Joining Processes - Mechanical Engineering (MCQ) questions and answers

1)   Which current is used in Tungsten Inert-Gas (TIG) welding?

a. Only A.C. can be used as welding current
b. Only D.C. can be used as welding current
c. Both A.C. and D.C. can be used as welding current
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both A.C. and D.C. can be used as welding current

Explanation:
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2)   The process of joining two pieces of metal with a different fusible metal applied in a molten state is called as

a. welding
b. soldering
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: soldering

Explanation:
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3)   Which of the following statements is/are true for welding process?

a. General welding equipments are very costly
b. Welding results in residual stresses and distortion of workpiece
c. Two dissimilar metals cannot be joined by welding
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Welding results in residual stresses and distortion of workpiece

Explanation:
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4)   The metal joined is never brought to a molten stage in

a. pressure welding
b. fusion welding
c. thermit welding
d. none of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: pressure welding

Explanation:
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5)   Which of the following is an example of fusion welding?

a. Atomic hydrogen welding
b. Flash welding
c. Seam welding
d. Spot welding
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Atomic hydrogen welding

Explanation:
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6)   In resistance electric welding, the current passed through two joining metal pieces is

a. 230 to 440 volts, at a high amperage
b. 230 to 440 volts, at a low amperage
c. 2 to 8 volts, at a high amperage
d. 2 to 8 volts, at a low amperage
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 2 to 8 volts, at a high amperage

Explanation:
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7)   As compared to the arc welding, the gas welding takes

a. considerably less time for the metal to heat up
b. considerably more time for the metal to heat up
c. approximately same time for the metal to heat up as arc welding
d. unpredictable
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: considerably more time for the metal to heat up

Explanation:
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8)   Power consumption in D.C. arc welding is

a. less than the power consumption in A.C. arc welding
b. more than the power consumption in A.C. arc welding
c. similar to the power consumption in A.C. arc welding
d. very difficult to calculate
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: more than the power consumption in A.C. arc welding

Explanation:
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9)   Which type of arc welding is suitable for joining non-ferrous metals?

a. D.C. Arc welding
b. A.C. Arc welding
c. Both D.C. As well as A.C. Arc welding
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: D.C. Arc welding

Explanation:
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10)   The welding process by Metal Inert-Gas (MIG) welding is

a. slower than the welding process by Tungsten Inert-Gas (TIG) welding
b. faster than the welding process by Tungsten Inert-Gas (TIG) welding
c. at same speed as the welding process by Tungsten Inert-Gas (TIG) welding
d. at unpredictable speed
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: faster than the welding process by Tungsten Inert-Gas (TIG) welding

Explanation:
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