Metallurgical Testing And Inspection — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Fatigue life is expected to increase by
Correct Answer: Option C — having compressive residual stresses at the surface
Detailed Academic Explanation:
having compressive residual stresses at the surface is the correct answer to “Fatigue life is expected to increase by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 2 of 40
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Which of the following is a function of a developer
Correct Answer: Option A — Providing a contrasting background for visible dye indications
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Providing a contrasting background for visible dye indications is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a function of a developer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 3 of 40
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With an increase in temperature, hardness of material . . . . . . . . and ductility . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Decreases, increases
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Decreases, increases is the correct answer to “With an increase in temperature, hardness of material . . . . . . . . and ductility . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 4 of 40
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A brale indentor used in Rockwell hardness test has the following geometry and material.
Correct Answer: Option C — Conical shaped diamond with 120° apex angle
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Conical shaped diamond with 120° apex angle is the correct answer to “A brale indentor used in Rockwell hardness test has the following geometry and material.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 5 of 40
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The ductile fracture occurs in the forms of
Correct Answer: Option D — None of these
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None of these is the correct answer to “The ductile fracture occurs in the forms of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 6 of 40
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It is observed that the tensile flow stress of an aluminium alloy decreases on increasing the strain rate during the test. The possible magnitude for the strain rate sensitivity of the alloy is
Correct Answer: Option C — 0.1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.1 is the correct answer to “It is observed that the tensile flow stress of an aluminium alloy decreases on increasing the strain rate during the test. The possible magnitude for the strain rate sensitivity of the alloy is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 7 of 40
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For a constant force, a rope breaks due to stress. Which of the following is useful to reduce the stress?
Correct Answer: Option C — Increase the cross sectional area of the rope
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Increase the cross sectional area of the rope is the correct answer to “For a constant force, a rope breaks due to stress. Which of the following is useful to reduce the stress”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 8 of 40
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For HRF scale load and indenter are used
Correct Answer: Option A — 60kgf and Ball indenter of 1/16" diameter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
60kgf and Ball indenter of 1/16" diameter is the correct answer to “For HRF scale load and indenter are used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 9 of 40
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Which of the following is the most common method of packaging film?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the most common method of packaging film”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 10 of 40
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The permeability of a material describes
Correct Answer: Option A — The ease with which it can be magnetized
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The ease with which it can be magnetized is the correct answer to “The permeability of a material describes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 11 of 40
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In which of the stages, do we observe a constant deformation rate?
Correct Answer: Option D — Steady stage creep stage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Steady stage creep stage is the correct answer to “In which of the stages, do we observe a constant deformation rate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 12 of 40
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Yield load per unit original cross-sectional area is called
Correct Answer: Option C — Yield stress
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Yield stress is the correct answer to “Yield load per unit original cross-sectional area is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 13 of 40
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If true stress-true strain curve is given by σ = 1400ε 0.33 Mpa then value of true strain will be
Correct Answer: Option A — 0.33
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.33 is the correct answer to “If true stress-true strain curve is given by σ = 1400ε 0.33 Mpa then value of true strain will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 14 of 40
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The colour of fluorescent penetrant under the presence of a UV light is
Correct Answer: Option A — Yellow-green
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Yellow-green is the correct answer to “The colour of fluorescent penetrant under the presence of a UV light is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 15 of 40
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The ability of a material to remain magnetic after the magnetizing force is removed is called
Correct Answer: Option B — Retentivity
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Retentivity is the correct answer to “The ability of a material to remain magnetic after the magnetizing force is removed is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 16 of 40
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For higher temperatures, the creep rate . . . . . . . . with time.
Correct Answer: Option A — Increases
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Increases is the correct answer to “For higher temperatures, the creep rate . . . . . . . . with time.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 17 of 40
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The strongest magnetic field in a coil is at the
Correct Answer: Option B — Inside edge
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Inside edge is the correct answer to “The strongest magnetic field in a coil is at the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 18 of 40
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Match the items in Group 1 with the measurement methods in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Heat of fusion 1. Optical microscope Q. Grain size 2. Dyepenetrant test R. Hardness 3. Calorimetry S. Internal craks 4. Viscosity meter 5. Ultrasonic technique 6. Brinell test
Correct Answer: Option A — P-3, Q-1, R-6, S-5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-3, Q-1, R-6, S-5 is the correct answer to “Match the items in Group 1 with the measurement methods in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Heat of fusion 1. Optical microscope Q. Grain size 2. Dyepenetrant test R. Hardness 3. Calorimetry S. Internal craks 4. Viscosity meter 5. Ultrasonic technique 6. Brinell test”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 19 of 40
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What decreases fatigue strength
Correct Answer: Option C — Inclusions
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Inclusions is the correct answer to “What decreases fatigue strength”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 20 of 40
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How specimen placed in anvil for Izod test?
Correct Answer: Option A — Supported vertical
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Supported vertical is the correct answer to “How specimen placed in anvil for Izod test”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 21 of 40
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Which of the following types of intensifying screens are not used in industrial radiography?
Correct Answer: Option C — Silver halide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Silver halide is the correct answer to “Which of the following types of intensifying screens are not used in industrial radiography”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 22 of 40
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Match the defects with the most suitable NDT method for examining them. Group 1 Group 2 P. Porosity 1. Accoustic emission Q. Lack of fusion in welds 2. X-ray radiography R. Surface cracks in aluminium 3. Ultrasonic test casting S. Microcrack initiation in austenitic stainless steel tubing 4. Dye-penetrant inspection
Correct Answer: Option A — P-3, Q-2, R-4, S-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-3, Q-2, R-4, S-1 is the correct answer to “Match the defects with the most suitable NDT method for examining them. Group 1 Group 2 P. Porosity 1. Accoustic emission Q. Lack of fusion in welds 2. X-ray radiography R. Surface cracks in aluminium 3. Ultrasonic test casting S. Microcrack initiation in austenitic stainless steel tubing 4. Dye-penetrant inspection”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 23 of 40
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The swift cup test evaluates the following property of a sheet metal:
Correct Answer: Option B — Drawability
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Drawability is the correct answer to “The swift cup test evaluates the following property of a sheet metal:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 24 of 40
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The value true stress (σ) for engineering stress (s) 600MPa and engineering strain 1
Correct Answer: Option B — 1200MPa
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1200MPa is the correct answer to “The value true stress (σ) for engineering stress (s) 600MPa and engineering strain 1”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 25 of 40
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Which of the following developers is applied by immersion or flow on only?
Correct Answer: Option B — Water based wet
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Water based wet is the correct answer to “Which of the following developers is applied by immersion or flow on only”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 26 of 40
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According to ASTM E709-95 when fluorescent particles are used, the UV light intensity shall be above
Correct Answer: Option D — 1000 μW/cm2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1000 μW/cm2 is the correct answer to “According to ASTM E709-95 when fluorescent particles are used, the UV light intensity shall be above”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 27 of 40
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The number of magnetic lines of force cutting through a plane of a given area at a right angle is known as the:
Correct Answer: Option D — None of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None of the above is the correct answer to “The number of magnetic lines of force cutting through a plane of a given area at a right angle is known as the:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 28 of 40
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Magnetic particle test indications which are due to cold work can best be removed by
Correct Answer: Option D — Heat treating
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Heat treating is the correct answer to “Magnetic particle test indications which are due to cold work can best be removed by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 29 of 40
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The type of discontinuity potentially most harmful to the useful life of a part is
Correct Answer: Option D — Surface cracks
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Surface cracks is the correct answer to “The type of discontinuity potentially most harmful to the useful life of a part is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 30 of 40
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Highest sensitivity to fine surface cracks would be obtained by which of the following techniques?
Correct Answer: Option C — Continuous field, wet method
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Continuous field, wet method is the correct answer to “Highest sensitivity to fine surface cracks would be obtained by which of the following techniques”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 31 of 40
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Radiographic enlargement to distinguish small defects is possible
Correct Answer: Option A — Only with a very small source or focal spot size radiation source
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only with a very small source or focal spot size radiation source is the correct answer to “Radiographic enlargement to distinguish small defects is possible”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 32 of 40
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A suitable technique for monitoring a growing crack in an alloy is
Correct Answer: Option C — magnetic particle technique
Detailed Academic Explanation:
magnetic particle technique is the correct answer to “A suitable technique for monitoring a growing crack in an alloy is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 33 of 40
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Which of the following techniques are not applicable for detecting internal flows in a ceramic material? 1. Liquid penetration test 2. Radiography 3. Ultrasonic testing 4. Eddy current method
Correct Answer: Option D — 1 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 4 is the correct answer to “Which of the following techniques are not applicable for detecting internal flows in a ceramic material? 1. Liquid penetration test 2. Radiography 3. Ultrasonic testing 4. Eddy current method”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 34 of 40
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Which penetrant process is best suited to detect shallow discontinuities?
Correct Answer: Option C — Post emulsifiable
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Post emulsifiable is the correct answer to “Which penetrant process is best suited to detect shallow discontinuities”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 35 of 40
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For HRA scale load and indenter are used
Correct Answer: Option C — 60kgf and Brale indenter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
60kgf and Brale indenter is the correct answer to “For HRA scale load and indenter are used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 36 of 40
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Which one of the following NDT techniques cannot be used to detect an internal crack in a steel shaft?
Correct Answer: Option A — Liquid penetrant inspection
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Liquid penetrant inspection is the correct answer to “Which one of the following NDT techniques cannot be used to detect an internal crack in a steel shaft”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 37 of 40
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The ASTM grain size number N for a structural steel which shows 65 grains per square inch at a magnification of 100X is
Correct Answer: Option D — 7
Detailed Academic Explanation:
7 is the correct answer to “The ASTM grain size number N for a structural steel which shows 65 grains per square inch at a magnification of 100X is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
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Question 38 of 40
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Match those listed in Group 1 with the NDT methods listed in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Penetrameter 1. Ultrasonic test Q. Differential coil probe 2. Dye-penetrant test R. Piezo-electric probe 3. X-ray radiography S. Developer 4. Accoustic emission test
Correct Answer: Option A — P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2 is the correct answer to “Match those listed in Group 1 with the NDT methods listed in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Penetrameter 1. Ultrasonic test Q. Differential coil probe 2. Dye-penetrant test R. Piezo-electric probe 3. X-ray radiography S. Developer 4. Accoustic emission test”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 39 of 40
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A pearlitic steel is observed under an optical microscope which has a numerical aperture (N.A) of 1.5 and uses the radiation of 4500A. The minimum lamellar spacing (in A) which can be resolved using this microscope is
Correct Answer: Option B — 750
Detailed Academic Explanation:
750 is the correct answer to “A pearlitic steel is observed under an optical microscope which has a numerical aperture (N.A) of 1.5 and uses the radiation of 4500A. The minimum lamellar spacing (in A) which can be resolved using this microscope is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
Question 40 of 40
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A common use of ultrasonic testing is
Correct Answer: Option B — Detecting of sub-surface indications
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Detecting of sub-surface indications is the correct answer to “A common use of ultrasonic testing is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metallurgical Testing And Inspection.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Metallurgical Testing And Inspection
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In competitive commission exams (FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, CSS, PMS), questions are frequently phrased with distractor options designed to catch rote learners. Whenever you answer an MCQ, read the Detailed Academic Explanation and Conceptual Anchor to understand why the remaining options are incorrect.