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This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Mechanical Operations knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Which of the following is false about conveyors? |
| A. | Cleats can be used to prevent slipping |
| B. | Backstopping brakes are used for straight belts |
| C. | Anti-static belts are used when electric components are conveyed |
| D. | Soft starters avoid overloading the motor |
| Answer» C. Anti-static belts are used when electric components are conveyed | |
| 2. |
Which of the following is false about conveying systems? |
| A. | An essential factor to consider before choosing the right conveyor system is the environment of operation |
| B. | Conveyors cannot be used as feeders |
| C. | The composition of the material being conveyed is very important |
| D. | The surrounding temperature is one of the deciding factors |
| Answer» C. The composition of the material being conveyed is very important | |
| 3. |
Choose the correct unit of throughput. |
| A. | Cubic feet per minute |
| B. | Meter cube |
| C. | Square feet per second |
| D. | Meter square |
| Answer» B. Meter cube | |
| 4. |
Which of the following is true about frame configuration? |
| A. | Frame configuration refers to the size of the conveyor |
| B. | Frame configuration refers to the size and shape of the conveyor |
| C. | Frame configuration refers to the capacity of the conveyor |
| D. | Frame configuration refers to the shape of the conveyor |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
Which of the following is a correct description about the different types of conveyors? |
| A. | Belt conveyor transports material in any direction |
| B. | Slat conveyor requires high maintenance |
| C. | Vibrating conveyor can convey materials of any friction factor |
| D. | Screw conveyors usually handle lightweight materials |
| Answer» B. Slat conveyor requires high maintenance | |
| 6. |
What do you mean by ‘Conveyor control’? |
| A. | Controlling the material flow, according to conveyor speed, to reduce power consumption |
| B. | Controlling the conveyor speed, according to material flow, manually |
| C. | Controlling the material flow, according to conveyor speed manually or using feedback drives |
| D. | Controlling the conveyor speed, according to material flow to, reduce power consumption |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Which of the following does an auxiliary equipment not do? |
| A. | Act as a major equipment without which production is not possible |
| B. | An auxiliary equipment makes production easier |
| C. | An auxiliary equipment enhances production in some cases |
| D. | An auxiliary equipment makes production dynamic |
| Answer» B. An auxiliary equipment makes production easier | |
| 8. |
Which of the following is true about the speed of the conveyor belt? |
| A. | Fixed conveyors need not be shut down during any speed change |
| B. | Adjustable speed belts can be changed only manually |
| C. | Fixed speed drives can undergo minor speed changes |
| D. | Variations of speed is not possible with conveyors |
| Answer» D. Variations of speed is not possible with conveyors | |
| 9. |
What is a conveyor? |
| A. | A conveyor is a static equipment that is used to store heavy and bulky materials |
| B. | A conveyor is a moving equipment that is used to store heavy and bulky materials |
| C. | A conveyor is a moving equipment that is used to carry heavy and bulky materials |
| D. | A conveyor is a moving equipment that is used to carry light and compact materials only |
| Answer» D. A conveyor is a moving equipment that is used to carry light and compact materials only | |
| 10. |
Which of the following is not of importance when a conveyor is designed? |
| A. | Type of industry where the conveyor is being used |
| B. | Type of material being carried by the conveyor |
| C. | Cost |
| D. | Length of travel of the conveyor |
| Answer» B. Type of material being carried by the conveyor | |