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CERTIFIED PLANT MECHANIC REVIEW

(Nestle CPM In-house Review: Trivia Examination # 2)
Prepared by: Jose R. Francisco, PME
January 2012
INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one answer for each item by shading the box corresponding to the
letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil No. 1 only

INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
1. Which of the following is a primary forming process?
a) Casting b) Turning c) Fitting d) Buffing

2. Which of the following is not a machining process?

a) Turning b) Milling c) Casting d) Grinding

3. The joints produced by this method are as strong as the parent metal.
a) Soldering b) Brazing c) Riveting d) Welding

4. Which one of the following is a finishing process?

a) Rolling b) Forging c) Sintering d) Engraving

5. Which of the following process affects the changes in properties of materials?

a) Shaping b) Hardening c) Sintering d) Anodizing

6. The system used for mass production of identical parts within specified limits of sizes for selection of components at random is known as:
a) Simplification b) Standardization c) Interchangeable system d) Automation
ENGINEERING MATERIALS
7. Alloys are extensively used in industry because they are:
a) Sufficiently soft b) Have good strength c) Malleable d) Ductile

8. Which of the following is the most abundantly used material in industry?

a) Cast iron b) Mild steel c) Medium carbon steel d) High carbon steel

9. Wrought iron contains a maximum of which of the following?

a) 0.01 % carbon b) 0.3 % carbon c) 0.6 % carbon d) 2.0 % carbon

10. Pig iron is produced by reduction of iron ore in a:

a) Cupola b) Bessemer converter c) Open hearth furnace d) Blast furnace

11. Which of the following are the main alloying elements present in stainless steel?
a) Nickel and manganese b) Nickel and tungsten c) Nickel and chromium d) Nickel and cobalt

12. Along with chromium and vanadium the main constituent of high speed steel is which of the following?
a) Manganese b) Nickel c) Tungsten d) Vanadium

13. Grey cast iron gives grey fracture due to the presence of which of the following?
a) Ferrite b) Pearlite c) Graphite d) Cementite

14. Copper is the parent metal of brass. Which of the following is the other metal present in brass?
a) Lead b) Tin c) Aluminum d) Zinc

15. Gun metal contains 5 to 10 percent of which of the following materials?

a) Zinc b) Lead c) Tin d) Aluminum

16. Y-alloy is an alloy of aluminum and which of the following metals?

a) Manganese b) Iron c) Tin d) Copper

17. Inconel contains 80 % nickel and 14 % chromium. The other metal present in inconel is:
a) Iron b) Vanadium c) Silver d) Tin

18. Monel contains mainly with traces of iron and manganese. The main alloying element of monel is:
a) Aluminum b) Copper c) Zinc d) Lead

19. Bearing materials should posses which of the following?

a) High tensile strength b) High hardness c) Hard core d) High compressive strength

20. Which of the following is the trade name of polypropylene?

a) Alkane b) Polyprex c) Styrene d) Durite
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
21. Accuracy of a measuring instrument is:
a) Its capability to indicate the same reading again and again of a job b) The smallest value that can be measured with its use
c) The closest reading to its true size d) The closeness of reading that can be taken with it

22. Which of the following is the most important characteristic of a measuring instrument?
a) Speed b) Precision c) Accuracy d) Repeatability

23. The following instrument can be used for subscribing lines parallel to the edges of a part:
a) Vernier caliper b) Ordinary scale c) Hermaphordite caliper d) Combination set

24. Which of the following is the use of surface gauge?

a) Laying out the work accuracy b) Check flatness of surface c) Checking surface finish d) Leveling the machine tools

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25. The thickness of a thin sheet can be accurately checked with the help of:
a) Ordinary scale b) Micrometer c) Combination set d) Caliper

26. V-block is used in mechanical engineering workshop to check which of the following?
a) Straightness of the job b) Taper on a job c) Height of a job d) Cylindrical jobs

27. A sine bar is specified by:

a) Its total length b) Diameter of the rollers c) Its weight d) Center to center distance between the rollers

28. A ratchet screw is provided on a micrometer screw gauge to:

a) Lock the measured reading b) maintain constant measuring pressure for all readings
c) Prevent wearing of screw threads d) Allow zero adjustments

29. Adjusting nut is provided on a micrometer screw gauge to:

a) Allow zero adjustment b) Compensate for wear and tear between screw and nut
c) Eliminate backlash d) Maintain constant measuring pressure for all readings

30. External taper of a job can be measured accurately with help of:
a) Sine bar and slip gauges b) Sine bar and dial indicator
c) Dial indicator and slip gauges d) Slip gauges and vernier caliper

31. Internal dovetail taper can be measured by which of the following?

a) Sine bar and slip gauges b) Balls of standard size and dial indicator
c) Balls of standard size and sine bar d) Balls of standard size and slip gauges

32. Combination set is used to:

a) Measure long distances b) Measure cylindrical sizes of a length c) Measure angles d) Measure corner radius

33. The measuring accuracy of the following instruments is least.

a) Vernier micrometer b) Micrometer screw gauge c) Steel scale d) Optical projector

34. The working of a caliper depends on which of the following?

a) Accuracy fitted micrometer scale b) High power microscope
c) Comparison of set standards by using slip gauges d) Elimination of backlash of instrument

35. The accuracy of the following instrument is maximum:

a) Steel scale b) Vernier caliper c) Vernier dial gauge d) Optical projector
36. The process of joining two slip gauges for precision measurement is known as:
a) Wringing b) Sliding c) Slipping d) Cohesion
37. The depth of a blind hole can be measured by:
a) Steel scale b) Vernier caliper c) Micrometer d) Slip gauges
38. A bore of 14.46 mm diameter on a job can be measured by:
a) Steel scale b) Vernier caliper c) Micrometer screw gauge d) plug gauges
39. The following device is used for producing constant measuring pressure in micrometer screw gauges.
a) Spanner b) Spindle c) Ratchet d) Thimble
BENCH WORKING AND FITTING
40. Hammers are usually made of which of the following?
a) Mild steel b) Medium carbon steel c) High carbon steel d) High speed steel

41. a mallet is generally used:

a) In a fitting shop b) In a welding shop c) In sheet metal work d) In a machine shop
42. A sledge hammer is used:
a) For straightening thin sheet metal jobs b) For straightening fitting jobs
c) Mainly in blacksmithy shop for heavy blows d) For general fitting work

43. For filing brass or bronze pieces, the following type of file is preferred.
a) Coarse cut or rough cut file b) Single cut file c) Double cut file d) Second cut file

44. The cleaning of a file is done by which of the following?

a) Rubbing on wood b) Using a file card c) Dipping in dilute-alcohol d) Dipping in dilute alkali

45. Thin metal pieces can be cut with saw by:

a) Using saw blade with very fine teeth b) Projecting the piece on one side of a vice and then cutting
c) Placing several pieces together d) Placing the piece between two wooden pieces and cutting through the metal and wood

46. During the filing operation, the following precaution must be observed.
a) Do not rub fingers over the work b) Do not rub fingers over the file
c) Apply equal pressure during forward and backward stroke d) Clean the file frequently

47. A hacksaw is specified by the following parameter of its blade.

a) Material b) Thickness c) Width d) Distance between two holes at its ends

48. The length of hacksaw blade is measured:

a) From one extreme to another b) Between centers of two holes at its extremes
c) By the length of cut d) Between the toothed length

49. Taps are used for which of the following?

a) Cutting accurate square holes b) Finishing the round holes c) Cutting internal threads on jobs d) Cutting external threads in jobs

50. Scrapers are used for which of the following?

a) Enlarging already drilled holes b) Increasing roundness of holes
c) Removing burrs from corners d) Removing convex spots from machined surfaces

51. Surface plate is usually made of grey cast iron because:

a) It is self-lubricating due to presence of graphite flakes b) It is hard due to presence of cementite
c) It can be cast easily d) It possesses good wear resistance
SMITHY AND FORGING
52. During a forging operation, plastic flow of metal takes place:
a) Due to high temperature b) Due to compressive forces c) Due to tensile forces d) Due to shearing force

53. Forging possesses the following advantage:

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a) Components of intricate shape can be produced b) Strength and toughness of forged components is high
c) Cast iron can be forged d) Oxidation of surface does not occur

54. Forging possesses the following disadvantage:

a) Steel components can easily be forged b) Copper and brass is forgeable
c) Cast iron components can be forged d) Components can be produced to close sizes

55. Anvil is used for which of the following?

a) Supporting the work pieces b) Holding the work piece c) Taking out the job from the forge d) Giving finish to workpiece

56. Fullers are used for which of the following?

a) Supporting the work pieces b) Holding the work piece
c) Decreasing the length of the work piece d) Forming necks or grooves on cross section of a job

57. During the upsetting operation:

a) Cross section of a piece decreases and length increases b) Cross section of a piece increases and length decreases
c) Extra metals removed from the work piece d) Components of hexagonal shapes are produced

58. Forging of mild steel is done at about:

a) 1200 oC b) 1050 oC c) 800 oC d) 600 oC

59. The process of making bolt heads by forging is known as:

a) Upsetting b) Drifting c) Swaging d) Fullering

60. During forging operation, type of hammer held by the forgsmith’s helper is called as:
a) Claw hammer b) Mallet c) Sledge hammer d) Ball pen hammer

61. Which of the following is the tool used for making holes in red hot jobs?
a) Drill b) Punch c) Hardie d) Chisel

SHEET METAL WORK

62. In a sheet metal drawing, the draughtsman, in the drawing provides which of the following?
a) The dimensions of the finished component b) Pattern of the drawing only
c) The dimensions of the finished component as well as the drawing of patterns d) The drawing and layout of the items

63. Stainless steel sheets are used for making:

a) Overhead water tanks b) Furnace bodies c) Boiling pans d) Dairy and food processing plants

64. Hand shears can be used for cutting sheets up to:

a) 0.2 mm b) 0.4 mm c) 0.8 mm d) 1.6 mm

65. The various marking tools used in sheet metal works are:
a) Try square, wing compass, divider and vernier caliper b) V-block, slip gauges, wing compass and sine bar
c) Sine bar dial indicator and combination set d) Height gauge, combination set and optical comparator

66. A half-moon stake is used for:

a) Bending, holding and supporting the components b) Making conical components
c) Working edges on discs d) Forming pipes and hollow cylindrical surfaces

67. A tunnel stake is used for:

a) Bending, holding and supporting the components b) Making conical components
c) Working edges on discs d) Forming pipes and hollow cylindrical surfaces

68. A hollow punch is used for producing:

a) Hole above 150-mm diameter b) Small holes up to 25-mm diameter c) Groves and slits d) Half round surfaces

69. In a sheet-metal work, folding bars are used for making:

a) All folds from 0o to 180o b) Folds up to 45o c) Right-angle folds only d) Folds above 90o

70. Planishing is done with a:

a) Mallet b) Round pen Hammer c) Panel hammer d) Claw hammer

71. The best method of measuring the thickness of a sheet is by using the following instrument.
a) Sheet scale b) Ordinary caliper c) Vernier caliper d) Micrometer
WOOD WORKING OR CARPETRY
72. Timber of a live tree is called:
a) Stationary timber b) Round timber c) Converted timber d) Fine timber

73. Timber is extensively used because:

a) It can withstand the effects of weather b) It possesses high tensile strength
c) It is easily available d) It can be used again and again

74. Timber possesses the following disadvantages:

a) It can be joined easily b) Cost of workmanship is low
c) It is a nonconductor of heat and electricity d) It deforms easily by impact

75. Which one of the following does not fall in the category of plywood?
a) Multiple boards b) Composite boards c) Block boards d) Single boards

76. Which of the following is not a measuring tool?

a) Carpenter’s folding rule b) Try square c) Saw d) Meter square

77. Which of the following is not a cutting tool?

a) Axe b) Carpenter’s vise c) Planer d) Saw

78. Which of the following is not a hand cutting tool?

a) Band saw b) Rip saw c) Tenon saw d) Dovetail saw

79. Which of the following is not a boring tool?

a) Bradawl b) C-clamp c) Auger d) Gimlet

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80. The common job holding device used in wood working is:
a) Adze b) Try square c) Carpentry bench d) Wheel brace
81. In a carpentry shop, dowels are used to:
a) Hold the two pieces at proper position b) Hold the pieces at right angles
c) Make strong joints d) Make all types of joints

82. The commonly used machine in carpentry for parting the pieces is:
a) Circular saw b) Wood turning lathe c) Spindle moulding machine d) Thicknesser

83. Which of the following is not a parting tool?

a) Band saw b) Adze c) Chisel d) Planer

84. Mortising is an operation of producing:

a) 45o angles for corner joints b) Square or rectangular holes in wooden pieces
c) Round holes in wooden pieces d) Dowel holes in wooden pieces

85. Groove and tongue joint is commonly used for making:

a) Windows b) Door panels c) Student’s benches d) Drawing boards

86. In a carpentry shop, rebating is the process of making:

a) Convex surfaces b) Circular holes c) A recess on the edges of work piece d) A recess in the middle of work piece
SOLDERING AND BRAZING
87. Soldering is an alloy of which of the following?
a) Tin and silver b) Tin and zinc c) Tin and aluminum d) Tin and lead

88. Flux is used in soldering to:

a) Prevent formation of oxides b) Increase fluidity of solder metal
c) Fill up the gaps between the joints d) Remove the impurities present in solder

89. A soldering iron bit is made of:

a) Aluminum b) Silver c) Copper d) Stainless steel

90. Soldering iron is made wedge shaped in order to:

a) Retain heat b) Retain solder c) Apply pressure on the parts to be soldered d) Decrease the thickness of soldering joint

91. The working temperature range for soldering process is:

a) 60 oC to 120 oC b) 180 oC to 250 oC c) 220 oC to 300 oC d) 350 oC to 480 oC
92. Zinc chloride is used as flux in the following process.
a) Soft soldering b) Brazing c) Welding d) Trepanning
93. Before starting the brazing process, cleaning of parts is necessary to avoid which of the following?
a) Scale formation b) Oxidation c) Corrosion d) Slag formation

94. Spelter is another name for which of the following?

a) Lead b) Tin c) Silver d) Zinc

95. Which of the following is another name for brazing?

a) Soft soldering b) Hard soldering c) Low temperature forging d) Joining

96. Brazing process is mainly used for joining parts made of:
a) Copper b) Aluminum c) Silver d) Zinc

97. Borax is applied to parts to be brazed in order to:

a) Avoid the use of flux b) Prevent the spelter to melt quickly
c) Dissolve oxides and form strong joint when work is heated d) Increase fluidity of material used for brazing

98. Brazing process is carried out in the temperature range of:

a) 40 C to 150 oC b) 200 oC to 400 oC c) 500 oC to 680 oC d) 700 oC to 900 oC
WELDING
99. During a resistance welding process, the pressure is released:
a) As soon as the flow of current starts b) Immediately after the current supply
c) During heating process d) After the weld cools

100. Seam welding is used:

a) To form mesh b) For continuous welding operation c) For welding thick components d) For multisport welding purpose

101. Forge welding is mainly used for welding which of the following?
a) Cast iron b) Wrought iron c) High carbon steel d) Stainless steel

102. In arc welding, the temperature of the arc is:

a) 1100 oC to 1500 oC b) 1800 oC to 2400 oC c) 2500 oC to 3000 oC d) Above 3500 oC

103. Flux is used in a welding process to prevent:

a) Distortion of parts b) Dirt c) Oxidation d) Carburization

104. For any arc welding operation, the value of current depends on:
a) The thickness of weld b) Length of portion to be welded c) Supply voltage d) Size of the electrode

105. In welding, weld spelter means:

a) Electrode coating b) Electrode thickness c) Electrode length d) Electrode current

106. Projection welding belongs to this category of welding processes:

a) Gas welding b) Resistance welding c) Arc welding d) Forge welding
107. The strength of a properly welded joint as compared to the base metal is:
a) Less b) Same c) More d) It depends on the material
108. Preheating is essential for welding which of the following?
a) Medium carbon steel b) High carbon steel c) Brass d) Stainless steel
109. The commonly used gases in gas welding are oxygen and:
a) Hydrogen b) CNG c) LPG d) Acetylene
110. In arc welding, protection of eyes is needed against:
a) Arc glare b) Infrared rays c) Infrared and ultraviolet rays d) ultraviolet rays