IBONG TIRIRIT (MDSP 1) Flashcards
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1
Q
This radial distance in a gear is measured between the addendum and dedendum circle, and is the sum of the addendum
and the dedendum? How do you call this distance?
a) Addendum
b) Whole depth
c) Working depth
d) Space width
A
Whole depth
2
Q
What is the polar section modulus of a solid shaft with a diameter of 101.6 mm?
a) 209.5 cm3 b) 209.5 cm4 c) 205.9 cm3 d) 205.9 cm4
A
205.9 cm3
3
Q
This minimum distance is measured between the non-driving side of a tooth and the adjacent side of the mating tooth. It is
the amount by which the width of a tooth space exceeds the thickness of the engaging tooth measured on the pitch circle.
What is this distance?
a) Circular pitch b) Whole depth c) Backlash d) Space width
A
Backlash
4
Q
With the water interruptions prevailing in your town, you have been asked to design an upright cylindrical water tank 6
meters in diameter and 6 meters high, vented, and to be filled completely with water. Determine the minimum thickness of
the tank plate if the stress is limited to 40 Mpa.
a) 3.3 mm b) 4.4 mm c) 5.5 mm d) 8.8 mm
A
4.4 mm
5
Q
What is the algebraic difference between the maximum limit and the corresponding basic size?
a) Fundamental deviation b) Upper deviation c) Lower deviation d) Tolerance
A
Upper deviation
6
Q
A steel shaft 1.75 inches in diameter transmits 40 Hp at 1800 rpm. Assuming a modulus of rigidity of 12 x 106 psi, find the
torsional deflection of the shaft in degrees per foot length.
a) 0.0073 b) 0.0037 c) 0.0063 d) 0.00013
A
0.0073
7
Q
What is the algebraic difference between the minimum limit and the corresponding basic size?
a) Fundamental deviation b) Upper deviation c) Lower deviation d) Tolerance
A
Lower deviation
8
Q
A helical-coil spring has a mean coil diameter of 1 inch and a wire diameter of 1/8 inch. Determine the curve correction
factor of the spring.
a) 1.144 b) 1.44 c) 1.1144 d) 1.1414
A
1.1144
9
Q
This is either the upper or the lower deviation, depending on which is closer to the basic size. How do you call this
deviation?
a) Fundamental deviation b) Upper deviation c) Lower deviation d) Tolerance
A
Fundamental deviation
10
Q
A vise is equipped with a 1-inch single square thread, with 4 threads per inch. The frictional radius of the collar is 0.5 inch.
The coefficient of friction for both the collar and threads is 0.20. How much external torque must be applied to produce a
force of 200 lb against the jaws of the vise?
a) 39.73 in-lb b) 33.97 in-lb c) 37.93 in-lb d) 39.37 in-lb
A
37.93 in-lb
11
Q
What is the difference between the maximum and minimum size limits of a part?
a) Allowance b) Tolerance c) Deviation d) Basic size
A
Tolerance
12
Q
A helical-coil spring has a mean coil diameter of 1 inch and a wire diameter of 1/8 inch. Determine the Wahl factor of the
spring.
a) 1.148 b) 1.184 c) 1.418 d) 1.814
A
1.184
13
Q
It is the capacity of a material to absorb energy when it is deformed elastically and then, upon unloading, to increase this
energy. What is this capacity of a material?
a) Resilience b) Toughness c) Rigidity d) Ductility
A
Resilience
14
Q
A helical-coil spring has a mean coil diameter of 1 inch and a wire diameter of 1/8 inch. Determine the value of
Bergstrassar factor of the spring.
a) 1.172 b) 1.712 c) 1.217 d) 1.271
A
1.172
15
Q
How do you call the strain energy per unit volume required to stress a material from an unloaded state to the point of
yielding?
a) Modulus of roughness b) Modulus of elasticity c) Modulus of rigidity d) Modulus of resilience
A
Modulus of resilience
16
Q
Compute the tooth thickness of a 14.5o spur gear with diametral pitch of 5.
a) 0.23140 inch b) 0.31416 inch c) 0.43140 inch d) 0.03140 inch
A
0.31416 inch
17
Q
How do you call a structural member designed to support loads perpendicular to its longitudinal axis?
a) Cantilever beam b) Beam c) Overhanging beam d) Column
A
Beam
18
Q
Compute the speed of the gear mounted on a 52.5 mm diameter shaft receiving power from a driving motor with 250 Hp.
a) 2 182 rpm b) 2 071 rpm c) 2 265 rpm d) 2 341 rpm
A
2 265 rpm
19
Q
It is a load applied transversely to longitudinal axis of member. How do you call this load?
a) Bending load b) Combined load c) Distributed load d) Cyclic load
A
Bending load
20
Q
What is a load distributed over an entire area?
a) Bending load b) Combined load c) Distributed load d) Cyclic load
A
Distributed load
21
Q
Compute the working strength of 1 inch bolt which is screwed up tightly in packed joint when the allowable working stress is 13000 psi.
a) 3 600 lb b) 3 950 lb c) 3 900 lb d) 3 800 lb
A
3 900 lb
22
Q
It is a design approach where no catastrophic loss can occur as a result of a component failure. What is this design
approach?
a) Fail-safe design approach b) Fault free analysis approach
c) Manifest danger approach d) Redundancy approach
A
Fail-safe design approach
23
Q
It is the condition of a machine element when it is completely inoperable, cannot perform its intended function adequately,
or is unreliable for continued safe use. What do you call this condition?
a) Fail-safe condition b) Failure condition c) Critical condition d) Salvage condition
A
Failure condition
24
Q
Compute the nominal shear stress at the surface, in MPa, for a 50 mm diameter shaft that is subjected to a torque of 0.48
kN-m.
a) 16.95 b) 21.65 c) 19.56 d) 25.12
A
19.56 Mpa
25
How do you call a statistical data used to identify the most likely failure modes?
a) Finite element analysis b) Fault free analysis c) Failure analysis d) Random analysis
Fault free analysis
26
A hollow iron pipe to be designed as a column has an outside diameter of 240 mm and is subjected to a force of 80 KN.
Find the pipe thickness if the compressive stress is limited to 16 MPa.
a. 5.85 mm b. 6.85 mm c. 7.85 mm d. 8.85 mm
6.85 mm
27
It is a computational method used for solving complex shapes, such as those found in machinery; replaces the complex
shape with a set of simple elements interconnected at a finite set of a specific purpose. What is this computational method?
a) Finite element analysis b) Numerical method of analysis
c) Fault free analysis d) Synthesis
Finite element analysis
28
A uniform beam 12 meters long is fixed at one end. It has a uniform weight of 50 kg/m along its length. A load of 20 kgs.
is suspended on the beam 4 m from the free end. The moment at the fixed end is
a. 3760 kg-m b. 0.0 kg-m c. 60 kg-m d. 4800 kg-m
3760 kg-m
29
When a hot part is cooled suddenly by quenching, there is momentarily a high temperature gradient that induces a stress
gradient. Some metal parts under certain conditions crack as a result. How do you call this phenomenon?
a) Thermal-shock failure b) Thermal fatigue c) Honing d) Quenching
Thermal-shock failure
30
A 20o straight-tooth bevel pinion having 14 teeth and a diametral pitch of 6 teeth/inch drives a 42-tooth gear. The two
shafts are at right angles and in the same plane. Find the pitch angle of the pinion.
a) 18.4o b) 20o c) 14.5o d) 20.5o
18.4o
31
How do you call the diameter of the imaginary cylinder that bounds the crest of an external thread and the roots of an
internal thread?
a) Mean diameter b) Stress diameter c) Minor diameter d) Major diameter
Major diameter
32
A 20o straight-tooth bevel pinion having 14 teeth and a diametral pitch of 6 teeth/inch drives a 32-tooth gear. The two
shafts are at right angles and in the same plane. The pinion is to transmit 1800 rpm and transmitting 50 hp. Determine the
pitch diameters of the gears.
a) 2.33 inches and 5.36 inches b) 3.23 inches and 3.56 inches
c) 5.36 inches and 6.36 inches d) 2.33 inches and 2.33 inches
2.33 inches and 5.36 inches
33
It is a measure of the change in length of a material subjected to a change in temperature. How do you call this property of
the material?
a) Toughness b) Coefficient of thermal expansion
c) Thermal conductivity d) Electric Resistivity
Coefficient of thermal expansion
34
A 1-inch diameter shaft has a single disc weighing 75 lb mounted midway between two bearings 20” apart. Find the lowest
critical speed in rpm. Neglect the weight of the shaft. Assume that the modulus of elasticity is 30 x 106 psi.
a) 2038 rpm b) 2308 rpm c) 2380 rpm d) 2803 rpm
2038 rpm
35
What is a condition where one surface is comparatively free of stress?
a) Octahedral plane b) Biaxial or Plane stress c) Strain plane d) Principal normal stress
Biaxial or Plane stress
36
A flywheel weighing 457 kg has a radius of 375 mm. How much energy, in N-m, does the flywheel loss from 3 rps to 2.8
rps?
a) 368 b) 150 c) 1474 d) 38
1474 N-m
37
How do you call the circle on a gear that corresponds to the contact surface of the friction wheel?
a) Addendum circle b) Root circle c) Pitch circle d) Base circle
Pitch circle
38
A triple threaded worm has a pitch diameter of 3 inches. The wheel has 25 teeth and a pitch diameter of 5 inches. Material
for both the wheel and the wheel is phosphor bronze. Determine the helix angle of the gear.
a) 11.31o b) 13.11o c) 11.13o d) 10.13o
11.31o
39
This material is the most popular alloy spring steel for conditions involving higher stresses than can be used with the high- carbon steels and for use where fatigue resistance and long endurance are needed; this is also good for shock and impact
loads.
a) Chrome silicon b) Chrome vanadium c) hard-drawn wire d) Oil-tempered wire
Chrome vanadium
40
What is the largest roller chain size that can be used for power transmission at a sprocket speed of 1000 rpm?
a) RC 35 b) RC 50 c) RC 80 d) RC 60
RC 60
41
These are gears with teeth formed on conical surfaces and are used mostly for transmitting motion between intersecting
shafts. How do you call these gears?
a) Spur gears b) Helical gears c) Bevel gears d) Worm gearings
Bevel gears
42
A single square thread power screw is to raise a load of 70 kN. The screw has a major diameter of 36 mm and a pitch of 6
mm. The coefficient of thread friction and collar friction are 0.13 and 0.10 respectively. If the collar mean diameter is 90
mm and the screw turns at 60 rpm, find the axial linear speed of the screw.
a) 5 mm/s b) 6 mm/s c) 7 mm/s d) 5.5 mm/s
6 mm/s
43
A double thread ACME screw driven by a motor at 400 rpm raises the attached load of 900 kg at a speed of 10 m/min. The
screw has a pitch diameter of 36 mm; the coefficient of friction on threads is 0.15. The friction torque on the thrust bearing
of the motor is taken as 20 % of the total input. Determine the lead angle.
a) 12.465o b) 14.265o c) 15.462o d) 16.452o
12.465o
44
What Hp can a 1-inch diameter short shaft transmit at 380 rpm?
a) 3 Hp b) 18 Hp c) 10 Hp d) 7.1 Hp
10 Hp
45
A spur pinion rotates at 600 rpm and transmits 25 kW to a mating gear. The pitch diameter of the pinion is 100 mm, and
the pressure angle is 20o
. Determine the tangential load, in N.
a) 7660 b) 6790 c) 3900 d) 3098
7660 N
46
A bearing that primarily guides the motion of a machine member without specific regard to the direction of load
application.
a) Journal bearing b) Clearance bearing c) Guide bearing d) Thrust bearing
Guide bearing
47
A multiple-disk clutch, composed of three plates with a small diameter of 150 mm and large diameter of 200 mm, is
designed to transmit 100 kW at 3000 rpm at a coefficient of friction of 0.5. Determine the spring force needed to engage
the clutch.
a) 2820 N b) 2428 N c) 5460 N d) 3638 N
3638 N
48
A wire rope lifts a load of 10 kips at a maximum speed of 1000 feet per minute, attained in 5 seconds starting from rest.
The rope has a metallic cross sectional area of 0.4 in2
. Determine the maximum tensile stress on the rope in ksi.
a) 26.2 b) 25.0 c) 27.6 d) 32.4
27.6 Ksi
49
What is the bursting steam pressure of a hemispherical steel shell with a diameter of 100 inches and made of 0.0635-m
thick steel plate, if the joint efficiency is 70 % and the tensile strength is 60 000 psi?
a) 4 020 psi b) 4 200 psi c) 2 400 psi d) 2 040 psi
4 200 psi
50
A cylinder having an internal diameter if 508 mm and external diameter if 914.4 mm is subjected to an internal pressure of
69 MPa and an external pressure of 14 MPa. Determine the hoop stress at the inner surface of the cylinder.
a) 90.11 MPa b) 91.10 MPa c) 911.0 MPa d) 19.10 Mpa
90.11 MPa
51
What length of a square key is required for a 4-in diameter shaft transmitting 1000 hp at 1000 rpm? The allowable shear
and compressive stresses in the key are 15 ksi and 30 ksi, respectively.
a) 2.1 inches b) 2.8 inches c) 3.2 inches d) 4.2 inches
2.1 inches
52
Which of the following are the compositions of stainless steel 302?
a) 18 % chromium and 8 % nickel b) 18 % nickel and 8 % chromium
c) 18 % chromium and 8 % phosphor bronze d) 18 % bronze and 8 % vanadium
18 % chromium and 8 % nickel
53
The root diameter of a double square thread is 0.55 inch. The screw has a pitch of 0.2 inch. Find the number of thread per
inch.
a) 0.2 threads/inch b) 10 threads/inch c) 5 threads/inch d) 2.5 threads/inch
5 threads/inch
54
A single square thread power screw is to raise a load of 70 kN. The screw has a major diameter of 36 mm and a pitch of 6
mm. The coefficient of thread friction and collar friction are 0.13 and 0.10 respectively. If the collar mean diameter is 90
mm and the screw turns at 60 rpm, find the combined efficiency of the screw and collar.
a) 15.32 % b) 12.53 % c) 13.52 % d) 15.97 %
12.53 %
55
Determine the power capacity of a cone clutch under uniform pressure and assuming the following conditions: major
diameter = 250 mm; minor diameter = 200 mm; length of conical elements in contact = 125 mm; rotational speed = 870
rpm; coefficient of friction = 0.30; and allowable pressure = 70 kPa. a) 25.74 Hp b) 24.75 Hp c) 27.45 Hp d) 24.57 Hp
25.74 Hp
56
Three extension springs are hooked in series that support a single weight of 100 kg. The first spring is rated at 4 kN/m and
the other two springs are rated 6 kN/m each. Determine the equivalent stiffness of the three springs.
a) 1.71 kN/m b) 5 kN/m c) 2.71 kN/m d) 3.71 kN/m
1.71 kN/m
57
These springs are made from one or more flat strips of brass, bronze, steel or other materials loaded as cantilevers or
simple beam.
a) Torsion springs b) Leaf springs
c) Garter springs d) Drawbar springs
Leaf springs
58
A flat belt is 6 inches wide and 1/3 inch thick and transmits 20 Hp. The center distance is 8 ft. The driving pulley is 6
inches in diameter and rotates at 2 000 rpm such that the loose side of the belt is on top. The driven pulley is 18 inches in
diameter. The belt material is 0.035 lb/in3 and the coefficient of friction is 0.30. Determine the belt net tension.
a) 201 lb b) 210 lb c) 102 lb d) 120 lb
210 lb
59
A pulley 600 mm in diameter transmits 40 kW at 500 rpm. The arc of contact between the belt and pulley is 155o
, the
coefficient of friction between belt and pulley is 0.35 and the safe working stress of the belt is 2.1 MPa. Determine the belt
tensions ratio, neglecting the effect of centrifugal force.
a) 2.578 b) 2.857 c) 5.287 d) 5.782
2.578
60
This refers to the space between adjacent coils when the spring is compressed to its operating length.
a) Coil clearance b) Pitch c) Lead d) Deflection
Coil clearance
61
Select a deep-groove ball bearing to carry a radial load Fx = 800 lb and a thrust load Fz = 700 lb at 1750 rpm. The service
is 8 hr/day, but it is not continuous; design for 20 000 hr. The operation is smooth with little vibration; the outer ring
rotates. Determine the design life in mr with no more than 10 % failure.
a) 20100 mr b) 2100 mr c) 2001 mr d) 1200 mr
2100 mr
62
Determine the Hp lost when a collar is loaded with 2000 lb, rotates at 50 rpm, and has a coefficient of friction of 0.15. The
outside diameter of the collar is 4 inches and the inside diameter is 2 inches.
a) 0.7314 Hp b) 0.3714 Hp c) 0.4713 Hp d) 0.4371 Hp
0.3714 Hp
63
In a lathe machine, it is the diameter of the largest workpiece it can rotate in a chuck or between centers without hitting the
bed.
a) Chuck diameter b) Swing c) Distance between centers d) Spindle diameter
Swing
64
What load in N must be applied to a 25 mm round steel bar 2.5 m long (E = 207 Gpa) to stretch the bar 1.3 mm?
a) 42 000 N b) 52 840 N c) 53 000 N d) 60 000 N
52 840 N
65
This is a general term that refers to the mating of cylindrical parts such as bolt or a hole; it is used only when the internal
member is smaller that the external member. How do you call this?
a) Clearance b) Interference c) Allowance d) Tolerance
Clearance
66
A 50-mm diameter shaft is to transmit 12 kW power at a speed of 500 rpm, determine the mean diameter of the pin, under
double shear, for a material having a safe unit stress of 40 N/mm2
. a) 11.08 mm b) 12.08 mm c) 13.08 mm d) 10.08 mm
12.08 mm
67
This is a lubrication condition where non-conformal surfaces are completely separated by lubricant film and no asperities
are in contact. How do you call this lubrication condition?
a) Elastohydrodynamic lubrication b) Boundary lubrication
c) Hydrodynamic lubrication d) Hydrostatic lubrication
Elastohydrodynamic lubrication
68
A 1200 mm cast iron pulley is fastened to 112.5 mm shaft by means of a 28.13 mm square key 175 mm long. The key and
shaft have a shearing stress of 14 000 psi. Determine the force acting at the pulley that will shear the key.
a) 10 015 lb b) 11 005 lb c) 11 050 lb d) 10 501 lb
10 015 lb
69
A 75-mm diameter shaft is transmitting 350 kW at 650 rpm. A flange coupling is used and has 6 bolts, each 18 mm in
diameter. Find the required diameter of the bolts circle based on an average shearing stress of 27.5 MPa.
a) 245 mm b) 254 mm c) 452 mm d) 425 mm
245 mm
70
How do you call the flattened end of a shank, and intended to fit into a driving slot in the socket?
a) Handle b) Tang c) Relief d) Tip
Tang
71
If a sleeve bearing has an outside diameter of 38.1 mm and a length of 50.8 mm, the wall thickness is 3/16 inch. The
bearing is subjected to a radial load of 500 kg. What is the bearing pressure, in psi?
a) 904 psi b) 409 psi c) 490 psi d) 940 psi
490 psi
72
This material is the most popular alloy spring steel for conditions involving higher stresses than can be used with the high- carbon steels and for use where fatigue resistance and long endurance are needed; this is also good for shock and impact
loads.
a) Chrome silicon b) Chrome vanadium c) hard-drawn wire d) Oil-tempered wire
Chrome vanadium
73
Determine the minimum whole depth of spur gear of 14.5o
involute type with diametral pitch of 24 and circular pitch of
0.1309 inch.
a) 0.09000 inch b) 0.08900 inch c) 0.0899 inch d) 0.089758 inch
0.0899 inch
74
A parallel helical gear set was a 17-tooth pinion driving a 34-tooth gear. The pinion has a right-hand helix angle of 30o
, a
normal pressure angle of 20o
, and a normal diametral pitch of 5 teeth/in. Find the axial circular pitches.
a) 1.2566 inches/tooth b) 1.6625 inches/tooth c) 1.6526 inches/tooth d) 1.6256 inches/tooth
1.2566 inches/tooth
75
For an American Standard Screw Threads, what does 6-32 UNC designate?
a) Size 6, 32 threads per inch, coarse thread b) 6 inches basic diameter, 32 threads per inch, coarse thread
c) Size 6, 32 threads per inch, fine thread d) 32 inches basic diameter, 6 threads per inch, coarse thread
Size 6, 32 threads per inch, coarse thread
76
Determine the Poisson’s ratio of a material whose modulus of elasticity is 200 GPa and whose modulus of rigidity is 80
GPa.
a) 0.33 b) 0.25 c) 0.38 d) 0.22
0.25
77
A steel has a BHN = 300. What is its approximate ultimate strength in ksi?
a) 300 ksi b) 150 ksi c) 75 ksi d) 200 ksi
150 ksi
78
If the angular deformation of a solid shaft should not to exceed 1o
in a length of 1.8 m and the allowable shearing stress is
83 MMa, what is the diameter of the shaft? Assume that the shaft material has G = 77 x 106 kPa.
a) 222.34 mm b) 234.22 mm c) 23.42 cm d) 24.22 cm
222.34 mm
79
How do you call the process of producing the residual compressive stress of machine parts, which is performed by
directing the a high velocity stream of hardened balls or pellets at the surface to be treated.
a) Nitriding b) Shot blasting c) Peening d) Tempering
Shot blasting
80
Determine the Hp lost when a collar is loaded with 2000 lb, rotates at 50 rpm, and has a coefficient of friction of 0.15. The
outside diameter of the collar is 4 inches and the inside diameter is 2 inches.
a) 0.7314 Hp b) 0.3714 Hp c) 0.4713 Hp d) 0.4371 Hp
0.3714 Hp
81
It is a process that produces residual compressive stress on the machine part, which uses a series of hammer blows on the
surface.
a) Nitriding b) Shot blasting c) Peening d) Tempering
Peening
82
Two shafts 3.6 m between centers carry pulleys 1.2 m in diameter and 0.91 m in diameter respectively, connected by a
crossed belt. It is desired to put the belt on as an open belt. How long a piece must be cut of it?
a) 303.3 mm b) 330 mm c) 333.0 mm d) 330.3 mm
303.3 mm
83
It is a surface-hardening process for alloy steels in which the material is heated to 950 oF in a nitrogen atmosphere,
typically ammonia gas, followed by slow cooling.
a) Quenching b) Nitriding c) Shot blasting d) Peening
Nitriding
84
A 20-tooth motor sprocket, running at 1200 rpm, drives a blower at a speed ratio of 4:1. Using the largest permissible
chain size and the largest permissible center distance of 80 pitches, what length of chain in pitches is required to connect
the sprockets?
a) 200 pitches b) 212 pitches c) 216 pitches d) 220 pitches
212 pitches
85
Which of the following gases is typically used in nitriding process of surface hardening?
a) Nitrogen gas b) Carbon dioxide c) Ammonia gas d) Hydrogen gas
Ammonia gas
86
A 20-kW motor, running at 1200 rpm, drives a 400 mm diameter pulley at a belt tension ratio of 2.4. If the belt’s tight side
tension is only 1200 N, determine the transmission efficiency.
a) 87.97 % b) 84.58 % c) 85.66 % d) 86.55 %
87.97 %
87
A right-handed single-thread hardened-steel worm has a catalog rating of 2.25 kW at 650 rpm when meshed with a 48-
tooth cast-steel gear. The axial pitch of the worm is 25 mm, normal pressure angle is 14.5o
, and the pitch diameter of the
worm is 100 mm. The coefficient of friction is 0.085. Determine the shafts center distance.
a) 241 mm b) 142 mm c) 412 mm d) 124 mm
241 mm
88
Which of the following is the benefit in using nitriding as a surface-hardening process for alloy steels?
a) Improvement of endurance strength, 50 % or more
b) Improvement of endurance strength, less than 50 %
c) Improvement of endurance strength, more than 50 %
d) 80 % improvement on the endurance strenght
Improvement of endurance strength, 50 % or more
89
A 20o straight-tooth bevel pinion having 14 teeth and a diametral pitch of 6 teeth/inch drives a 42-tooth gear. The two
shafts are at right angles and in the same plane. Find the pitch angle of the pinion.
a) 18.4o b) 20o c) 14.5o d) 20.5o
18.4o
90
A triple-thread worm has a lead angle of 17o and a pitch diameter of 2.2802 inches. Find the center distance when the
worm is mated with a wheel of 48 teeth.
a) 6.72 inches b) 7.26 inches c) 6.27 inches d) 7.62 inches
6.72 inches
91
A double-thread worm has a pitch diameter of 3 inches. The wheel has 20 teeth and a pitch diameter of 5 inches. Find the
gear helix angle.
a) 4.69o b) 9.46o c) 6.49o d) 6.94o
9.46o
92
A 36-tooth pinion turning at 300 rpm drives 120-tooth gear of 14.5o
involute full depth pressure angle. Determine the rpm
of the driven gear.
a) 60 rpm b) 45 rpm c) 75 rpm d) 90 rpm
90 rpm
93
If two parallel shafts are connected by cylinders in pure rolling contact and turning in the same direction, and having a
speed ratio of 2.75, what is the Center distance of the two shafts assuming that the diameter of the smaller cylinder is 22
cm?
a) 18.25 cm b) 19.25 cm c) 20.25 cm d) 17.25 cm
19.25 cm
94
In estimating the actual endurance strength of steel parts, one of the factors to be considered is the material factor, which
of the following is the recommended material factor for cast steel?
a) 0.70 b) 0.80 c) 0.75 d) 1.0
0.70
95
How do you call the level of stress that the part will be permitted to see under operating conditions?
a) Yield stress b) Endurance stress c) Design stress d) Ultimate stress
Design stress
96
Which of the following column formulas is applicable to cast iron columns?
a) Euler’s formula b) J.B.Johnson’s formula
d) Secant formula d) Straight line formula
Straight line formula
97
Which of the following ferrous metals has the lowest carbon content?
a) Carbon steel b) Wrought iron c) Cast iron d) SAE 4140
Wrought iron
98
Two extension coil springs are hooked in series that support a single weight of 100 kg. The first spring is rated at 4 kN/m
and the other spring is rated at 6 kN/m. Determine the total deflection of the springs.
a) 408.6 mm b) 486.0 mm c) 480.6 mm d) 460.8 mm
408.6 mm
99
If the ultimate shear strength of a steel plates is 42 000 psi, what force is necessary to punch a 0.75 inch diameter hole in a
0.625 inch thick plate?
a) 61 850 lb b) 65 810 lb c) 61 580 lb d) 60 185 lb
61 850 lb
100
If stiffness is the main criterion in selecting a material, which of the following is the most economical choice?
a) SAE 3130 b) SAE 1020 c) SAE 6150 d) AISI 301, 1⁄4 hard stainless steel
SAE 1020
101
Which of the following materials can easily be machined?
a) AISI C1020 b) AISI C1112 c) AISI C1030 d) AISI C1010
AISI C1112
102
Wood is an ______ material; that is, its mechanical properties are unique and independent in three mutually perpendicular
directions—longitudinal, radial, and tangential.
a) Isotopic b) Anisotropic c) Orthotropic d) Any of these
Orthotropic
103
A stepped torsion shaft has diameters of 16 mm and 12 mm and a fillet radius of 2 mm. The shaft is subjected to a torque
of 12.5 N-m. Find the maximum induced stress caused by the fillet. Consider a stress concentration factor of 1.25.
a) 36.84 MPaa b) 46.05 MPa c) 38.64 MPa d) 45.06 MPa
46.05 MPa
104
A steam engine that has a stroke of 12 inches has an overhung crank of 11 inches. The maximum tangential force, P, on
the crank may be assumed as 75000 lb. Assuming an allowable stress in shear as 4400 psi, determine the crankshaft
diameter.
a) 4.77 inches b) 3.77 inches c) 2.77 inches d) 1.77 inches
4.77 inches
105
The principal raw materials used in steelmaking are iron ore, coal, and __________. a) Coke b) Limestone c) Slag d) Flux
Limestone
106
The steel part is heated to a temperature of 900–1150 degrees F in an atmosphere of ammonia gas and dissociated
ammonia for an extended period of time that depends on the case depth desired.
a) Nitriding b) Carburizing c) Case hardening d) Cyaniding
Nitriding
107
Determine the Hp lost when a collar is loaded with 2000 lb, rotates at 50 rpm, and has a coefficient of friction of 0.15. The
outside diameter of the collar is 4 inches and the inside diameter is 2 inches.
a) 0.7314 Hp b) 0.3714 Hp c) 0.4713 Hp d) 0.4371 Hp
0.3714 Hp
108
The primary application of high-speed steels is to tools used for the working of metals __________.
a) that are too hard b) at high cutting speeds
c) that are too soft d) at slow cutting speeds
at high cutting speeds
109
A parallel helical gear-set consists of a 19-tooth pinion driving a 57-teeth gear. The pinion has a left-hand helix angle of
20o
, a normal pressure angle of 141⁄2o
, and a normal diametal pitch of 10 teeth/inch. If the pinion is to transmit 50 Hp at a
speed of 1750 rpm. Determine the center distance of the two gears.
a) 2.02 inches b) 6.06 inches c) 4.04 inches d) 2.06 inches
4.04 inches
110
In gearing, this is the ratio of the arc of action to the circular pitch.
a) Speed ratio b) Arc ratio c) Contact ratio d) Gear ratio
Contact ratio
111
A single square thread power screw is to raise a load of 70 kN. The screw has a major diameter of 36 mm and a pitch of 6
mm. The coefficient of thread friction and collar friction are 0.13 and 0.10 respectively. If the collar mean diameter is 90
mm and the screw turns at 60 rpm, find the axial linear speed of the screw.
a) 5 mm/s b) 6 mm/s c) 7 mm/s d) 5.5 mm/s
6 mm/s
112
Flywheel arms are usually of elliptical cross-section, the strength of the arms should equal _________the strength of the
shaft in torsion.
a) Three-fourths b) One-half c) Two-thirds d) One-fourth
Three-fourths
113
This alloy (nickel, iron, chromium, cobalt is a non-magnetic, corrosion resistant material suitable for sub-zero
temperatures and temperatures up to about 750 degrees F., provided that torsional stresses are kept below 75,000 pounds
per square inch. It is precipitation-hardened to produce hardnesses of 48 to 50 Rockwell C and is used in watch and
instrument springs.
a) Elinvar b) Monel c) Inconel d) Dynavar
Dynavar
114
To ensure an adequate factor of safety in the design of a shaft with standard keyway, the key width should be about:
a) One half of the shaft diameter b) One fourth of the shaft diameter
c) One eighth of the shaft diameter d) One third of the shaft diameter
One fourth of the shaft diameter
115
115.What is the property of matter that causes it to resist any change in its motion or state of rest?
a) Momentum b) Kinetic Energy c) Inertia d) Section modulus
Inertia
116
This is defined as the cutting time to reach a predetermined wear, called the tool wear criterion.
a) Wear duration b) Cycle time c) Tool life d) Life cycle
Tool life
117
Which of the following G-codes refers to rapid traverse in CNC machining?
a) G00 b) G01 c) G02 d) G03
G00
118
An acronym in CNC machining which means access of the machine operator to insert machining instructions directly into
the NC machine control system via push buttons, pressure pads, knobs, or other arrangements.
a) FMS b) FMC c) CIM d) MDI
MDI
119
The variable polarity plasma arc (VPPA) process was developed for welding metals that form an oxide skin, such as ___________. a) Steel b) Copper c) Cast iron d) Aluminum
Aluminum
120
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
a) The terms “polishing” and “buffing” are sometimes applied to similar classes of work in different plants.
b) Polishing is any operation performed with wheels having abrasive glued to the working surfaces
c) Buffing is done with wheels having the abrasive applied loosely
d) Polishing is not so harsh an operation as buffing, and it is commonly utilized to obtain very fine surfaces having a
“grainless finish.”
Polishing is not so harsh an operation as buffing, and it is commonly utilized to obtain very fine surfaces having a
“grainless finish.”
121
If the steel is strongly deoxidized by the addition of deoxidizing elements, no gas is evolved, and the steel is technically
called _______because it lies quietly in the molds.
a) Quenched b) Annealed c) Killed d) Tempered
Killed Steel
122
Stainless steels generally contain at least __ per cent chromium, with or without other elements.
a) 18 b) 16 c) 12 d) 10
10
123
What grades of stainless steels are nonmagnetic in the annealed condition, although some may become slightly magnetic
after cold working?
a) Ferritic grades b) Austenitic grades c) Martensitic grades d) Any of these
Austenitic grades
124
These steels (SAE Steels 1006, 1008, 1010, 1015) are the lowest carbon steels of the plain carbon type, and are selected
where ________ is the primary requisite of the user.
a) Strength b) Cold formability c) Ductility d) Durability
Cold formability
125
Steel is heated to a temperature above the critical range, after which it is cooled in still air to produce a generally fine
pearlite structure. The purpose is to promote uniformity of structure and properties after a hot-working operation such as
forging or extrusion. What was the heat treatment involved?
a) Annealing b) Normalizing c) Tempering d) Stress relieving
Answer: b) Normalizing
Normalizing
126
At certain speeds called the critical speeds, a rotating shaft will become dynamically unstable and the resulting vibrations
and deflections can result in damage not only to the shaft but to the machine of which it is a part. At what percentage of the
critical speed should a shaft be safely operated?
a) Plus or minus 20% b) Plus or minus 5 % c) Plus or minus 10 % d) Any of these
Answer: a) Plus or minus 20 %
Plus or minus 20%
127
This is the most widely used of all spring materials for small springs operating at temperatures up to about 250 degrees F.
It is tough, has a high tensile strength, and can withstand high stresses under repeated loading.
a) Music wire b) Hard drawn spring wire
c) Oil tempered spring wire d) Stainless steel spring wire
Music wire
128
It is an acronym in machining. This process uses an electrode to remove metal from a workpiece by generating electric
sparks between conducting surfaces.
a) MIG b) GMAW c) EDM d) CNC
EDM (Electro-Discharge Machining)
129
In die casting accurate parts made of steel, what shrinkage allowance in inches per inch is recommended?
a) 0.011 b) 0.022 c) 0.033 d) 0.044
0.022
130
This are gears used to connect shafts that are non-intersecting and non-parallel. They are a cross between spriral bevel
gears and worm gears.
a) Helical gears b) Hypoid gears c) Planetary gears d) Bevel gears
Hypoid gears
131
This is a type of seal used where some form of relative motion occurs between rigid parts of an assembly.
a) Gasket b) Distorted seal c) Vibratory seal d) Dynamic seal
Dynamic seal
132
It is a lubrication for roller chains wherein the lubricant is supplied by a circulating pump capable of supplying the chain
drive with a continuous flow of oil inside the chain loop evenly across the chain width and directly at the slack strand.
a) Oil stream lubrication b) Bath lubrication
c) Drip lubrication d) Recirculated lubrication
Oil stream lubrication
133
In manufacturing, this is the operation of cutting out flat area to some desired shape and is usually the first step in a series
of operation.
a) Turning b) Facing c) Blanking d) Finishing
Blanking
134
An M-code which generally refers to start spindle rotation in a clockwise direction.
a) M03 b) M04 c) M05 d) M06
M03
135
A final operation to improve the polish of a metal and to bring out the maximum luster
a) Finishing b) Surface grinding c) Broaching d) Buffing
Buffing
136
Machining operations with the proper application of a cutting fluid generally has the following attributes except:
a) Higher cutting speeds b) Higher feed rates
c) Lengthened tool life d) Higher cutting accuracy
Higher cutting accuracy
137
A material of construction (only developed commercially in the late 1940’s concurrently with zirconium) offers the unique
combination of wide ranging corrosion resistance, low density, and high strength.
a) Tungsten b) Titanium c) Vanadium d) Molybdenum
Titanium
138
Which of the following is the lightest of all structural metals?
a) Aluminum b) Copper c) Magnesium d) Manganese
Magnesium
139
This process reduces internal stresses, caused by machining, cold working, or welding, by heating the steel to a
temperature below the critical range and holding it there long enough to equalize the temperature throughout the piece.
a) Annealing b) Normalizing c) Tempering d) Stress Relieving
Stress Relieving
140
A free-cutting steel has a higher ______ content than comparable carbon steels.
a) Sulfur b) Cobalt c) Nickel d) Chromium
Sulfur
141
This property designates the steels resistance to the softening effect of elevated temperature.
a) Hot hardness b) Machinability c) Toughness d) Elasticity
Hot hardness
142
Use of hard solders, silver solders and smelter solders which have silver, copper, or nickel bases and have melting points
above 800 degrees F is known as_______
a) Soldering b) Welding c) Brazing d) Any of these
Brazing
143
In braking, the term backstop refers to a brake that is:
a) Self locking in one direction b) Self energizing
c) Self locking in both directions d) Any of these
Self locking in one direction
144
How do you call a fixed crane consisting of a supported vertical member from which extends a horizontal swinging arm
carrying a trolley hoist or other hoisting mechanism?
a) Jib crane b) Gantry crane c) Overhead crane d) Tower crane
Jib crane
145
This iron is also known as a ductile cast iron. How do you call this iron?
a) Malleable iron b) Nodular cast iron c) White cast iron d) Gray cast iron
Nodular cast iron
146
It is the ability to deform plastically to compensate for irregularities in bearing assembly. How do you call this?
a) Plasticity b) Conformability c) Embeddability d) Elasticity
Conformability
147
A material of construction (only developed commercially in the late 1940’s concurrently with zirconium) offers the unique
combination of wide ranging corrosion resistance, low density, and high strength.
a) Titanium b) Tungsten c) Vanadium d) Molybdenum
Titanium
148
Newton’s law of motion that describes that if a force acts to change the state of motion of the body, the body offers a
resistance equal and directly opposite to the force.
a) Second law b) Third law c) First law d) Universal gravitation
Third law
149
These are steels most widely used of engineering materials. No other material offers comparable versatility for product
design.
a) Wrought steels b) Low carbon steels c) Medium carbon steels d) Tool steels
Wrought steels
150
Which of the following steels does not readily respond to heat treatment?
a) SAE 1045 b) AISI 6150 c) SAE 1020 d) SAE 1095
SAE 1020
151
What is an element added to steel to improve its machinability?
a) Carbon b) Sulfur c) Cobalt d) Chromium
Sulfur
152
Which of the following information is FALSE regarding steel that has increased carbon content?
a) Its strength is increased b) Its BHN becomes greater
c) Its ductility is improved d) Its % reduction or elongation is reduced
Its ductility is improved
153
In manufacturing, what is the operation of cutting out flat area to some desired shape and is usually the first step in a series
of operation?
a) Turning b) Blanking c) Facing d) Finishing
Blanking
154
This is a metal joining process which uses a non-ferrous filler metal with a melting point below that of the base metals but
above 800F. How do you call this process?
a) Brazing b) Arc welding c) Soldering d) Riveting
Brazing
155
Rivet holes are made usually ____ inch larger in diameter than the nominal diameter of the rivet.
a) 1/8 b) 1/16 c) 1⁄4 d) 1/32
1/16
156
Which of the following equations/formulas does not belong to the group?
a) Lame’s equation b) Euler’s formula c) J. B. Johnson’s equation d) Secant formula
Lame’s equation
157
In CNC programming, which of the following G code commands is for dwell or rest?
a) G01 b) G04 c) G03 d) G02
G04
158
In CNC programming, which of the following M code commands is for a tool change?
a) M06 b) M04 c) M03 d) M10
M06
159
Which of the following is a material description referring to unique properties in three mutually perpendicular planes?
a) Isotropy b) Anisotropy c) Orthotropy d) Isometry
Orthotropy
160
The true stress-strain curve in a stress-stress diagram appears to be:
a) Lower than the engineering stress-strain curve
b) Higher than the engineering stress-strain curve
c) The same as the engineering stress strain curve
d) Symmetrical with the engineering stress-strain curve
Higher than the engineering stress-strain curve
161
This is a hardening treatment for steels having low carbon content.
a) Tempering b) Case hardening c) Normalizing d) Anodizing
Case hardening
162
What is a manufacturing process used for the production of aluminum?
a) Forging b) Extrusion c) Blow molding d) Injection molding
Extrusion
163
This refers to a loss of material from the interface of two metal surfaces that are in intimate contact. How do you call this?
a) Interfacing b) Interference c) Wear d) Fretting corrosion
Fretting corrosion
164
This is a type of fit that requires heating the hub to expand its inside diameter. What do you call this type of fit?
a) Expansion fit b) Force fit c) Shrink fit d) Any of these
Shrink fit
165
AFBMA is an acronym for an association involved in what machine elements?
a) Ball and roller bearings b) Journal bearings
c) Flat belts and other belt types d) Any type of gears
Ball and roller bearings
166
What is the general description for mild steel?
a) Medium carbon steel b) Low carbon steel c) High carbon steel d) Cold rolled steel
Low carbon steel
167
Von Mises theory is the other term used for
a) Maximum principal stress theory b) Octahedral shear-stress theory
c) Maximum shear-stress theory d) Energy distortion theory
Octahedral shear-stress theory
168
A type of key in which width and thickness are equal is called as:
a) Flat key b) Square key c) Pin key d) Barth key
Square key
169
In the design of key, the typical hub lengths are in accordance with the following relation where D is shaft diameter.
a) 1.25D to 2.4D b) 0.5D to 1.25D c) 2.4D to 3.5D d) Depends on shaft diameter
1.25D to 2.4D
170
A coupling that allows axial flexibility/movement in the operation. Made of alternate bolting of steel, leather, fabric and/or
plastic material into two flanges.
a) Flexible disk coupling b) Flexible toroidal spring coupling
c) Flexible Oldham coupling d) Elastic material bonded coupling
Flexible Oldham coupling
171
It is a machine member that supports another part that rotates, slides, or oscillates in or on it.
a) Pulley b) Key c) Bearing d) Shaft
Bearing
172
It is a bearing that permits constrained relative motion of rigid parts; lubricant is generally inserted or supplied between the
mating surfaces to reduce friction and wear, and to carry away the heat generated.
a) Sliding Contact Bearing b) Rolling Contact Bearing
c) Thrust Bearing d) Journal Bearing
Sliding Contact Bearing
173
These are surfaces that do not conform to each other very well as in the rolling-element bearings.
a) Conformal surfaces b) Non-conformal surfaces
c) Sliding surfaces d) Rolling surfaces
Non-conformal surfaces
174
The study of lubrication, friction, and wear of moving or stationary parts is known as:
a) Lubrication b) Tribology c) Hydrodynamics d) Hydrostatics
Tribology
175
A bearing where surfaces are non-conformed and motion is primarily rolling; it composed of rolling elements interposed
between an outer ring and inner ring.
a) Sliding-element bearing b) Rolling-element bearing
c) Conformal surfaces bearing d) Non-conformal surfaces bearing
Rolling-element bearing
176
In a straight bevel gear, how do you call the angle between an element on the pitch cone and an element on the face cone?
a) Face angle b) Pitch angle c) Addendum angle d) Dedendum angle
Addendum angle
177
It is a Grashof four-bar mechanism in which the shortest link is the frame or fixed link and the other two cranks completely
rotate with their axes. How do you call this Grashof four-bar mechanism?
a) Drag-link mechanism b) Crank-rocker mechanism
c) Double-rocker mechanism d) Triple-rocker mechanism
Drag-link mechanism
178
“For a planar four-bar linkage, the sum of the shortest and longest lengths cannot be greater than the sum of the remaining
two link lengths if there is to be a continuous relative rotation between two members.” How do you call the preceding
statement?
a) Grubler’s Law b) Coriolli’s Law c) Grashof’s Law d) Freudentein’s Law
Grashof’s Law
179
Which of the following is not true for an instant center or centro of planar linkages?
a) Centro is a point common to two bodies having the same velocity in each.
b) Centro is a point in one body about which another body does not rotate. c) Centro is a point in one body about which another body actually turns.
d) Centro is a point in one body about which another body tends to turn.
Centro is a point in one body about which another body does not rotate.
180
This is the most common work holding device of a shaper machine with the base graduated in degrees that make it
possible to swivel any angle. What is this working device?
a) Shaper vise b) Parallel bars and hold down bars c) Lathe holder d) Swivel head
Shaper vise
181
This is a shaper operation, which is shaping the given stock and having the excess material remain with a tolerable
allowance for finishing. How do you call this operation?
a) Roughing b) Finishing c) Angular cutting d) Contouring
Roughing
182
How do you call a cutting tool that has two or more cutting edges as in drill presses and milling machine cutters?
a) Grinder b) Single-point cutting tool
c) Multi-point cutting tool d) Two point cutting tool
Multi-point cutting tool
183
This is the trade name for a patented alloy made up chiefly of cobalt, chromium, and tungsten in varying proportions.
What is this trade name?
a) Stellite b) Carboloy c) Stainless steel d) Copper
Stellite
184
It is called as the transformation of concepts and ideas into useful machinery. What is this?
a) Design b) Synthesis c) Analysis d) Theorem
Design
185
This is a combination of mechanisms and other components that transforms, transmits, or uses energy, load, or motion for
a specific purpose. How do you call this?
a) Mechanism b) Engine c) Machine d) Linkage
Machine
186
It is defined as synergistic collection of machine elements; synergistic because as a design it represents an idea or concept
greater than the sum of the individual pats. What is this system?
a) System of mechanisms b) Mechanical system c) Design system d) Expert system
Mechanical system
187
It may be defined as the displacement per length produced in a solid and as the result of stress. How do you call this?
a) Deformation b) Elongation c) Strain d) Stress
Strain
188
What is the combination of applied normal and shear stresses that produces maximum principal normal stress or minimum
principal normal stress, with a third principal stress between or equivalent to the extremes?
a) Principal shear stress b) Principal normal stress
c) Maximum shear stress d) Bending and shear stresses
Principal normal stress
189
How do you call a load that is applied transversely to longitudinal axis of member?
a) Combined loads b) Concentrated load c) Bending load d) Distributed load
Bending load
190
What is the ability of the material to absorb energy up to fracture?
a) Toughness b) Rigidity c) Resilience d) Stiffness
Toughness
191
What is the other term for the Maximum-Shear-Stress Theory, as a failure prediction theory?
a) von Mises criterion b) Tresca yield criterion
c) Coulomb-Mohr theory d) Modified Mohr theory
Tresca yield criterion
192
It is a failure prediction theory, which states that a part subjected to any combination of loads will fail (by yielding or
fracturing) whenever the maximum shear stress exceeds a critical value. How do you call this failure prediction theory?
a) Distortion-energy theory
b) Maximum-shear-stress theory
c) Internal friction theory d) Modified Mohr theory
Maximum-shear-stress theory
193
This is a theory in cyclic and impact loading, which states that damage at any stress level, is proportional to number of
cycles. What is this theory commonly called?
a) Miner’s Rule b) Paris Power Law
c) Goodman Rule d) Manson-Coffin Relationship
Miner’s Rule
194
This is a lubrication where the load-carrying surfaces of the bearing are separated by a relatively thick film of lubricant, so
as to prevent metal-to-metal contact; and where the stability of the film can be explained by the laws of fluid mechanics.
How do you call this type of lubrication?
a) Hydrostatic lubrication b) Hydrodynamic lubrication
c) Elastohydrodynamic lubrication d) Boundary lubrication
Hydrodynamic lubrication
195
How do call the speed at which a rotating shaft becomes dynamically unstable?
a) Normal speed b) Variable speed c) Critical speed d) Average speed
Critical speed
196
How do you call a ball bearing with race containing pronounced groove for rolling elements?
a) Crown bearing b) Conrad bearing
c) Angular-contact bearing d) Cylindrical bearing
Conrad bearing
197
This is a machining process for producing internal straight cylindrical surface or profiles, with process characteristics and
tooling similar to those for turning operations. What is this machining process?
a) Boring b) Drilling c) Reaming d) Milling
Boring
198
What is a set of specification for parts, materials, or processes intended to achieve uniformity, efficiency, and a specified
quality?
a) Code b) Standard c) Law d) Theorem
Standard
199
This is a set of specifications for the analysis, design, manufacture, and construction of something; the purpose of which is
to achieve a specified degree of safety, efficiency, and performance or quality. How do you call this set of specifications?
a) Code b) Standard c) Law d) Theorem
Code
200
How do call the size to which limits or deviations is assigned and is the same for both members of the fit; it is the exact
theoretical size?
a) Nominal size b) Basic size c) Maximum size d) Minimum size
Basic size
201
What is the algebraic difference between a size and the corresponding basic size?
a) Tolerance b) Allowance c) Deviation d) Limit
Deviation
202
What is the difference between the maximum and minimum size limits of a part?
a) Allowance b) Tolerance c) Deviation d) Basic size
Tolerance
203
This is used either for very accurate angular measurements or for locating work at a given angle; is used together with
precision gage blocks. What is this?
a) Protractor b) Compound rest c) Sine bar d) Micrometer
Sine bar
