. all of the above

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
40. The edge of a steel plate cut by oxygen cutting will get hardened when the carbon content is
A. less than 0.1 percent
B. less than 0.3 percent
C. more than 0.3 percent
D. any where between 0.1 to 1 percent

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
41. In blanking operation, the clearance is provided on
A. punch
B. die
C. half on the punch and half on the die
D. either on punch or die depending upon designer's choice

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
42. In piercing operation, the clearance is provided on

A. punch
B. die
C. half on the punch and half on the die
D. either on punch or die depending upon designer's choice

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
43. If an aluminium pattern made from a wooden master pattern is to be used for grey iron
castings, then the shrinkage allowance allowed on the wooden pattern should be
A. 10 mm/m
B. 16 mm/m
C. 20 mm/m
D. 26 mm/m
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
44. For arc welding

A. alternating current with high frequency is used
B. alternating current with low frequency is used
C. direct current is used
D. any one of these

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
45. When the file is moved to and fro over the work, it is known as
A. cross filing
B. draw filing
C. pull and push filing
D. none of these
Answer: Option B
46. The hot working of metals is carried out
A. at the recrystallisation temperature
B. below the recrystallisation temperature
C. above the recrystallisation temperature
D. at any temperature
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
47. In a four high rolling mill, the diameter of backing up rolls is __________ the diameter of
working rolls.
A. equal to
B. smaller than
C. larger than
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
48. The welding process used to join the ends of two pipes of uniform cross-section, is
A. spot welding
B. seam welding
C. projection welding
D. upset butt welding

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
49. When the molten metal is fed in the cavity of a metallic mould by gravity, the method of
casting is known as
A. die casting method
B. slush casting method
C. permanent mould casting method
D. centrifugal casting method

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
50. Hot piercing is extensively used for making bolts and nuts.
A. Yes
B. No
Answer: Option B
1. When more volume of acetylene and less volume of oxygen is supplied, then a __________
flame is obtained.
A. neutral
B. oxidising
C. carburising
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
2. The instrument used to measure external and internal diameter of shafts, thickness of parts
and depth of holes, is
A. outside micrometer
B. inside micrometer
C. depth gauge micrometer

D. vernier caliper
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
3. The punch and die set up is __________ for punching and piercing operation.
A. similar
B. different
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
4. For smoothing and cleaning out depressions in the mould, a __________ is used.
A. slick
B. lifter
C. swab
D. gagger
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
5.
When the dimension is expressed as , then the tolerance is
A. 0.035 mm
B. 0.025 mm
C. 0.01 mm
D. 0.06 mm
Answer: Option D
6. The brass and bronze are welded by __________ flame.
A. neutral
B. oxidising
C. carburising
D. all of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
7. Projection welding is a
A. continuous spot welding process
B. multi-spot welding process
C. arc welding process
D. process used for joining round bars

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
8. The adhesiveness is the property of a sand due to which

A. it evolves a great amount of steam and other gases
B. the sand grains stick together
C. it cling to the sides of a moulding box
D. none of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
9. A stripper-plate machine is used to draw the pattern from the mould.

A. Yes
B. No
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
10. The algebraic difference between the maximum limit and the basic size is called
A. actual deviation
B. upper deviation
C. lower deviation
D. fundamental deviation
Answer: Option B
11. For gas welding, the pressure desired at the welding torch for oxygen is
A. 7 to 103 kN/m2
B. 70 to 280 kN/m2
C. 280 to 560 kN/m2
D. 560 to 840 kN/m2

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
12. Seam weiding is a

A. continuous spot welding process
B. multi-spot welding process
C. arc welding process
D. process used for joining round bars

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
13. In a simple die

A. two or more operations are performed simultaneously at the single stroke of the ram
two or more cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in every
B.
stroke of the ram
both cutting and non-cutting operations are performed at one station of the press in
C.
every stroke of the ram

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
14. The operation of producing cup shaped parts from flat sheet metal blanks by bending and
plastic flow of metal, is known as
A. drawing
B. squeezing
C. coining
D. planishing
Answer: Option A

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

2. A zinc diffusion process is called

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

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

B. double cut file

D. any one of these

7. In a centrifugal casting method

B. core is made of ferrous metal

C. core is made of non-ferrous metal

8. The draft or taper allowance on casting is generally

9. Which of the following welding process uses non-consumable electrodes?

C. Manual arc welding

D. Submerged arc welding

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

B. one side of the nominal size

C. both sides of the actual size

D. both sides of the nominal size

11. In a hot chamber die casting machine

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

12. The chisel used for cutting key ways is

C. round nose chisel

D. diamond pointed chisel

B. upper critical temperature

14. Thread rolling is restricted to

B. good cut edge is obtained

C. warping of sheet is minimised

D. cut blanks are straight

16. In welding copper alloys with TIG arc welding

B. direct current with reversed polarity is used

C. alternating current is used

D. any one of these

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

D. Extrusion and rolling

B. pull saw or draw saw

22. The fullers are used

B. for necking down a piece of work

C. for punching a hole

D. to finish the punched hole

23. The cold chisels are made by

25. The centrifugal casting method, is used for casting articles of

B. symmetrical shape about horizontal axis

D. non-ferrous metal only

26. Metal patterns are used for

D. large scale production of castings

C. depth gauge micrometer

29. The bloom is smaller than a billet.

30. In average work, the tolerance produced by investment casting method is

31. The purpose of a riser is to

B. act as a reservoir for the molten metal

D. deliver the molten metal from pouring basin to gate

32. The blank diameter used in thread rolling will be

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

33. The cross-section of a chisel is usually

36. The machining allowance provided on patterns depends upon

B. size and shape of casting