Common Mechanical Comprehension Practice Test 2

Question – 1

1. When ________ is added to aluminium, it’s casting ability increases.

  • A. silicon


  • B. bronze


  • C. bismuth


  • D. lead


  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:





Question – 2

2. Valves are used in piping systems to ____________.

  • A. control the liquid flow


  • B. evaporate the liquid


  • C. increase the density of the liquid


  • D. decrease the temperature of the liquid


  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:





Question – 3

3. _________ process is implemented at Rourkela Steel Plant for making steel.

  • A. L-D


  • B. Bessemer


  • C. Open-hearth


  • D. Metallic


  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:





Question – 4

4. In high speed steels _______ is used as an alloying element to replace tungsten.

  • A. cadmium


  • B. nickel


  • C. molybdenum


  • D. vanadium


  • Answer:C

  • Answer Explanation:





Question – 5

5. __________ defect takes place when atoms are packed in an imperfect manner during crystallization.

  • A. Line


  • B. Point


  • C. Circular


  • D. Surface


  • Answer:B

  • Answer Explanation:





Question – 6

6. When electrons are transferred from one atom to another, __________ bond is formed.

  • A. an ionic


  • B. a hypervalent


  • C. a covalent


  • D. a metallic


  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:





Question – 7

7. ___________ are used to reduce friction between axle and wheel.

  • A. Levers


  • B. Pulleys


  • C. Castings


  • D. Bearings


  • Answer:D

  • Answer Explanation:





Question – 8

8. Which among the following terms describe a decrease in speed?

  • A. Acceleration


  • B. Deceleration


  • C. Velocity


  • D. Rotation


  • Answer:B

  • Answer Explanation:





Question – 9

9. ________ would be best for using as a boat anchor.

  • A. Plastic


  • B. Wood


  • C. Metal


  • D. Foam


  • Answer:C

  • Answer Explanation:





Question – 10

10. Which among the following is similar to a crane?

  • A. Elevator


  • B. Jet


  • C. Spring


  • D. Lever


  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:





Question – 11

11. A steel bar _______ when heated.

  • A. contracts


  • B. expands


  • C. remains unchanged


  • D. melts


  • Answer:B

  • Answer Explanation:





Question – 12

12. When water is added to a tank, the water pressure at the bottom of the tank ________.

  • A. increases


  • B. decreases


  • C. changes depending on the temperature of the water


  • D. remains constant


  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:





Question – 13

13. _________ screws should be used for transmission of power.

  • A. Thick


  • B. Low efficiency


  • C. High efficiency


  • D. Light weight


  • Answer:C

  • Answer Explanation:





Question – 14

14. A clock pendulum swaying back and forth can be described by which among the following actions.

  • A. Free falling body


  • B. Gravitational force


  • C. Periodic motion


  • D. Acceleration


  • Answer:C

  • Answer Explanation:





Question – 15

15. A concrete block can be dragged easily across the pavement by _________.

  • A. lubricating the pavement


  • B. pulling the block harder


  • C. using rods


  • D. using a rope


  • Answer:A

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