Ice breaker Quiz

• Engineering
• Higher Education (non-degree)

Ice breaker Quiz

**Question 1:**
Which of the following processes is a *primary* manufacturing process?

1. Drilling
2. Forging
3. Milling
4. Turning

In a CNC machine, G-codes are used to:

1. Control the feed rate
2. Program the toolpath
3. Control coolant flow
4. Set tool offsets

Which material is commonly used for cutting tools due to its hardness and heat resistance?

1. Mild Steel
2. Cast Iron
3. Tungsten Carbide
4. Aluminum

Which type of casting is most suitable for producing complex parts in large quantities?

1. Sand Casting
2. Investment Casting
3. Die Casting
4. Shell Moulding

In the context of production engineering, *lean manufacturing* aims to:

1. Increase production speed
2. Reduce waste
3. Maximize employee wages
4. Decrease automation

A *Lathe* machine is primarily used for:

1. Drilling
2. Grinding
3. Turning
4. Surface finishing

In which process is the material removed by chemical reaction, commonly used for delicate parts?

1. Electroplating
2. Chemical Machining
3. Milling
4. Broaching

Which of the following best describes the *Six Sigma* methodology?

1. Tool for rapid prototyping
2. Framework for reducing defects in processes
3. Process for material hardening
4. Standard for safety in factories

Which of these is a benefit of using a *Just-in-Time (JIT)* production system?

1. Increased inventory
2. Reduced lead times
3. Higher overhead costs
4. Larger batch sizes

Which manufacturing process uses an abrasive wheel to remove material from a workpiece?

1. Turning
2. Drilling
3. Grinding
4. Boring

The *yield strength* of a material is defined as:

1. The maximum tensile stress it can withstand before breaking
2. The stress at which a material begins to deform plastically
3. The stress at which a material fractures
4. The stress at which elastic deformation occurs

Which of the following tools is used to measure *angular* dimensions?

1. Vernier Calliper
2. Micrometer
3. Inclinometer
4. Dial Indicator

In powder metallurgy, the process of pressing powdered metal into a desired shape is called:

1. Compaction
2. Sintering
3. Forging
4. Annealing

What is the main advantage of *additive manufacturing* (3D printing) over traditional methods?

1. Faster cycle times for large batches
2. Reduced material wastage
3. Better surface finish
4. Lower material costs

Which one of the following welding processes uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode?

1. MIG Welding
2. TIG Welding
3. Arc Welding
4. Gas Welding

The term *tool wear* refers to:

1. The sharpening of cutting tools
2. The deformation or removal of material from a tool’s cutting edge
3. The protective coating on tools
4. The process of tool calibration

In *casting*, a riser is used to:

1. Hold the mould in place
2. Ensure the mould fills completely
3. Cool the molten metal faster
4. Vent air from the mould cavity

The *process layout* in production refers to:

1. Machines arranged in the order of operations
2. Workers assigned to specific workstations
3. Grouping similar processes together
4. Grouping similar processes together

Which of the following techniques is commonly used for *surface hardening* of steel?

1. Annealing
2. Normalizing
3. Case Hardening
4. Tempering

A *control chart* is typically used in:

1. Quality Control
2. Material Testing
3. Process Design
4. Inventory Management