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This set of Foundry Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Foundry Technology Set 4

Q1 | In low temperature die casting the metals whose alloys are cast are
  • aluminium and zinc
  • zinc and copper
  • copper, zinc and lead
  • none of the above
Q2 | Moulding sand properties that depend upon size and shape of grains and bonding material are
  • plasticity and adhesiveness
  • cohesiveness and permeability
  • permeability and plasticity
  • adhesiveness and cohesiveness
Q3 | Pattern used in foundry shop is
  • Somewhat smaller in size than the casting
  • Somewhat larger in size than the casting
  • Equal in size to the casting
Q4 | The advantage of investment casting is
  • Sound costings are produced
  • Inricate shapes can be cast
  • Close tolerances can be achieved
  • All of the above
Q5 | The tool used to make small holes in the sand mould to allow passage of gases/steam is known as
  • Vent wire
  • Draw screw
  • Draw spike
Q6 | Graphite is sprinkled on to the surface of green sand moulds to
  • reduce the number of blow holes
  • minimize surface finish
  • exclude the burn out effect
  • improve surface finish
Q7 | If dross and slag along with the liquid metal reach the mould cavity they produce the defect known as
  • misrun
  • inclusions
  • blow holes
  • all of the above
Q8 | The permeability of moulding sand depends on
  • grain size
  • grain shape
  • moisture content
  • all of the above
Q9 | Highest melting point metal is
  • cast iron
  • Tungsten
  • Steel
  • Nickel
Q10 | Chaplets are
  • core binders
  • core supports
  • mould seats to support core
  • core projections
Q11 | Which of the following is measuring and layout tool?
  • Trammels
  • Combination square
  • Marking gauge
  • all of the above
Q12 | The method in which green sand is generally used is
  • pit moulding
  • plate moulding
  • bench moulding
  • none of the above
Q13 | The amount of machining allowance on castings depends on
  • size and shape of the casting
  • casting orientation
  • characteristics of the metal
  • all of the above
Q14 | Which of the following process uses organic binder?
  • Shell moulding
  • Furan process
  • Phenolic isocyanate process
  • All of the above
Q15 | Gold melts at
  • 1063?C
  • 3300?C
  • 1444?C
  • 2100?C
Q16 | Which wood is difficult to machine?
  • Kiln dried wood
  • Old and used wood
  • Freshly failed wood
  • Seasoned wood
Q17 | Coke used in cupola is in the form of
  • coal dust
  • pulverized coal
  • lumps
  • any of the above
Q18 | The amount of coal dust added to moulding sand depends on
  • shape of the casting
  • thickness of the casting
  • temperature of pouring
  • none of the above
Q19 | Which of the following statement is correct?
  • Less sand is used per tonne of non-ferrous castings than for steel
  • More sand is used per tonne of non-ferrous castings than for steel
Q20 | Skeleton patterns are generally used for
  • hollow castings
  • small casting
  • large castings
  • non-ferrous castings
Q21 | Sodium silicate in sand in often used as
  • binder
  • permeability promotion agent
  • substitute of clay
  • refractory material
Q22 | Which of the following defect may occur due to improper design of gating system?
  • Cold shuts
  • Rough surfaces
  • Misruns
  • any of the above
Q23 | Pit furnace can be used for the melting of
  • cast iron
  • aluminium
  • brass
  • any of the above
Q24 | Shell moulding is a process in which
  • a mould comprising thin shell is produced by mixing dry silica and resin binder
  • a thin shell is cast in sand mould
  • a strong core is prepared
Q25 | Die casting dies are generally made of
  • aluminium alloys
  • bronze
  • cast iron
  • alloy steels