Machine Design MCQs Quizlet (Bank of Solved Questions Answers)

1. : Which property of a material enables it to resist fracture due to high impact loads?
(A) Strength
(B) Endurance
(C) Toughness
(D) Elasticity

2. : The two rods connected by a cotter joint are always _______.
(A) Parallel
(B) Co-axial
(C) Perpendicular
(D) None of these

3. : The distance between the centers of two consecutive rivets in a row is called _______.
(A) Diagonal pitch
(B) Back pitch
(C) Pitch
(D) Margin

4. : Which of the following rivet heads has the greatest height?
(A) Flat
(B) Equal
(C) Snap
(D) None of these

5. : _______ are used in light sheet metal work.
(A) Button head rivets
(B) Snap head rivets
(C) Tinmen’s rivets
(D) Each of the mentioned

6. : Another name for pitch is _______.
(A) Back pitch
(B) Row pitch
(C) Transverse pitch
(D) None of these

7. : A metal that becomes brittle when heated is called a _______ metal.
(A) Hot short metal
(B) Cold short metal
(C) Hard metal
(D) Brittle under all conditions

8. : Which of the following properties are true for aluminium?
(A) High thermal conductivity
(B) Corrosion resistance
(C) Low specific gravity
(D) All of these

9. : Which of the following is not a part of the cotter joint?
(A) Collar
(B) Cotter
(C) Spigot
(D) Socket

10. : What are the main functions of bearings?
(A) Transmit the force of the shaft to the frame
(B) Ensure free rotation of the shaft
(C) Hold the shaft in correct position
(D) All of these

11. : The fundamental deviation is defined as _______.
(A) Capital letter used for both holes and shafts
(B) Location of the tolerance zone
(C) Small letter used for both holes and shafts
(D) None of the mentioned

12. : Important parts of a knuckle joint include _______.
(A) Fork
(B) Eye
(C) Pin
(D) All of these