1. Which of the following materials is not used as a process equipment?

a) Furnace
b) Compressor
c) Pump
d) Generator
2. Which of the following considerations distinguish die casting from the permanent mould
casting?
a) Moulding material
b) Way of pouring molten metal
c) Coating on mould
d) Size of castings
3. Which of the following properties of a material is assessed by the rebound test of hardness?
a) Toughness
b) Ductility
c) Malleability
d) Resilience
3. The machine frame incorporates ------------- to which the die halves are attached.
A. a stationary platen and a movable platen
B. a stationary platen only
C. a movable platen only
D. None of these
4. The opening and closing mechanism, which actuates the movable platen can be
A. Pneumatic
B. Hydraulic
C. Mechanical
D. all of these
5. Pressure die casting machine can
A. either hot chamber machines or cold chamber machines.
B. hot chamber machines only.
C. cold chamber machines only.
D. none of these
6. Generally, hot chamber system is used for
A. casting high melting point metals and alloys
B. casting low melting point metals and alloys
C. ferrous metals
D. none of these
7. Generally, cold chamber system is used for
A. casting high melting point metals and alloys
B. casting low melting point metals and alloys
C. ferrous metals
D. none of these
8. Aluminium alloys can be cast with hot chamber system by using
A. Steel pumps
B. Aluminium pumps
C. Ceramic pumps
D. Zinc pumps
9. Hot chambers machines are
A. Submerged plunger machine
B. Air blown system
C. a) and b) both
D. None of these
10. Depending upon the number of cavities in the die and their function, the die casting dies are
of the following types:
A. Single-cavity dies
B. Multi-cavity dies
C. Combination die
D. all of these
11. Horizontal cold chamber machines and vertical cold chamber machines named depending
upon
A. the direction of movement of the injection plunger
B. parting line direction
C. die movement
D. all of these
12. Frommer's physical and mathematical deductions are based wholly upon
A. Practical experiences
B. theoretical experiences
C. unpredictable
D. None of these
13. Former started out experiment with a simple die, containing
A. a rectangular cavity
B. a triangular cavity
C. a square cavity
D. a hexagonal cavity
14. Who was the first (in 1932) person to offer a graphic picture of the flow of metal in a die?
A. W. Brandt
B. Former
C. Koester
D. Goering
15. The length of time required to inject the metal in to the die cavity in cubic inches per second
is defined as
A. Shot
B. Injection speed
C. Intensity
D. None of these
16. Injection speed depends upon the following factors are
A. The latent heat of fusion and specific heat of the alloy
B. The die temperature
C. The heat conductivity of the die
D. All of these
17. According to Frommer's theory, the die is filled
A. From the top side down
B. From the bottom up
C. From right side
D. From left side
18. According to Brandt's theory, the die is filled
A. From the top side down
B. From the bottom (gate side) up
C. From right side
D. From left side

19. A die designed to accommodate otherwise unrelated dies in a common holder for more
economical production is called as
A. Single-cavity dies
B. Multi-cavity dies
C. Combination die
D. Unit die
20. The stationary die half that is mounted to the platen at the shot end of the die casting
machine is known as
A. Movable die
B. Ejector die
C. Cover die
D. None of these
21. The process by which a casting is made by injecting molten metal under high pressure in to a
permanent mould, is called as
A. Pressure die casting
B. Gravity die casting
C. Sand casting
D. Centrifugal casting
22. If the molten metal is poured in to the permanent mould under a gravity head the process is
called as
A. Pressure die casting
B. Gravity die casting
C. Sand casting
D. Centrifugal casting
23. Gravity die casting is also Known as
A. Pressure die casting
B. Permanent mould casting
C. Sand casting
D. Centrifugal casting
24. Cold chamber system is
A. Slower than the hot chamber system
B. Faster than the hot chamber system
C. Unpredictable
D. All of these
25. Hot chamber system is
a) Slower than the cold chamber system
b) Faster than the cold chamber system
c) Unpredictable
d) All of these
26. A die designed to accommodate otherwise unrelated dies in a common holder for more
economical production is called as
A. Single-cavity dies
B. Multi-cavity dies
C. Combination die
D. None of these
27. A die with two or more cavities in which each cavity forms a different shape is called as
A. Single-cavity dies
B. Multi-cavity dies
C. Unit die
D. None of these
28. An original equipment manufacturer that produces die castings exclusively for its own use is
known as
A. Jobbing foundry
B. Captive foundry
C. Storage
D. Shop
29. The metal injection pressure in hot chamber system is generally below
A. 14 N/mm^2
B. 8 N/mm^2
C. 7 N/mm^2
D. 5 N/mm^2
39. In cold chamber die casting machine
A. Melting unit is an integral part of machine
B. Melting chamber is an external part of machine
C. Melting chamber can be placed anywhere
D. Low pressure is required to force the molten metal into the die casting
30. In hot chamber die casting machine
A. Melting unit is an integral part of machine
B. It is used for high melting (above 500°C) alloys
C. No pressure is used for forcing the metal inside the die
D. None of the above
31. Consider the following statements about a permanent mould
1. It is made of metals
2. It is reusable
3. It produces precision castings
Which One Of these statements are Correct
A. 1 and 2 are true
B. 1, 2 and 3 are true
C. 2 and 3 are true
D. 1 and 3 are true
32. Fusion process is very much similar to
A. Spinning
B. Forging
C. Casting
D. Rolling
33. Distortion in castings can be reduced by
A. Modifying design
B. Providing sufficient machining allowance
C. Improving Foundry practice
D. All of these
34. Flash occurs on die casting at the
A. Parting surface of two dies
B. Vents between the dies
C. Ejector pins
D. Gating system
35. Hairlines in the die casted materials result from
A. Chemical attack C. Mechanical erosion
B. Thermal fatigue D. All of the above
36. Heat from the die casting die is removed by
A. Circulating water channel
B. Fan
C. Cooler
D. None of these
37. A surface bubble bubble or eruption caused by expansion of gas trapped within the casting
or beneath the plating on the casting is called
A. Billet
B. Blister
C. Blooms
D. Blowholes
38. Former was supported by
A. Brandt
B. K. Goehring and W. Koester
C. all of the above
D. None of these
39. A die with two or more cavities in which each cavity forms a different shape is called as
A. Single-cavity dies
B. Multi-cavity dies
C. Combination die
D. Unit die
40. Voids or pores that occur in some castings because of trapped gases is called
A. Billet
B. Blister
C. Blooms
D. Blowholes
41. A guide pin to ensure registry between two die sections is called
A. Dowel pin
B. Core pin
C. Core plate
D. None of these
42. Ejector marks left on castings by
a) Ejector plate b) Dowel pin c) Ejector pins d) None of these

43. The product of oxidation of most molten metals is called

A. Dross
B. Raw material
C. Blooms
D. Flux
44. A recess that is connected to the die cavity and functions as a
Vent is called
A. Gate
B. Runner
C. Overflow well
D. None of these
45. In hot chamber die casting, before the end of the stroke, what
Uncovers the port?
A. Injector
B. Plunger
C. Burning flame
D. Die cavity
46. Which of the following is not counted among the limitations of
Pressure die casting?
A. Only small parts can be produced
B. High cost
C. Low scale production
D. Castings are porous
47. What is draft allowance also known as?
A. Shake allowance
B. Contraction allowance
C. Taper Allowance
D. Rapping Allowance
48. The joint between the two die halves is called
a) Parting line b) Gate c) Runner d) Diffuser

49. The minimum wall thickness depends upon the------------

A. Fluidity of the metal to be cast.
B. Freezing point of metal
C. Ignition point of metal
D. None of these
50. To avoid an undesirable concentration of metal at a corner, the fillet radius ------
A. Should be greater than wall thickness.
B. Should not be greater than wall thickness.
C. Equal to wall thickness.
D. All of the above
51. ------------ is a passage in the cover die through which the molten metal enters the die
assembly to fill the die cavity.
A. Gate
B. Runner
C. Sprue
D. Sub-runner
52. Cores used in die casting dies
A. May be either fixed or movable.
B. Movable only.
C. Fixed only.
D. None of these
53. Cores that extend parallel with the die movement and that, therefore, do not have to be
removed before ejection of the casting are called
A. Movable cores
B. Fixed cores
C. Collapsible cores
D. None of these
54. --------- are used to form holes and cavities which extend in various directions not in the line
of die opening.
A. Movable cores
B. Fixed cores
C. Collapsible cores
D. None of these

55. Which of the following devices is used to reduce stress concentration

A. chaplet
B. Chill
C. Fillet
D. Core
56. The solidified piece of metal, which is taken out of mould, is called as
A. casting
B. drawing
C. forging
D. welding
57. A plant where the castings are made is called a
A. welding shop
B. Foundry
C. Power plant
D. Press shop
58. A die – casting machine consists of
A. The frame
B. The die
C. The mechanism for opening and closing the die
D. all of these
59. Chemical dipping of die casted parts is usually done for
A. Flash removal
B. Dimensional Stability
C. Corrosion protection
D. None of the above
60. Cold chamber machines are
A. Horizontal cold chamber machine
B. Vertical cold chamber machine
C. a) and b) both
D. None of these
61. More complex articles can be cast in
A. Horizontal cold chamber machines
B. Vertical cold chamber machines
C. Unpredictable
D. None of these
62. Which of the following is true for die used in die casting machine?
A. One part of die is stationery and other is moveable
B. Both part of die are stationery
C. Both part of die are moveable
D. None of the above
63. Which of the following cannot be detected using visual inspection?
a) Blowholes
b) Crack within the cast
c) Tears
d) Rattails
64. Which of the following methods of inspection uses high frequency of sound waves for the
detection of flaws in the castings?
a) Penetrant test
b) Radiography
c) Pressure test
d) Ultrasonic inspection
65. Which of the following terms changes in the eddy current testing method for the detection of
defects in the castings?
a) Resistance
b) Impedance
c) Conductivity
d) Capacitance
66. Consider the following statements:
1- Ribs are used to reinforce thinner sections and reduce warpage.
2- Fillets reduce stress concentration.
3- Chills are used to reduce Shrinkage cavities.
4- Draft is required in sand moulding and permanent mould castings both.
Of these statements:
a) 1 and 2 are true
b) 1, False

67. The chances of defects in the castings by cold chamber die casting are more than the castings
produced by hot chamber die casting.
a) True b) False

68. Which of the following core cannot be classified by the nature of core material employed?
a) Dry sand core
b) Shell core
c) Sodium silicate core
d) Oil bonded core

69. Which of the following will not be classified under the type of core hardening process
employed?
a) Nishiyama process
b) Ram up core
c) Furan no-bake system
d) Cold set process

70. Which of the following core cannot be classified under the shape and position of the
core?
a) Balanced core
b) Ram up core
c) Shell core
d) Horizontal core
71. In die casting process.....
A. Molten metal is fed into the cavity in metallic mould by gravity
B . Metal is poured into die cavity, and after a predetermined time the mould is inverted to
Permit a part of metal still in molten state to flow out of cavity
C. Cavity is filled with a recalculated quantity of metal and a core or plunger is inserted to force
the metal into cavity
D . Metal is forced into mould under high pressure

72. The hot chamber die casting method is used to cast.......

a. Brass
b. Magnesium
c. Aluminium
d. Alloys of lead, tin, and zinc
e. All of the above
73. hot chamber method of die casting.......
A. The melting pot is integral with die casting machine
B. The melting pot is separate from die casting machine
C. Melting pot location has nothing to do with such a classification
D. High temperature and low pressure alloys are used

74. In cold chamber method of die casting.......

a) The melting pot is integral with die casting machine
b) The melting pot is separate from die casting machine
c) Melting pot location has nothing to do with such a classification
d) High temperature and low pressure alloys are used
75. In cold chamber method of die casting.........
a) Only low melting point metals can be cast
b) High melting point metals can be cast
c) Die is kept hot by electrical heating
d) Die is kept cold by circulating water

76. Large and heavy castings are made by.......

a) Green sand moulding
b) Pit moulding
c) Dry sand moulding
d) Pressure moulding

76. in centrifugal castings, the impurities are.......

A. Uniformly distributed
B. Collected in the centre of casting
C. Forced outside the surface
D. Present in the middle section of casting
77.The core in the centrifugal casting is made of.........
A. Carbon steel
B. Properly treated sand
C. Plastic
D. No core is used

78. Use of fillet

A. Increase stress concentration
B. Decrease stress concentration
C. Improves design of casting
D. Reduces the cost of casting
79. Bernoulli's equation is useful in the design of
a. Runner
b. Riser
c. Moulding flask
d. All of these

80. Bernoulli's equation is useful in the design of

a. Sprue
b. Riser
c. Moulding flask
d. All of these
81. The minimum Thickness for steel casting is
a. 2 mm
b. 3mm
c. 4mm
d. 6mm
82. In general, forming after casting can best be done on
a. Highly ductile Zinc and brass alloys
b. Low ductile Zinc and brass alloys
c. Cast iron alloys
d. Ceramics
82. The permissible variation of certain dimensions of the casting from the dimensions stated on
the drawing is called.
a. Fit
b. Limit
c. Tolerances
d. None of these
83. The closer the tolerance,
a. The higher the cost of the die
b. The lower the cost of the die
c. Unpredictable
d. None of these
84. Use of rib is
a. To increase strength and stiffness of the casting.
b. Reduces the cost of casting
c. Increases the cost of casting
d. To decrease strength and stiffness of the casting.
85. Cores are used to
a. Form the interior surfaces of the casting
b. Form the external surfaces of the casting
c. Increase the dimensional accuracy of the casting
d. Increase the rate of cooling of the casting
86. Draft
a. Takes care of shrinkage in casting
b. Facilitates withdrawal of casting from the mould
c. Increases stability of the casting in the mould
d. Is used to create holes in the casting
87. The amount of machining allowance on castings depends on
a. Size and shape of the casting
b. Casting orientation
c. Characteristics of metal
d. all of the above
88. The function of ejector pin in die casting is to
a. Push out Casting off the die
b. Provide movable core spaces
c. Facilitate die casting of several components
d. None of the above
89. In die castings, heavy local sections are usually avoided and replaced by
a. Channel sections
b. Ribs
c. Corrugated Forms
d. Any of the above
90. Heat required to raise the temperature to the melting point is called what?
a. Sensible heat
b. Latent heat
c. Calorific heat
d. Specific heat
91. The heat needed for change of state of a material without changing the temperature is called
what?
a. Sensible heat
b. Latent heat
c. Calorific heat
d. Specific heat
92. What is the unit of specific heat of solid metal?
a. J/kg
b. J °C/kg
c. J/kg °C
d. °C/kg
93. Which of the following helps in reducing the oxidation of the material in vacuum die casting?
a) Mould thickness
b) Mould material
c) Tight tolerances
d) Mould coating
94. Which of the following is not a furnace used for heating?
a. Cupola furnace
b. Crucible furnace
c. Electric arc furnace
d. Blow air furnace
95. Machining allowance does not depend on which of the following
Factor?
a. Solidifying contraction
b. Machining method
c. Shape and size of casting
d. Casting method
96. Shrinkage allowance does not depend on which of the following
Factor?
a. Moulding method
b. Casting dimension
c. Pouring temperature of molten metal
d. Amount of finish required

97. The following figure depicts which allowance?

a. Machining Allowance
b. Shrinkage Allowance
c. Draft Allowance
d. Shake Allowance

98. Zinc alloys are preferentially cast by

a. Investment casting
b. Die casting
c. Centrifugal casting
d. Shell-mould casting
99. Which of the following materials will give maximum die life?
a. Brass
b. Aluminium
c. Cast iron
d. Zinc
100. Arrange the following materials in order of their increasing die life:
a. Brass, cast iron, zinc, aluminium
b. Brass, cast iron, aluminium, zinc
c. Cast iron, brass, zinc, aluminium
d. Cast iron, brass, aluminium, zinc
89. Melting point of copper
a) 665⁰c
b) 1083⁰c
c) 1444⁰c
d) 1576⁰c
101. Those dies contain only one die cavity and produce only one casting at a time are calle
A. Single-cavity dies
B. Multi-cavity dies
C. Combination die
D. Unit dies
101. If the quantity of castings to be produced is large and they are relatively small in size, a -----
--------- die can be used.
A. Single-cavity dies
B. Multi-cavity dies
C. Combination die
D. Unit dies
102. The casting process is also called as
A. Founding
B. Welding
C. Forming
D. Drawing
103.The contraction allowance for magnesium is around
A. 1 mm/metre
B. 5 mm/metre
C. 14 mm/metre
D. 25 mm/metre
104. Which of the following metals has the lowest melting point
A. Magnesium
B. Aluminium
C. Brass
D. Silver
105. Which of the following metals has the lowest melting point
A. Magnesium
B. Zinc
C. Tin
D. Silver
106. Magnesium-aluminium alloys are grain refined by addition of
A. Sulphur
B. Manganese
C. Carbon
D. Tin
107. In case of copper, the pouring temperature is around
A. 1450⁰c
B. 1260⁰c
C. 1160⁰c
D. 1060⁰c
108. Lowest pouring temperature
A. Tin bronze
B. Monel metal
C. Phosphor bronze
D. Cupro nickel alloy
109 . For aluminium alloys grain refinement can be achieved using
A. Titanium
B. Boron
C. Zirconium
D. Any of the above
110. Die casting dies are generally made of
A. Cast iron
B. Aluminium alloys
C. Alloy steels
D. Bronze
111. Die casting die is generally not used for
A. Cast iron
B. Aluminium base alloys
C. Zinc base alloys
D. None ferrous metals
112. The formation of a network of small cracks on the die surface is called
A. Thermal checking
B. Thermal stress
C. Die life
D. None of these
113. In case of aluminium, the melting point temperature is around
A. 1450⁰c
B. 1260⁰c
C. 1160⁰c
D. 660⁰c

114 In case of magnesium, the melting point temperature is around

A. 900⁰c
B. 1260⁰c
C. 650⁰c
D. 700⁰c
115. In case of Zinc, the melting point temperature is around
A. 900⁰c
B. 420⁰c
C. 650⁰c
D. 700⁰c
116 . In case of tin, the melting point temperature is around
A. 900⁰c
B. 420⁰c
C. 232⁰c
D. 700⁰c
117. . In case of lead, the melting point temperature is around
A. 900⁰c
B. 420⁰c
C. 232⁰c
D. 327⁰c
118. In case of copper, the melting point temperature is around
A. 1083⁰c
B. 420⁰c
C. 232⁰c
D. 327⁰c
119. Aluminium castings are not repaired by
A. Inert gas metal arc welding
B. Brazed welding
C. Soldering
D. All of the above
120. For die casting Zinc ------------ chamber process is employed.
A. Hot chamber machine
B. Cold chamber machine
C. Press machine
D. Plastic mould machine
121. For die casting Aluminium ------------ chamber process is employed.
A. Hot chamber machine
B. Cold chamber machine
C. Press machine
d) Plastic mould machine
122 . For die casting Magnesium ------------ chamber process is employed.
A. Hot chamber machine
B. Cold chamber machine
C. Press machine
D. Plastic mould machine
123. Which of the followings are the characteristics of die steels?
A. Structural soundness and Uniformity
B. Good Machinability
C. High resistance to heat checking
D. All of these
124. Metal obtained directly from ore and not used before is called
A. Virgin metal
B. Hot metal
C. Soft metal
D. Heavy metal
125. When the molten metal is put into the mould, what is that temperature called?
A. Melting temperature
B. Vaporising temperature
C. Pouring temperature
D. Room temperature
126 . Consider the following statements about visual inspection
1- It is used to detect surface defects
2- It is non-destructive in nature
3- It is mainly used for casting defects
Of these statements:
A. 1, 2 and 3 true
B. 1 and 2 true
C. 1 only true
D. 3 only true
127. Radiographic testing uses
A. Red color dye
B. X- rays
C. Brown color dye
D. Ultrasonic beam
128 . Radiographic testing uses
A. Red color dye
B. Brown color dye
C. Gamma rays
D. Ultrasonic beam
129. Shaving of die casted parts is the process of removal of
a) Sprue b) Flash
c) Runner d) None of the above
130. Which of the following characteristics is mainly considered for the solidification of
castings?
a) Appearance
b) Crystal structure
c) Moulding capacity
d) Surface finish
131. Which of the following factors is independent to the direction of crystal growth in an alloy?
a) Thermal gradient
b) Composition gradient
c) Variation of solidus temperature
d) Material aesthetics
132 . Which of the following parts can be used to have uniform crystallization at all over the
points in the casting material?
a) Chaplets
b) Biscuit
c) Chills
d) Core
133. Which of the following is mostly analyzes during the casting and solidification of casting
material?
a) Mould coating
b) Mould material
c) Mould aesthetics
d) Heat transfer
134. Final inspection is sometimes called----------
a. Hot inspection
b. Cold inspection
c. Final inspection
d. Second inspection
135. Which of the following is not counted among a safety equipment?
a) Vacuum reliever
b) Alarms
c) Flashback arresters
d) Temperature reliever
136 . Second inspection is sometimes called----------
a. Hot inspection
b. Cold inspection
c. Final inspection
d. First inspection
137. Which of the following is not a material handling equipment?
a. Cranes
b. Lifts
c. Tongs
d. Hoists
138. Which of the following are not counted among periodic inspection?
a. Tear downs
b. Overhauls
c. Oil burnings
d. Replacement of parts
139 . What does LEV stand for?
a. Local Exhaust Ventilation
b. Limited Entry Ventilation
c. Local Entry Ventilation
d. Limited Exhaust ventilation
140 . Which of the following would not be counted among foundry dust?
a. Bentonite
b. Silica
c. Iron
d. Sea coal
141 . Which of the following equipment is used for determining the concentration of dust
accurately?
a. Screener
b. Air Dryer
c. Jas Filter
d. Gravimetric sampler
142. . Which of the following hazards presence in the foundry is responsible for lung disease to
the workers?
a. Noise
b. Metal splashes
c. Heat
d. Dust
143 . Above what period of employment should a person wear a hearing protector?
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 9 months
d) 12 months
144 . Gloves used in foundries are made up of --------.
A. Copper fabric
B. Aluminized fabric
C. Tin fabric
D. Zinc fabric
145 . Which of the following is not a gas defect?
a) Blow holes
b) Run out
c) Pinhole porosity
d) Air inclusions
146 . Which of the following is a metallurgical defect?
a) Hotspots
b) Shrinkage cavities
c) Slag inclusions
d) Metal penetration.
146. Shrinkage cavities are compensated by ___________
a) Providing proper chill techniques to the casting
b) Providing proper feeding of liquid to the casting
c) Using specific risers
d) Using proper ramming during solidification
147. Which of the following processes is known as fettling?
a) Cleaning of castings
b) pouring of molten into mould
c) Releasing of gases from the melt
d) Inclusion of slag in the castings
148. Final inspection is sometimes called----------
A. Hot inspection
B. Cold inspection
C. Second inspection
D. First inspection
149. Hot inspection is sometimes called----------
A. First inspection
B. Cold inspection
C. Final inspection
D. Second inspection
150 . Which of the following methods is best for detecting interior flaws in the castings?
a) Liquid penetrant test
b) Visual inspection
c) Magnetic particle inspection
d) Ultrasonic inspection
151 . Which of the following machines is used for checking the dimensions more accurately?
a) Radiography machine
b) UV machine
c) Coordinate measuring machine
d) Universal testing machine
152 . Which of the following categories is not the part of hardness testing of materials or
castings?
a) Scratch test
b) Indentation test
c) Shear test
d) Rebound test
153 . Which of the following materials can be classified under category D class fire?
a) Magnesium
b) Aluminium
c) Propane
d) Both a and b
154 . In the event of a fire, everyone is responsible for:
a) Informing the supervisor of what is happening.
b) Pulling the fire alarm if they see a fire.
c) Making sure everyone gets to the fire assembly point safely.
d) None of the above.
155 . The three elements of fire triangle:
a) Oxygen, water and fuel
b) Oxygen, fuel and heat or ignition source
c) Fuel, oxygen and carbon dioxide
d) None of these
156 . Which of the following considerations distinguish die casting from the permanent mould
casting?
a) Moulding material
b) Way of pouring molten metal
c) Coating on mould
d) Size of castings
157. It is easy to produce any complex shapes and narrow sections in the die casting.
a) True
b) False

158. Due to the presence of ejector die, there is no need of lubricant for the removal of casting
from the dies.
a) True
b) False

159 .A single piece or unitary part of the metallic die is used for making castings in die casting.
a) True
b) False

160. Which of the following ways of cooling is used for the maintaining of die temperature?
a) Natural air cooling
b) Forced air cooling
c) Water channels cooling
d) Liquid nitrogen cooling

161 . In cold chamber die casting, rapid cooling of the castings is done as compared to the hot
chamber die casting.
a) True
b) False

162 . In the hot chamber die casting process, which of the following parts is used for the
pumping of liquid metal into the cavity?
a) Accumulator
b) Slug
c) Guide pin
d) Gooseneck

163 . In hot chamber die casting processes, downward motion of plunger in the gooseneck leads
to injection of molten metal into the cavity with high pressure.
a) True
b) False
164. In hot chamber die casting, the plunger is also used for taking back of unused molten metal
to the gooseneck after the fulfilling of the cavity.
a) True
b) False

165. Which of the following materials is not suitable to be cast by a hot chamber die casting
process?
a) Lead
b) Tin
c) Aluminium
d) Zinc

166. Using of the ladle in the cold chamber die casting has no affects on contact time between
the molten metal and the shot chamber.
a) True
b) false

167. Chemical dipping of die casted parts is usually done for

a) Flash removal
b) Dimensional Stability
c) Corrosion protection d) None of the above

168. Cold chamber machines are

a) Horizontal cold chamber machine
b) Vertical cold chamber machine
c) a) and b) both
d) None of these

169. More complex articles can be cast in

a) Horizontal cold chamber machines
b) Vertical cold chamber machines
c) Unpredictable
d) None of these
170. Which of the following is true for die used in die casting machine?
a) One part of die is stationery and other is moveable
b) Both part of die are stationery
c) Both part of die are moveable
d) None of the above
171. Which of the following cannot be detected using visual inspection?
a) Blowholes
b) Crack within the cast
c) Tears
d) Rattails
172 . Which of the following methods of inspection uses high frequency of sound waves for the
detection of flaws in the castings?
a) Penetrant test b) Radiography c) Pressure test
d) Ultrasonic inspection
173. Which of the following terms changes in the eddy current testing method for the detection
of defects in the castings?
a) Resistance
b) Impedance
c) Conductivity

174. Capacitance 5. The preferred shape of a runner in a sand casting is ___________

a) Cylindrical
b) Spherical
c) Rectangular
d) Trapezoidal

175 . Find out the error(s) in the following design of a casting.

a) The vertical faces must be tapered ( provide draft allowance) only

b) The cavity must be created using some additional elements ( loose piece) only
c) The vertical faces must be tapered as well as the cavity must be created using loose
piece
d) Nothing needs to be done (no error

176. Riser for a sand casting can be designed using ___________

a) Modulus method
b) Cained method
c) Naval research laboratory method
d) All of the mentioned

177. Rat tails and buckles in sand casting are caused by __________
a) Lower strength of the solidified metal
b) Lower refractoriness of the moulding sand
c) Lower strength of the moulding sand
d) Lower hardness of the moulding sand

178. Which of the following diagram is best suitable for least stress generation at the bent(s)?

a)
 b)

c)

d)

179 . Parting line in the sand casting should be ___________

a) Simple and curved
b) Simple and straight
c) Irregular
d) Any type will not make a difference

180 . Which of the following factor is not considered while selecting a kind of pattern?
a) Quantity of casting
b) Types of moulding method
c) Shape of the casting
d) Nature of moulding process

181 . Which type of pattern should be used for making stuffing box of the steam engine?
a) One piece pattern
b) Split Pattern
c) Sweep pattern
d) Gated pattern
182 The following figure represents which type of pattern?

a) One piece pattern

b) Split Pattern
c) Sweep pattern
d) Gated pattern

183. The following figure represents which pattern?

a) Follow board pattern

b) Gated pattern
c) Match plate pattern
d) Segmental pattern

184. In a three piece pattern moulding arrangement, what keeps the alignment between the two
parts of the pattern?
a) Cope
b) Drag
c) Dowel pins
d) Cheek

185 . Piston rings are produced using which pattern?

a) Sweep pattern
b) Gated pattern
c) Match plate pattern
d) Loose piece pattern

186 . Match Plate pattern consumes more time in moulding operations than loose piece pattern.
a) True
b) False

187 . Which of the following pattern operation is cheapest?

a) Sweep pattern
b) Gated pattern
 c) Match plate pattern
d) Skeleton pattern

188. Which pattern operation is used for manufacturing wheel rims?

a) Follow board pattern
b) Segmental pattern
c) Sweep pattern
d) Gated pattern

189. In cold chamber die casting, what is the minimum pressure that can be applied?
a) 140 kg/cm2
b) 180 kg/cm2
c) 150 kg/cm2
d) 200 kg/cm2

190. In cold chamber die casting, what is the maximum pressure that can be applied?
a) 500 kg/cm2
b) 1000 kg/cm2
c) 1500 kg/cm2
d) 2000 kg/cm2

191 . The skeleton pattern is filled with sand.

a) True
b) False
192. In hot chamber die casting, before the end of the stroke, what uncovers the port?
a) Injector
b) Plunger
c) Burning flame
d) Die cavity

193 . Which of the following is not counted among the limitations of pressure die casting?
a) Only small parts can be produced
b) High cost
c) Low scale production
d) Castings are porous
194. Up to what tolerances can pressure die casting be possible?
a) ± 0.067mm
b) ± 0.076mm
c) ± 0.025mm
d) ± 0.052mm
195 . Up to what thickness can the sections be casted?
a) 0.3mm b) 0.4mm
c) 0.5mm d) 0.6mm
196. In pressure die castings, production rate is low.
a) True b) False