Corosion Assignment Full

Assignment submitted on 2023-08-08, 13:45 IST
1 point
What exactly is surface degradation?
The breakdown of a material

The breaking down of the top layer of a material
The degradation of the mechanical properties of a material
The process of creating a surface
Yes, the answer is correct.
Score: 1
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1 point
Which of the following does NOT contribute to surface degradation?
Exposure to air
Mechanical wear
Chemical reactions
Magnetic fields
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Magnetic fields
1 point
How can materials be protected against surface deterioration?
Applying variable temperature conditions

Applying atmospheric conditions
Applying surface engineering conditions
Applying magnetic fields
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
Which of the following can result in surface deterioration?
Exposure to air and water

Exposure to high temperatures
Exposure to mechanical wear
All of the above
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
What are the direct costs caused by corrosion?
Expenses incurred to repair or replace corroded infrastructure

Corrosion's financial effects on the national economy
Financial losses caused by decreased productivity
Increased spending on labour-related healthcare
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
Which of the following is most pertinent to "indirect costs" resulting from corrosion?
The economic impact of corrosion on the overall economy

The expenses incurred to repair or replace corroded infrastructure
Material replacement, labour costs, and downtime
Reduction in productivity and increased healthcare expenses
No, the answer is incorrect.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1 point
Which of the following environments is most pertinent to the material's creep behaviour?
High-temperature
Marine environments
Chemical processing environment
Aviation environment
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
High-temperature
1 point
What effects does degradation have on the mechanical performance of engineering systems?
By increasing load restrictions and limiting functionality

By preventing the system from failing entirely
By improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system
By enhancing the load-bearing capacity of the system
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1 point
What factors can lead to surface deterioration?
Exposure to heat, moisture, or chemicals

Inadequate surface preparation
Lack of maintenance and care
All of the above
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
What purpose do surface modification approaches serve?
To apply hard coatings

To increase surface hardness
To improve surface properties, reduce surface degradation and enhance functional performance
To shortened systems' lifespan
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
Which of the following terms best describes the material's reaction with water that leads to the dissolution of
chemical bonds?
Corrosion
Oxidation
Hydrolysis
Photsynthesis
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Hydrolysis
1 point
Which of the following is most frequently associated with the formation of oxide layers on the surface of a
material?
Mechanical action
Heat and radiation action
Chemical action
Synergistic degradation
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Chemical action
1 point
Which of the following actions has a direct connection to thermal fatigue?
Mechanical action
Chemical action
Chemo-mechanical action
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
What kind of surface degradation results from the impact of solid or liquid particles on a surface?
Adhesive wear
Abrasive wear
Fatigue wear
Erosive wear
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Erosive wear
1 point
What is the primary goal of engineering surface characterization?
To determine the mechanical properties of a material

To analyse the crystal structure of a material
To gain insights into the surface properties of a material
To identify the root cause of material failure
Score: 1
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1 point
The bathtub curve is a typical graphical representation used to express the:
Surface degradation process over time

Wear coefficient of a material
Fatigue wear mechanism
Polishing wear process
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1 point
The wear coefficient is a measure of:
Material degradation rate

Surface roughness of a material
Fatigue strength of a material
Resistance to wear
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Resistance to wear
1 point
Which of the following is most pertinent to the three distinct phases of surface degradation depicted by the
bathtub curves?
Initial wear, steady-state wear, and final wear

Wear coefficient, surface roughness, and fatigue wear
Infant mortality, normal life, and wear-out period
Polishing wear, fatigue wear, and surface roughness
Score: 1
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1 point
The wear-out period in the bathtub curve represents:
High wear coefficient and rapid material degradation

Surface roughness variations and polishing wear
Decreasing failure rate due to component replacement or maintenance
Fatigue wear caused by cyclic loading
Score: 1
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1 point
A lower wear coefficient indicates:
Higher resistance against surface degradation
Lower frictional force
Lower surface roughness
Lower material hardness
Score: 1
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1 point
The wear coefficient is influenced by factors such as:
Lubrication conditions
Hardness
Sliding velocity
All of the above
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
The term "surface roughness design" relates to:
Controlling the shape and dimensions of a material's surface

Determining the chemical composition of a material's surface
Modifying the physical properties of a material's surface
Adjusting the roughness characteristics of a material's surface
Score: 1
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1 point
The most prevalent unit for measuring surface roughness is:
Centimetres (cm)
Meters (m)
Micrometres (μm)
Nanometres (nm)
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Micrometres (μm)
1 point
The likelihood of a failure can be expressed in terms of the failure's probability and the consequence of that
failure. Which of following formulation can be used to integrate risk at the design stage?
Risk = Probability * Consequence

Risk = Probability / Consequence
Risk = Probability + Consequence
Risk = Consequence - Probability
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
What is not correct about for Bhopal Gas Tragedy?
Leakage of the methylisocyanate gas

The refrigeration system closed for saving the cost
Gas scrubber not functioning properly
None of the above
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
None of the above
1 point
Surface texturing changes ______ between surfaces. Small surface characteristics like grooves or dimples can
retain lubrication, reducing wear and extending its ______ by maintaining ______ rate. Fill in the blanks?
contact mechanics, lifespan, ultra-low wear

mechanics, fatigue life, ultra-low wear
contact, tensile strength, wear rate
contact, wear resistant, low creep rate
Score: 1
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1 point
True contact is typically limit to the _____ of nominal contact area.
0.01%
0.1%
1%
10%
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1%
1 point
Controlling surface texture to produce ________(controlling friction, wear resistance, or a"ractiveness) is called
surface roughness design.
a desired roughness
a desired film thickness
a desired hard coating
a desired soft coating
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
a desired roughness
1 point
Which of the following better represents the wear coefficient of a copper-on- copper pair?
0.01 to 0.1
0.0001-0.001
0.00002-0.002
0.000001-0.00001
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
0.01 to 0.1
1 point
Wear resistance can be calculated as:
Wear resistance = 1/ Wear coefficient

Wear resistance = Wear coefficient/ Load
Wear resistance = Wear coefficient/ Hardness
Wear resistance = Wear coefficient/ Velocity
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Assignment submitted on 2023-08-08, 13:45 IST

1 point
What exactly is surface degradation?
The breakdown of a material

The degradation of the mechanical properties of a material
The process of creating a surface
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
Which of the following does NOT contribute to surface degradation?
Exposure to air
Mechanical wear
Chemical reactions
Magnetic fields
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Magnetic fields
1 point
How can materials be protected against surface deterioration?
Applying variable temperature conditions

Applying atmospheric conditions
Applying magnetic fields
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
Which of the following can result in surface deterioration?
Exposure to air and water

Exposure to high temperatures
Exposure to mechanical wear
All of the above
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
What are the direct costs caused by corrosion?

Corrosion's financial effects on the national economy
Financial losses caused by decreased productivity
Increased spending on labour-related healthcare
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
Which of the following is most pertinent to "indirect costs" resulting from corrosion?

The expenses incurred to repair or replace corroded infrastructure
Material replacement, labour costs, and downtime
Reduction in productivity and increased healthcare expenses
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1 point
Which of the following environments is most pertinent to the material's creep behaviour?
High-temperature
Marine environments
Chemical processing environment
Aviation environment
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
High-temperature
1 point
What effects does degradation have on the mechanical performance of engineering systems?

By preventing the system from failing entirely
By improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system
By enhancing the load-bearing capacity of the system
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1 point
What factors can lead to surface deterioration?
Exposure to heat, moisture, or chemicals

Inadequate surface preparation
Lack of maintenance and care
All of the above
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
What purpose do surface modification approaches serve?
To apply hard coatings

To increase surface hardness
To shortened systems' lifespan
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
Which of the following terms best describes the material's reaction with water that leads to the dissolution of
chemical bonds?
Corrosion
Oxidation
Hydrolysis
Photsynthesis
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Hydrolysis
1 point
Which of the following is most frequently associated with the formation of oxide layers on the surface of a
material?
Mechanical action
Chemical action
Synergistic degradation
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Chemical action
1 point
Which of the following actions has a direct connection to thermal fatigue?
Mechanical action
Chemical action
Chemo-mechanical action
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
What kind of surface degradation results from the impact of solid or liquid particles on a surface?
Adhesive wear
Abrasive wear
Fatigue wear
Erosive wear
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Erosive wear
1 point
What is the primary goal of engineering surface characterization?
To determine the mechanical properties of a material

To analyse the crystal structure of a material
To identify the root cause of material failure
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
The bathtub curve is a typical graphical representation used to express the:

Wear coefficient of a material
Fatigue wear mechanism
Polishing wear process
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1 point
The wear coefficient is a measure of:
Material degradation rate

Surface roughness of a material
Fatigue strength of a material
Resistance to wear
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Resistance to wear
1 point
Which of the following is most pertinent to the three distinct phases of surface degradation depicted by the
bathtub curves?
Initial wear, steady-state wear, and final wear

Wear coefficient, surface roughness, and fatigue wear
Polishing wear, fatigue wear, and surface roughness
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
The wear-out period in the bathtub curve represents:

Surface roughness variations and polishing wear
Decreasing failure rate due to component replacement or maintenance
Fatigue wear caused by cyclic loading
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
A lower wear coefficient indicates:

Lower frictional force
Lower surface roughness
Lower material hardness
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
The wear coefficient is influenced by factors such as:
Lubrication conditions
Hardness
Sliding velocity
All of the above
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
The term "surface roughness design" relates to:
Controlling the shape and dimensions of a material's surface

Determining the chemical composition of a material's surface
Modifying the physical properties of a material's surface
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
The most prevalent unit for measuring surface roughness is:
Centimetres (cm)
Meters (m)
Micrometres (μm)
Nanometres (nm)
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Micrometres (μm)
1 point
The likelihood of a failure can be expressed in terms of the failure's probability and the consequence of that
failure. Which of following formulation can be used to integrate risk at the design stage?

Risk = Probability / Consequence
Risk = Probability + Consequence
Risk = Consequence - Probability
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
What is not correct about for Bhopal Gas Tragedy?
Leakage of the methylisocyanate gas

The refrigeration system closed for saving the cost
Gas scrubber not functioning properly
None of the above
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
None of the above
1 point
Surface texturing changes ______ between surfaces. Small surface characteristics like grooves or dimples can
retain lubrication, reducing wear and extending its ______ by maintaining ______ rate. Fill in the blanks?

mechanics, fatigue life, ultra-low wear
contact, tensile strength, wear rate
contact, wear resistant, low creep rate
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
True contact is typically limit to the _____ of nominal contact area.
0.01%
0.1%
1%
10%
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1%
1 point
Controlling surface texture to produce ________(controlling friction, wear resistance, or a"ractiveness) is called
surface roughness design.
a desired roughness
a desired film thickness
a desired hard coating
a desired soft coating
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
a desired roughness
1 point
Which of the following better represents the wear coefficient of a copper-on- copper pair?
0.01 to 0.1
0.0001-0.001
0.00002-0.002
0.000001-0.00001
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
0.01 to 0.1
1 point
Wear resistance can be calculated as:

Wear resistance = Wear coefficient/ Load
Wear resistance = Wear coefficient/ Hardness
Wear resistance = Wear coefficient/ Velocity
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Week 2 : Assignment 2
Adhesive wear can be reduced by:
Increasing the surface roughness

Lowering the temperature
Increase the contact pressure
Lubricating the surfaces
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Lubricating the surfaces
1 point
The primary mechanism responsible for adhesive wear is:
Lubrication
Fatigue
Diffusion
Fracture
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Diffusion
1 point
Which of the following factor has the greatest influence on adhesive wear?
Surface hardness
Surface area
Surface temperature
Surface conductivity
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Surface hardness
1 point
What type of bonding occurs in adhesive wear?
van der Waals force bonding

Metallic bonding
Covalent bonding
All of the bonding described in A, B and C
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All of the bonding described in A, B and C
1 point
Cold welding between two different metallic surfaces occurs as a result of
Adhesion
Cohesion
Lubrication
Abrasion
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Adhesion
1 point
According to Archard's wear equation, adhesive wear volume is independent of:
Sliding distance
Hardness
Load
Temperature
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Temperature
1 point
Scratching is a form of
Adhesive wear
Corrosive wear
Fatigue
Abrasive wear
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Abrasive wear
1 point
Which of the following statements regarding "friction junction shear strength" and "adhesive wear" is the most
accurate?
Minimizing the ratio of “friction junction shear strength to material shear strength” reduces the adhesive
wear
Higher shear strength increases adhesive wear
Lower shear strength increases adhesive wear
Shear strength affects the elastic deformation of asperities
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Minimizing the ratio of “friction junction shear strength to material shear strength” reduces the adhesive wear
1 point
During relative tangential motion at the interface, how do contaminated films at the sites of contact get
dispersed?
They evaporate due to high temperatures generated during sliding

They dissolve into the surrounding medium
They are sheared off and form loose wear particles
They become part of a permanent coating on the surfaces
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
They are sheared off and form loose wear particles
1 point
According to Archard's Wear equation, contact between tribo-pairs involves the formation and breakage of
junctions. At which locations do these contacts occur?
Only at microasperities
Only at nanoasperities
Only at the smooth surface regions
At both microasperities and nanoasperities
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
At both microasperities and nanoasperities
1 point
What does Archard's Wear equation mean by "real area of contact"?
Apparent area of contact

Geometric area of contact
Instantaneous sum of all contact connection areas
Total surface area of the materials
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Instantaneous sum of all contact connection areas
1 point
In Archard’s wear equation ‘K ’ express
1
Failure rate
A non-dimensional parameter that expresses likelihood of wear particle removal from the surface
Dimensional parameter having dimensions of load
Dimensional parameter having dimensions of length
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
A non-dimensional parameter that expresses likelihood of wear particle removal from the surface
1 point
In Archard’s wear equation in reference to ‘K ’ which is correctly matched
1
K =1, every junction involved in process produces a wear fragment
1
K =0.1, one tenth of the junction involved in process produces a wear fragment
1
K =0.01, one hundredth of the junction involved in process produces a wear fragment
1
All of the above

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
In Archard’s wear equation is expressed as (if W=load, L= sliding distance, H=Hardness of the soft material, V=
wear volume, K =coefficient of friction):
1
V= (K WL)/ 3H
1
V= (2K WL)/ 3H
1
V= (K HL)/ 3W
1
V= (2K HL)/ 3W
1

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
V= (K WL)/ 3H
1
1 point
What causes the formation of wear particles and the formation of significant grooving in the worn surface during
adhesive wear?
Accumulation of debris originating from rolling motion

Accumulation of wear debris expelled from the contact
Rupture of asperity contacts and accumulation of further material
Rupture of asperity contacts during rolling motion
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Rupture of asperity contacts and accumulation of further material
1 point
What kind of wear mechanism may we expect if the asperities on the surface are more rounded and the
material is ductile?
Micro cutting
Micro fatigue
Micro fracture
Material removal
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Micro fatigue
1 point
Fill in the blanks: During_______ abrasive wear, extremely strained collected______ remains essentially intact
for several passages and eventually emerges as______ particle.
microfatigue, material, abrasive

material, abrasive, microfatigue
material, microfatigue, abrasive
abrasive, microfatigue, material
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
microfatigue, material, abrasive
1 point
What happens when a typical load is applied to the harder asperities on the softer surface during 2-body
abrasion?
The harder asperities bounce off the softer surface

The softer surface becomes harder due to the interaction with the harder asperities
The harder asperities penetrate the weaker surface, resulting in plastic deformations
The softer surface causes the harder asperities to wear down quickly
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
The harder asperities penetrate the weaker surface, resulting in plastic deformations
1 point
When sliding motion is used, what is the principal mechanism responsible for material removal in 2-body
abrasion?
Chemical reactions between the two surfaces

Thermal softening of the softer surface
Microfatigue and microcutting of the softer surface
van der Waal force between the two surfaces
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Microfatigue and microcutting of the softer surface
1 point
According to Rabinowicz’s abrasive wear equation ‘K= wear coefficient’ is given by
𝜋𝑡𝑎𝑛𝛼
2𝜋𝑡𝑎𝑛𝛼
2/𝜋𝑡𝑎𝑛𝛼
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1 point
As per the Rabinowicz’s abrasive wear equation, wear volume is independent of
Sliding distance
Hardness material
Load
Temperature
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Temperature
1 point
What is the difference between the abrasive wear constant (K) in three body abrasion (K3B) and two body
abrasion (K B)?
2
K B is lower than K B
3 2
2 3
The values of K B and K B depend on the load and velocity conditions

3 2
The values of K B depends on the load condition, while the value of K B depend on the relative velocity
3 2
conditions
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
3 2
1 point
What is the primary distinction between two- and three-body abrasion?
Two-body abrasion involves asperity-asperity interaction, while three-body abrasion involves particle-
surface interaction
B) Two-body abrasion causes more damage compared to three-body abrasion
C) Two-body abrasion results in microploughing, while three-body abrasion leads to microcutting
D) Three-body abrasion is the result of two-body abrasion. In a similar fashion, three body abrasions
result in two body abrasions. Therefore, they are indistinguishable
Score: 0
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Two-body abrasion involves asperity-asperity interaction, while three-body abrasion involves particle-surface
interaction
1 point
In terms of the roundness factor, what value represents a perfectly spherical particle?
0.5
1
2
0
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1
1 point
What is the principal material removal mechanism in abrasive wear?
Adhesion and sticking

Material transfer
Cutting and scratching
Compression and deformation
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Cutting and scratching
1 point
What distinguishes abrasive wear from adhesive wear?
Abrasive wear involves material transfer, while adhesive wear involves cutting and scratching
Abrasive wear produces smooth and rounded debris, while adhesive wear produces irregular debris
When two surfaces scratch against each other, abrasive wear occurs, whereas adhesive wear occurs
when two surfaces stick together, producing material transfer
Abrasive wear results in larger debris with irregular shapes, while adhesive wear produces smaller,
smooth debris
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
When two surfaces scratch against each other, abrasive wear occurs, whereas adhesive wear occurs when
two surfaces stick together, producing material transfer
1 point
What are the most important elements influencing abrasive wear?
Friction coefficient, temperature, and pressure

Grit characteristics, surface hardness, and material ductility
Friction coefficient, material density, and thermal conductivity
Lubrication, corrosion resistance, and tensile strength
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Grit characteristics, surface hardness, and material ductility
1 point
What is the best approach to prevent 3 body abrasive wear?
When the material hardness is 1.2 times greater than particle hardness
When the material hardness is equal to the particle hardness
When the material hardness exceeds the particle hardness by 0.8 times
Regardless of hardness, abrasive wear cannot be stopped
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
When the material hardness is 1.2 times greater than particle hardness
1 point
When we need to insert new data into an existing MatLAB figure, which command should be executed in
MatLAB:
Scatter plot
hold on
hold off
Subplot break command
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
hold on
1 point
Fill in the blanks: Erosive wear refers to the_____ that arrive at the surface at a reasonably____ speed and
contain lot of kinetic energy. When we discuss cavitation, we are referring to a liquid that has _____ induced
into it. When these____ burst, they release high pressure, which damages the surface.
particles, high, bubbles, foams

particles, low, bubbles, bubbles
particles, bubbles, high, foams
particles, high, bubbles, bubbles
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
particles, high, bubbles, bubbles
Week3 : Assignment 3
Fill in the blank: Erosive wear is a form of abrasive wear, but it is classified differently due to the contact
stresses caused by the_______ of particulates.
Potential energy
Kinetic energy
Heat energy
Ultra-violet radiation energy
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Kinetic energy
1 point
Fill in the blank: Materials with high _____ are typically very effective at resisting erosive wear.
Ultimate strength
Yield strength
Toughness
Poisson ratio
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Toughness
1 point
Which of the following statements accurately describes the rate of erosive wear caused by liquid particles and
solid particles?
The rate of erosive wear by liquid particles is approximately proportional to the square of the impact
velocity (V ), while for solids, it is highly sensitive and varies with the fifth power of the impact velocity (V ).
2 5
The rate of erosive wear by liquid particles is roughly proportional to the fifth power of the impact velocity
(V ), while for solids, it is approximately proportional to the square of the impact velocity (V ).
5 2
Both liquid particles and solid particles exhibit a similar rate of erosive wear, which is directly proportional
to the impact velocity (V).
Both liquid particles and solid particles exhibit a similar rate of erosive wear, which is directly proportional
to the square of impact velocity (V ).2

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
The rate of erosive wear by liquid particles is roughly proportional to the fifth power of the impact velocity (V ), 5
while for solids, it is approximately proportional to the square of the impact velocity (V ).2
1 point
Fill in the blanks: To cut rock, waterjet pressure must exceed____ pressure (erosion ____) of rock by 20 to 25
percent in order to induce microcracks and loosen grains.
Hydrostatic, threshold
Hydrostatic, energy
Threshold, Energy
Threshold, resistance
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Threshold, resistance
1 point
What variables affect erosive wear?
Temperature, humidity, and pressure

Size, shape, and hardness of solid particles
Frequency of fluid impingement, temperature, and humidity
Material composition, color and surface texture of particles
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Size, shape, and hardness of solid particles
1 point
How does the erosive wear process differ for brittle and ductile materials?
Brittle materials undergo plastic deformation, while ductile materials form radial cracks.
Brittle materials are removed by cutting action, while ductile materials experience surface smoothing.
Brittle materials form radial cracks, while ductile materials undergo plastic deformation
Brittle materials are deformed by hydrodynamic pressure, whereas ductile materials are deformed and
fractured by plastic deformation.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Brittle materials form radial cracks, while ductile materials undergo plastic deformation
1 point
In the ductile mode of erosive wear, what angle is the greatest impact energy commonly observed?
0°
30°
60°
90°
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
30°
1 point
In the brittle mode of erosive wear, what angle is the greatest impact energy commonly observed?
0°
30°
60°
90°
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
90°
1 point
Fill in the blank: At low impact angle ____wear prevails and _____ resists wear.
Fatigue, ductility
Cutting, Hardness
Cutting, toughness
Fatigue, Hardness
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Cutting, Hardness
1 point
Fill in the blank: At high impact angle ____wear prevails, and _____ (______) material may be suitable.
Fatigue, soft (ductile)

Cutting, Hard (brittle)
Cutting, tough (ductile)
Fatigue, Hard (brittle)
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Fatigue, soft (ductile)
1 point
Which of the following is commonly associated with erosive wear?
Wear of engine cylinders due to friction

Wear of cutting tools during machining
Wear of a pump impeller due to sand particles in the fluid
Wear of a gear tooth due to rolling contact
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Wear of a pump impeller due to sand particles in the fluid
1 point
Cavitation wear is caused by:
High-temperature exposure
High-pressure steam
Formation and collapse of vapor bubbles near the surface
Chemical reactions between two materials
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Formation and collapse of vapor bubbles near the surface
1 point
Cavitation wear is commonly found in which part of marine vessels?
Propeller blades
Cargo storage compartments
Engine combustion chambers
Navigation bridge
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Propeller blades
1 point
Fill in the blanks: Cavitation wear is brought on by _____ impact of repeated bubble collapse on a hard surface
when these bubbles fall on the downstream face of submerged body. As a result, a slow form of wear that
involves the development of _____ cracks and holes occurs.
hammering, loaclised
loaclised, hammering
hammering, distributed
distributed, hammering
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
hammering, loaclised
1 point
Fretting wear occurs when:
Two materials are subjected to high temperatures, causing them to melt and degrade.
Material experiences alternating stress and strain, leading to surface fissures.
Two materials experience adhesion and material transfer due to high interfacial diffusion.
Contacting surfaces of two materials undergo oscillatory motion with tiny amplitudes and normal stresses.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
Diffusive wear takes place when:
Material experiences alternating stress and strain, leading to fissures and failure.
Two materials are subjected to high temperatures, causing them to melt and degrade.
When two surfaces come into contact at nanometer scale, interfacial dispersal causes transfer of
material.
Score: 1
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When two surfaces come into contact at nanometer scale, interfacial dispersal causes transfer of material.
1 point
Subsurface crack nucleation happens during the fatigue wear process as a result of:
Reversal of stress at the material's surface.

Application of a normal load on the material.
Extension of the crack to the surface due to traction force.
Growth of plastic deformation per cycle.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Growth of plastic deformation per cycle.
1 point
Which of the following influences the thickness 't' (as shown in figure) during fatigue wear under sliding
conditions:
Load
Speed
Friction coefficient
Hardness
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Friction coefficient
1 point
The tendency of certain materials to form dislocation cells is essentially determined by:
Their hardness and tensile strength.

The presence of voids and inclusions.
Their stacking fault energy.
The amount of surface energy
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Their stacking fault energy.
1 point
In sliding contact, severely strained layers develop beneath the worn surface due to:
High frictional force tangentially extending the surface material.

Hydrostatic stress at the contact interface.
Formation of cyclic shear stresses a few micrometers deep.
Lack of frictional force preventing surface extension.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
High frictional force tangentially extending the surface material.
1 point
Fill in the blank: Slip will occur when _______become grater than frictional stress.
tangential stress
normal stress
principle stress
radial stress
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
tangential stress
1 point
In a Hertzian contact, the contact pressure:
Increases continuously from the center to the periphery.

Remains constant throughout the contact area.
Follows a trapezoidal stress curve, where the center and the periphery are at zero stress.
Peaks at the center and decreases to zero at the periphery.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Peaks at the center and decreases to zero at the periphery.
1 point
How is the local friction coefficient calculated in a Hertzian contact?
By dividing the tangential stress by the contact area.

By dividing the tangential stress by the local contact pressure.
By dividing normal load with tangential force.
By dividing normal stress with contact pressure.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
By dividing the tangential stress by the local contact pressure.
1 point
In a Hertzian contact, the friction coefficient reaches its highest point at the:
Center of the contact.

Periphery of the contact.
Location of maximum contact pressure.
Depending on operational parameters, somewhere between the center and the edge.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Periphery of the contact.
1 point
Fill in the blanks: __________ is prone to fretting wear.
Interference fit
Clearance Fit
Transition Fit
All types of fits
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Interference fit
1 point
During the stick phase of fretting displacement in joints:
The joint surfaces experience small relative movements without returning to their original position.
The joint surfaces are in close contact under high compressive stresses.
The joint surfaces undergo significant relative movements causing severe damage.
The protective oxide layer on the joint surfaces is removed due to external loads.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
The joint surfaces are in close contact under high compressive stresses.
1 point
During which stage of fretting displacement do the surfaces of joints experience greater relative movement and
a formation of wear debris?
Stick phase
Gross slip phase
Reciprocating sliding phase
Mixed stick-slip phase
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Gross slip phase
1 point
During high-speed sliding between contacts, localised heat generation can elevate the temperature to the
melting point, resulting in the formation of a molten layer between the surfaces. What is the most frequent
shape of wear debris when the molten layer solidifies?
Flat sheets
Fine particles
Globules or droplets
Long fibers
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Globules or droplets
1 point
Why is interaction with atmospheric oxygen crucial for melting wear?
Oxygen increases the friction between the surfaces.

Molten layer solidifies more rapidly in the presence of oxygen.
Oxygen is required for the generation of localized heat.
Molten layer can create an oxide layer when exposed to atmospheric oxygen.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Molten layer can create an oxide layer when exposed to atmospheric oxygen.
1 point
In the equation: 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 ∝ 𝐂𝐨𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 × √X what 'X' in the context of melting wear
means.
Load
Hardness
Energy
Sliding velocity
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Sliding velocity
1 point
Wear map, related to the specified material, highlights:
Only Corrosion wear

mild to severe wear
All critical wear mechanisms
Only oxidational wear mechanisms
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All critical wear mechanisms
1 point
What does ‘seizure’ means:
To loosen
To bind
Relative speed
Highly compressed
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
To bind
1 point
Fill in the blank: β (coefficient of thermal contact) = thermal conduction × ____ × specific heat
mass
density
load
speed
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
density
What environmental conditions can lead to the deterioration of fractured surfaces?
High pressure and compression

Low temperatures and freezing
UV radiation, temperature changes, and moisture
Vibration and mechanical stress
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
UV radiation, temperature changes, and moisture
1 point
What effect does ultraviolet light have on a fractured surface?
It causes the material to strengthen and harden

It produces surface yellowing or cracking
It promotes the growth of germs on the surface
It reduces the effects of fracture surface deterioration
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
It produces surface yellowing or cracking
1 point
What is involved in slow fracture surface deterioration?
Instant spread of cracks on the surface

Consolidation of the microstructure
Restoration of the material's mechanical qualities
Formation of microstructural changes that weaken the material or steady propagation of cracks
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Formation of microstructural changes that weaken the material or steady propagation of cracks
1 point
What sorts of materials typically fail without deforming plastically?
Ductile materials
Brittle materials
Pliable materials
Cermet materials
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Brittle materials
1 point
Fill in the blanks: Fractography is carried out in two scales: _________ - Physical appearance based and
_________- Metallurgical feature based.
Microscopic, Macroscopic
Macroscopic, Microscopic
Microscopic, Nanoscopic
Nanoscopic, Microscopic
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Macroscopic, Microscopic
1 point
How does porosity influence the fracture behaviour of powder metallurgy components?
It permits the absorption of impact energy and reduces the likelihood of fracture.
It restricts the spread of fractures and reduces the likelihood of fracture.
It acts as a stress concentrator and leads to crack initiation and propagation
It improves ductility and reduces the likelihood of fractures.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
It acts as a stress concentrator and leads to crack initiation and propagation
1 point
In the context of fracture lines, what are Chevrons?
Concentric rings or ridges seen in sporadic fracture propagation

Asymmetric fracture lines resembling gear teeth
V-shaped fracture lines indicating the direction of crack propagation
Fracture lines resulting from fatigue crack propagation
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
V-shaped fracture lines indicating the direction of crack propagation
1 point
What kind of fracture lines are associated with high fatigue loading?
Chevrons
Beach marks
Ratchet marks
Concentric rings
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Ratchet marks
1 point
When do clamshell marks or beach marks emerge on fracture surfaces?
Under high-temperature conditions
During slow crack propagation
In materials subjected to explosive stress
When fractures propagate sporadically, causing periodic arrest points
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
When fractures propagate sporadically, causing periodic arrest points
1 point
Which of the following is the best answer for creating fracture surface ridge markings?
Shear deformation in ductile materials

Multiple crack nucleation and propagation events
Impurities, inclusions, or microstructural characteristics influencing crack propagation
Cleavage capabilities of brittle materials
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Impurities, inclusions, or microstructural characteristics influencing crack propagation
1 point
What exactly is creep fractography?
The study of materials under constant loads and low temperatures

The analysis of fracture surfaces in materials subjected to creep deformation
The study of materials under constant loads and high temperatures
The examination of grain boundaries in materials subjected to creep deformation
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
The analysis of fracture surfaces in materials subjected to creep deformation
1 point
In polycrystalline materials, intergranular fractures happen when the crack advances along:
The individual grains of the material

The boundaries between adjacent grains
Specific crystalline planes within the grains
The boundaries traversing the grains.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
The boundaries between adjacent grains
1 point
Fracture is initiated by microvoids, caused by inclusions, _______, and structural discontinuities.
grain
Crystalline planes
grain boundaries
Intergranular boundaries
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
grain boundaries
1 point
What exactly is graphitization?
The process of converting graphite into other carbon allotropes

The transformation of carbonaceous materials into graphite
The synthesis of carbon nanotubes from graphene
The oxidation of graphite at high temperatures
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
The transformation of carbonaceous materials into graphite
1 point
Which of the following responses best describes the effects of heat on the physical and chemical properties of
materials?
Heat induces radiation in materials

Heat alters the atomic and molecular structure of materials
Heat accelerates the deterioration of materials through oxidation
Heat increases the pores and reduces the density related properties of materials
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Heat alters the atomic and molecular structure of materials
1 point
When subjected to high temperatures, how does grain growth alter the material's structure?
It results in a more flexible structure

It enhances mechanical properties and reliability
It reduces the material's melting point
It creates vacancies and dislocations in the material
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
It results in a more flexible structure
1 point
Why do metals that have been exposed to radiation lose their ductility and toughness?
Formation of cavities
Migration of atoms from inside the substance
Melting of the material
Formation of fissures
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Migration of atoms from inside the substance
1 point
How does photoionization affect material properties when subjected to high-energy photons such as ultraviolet
and X-rays?
It primarily affects the electrical conductivity of metals

It primarily affects the optical properties of non-metals
It alters the mechanical characteristics of both metals and nonmetals.
It produces creep deterioration in both metals and nonmetals, finally leading to unexpected failure.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
It alters the mechanical characteristics of both metals and nonmetals.
1 point
When exposed to high-energy photons, which materials are most impacted by photoionization?
Metals
Ceramics
Polymers
Almost kinds of materials
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Almost kinds of materials
1 point
What factors affect the degree of photo light displacement in materials?
The intensity and wavelength of the light

The energy required for the atom to overcome its binding energy
The interactions between neighboring atoms in the lattice
All of the above
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
Which metal characteristics can be dramatically altered by photoionization and photo light dislocation caused
by high-energy photons?
Electrical conductivity only

Optical properties only
Mechanical properties, such as brittleness, toughness, and strength
All of the above
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Mechanical properties, such as brittleness, toughness, and strength
1 point
Absorbed UV rays ----------- chemical bonds and produce free -------.
break, metals
disrupt, radicals
remove, radical
disintegrate, metals
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
disrupt, radicals
1 point
Which fatigue design philosophy is most suited for materials with considerable cyclic plastic deformation?
Stress-Life (S-N) Approach

Strain-Life (ε-N) Approach
Fracture Mechanics Approach
Damage Tolerance Approach
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Strain-Life (ε-N) Approach
1 point
In fatigue design, probabilistic methods consider:
The relationship between stress intensity factors and crack growth rates
Statistical variations in material properties, loading conditions, and other influencing factors
The presence of small defects in the material
The fatigue life of a component based on applied stress range
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Statistical variations in material properties, loading conditions, and other influencing factors
1 point
Which technique in fatigue design considers fracture propagation and its impact on component life?
Strain-Life (ε-N) approach

Fracture mechanics approach (Energy criteria)
Damage tolerance approach
Probabilistic methods
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Fracture mechanics approach (Energy criteria)
1 point
What types of loading circumstances are involved in fatigue?
Monotonic loading conditions

Non-monotonic loading conditions
Tensile loading conditions
Compression loading conditions
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Non-monotonic loading conditions
1 point
What term is used to describe fatigue fracture nucleation and early development at the grain scale?
Fatigue crack initiation

Slip irreversibility
Elastic shakedown
Crack formation
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Crack formation
1 point
Why are mesoscopic fatigue indicator parameters (FIPs) being introduced?
To establish precise functional relationships between FIPs and specific components of fatigue life
To bridge the gap between elastic shakedown and reversed cyclic plasticity
To facilitate parametric studies on the influence of microstructure on fatigue crack formation
To understand the nature of plastic strain accumulation in cyclic loading conditions
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
To facilitate parametric studies on the influence of microstructure on fatigue crack formation
1 point
In the context of fracture, what does the term "microstructure-sensitive" mean?
An approach that considers the influence of crystallography on slip behavior

An approach that relies on experimental observations of cyclic deformation
An approach that focuses on non-monotonic loading conditions in practical applications
An approach that bridges the gap between atomic-level phenomena and fatigue crack nucleation
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
An approach that considers the influence of crystallography on slip behavior
1 point
In MATLAB, which function is used to display text or messages to the command window?
print()
show()
display()
disp()
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
disp()
Which factor has the greatest impact on corrosion-induced surface deterioration?
Operating temperature
Chemical reactivity of materials
Environmental humidity
Material thickness
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Chemical reactivity of materials
1 point
What occurs when sodium and water interact?
Sodium dissolves into the water without any reaction

It forms sodium chloride (table salt)
It reacts violently and releases hydrogen gas
It forms a stable oxide layer on its surface
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
It reacts violently and releases hydrogen gas
1 point
Why are gold-coated electrical connections so common in industry?
Gold increases electrical conductivity

To enhance appearance
To prevent oxidation and corrosion
To reduce their cost
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
To prevent oxidation and corrosion
1 point
What is the term used to refer to the corrosion byproduct that forms in iron and steel?
Tarnish
Rust
Ash
Patina
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Rust
1 point
What is a characteristic of passive materials with built-in corrosion resistance?
Formation of a sacrificial layer that corrodes quickly

Formation of a thin, adherent, and insoluble protective layer
Formation of a thin, porous layer
Formation of a reactive layer
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Formation of a thin, adherent, and insoluble protective layer
1 point
What effect can hard, broken-off oxide particles have on the wear life of sliding surfaces?
They act as lubricants, reducing wear

They have no significant impact on wear
They enhance the protective role of the oxide layer
They act as abrasive agents, increasing wear
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
They act as abrasive agents, increasing wear
1 point
What happens to the anodic site's polarity when it forms a protective film?
It becomes electrochemically reactive

Anode disappear
It becomes more electrochemically noble
It becomes susceptible to corrosion
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
It becomes more electrochemically noble
1 point
How do paints and polymer films play a role in preventing corrosion on metal surfaces, and which term
accurately describes this approach among the following options?
Chemical passivation
Anodization
Phosphating
Physical barrier
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Physical barrier
1 point
In polycrystalline materials, where does intergranular corrosion primarily take place?
Centres of the grains

Surfaces of the grains
Grain boundaries
Grain interiors
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Grain boundaries
1 point
Which of the following can cause damage both metals and non-metals?
Oxidation
Salt water
Biochemical agents
Aqueous corrosion
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Salt water
1 point
What is the primary objective corrosion studies?
Investigating the interactions between materials and their surrounding environments

Exploring the properties of engineered artifacts
Understanding the behavior of environmental factors
Analyzing the reliability of industrial components
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Investigating the interactions between materials and their surrounding environments
1 point
Which is the most significant cause of Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) to occur?
Interaction between two different metals

Repetitive surface pitting
Presence of an electrolyte
Specific corrosive environment and tensile stress
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Specific corrosive environment and tensile stress
1 point
What is the main cause of galvanic corrosion?
Interaction between two dissimilar metals in electrical contact

Repetitive surface pitting
Presence of an electrolyte
Tensile stress in the material
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Interaction between two dissimilar metals in electrical contact
1 point
"Which of the following options provides a more suitable answer regarding the factors influencing the rate of
rusting and the amount of corrosion product formed?"
Atmospheric oxygen
Temperature and humidity
Atmospheric carbon dioxide
Thickness of the metal component
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Temperature and humidity
1 point
What is the primary principle behind aqueous corrosion?
Formation of metal oxides

Electrochemical cell formation
Ionization of water molecules
Hydrogen gas production
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Electrochemical cell formation
1 point
In an electrochemical cell, which part of the cell undergoes a loss of electrons from the material?
Cathode
Anode
Electrolyte
Oxidant
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Anode
1 point
Which term is used to describe the substance through which the ions or electrons move in an electrochemical
cell?
Cathode
Anode
Electrolyte
Oxidant
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Electrolyte
1 point
Which factor significantly impacts the rate of aqueous corrosion by influencing the concentration of hydrogen
ions in the solution?
Type of metal
Nature of the electrolyte
Temperature
pH of the solution
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
pH of the solution
1 point
Which environmental factor is known to promote aqueous corrosion?
High humidity levels

Low temperature
Presence of pollutants
Neutral pH conditions
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Presence of pollutants
1 point
In an aqueous environment, metal atoms preferentially undergo ionization at:
Subsurface atoms
Atoms located on adatoms
Atoms located on terraces
Atoms in the bulk of the metal
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Atoms located on adatoms
1 point
Which factors influence the process of ionization of metal atoms in an aqueous environment?
Temperature and pressure of the solution

Presence of dissolved oxygen or reactive species
pH of the metal surface
All of above
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All of above
1 point
Which factor is of utmost importance in determining the corrosion resistance of a material?
Chemical composition
Microstructure
Electrochemical potential
Environmental conditions
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Electrochemical potential
1 point
Which of the following is more relevant to stress corrosion cracking?
Corrosive environment and high pressure

Tensile stress and high temperature
Tensile stress, corrosive environment, and material susceptibility
High pressure and material composition
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Tensile stress, corrosive environment, and material susceptibility
1 point
What is crevice corrosion?
A type of corrosion that affects the entire surface of a metal

A form of localized corrosion that occurs within confined spaces or crevices on the metal surface
A corrosion process that requires the presence of corrosive ions in the environment
A type of corrosion caused by exposure to high temperatures
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
A form of localized corrosion that occurs within confined spaces or crevices on the metal surface
1 point
Which of the following is a type of localized corrosion that causes small holes or cavities to appear on the metal
surface?
Pitting corrosion
Galvanic corrosion
Crevice corrosion
Uniform corrosion
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Pitting corrosion
1 point
What file extension is associated with MATLAB script files?
.txt
.dat
.m
.mat
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
.m
1 point
Which MATLAB function is used to generate an equally spaced stream of values between two given points?
range()
linspace()
evenly_spaced()
generate_sequence()
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
linspace()
1 point
In MATLAB, what does the disp() function do?
Display the values of a matrix

Display a new figure window
Display the sum of elements in an array
Display the element in sort array
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Display the values of a matrix
1 point
What is the output of the MATLAB code below?
x = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5];
y = x(2:4);
disp(y);
[2, 3, 4]
[2, 4]
[1, 3, 5]
[3, 5]
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
[2, 3, 4]
1 point
Which function is used to find the mean of an array in MATLAB?
average()
mean()
avg()
calculate_mean()
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
mean()
What MATLAB function is utilized to find the minimum value within a vector or matrix?
minv
min
find
minimum
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
min
1 point
What is the output of the following MATLAB code:
x= [1, 2, 3, 4];
y= 2*x;
disp(y)
[1, 2, 3, 4]
[2, 4, 6, 8]
[1, 4, 9, 16]
[0.5, 1, 1.5, 2]
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
[2, 4, 6, 8]
1 point
Which of the following is used to comment a single line in MATLAB?
This is a comment
// This is a comment
/* This is a comment */
% This is a comment
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
% This is a comment
1 point
Which MATLAB function is used to find the maximum value in an array?
max()
maximum()
maximum_value()
array_max()
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
max()
1 point
In MATLAB, which operator is used to perform element-wise multiplication of two matrices?
*
**
.*
x
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
.*
1 point
Which degradation mechanism disrupts the physical barrier-kind of layer protection, leaving the material
susceptible to chemicals?
Mechanical action
Chemical action
Heat or radiation action
Corrosion
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Mechanical action
1 point
Which of the following best describes the effect of surface coatings and treatments on the interaction of
degradation mechanisms?
Enhancing radiation resistance

Promoting chemical reactions
Reducing mechanical wear
Altering surface properties and response to degradation
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Altering surface properties and response to degradation
1 point
How can elevated temperatures influence chemical degradation?
Increase mechanical degradation rate

Decrease chemical reaction rates
Enhance resistance to chemical agents
Accelerate chemical reactions, including oxidation
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Accelerate chemical reactions, including oxidation
1 point
Which material property is essential for effectively handling shock or impact loads?
High toughness
Good thermal conductivity
High specific heat capacity
Low melting point
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
High toughness
1 point
What type of failure occurs when the presence of one failure action enhances the effect of others, leading to
accelerated degradation?
Cumulative Damage
Synergistic Effects
Feedback Mechanisms
Thermal Activation
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Synergistic Effects
1 point
Sliding wear-assisted corrosion is characterized by the relative motion between two surfaces, which leads to
the disruption or removal of:
Passive films
Hard particles
Fretting corrosion
Sliding wear surfaces
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Passive films
1 point
What is wear-assisted corrosion?
The removal of material due to mechanical wear

The interaction between mechanical wear and corrosion processes
The accelerated degradation of materials in a corrosive environment
The exposure of surfaces to frictional forces
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
The interaction between mechanical wear and corrosion processes
1 point
Which wear-assisted corrosion mechanism is characterised by the occurrence of surface degradation and loss
of protective oxide layers due to small-amplitude oscillatory motion under an applied load?
Abrasive Wear-Assisted Corrosion

Erosion-Corrosion
Fretting Corrosion
Sliding Wear-Assisted Corrosion
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Fretting Corrosion
1 point
What is the main difference between hydrogen embrittlement and hydrogen blistering?
Hydrogen embrittlement occurs in metals, while hydrogen blistering occurs in polymers.

Hydrogen embrittlement causes internal cracking, while hydrogen blistering causes surface cracking.
Hydrogen embrittlement occurs due to oxygen diffusion, while hydrogen blistering occurs due to hydrogen
diffusion.
Hydrogen embrittlement leads to increased material ductility, while hydrogen blistering causes material
brittleness
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Hydrogen embrittlement causes internal cracking, while hydrogen blistering causes surface cracking.
1 point
What can hydrogen embrittlement do to a material's lattice structure, rendering it more prone to cracking or
fracturing?
Formation of hydrogen blisters

Increase in ductility
Brittleness
Formation of oxide layers
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Brittleness
1 point
What does fractography reveal by analysing fracture modes, crack initiation sites, and propagation paths?
Microstructural defects
Grain boundaries
Manufacturing processes
Defect patterns
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Defect patterns
1 point
Fill in the blank: In ________ materials, grain boundaries play crucial role in initiation & propagation of failure.
polycrystalline
monocrystalline
Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
nanocrystalline
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
polycrystalline
1 point
Fill in the blanks: Fracture is initiated by -------, caused by----------, ---------- boundaries, and ------------
discontinuities.
microvoids, inclusions, grain, structural

inclusions, grain, structural, microvoids
grain, structural, microvoids, inclusions
structural, microvoids, inclusions, grain
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
microvoids, inclusions, grain, structural
1 point
In the case of pure microcutting, what do abrasive particles do to the material surface?
Create microscopic grooves by plastic deformation

Create microscopic grooves by elastic deformation
Penetrate the material surface and remove material in the form of wear grooves
Fracture the material under stress
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Penetrate the material surface and remove material in the form of wear grooves
1 point
Fill in the blank: ______is the process by which localised crack spread throughout the material, causing larger
wear debris to be detached.
Spalling
Pitting
Microplowing
Microfatigue
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Spalling
1 point
Which of the following environmental factors can accelerate surface degradation?
Wind and temperature changes

Humidity and sunshine (UV radiation)
Abrasive particles and chemicals
All of the above
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
What concentration range of water (in parts-per-million, ppm) is typically found in the atmosphere?
1 ppm to 100 ppm

10 ppm to 1,000 ppm
100 ppm to 10,000 ppm
1,000 ppm to 100,000 ppm
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
100 ppm to 10,000 ppm
1 point
Which gases in the atmosphere are the main contributors to the formation of acids by their reaction with water
vapour, leading to the phenomenon of acid rain and subsequent surface deterioration?
Nitrogen and oxygen

Carbon dioxide and methane
Sulphur dioxide (SO ) and nitrogen oxides (NO )
2 x
Hydrogen and helium

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Sulphur dioxide (SO ) and nitrogen oxides (NO )
2 x
1 point
What are the four primary elements recognized by the ancient Greeks?
Water, air, earth, and metal

Water, air, earth, and fire
Water, air, metal, and fire
Water, earth, fire, and wood
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Water, air, earth, and fire
1 point
What specific environmental factor primarily affects the corrosion rate of materials in coastal or marine
environments?
Wind velocity
High temperature
Salt-laden air and humidity
Pollution from industrial activities
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Salt-laden air and humidity
1 point
Wetness Time refers to:
The duration of time a metal surface remains dry

The length of time a metal surface remains moist
The time it takes for metal surfaces to corrode
The time it takes for rainwater to evaporate from metal surfaces
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
The length of time a metal surface remains moist
1 point
Fill in the blank: Atmospheric conditions varied from place to place on the planet from _____ to longitude.
Latitude
Equator
Capricorn
Cancer
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Latitude
1 point
What is the range of altitudes at which Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites are positioned relative to the Earth's
surface?
200 to 1000 km
200 to 2000 km
1000 to 5000 km
5000 to 10000 km
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
200 to 2000 km
1 point
Which of the following atmospheric gases can accelerate degradation of a satellite's surface in LEO?
Nitrogen and carbon dioxide
Oxygen and ozone
Hydrogen and helium
Neon and argon
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Oxygen and ozone
1 point
What damage might UV light cause to exposed satellite surfaces in low-earth orbit?
It can cause embrittlement

It can lead to groove development
It can facilitate adhesive wear
It can cause discoloration and embrittlement
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
It can cause discoloration and embrittlement
The predominant mechanism driving the generation of atomic oxygen (AO) within the upper atmosphere is:
Collisions with LEO satellites

Impact of micrometeoroids
Chemical reactions with charged particles
Photolysis of UV light and dissociation of molecular oxygen
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Photolysis of UV light and dissociation of molecular oxygen
1 point
In the LEO environment, atomic oxygen (AO) is notably abundant within which altitude range?
100-200 kms
200-700 kms
800-1000 kms
1000-1500 kms
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
200-700 kms
1 point
What constitutes the primary factor behind the erosion of coating materials on satellite surfaces within the Low
Earth Orbit (LEO) environment?
Charged particles
Micrometeoroid impacts
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
Atomic oxygen (AO)
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Atomic oxygen (AO)
1 point
What precisely characterizes a thermal inversion in the realm of meteorology?
A layer of warm air above a layer of cooler air near the Earth's surface.
A layer of cool air trapped between warm air layers.
Warm air rising and mixing with cooler air at higher altitudes.
The phenomenon where air temperature remains constant with increasing altitude.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
A layer of warm air above a layer of cooler air near the Earth's surface.
1 point
What element undermines the stability of steel bridges as time progresses?
Improper assembly of bridge parts.

Frequent inspections and maintenance.
Atmospheric corrosion resulting from humidity and chemical exposure.
Use of very bad-quality steel materials.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Atmospheric corrosion resulting from humidity and chemical exposure.
1 point
Fill in the blank: Strikes from birds/insects may result in_________ to aircraft surfaces.
foreign object damage (FOD)

object damage (OD)
atmospheric damage (AD)
self damage (SD)
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
foreign object damage (FOD)
1 point
How do erosion and impingement differ when considering aircraft surfaces?
Erosion involves chemical reactions, while impingement involves physical impact.

Erosion is caused by hailstones, while impingement is caused by sand and dust.
Erosion pertains to the removal of surface material by abrasive particles, while impingement involves
impact damage.
Erosion only occurs in humid environments, while impingement occurs in dry environments.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Erosion pertains to the removal of surface material by abrasive particles, while impingement involves impact
damage.
1 point
How do pollutants contribute to the deterioration of older structures, such as buildings?
They enhance structural stability.

They prevent the accumulation of gases.
They promote electrochemical cell formation and deterioration.
They cannot be disregarded in their impact on building materials.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
They promote electrochemical cell formation and deterioration.
1 point
How do voids created by wear degradation influence the process of corrosion?
They prevent corrosion from occurring.

They promote electrochemical cell formation.
They enhance surface hardness.
Their effect on corrosion cannot be dismissed.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
They promote electrochemical cell formation.
1 point
Which environmental factors can influence surface degradation?
Valuable features and nanocoatings.

Wear rates and friction coefficients.
Machine efficiency and hardness.
Chemicals, humidity, pH levels, and temperature.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Chemicals, humidity, pH levels, and temperature.
1 point
What is the primary factor driving material degradation due to ozone exposure?
Material's molecular weight.

Material's color and appearance.
Ozone's high reactivity and chemical reactions.
Ozone's ability to enhance material strength.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Ozone's high reactivity and chemical reactions.
1 point
In what ways do chloride ions impact concrete construction?
They enhance concrete's strength.

They prevent concrete from cracking.
They cause concrete to become more flexible.
They can infiltrate concrete and cause reinforcement corrosion, leading to cracking, spalling, and loss of
structural integrity.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
They can infiltrate concrete and cause reinforcement corrosion, leading to cracking, spalling, and loss of
structural integrity.
1 point
Which form of hydrogen is frequently linked to causing embrittlement?
Molecular hydrogen (H ) 2
Hydrogen ions (H+)

Hydrides (H-)
Hydrogen peroxide (H O ) 2 2

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Molecular hydrogen (H )2
1 point
Among the following metals, which one is the most susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement?
Gold
Aluminum
Copper
Steel
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Steel
1 point
What is hydrogen embrittlement?
The process of strengthening metals using hydrogen gas.

The deterioration of materials due to the infiltration and diffusion of hydrogen.
The corrosion of metals in the presence of oxygen and hydrogen.
The formation of hydrogen bubbles in polymers.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
The deterioration of materials due to the infiltration and diffusion of hydrogen.
1 point
What is the main factor contributing to the initiation of cracks in thermal mechanical fatigue (TMF)?
Residual stress from cooling

Mechanical overloading during thermal cycles
Sudden temperature changes
Oxidation-induced processes
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Oxidation-induced processes
1 point
Which method is used to inspect the interior of a material for defects without causing damage?
Hammer testing
Impact testing
Radiographic testing
Stress testing
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
What is the purpose of a tensile test on a material specimen?
To determine its hardness under the specified load

To evaluate its chemical composition
To ascertain its ultimate tensile strength and yield strength
To measure its thermal conductivity
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
To ascertain its ultimate tensile strength and yield strength
1 point
What characteristic does fracture toughness testing assess in materials?
Thermal expansion coefficient

Ability to conduct electricity
Ability to withstand bending
Ability to withstand crack propagation
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Ability to withstand crack propagation
1 point
Which testing method is used to inspect materials without causing any damage?
Comparative testing
Destructive testing
Non-destructive testing
Impact testing
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Non-destructive testing
1 point
What is the primary parameter measured by the Charpy impact test?
Tensile strength of a material

Elastic modulus of a material
Energy absorbed by a material during fracture
Thermal conductivity of a material
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Energy absorbed by a material during fracture
1 point
Which NDT method uses high-frequency sound waves to detect internal flaws and measure wall thickness?
Visual inspection
Ultrasonic testing
Eddy current testing
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Ultrasonic testing
1 point
Which non-destructive testing (NDT) method involves applying a fluorescent solution to detect surface-breaking
defects?
Acoustic emission testing

Liquid penetrant testing
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
Which MATLAB function is used to compute the eigenvalues of a matrix?
eigenvalues
eigvals
eig
eigen
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
eig
1 point
Which MATLAB function is used to sort the elements of an array in ascending order?
sort
ascend_sort
ascending
ascending_sort
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
sort
1 point
Which function is used to calculate the inverse cosine (arccos) of a value in MATLAB?
cosinv
arccos
acos
inversecos
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
acos
1 point
Which function is used to calculate the standard deviation of elements in an array "x" within MATLAB?
stdev(x)
stddev(x)
deviation(x)
std(x)
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
std(x)
1 point
What is the result of the expression abs(-3 + 4i) in MATLAB?
-3 + 4i
25
5
-5
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
5
1 point
How can you create a 3x3 identity matrix in MATLAB?
identity(3)
eye(3, 3)
ones(3, 3)
ones(3)
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
eye(3, 3)
1 point
How do you retrieve the element in the second row and third column of a matrix "A"?
A(2.3)
A(2_3)
A(2, 3)
A(2)(3)
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
A(2, 3)
Which non-destructive testing method employs high-frequency sound pulses to examine materials?

Ultrasonic testing
Infrared testing
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Ultrasonic testing
1 point
Which testing method employs fluorescent liquid or liquid dye to detect surface cervices in a material?

Magnetic particle testing
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1 point
In which non-destructive testing technique do particles or dye tend to accumulate in defect zones?
Infrared testing
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1 point
Which method of non-destructive testing employs using X-rays or gamma radiation to inspect the interior of a
substance?
Infrared and thermal measurements
Ultrasonic testing
Visual testing
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1 point
What type of testing identifies defects on or near the surface of a conductor through electromagnetic induction?

Ultrasonic testing
Magnetic particle testing
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1 point
What is the primary emphasis of ASME Code for Visual Testing (VT) Category VT-2?
General component conditions assessment

Visual inspection for leaks in fluid-containing systems
Radiographic examination of materials
Ultrasonic testing of welds
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Visual inspection for leaks in fluid-containing systems
1 point
In the context of ultrasonic testing, what sort of wave mode is sensitive to surface flaws and combines
longitudinal and shear wave characteristics?
Shear waves
Longitudinal waves
Rayleigh waves
Compression waves
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Rayleigh waves
1 point
In terms of Ultrasonic Testing, which method of ultrasonic wave propagation is most successful in detecting
volumetric defects?
Shear waves
Longitudinal waves
Surface waves
Rayleigh waves
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Longitudinal waves
1 point
What is the mechanism responsible for the generation of ultrasonic waves within materials?
Photovoltaic effect
Piezoelectric effect
Electromagnetic induction
Doppler effect
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Piezoelectric effect
1 point
Which form of corrosion testing entails modifying the specimen or substance under examination, rendering it
unfit for subsequent utilisation?
Nondestructive corrosion testing

Destructive corrosion testing
Ultrasonic testing
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Destructive corrosion testing
1 point
In the context of non-destructive visual testing for corrosion, the examination of which indicators on the surface
of the material is conducted?
Discoloration
Pitting
Surface irregularities
Any of the above
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Any of the above
1 point
Which metallographic technique is advantageous for evaluating the extent of corrosion penetration into a metal
specimen?
X-ray diffraction
Electron backscatter diffraction
Microhardness testing
Layer-by-layer etching
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Layer-by-layer etching
1 point
What is the principal objective of conducting corrosion testing through the utilisation of metallography?
To determine material hardness

To analyze microstructural changes
To measure electrical conductivity
To assess thermal expansion
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
To analyze microstructural changes
1 point
In corrosion coupon testing, what is meant by the term "coupon"?
A voucher for corrosion-resistant coatings

A representative sample of the material to be tested
A measurement instrument for corrosion potential
A type of chemical used in corrosion prevention
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
A representative sample of the material to be tested
1 point
What produces an image (radiograph) of the interior structure of the investigated object during radiographic
testing?
Visible light
Electromagnetic fields
Ultraviolet light
X-rays or gamma rays
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
X-rays or gamma rays
1 point
In radiographic testing, which type of radiation is typically employed for thicker materials and higher-density
objects?
X-rays
Alpha particles
Beta particles
Gamma rays
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Gamma rays
1 point
Eddy Current Testing is most commonly used to assess flaws in materials that are:
Transparent
Brittle
Conductive
Ductile
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Conductive
1 point
Which sort of current flows through the coil to generate an alternating magnetic field during Eddy Current
Testing?
Direct current
Alternating current
Pulsed current
Short wave current
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Alternating current
1 point
Fill in the blank: Material's magnetic _______ affects depth to which eddy currents travel.
permeability
conductivity
strength
thickness
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
permeability
1 point
Which form of radiation is utilised in the production of thermal images?
Visible light
Ultraviolet radiation
Infrared radiation
X-rays
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Infrared radiation
1 point
Which variable can affect the outcomes of infrared thermography?
The object's color

The object's weight
The object's density
The emissivity of the object
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
The emissivity of the object
1 point
What is the term used to describe the resulting image that captures the temperature distribution in infrared
thermography?
Spectrum diagram
Emission graph
Thermogram
Reflectance map
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Thermogram
1 point
Which operator is used for matrix multiplication in MATLAB?
*
x
*x
.x
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
*
1 point
What is the result of the expression: 3^2?
9
6
27
32
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
9
1 point
How do you create a for loop that iterates from 1 to 10 in MATLAB?
for i = 1 to 10
for i = 1:10
for i := 1 to 10
for i = 1-10
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
for i = 1:10
1 point
In MATLAB, which function is used to round a number to the nearest integer?
ceil()
int()
round()
roundint()
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
round()
1 point
In MATLAB, which function is used to calculate the absolute value of a number?
abs()
absolute()
valuef()
fabs()
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
abs()
1 point
How do you access the element in the first row and last column of a matrix A in MATLAB?
A[first, end]
A(1, end)
A(1, last)
A(last, 1)
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
A(1, end)
1 point
What is the result of the expression: sqrt(16)?
4
8
16
256
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
4
1 point
Which of the following is used to see if two elements are equal in MATLAB?
!=
==
isequal
=
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
==
What does IR thermography primarily measure?
Sound waves
Temperature
Light intensity
Humidity
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Temperature
1 point
In IR thermography, what does emissivity refer to?
Ability to emit light

Ability to conduct electricity
Ability to absorb and emit infrared radiation
Ability to reflect light
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Ability to absorb and emit infrared radiation
1 point
In industrial settings, IR thermography is used for:
Measuring the pH of liquids

Monitoring air quality
Detecting equipment failures
Measuring wind speed
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Detecting equipment failures
1 point
Fill in the blank: To improve absorption of thermal radiation, it is recommended to paint the sample surface with
matte acrylic dye that is:
black
yellow
red
gray
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
black
1 point
What is the main advantage of pulsed thermography over thermal waves for certain applications?
Pulsed thermography provides better depth penetration

Pulsed thermography requires less energy
Pulsed thermography is faster
Pulsed thermography is non-contact
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Pulsed thermography provides better depth penetration
1 point
Fill in the blank: Due to shorter observation intervals and reduced heat dispersion, pulsed ________ Non-
Destructive Testing (TNDT) methods produce crisper defect images.
Thermographic
radiography
ultrasonic
Thermal
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Thermographic
1 point
What is the primary goal of Principal Component Analysis (PCA)?
Reducing the number of observations in a dataset
Reducing the dimensionality of data while preserving information
Increasing the complexity of data for better analysis
Extracting outliers from a dataset
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Reducing the dimensionality of data while preserving information
1 point
In Principal Component Analysis (PCA), what is the maximum number of principal components that can be
obtained from a dataset with N features?
N
N-1
N+1
It depends on the dataset
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
N
1 point
Which mathematical technique is used to compute the principal components in PCA?
Regression analysis
Fourier transformation
Eigenvector decomposition
Gradient descent
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Eigenvector decomposition
1 point
How are the principal components in PCA arranged in order of significance?
In order of increasing mean value

In order of increasing variance
In order of decreasing variance
In order of decreasing mean value
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
In order of decreasing variance
1 point
What is the primary purpose of Acoustic Emission (AE) testing?
To measure electrical conductivity in materials

To detect and monitor transient elastic waves produced by localized sources within a material
To measure the temperature of materials
To analyze the chemical composition of materials
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
To detect and monitor transient elastic waves produced by localized sources within a material
1 point
In AE testing, what does "health monitoring" refer to?
Monitoring the color changes of the material

Monitoring the material's electrical conductivity
Discovering faults, flaws, or cracks within a material or structure
Measuring the material's weight
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Discovering faults, flaws, or cracks within a material or structure
1 point
Fill in the blank: Leading cause of failure in various industrial sectors, __________ necessitates accurate
prediction of activation & propagation stages of SCC. In-situ monitoring of transition from initiation to
propagation is very helpful in assessing risks associated with SCC due to progressive nature of damage route.
Stress Corrosion Cracking

Corrosion Cracking
Stress Cracking
Strain Cracking
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Stress Corrosion Cracking
1 point
What is the primary application of Digital Image Correlation (DIC) testing?
To analyze the chemical composition of materials

To determine the electrical conductivity of materials
To measure and visualize deformation and strain in materials
To analyze the color of materials
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
To measure and visualize deformation and strain in materials
1 point
Fill in the blanks: DIC is particularly advantageous for _______ shapes or surfaces where traditional sensors
may be difficult to install or may not provide complete coverage.
complex
circular
triangular
rectangular
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
complex
1 point
Fill in the blank: Strains are defined within tangential plane of surface, and ________ data can be converted
into a triangular mesh for analysis.
digital image correlation

stress
image
strain
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
digital image correlation
1 point
What is the role or significance of the 'area of interest' in DIC-based deformation analysis of a rocket?
It represents the rocket's launch location

It indicates the type of external forces applied to the rocket
It is a specific region on the rocket chosen for detailed analysis based on its importance to structural
integrity or performance
It represents the rocket's final destination
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
It is a specific region on the rocket chosen for detailed analysis based on its importance to structural integrity or
performance
1 point
Which step is NOT a part of the weighted objective method for section of NDT technique:
i. Identify the relevant parameters for NDT selection.
ii. Assign numerical weights to each parameter based on its relative importance.
iii. Evaluate each NDT technique against weighted criteria (Establishing utility score).
iv. Calculate the overall score for each technique by multiplying assigned weight with evaluation score for each
parameter.
v. Compare overall scores to determine the most suitable NDT technique.
all of the above
only i and iii
only ii, iv, and v
none of the above
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
none of the above
1 point
In the weighted objective method, which formula is used to calculate the utility score for favorable conditions:
(Objective value-0.9 ×minimum value)/(1.1 ×Maximum value-0.9 ×minimum value)×10

(Objective value-0.9 ×minimum value)/(Maximum value-0.9 ×minimum value)×10
(Objective value-0.9 ×minimum value)/(1.1 ×Maximum value-minimum value)×10
10-(Objective value-0.9 ×minimum value)/(1.1 ×Maximum value-0.9 ×minimum value)×10
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1 point
In the weighted objective method, which formula is used to calculate the utility score for unfavorable conditions:

(Objective value-0.9 ×minimum value)/(Maximum value-0.9 ×minimum value)×10
(Objective value-0.9 ×minimum value)/(1.1 ×Maximum value-minimum value)×10
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1 point
In the context of data analysis, what does "curve fitting" refer to?
The process of drawing curves on a plot

The process of digitizing data points from a plot
The process of finding a mathematical equation that best represents a set of data points
The process of labeling data points on a plot
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
The process of finding a mathematical equation that best represents a set of data points
1 point
What is the primary purpose of digitization when utilizing software like Origin Pro?
To create physical prototypes of data plots
To convert printed or analog data into digital format
To perform complex mathematical calculations
To conduct laboratory experiments
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
To convert printed or analog data into digital format
1 point
What is the usual representation of the x-axis when plotting data?
The experimental apparatus used

The dependent variable
The independent variable
The curve-fit equation
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
The independent variable
1 point
In the context of curve fitting in Microsoft Excel 365, what does a "trendline" represent?
A line that connects data points on a scatter plot

A mathematical equation that describes the relationship between variables in a set of data
A horizontal line added to a chart for reference
A line that represents the average of all data points
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
A mathematical equation that describes the relationship between variables in a set of data
1 point
Which term is often used to describe the quality of the curve fit in Excel 365?
Pie factor
R-squared value
Scatter coefficient
Curve offset
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
R-squared value
1 point
In MATLAB, which command is used to add labels to the x-axis and y-axis in a plot?
xlabel and ylabel
title
legend
xlim and ylim
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
xlabel and ylabel
1 point
In MATLAB, what type of functions can be plotted using the "fplot" function?
Only predefined MATLAB functions

Only functions defined in a separate script file
Both symbolic and anonymous functions
Only functions with integer inputs
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Both symbolic and anonymous functions
1 point
In MATLAB, what is the primary purpose of the "fplot" function?
To create three-dimensional surface plots

To plot mathematical functions of a single variable
To perform file operations and data input/output
To display images and videos
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
To plot mathematical functions of a single variable
1 point
In OriginPro, which tool is commonly used for digitizing data from scanned graphs or images?
Curve Fitting Tool

Plotting Wizard
Data Digitizer
Data Analyzer
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Data Digitizer
1 point
Which of the following is a common curve fitting method used in Origin Pro?
Gradient Descent
K-Means Clustering
Least Squares
Principal Component Analysis
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Least Squares
What is the first step in Principal Component Analysis (PCA)?
Standardization of data
Calculation of covariance matrix
Selection of principal components
Data visualization
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Standardization of data
1 point
After selecting the principal components in PCA, the final step is:
Plotting the original data

Projecting the data onto the principal components
Calculating the covariance matrix
Standardizing the data
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Projecting the data onto the principal components
1 point
In PCA, the significance of the first principal component is:
It has the smallest eigenvalue.

It explains the least amount of variance in the data.
It represents the direction of maximum variance.
It is not important in PCA.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
It represents the direction of maximum variance.
1 point
What is the purpose of standardizing data in PCA?
To remove outliers from the dataset.

To standardize data to have zero mean and unit variance.
To create additional features for analysis.
To select the most important features.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
To standardize data to have zero mean and unit variance.
1 point
After standardizing the data, the next step in PCA is typically:
Compute the covariance matrix.

Perform dimensionality reduction.
Plot the data.
Perform feature engineering.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Compute the covariance matrix.
1 point
In PCA, what is the role of eigenvalues and eigenvectors?
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors help to compute the covariance matrix.

Eigenvalues and eigenvectors help to select the features.
Eigenvalues represent the variance explained by each principal component, and eigenvectors define the
direction of the principal components.
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors help to classify the faults.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Eigenvalues represent the variance explained by each principal component, and eigenvectors define the
direction of the principal components.
1 point
After obtaining the eigenvalues and eigenvectors in PCA, subsequent step typically involves:
Compute the correlation matrix.

Plot the data in a scatter plot.
Select the top eigenvectors (with more than 85% contribution) to form a new feature space.
Perform hypothesis testing.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Select the top eigenvectors (with more than 85% contribution) to form a new feature space.
1 point
In MATLAB, which function is used to calculate the covariance between two datasets?
correlation
cov
cov_mat
covariance
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
cov
1 point
The corrcoef function in MATLAB calculates:
Covariance matrix
Correlation coefficient matrix
Eigenvalues of a matrix
Standard deviation of a dataset
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Correlation coefficient matrix
1 point
In the context of engineering and system reliability, what is a "fault"?
A hidden or latent problem in a system

A visible problem in a system
A design difficulty
A system augmentation
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
A hidden or latent problem in a system
1 point
Which of the following statements accurately describes faults?
Faults always lead to immediate system failure.

Faults are never hidden or latent problems.
Faults can lead to failure, but failure might not be immediate.
Faults are inevitable.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Faults can lead to failure, but failure might not be immediate.
1 point
What is the primary goal of life cycle analysis in asset management?
Minimize the maintenance cost

Improve the system reliability
To optimize the performance of assets over their entire life span
To estimate the life cycle
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
To optimize the performance of assets over their entire life span
1 point
Why is it important to perform life cycle analysis and asset management in engineering?
To increase system life

To improve the safety measures
To optimize asset performance and minimize costs over time
To estimate the life span of assets
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
To optimize asset performance and minimize costs over time
1 point
One of the primary purposes of preprocessing data in fault analysis is:
To reduce the data

To add missing values
To remove outliers and standardize variables
To improve the accessibility of data
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
To remove outliers and standardize variables
1 point
Among the options provided, a traditional statistical method that can be utilized in fault analysis is:
Image recognition
Clustering algorithms
Regression analysis
Neural networks
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Regression analysis
1 point
What is the role of feature selection in feature extraction?
To identify the missing data

To repair the missing data
To reduce dimensionality and extract an optimal subspace
To introduce important features
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
To reduce dimensionality and extract an optimal subspace
1 point
Which type of features capture information related to the variations and patterns observed over time in a
signal?
Temporal features
Frequency features
Spatial features
Spectral features
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Temporal features
1 point
Frequency features can provide insights into:
Occurrence of important events

The dominant frequencies, harmonics, and spectral properties of the signal
The important characteristics of the signal
The meshing frequency
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
The dominant frequencies, harmonics, and spectral properties of the signal
1 point
Which statistical parameter describes the asymmetry of the data distribution?
Standard variation (deviation)

Skewness
Kurtosis
Root Mean Square (RMS) Value
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Skewness
1 point
What is the primary goal of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)?
To analyze and compare normal signals to fault signals

To reactively address failures in a system
To predict potential failure modes and prioritize actions to reduce or eliminate them
To avoid or lessen the likelihood of failures
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
To predict potential failure modes and prioritize actions to reduce or eliminate them
1 point
FMEA aims to improve:
Simplicity of the system

Reduce likelihood of failures
Quality, reliability, and safety
Assembly of the system
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Quality, reliability, and safety
1 point
In relation to failure analysis, what sort of approach is FMEA considered?
Reactive
Proactive
Inactive
Complex
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Proactive
1 point
When calculating the Risk priority number (RPN) in FMEA, what is the formula used?
RPN = Severity + Occurrence + Detection

RPN = Severity * Occurrence * Detection
RPN = Severity / Occurrence + Detection
RPN = Severity - Occurrence + Detection
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
RPN = Severity * Occurrence * Detection
1 point
What does the "Detection" rating in FMEA evaluate?
The potential consequences of a failure

The cost of addressing a failure
How easily a failure can be detected
The frequency of failure occurrence
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
How easily a failure can be detected
1 point
What is the purpose of the "Occurrence" rating in FMEA?
To assess the impact of a failure

To determine how often a failure is likely to occur
To prioritize which failures to address first
To arrange the failures in sequential order
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
To determine how often a failure is likely to occur
1 point
What function can be used to sort the elements of an array in ascending order in MATLAB?
sortdesc
sort
sortasc
ascending
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
sort
1 point
What does the MATLAB subplot function do?
Adjusts the color map of the current plot.

Creates multiple plots in a single figure window.
Adds a subfigure to an existing plot.
Changes the font size of the current plot.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Creates multiple plots in a single figure window.
1 point
What does the hold on command in MATLAB do when applied to a plot?
Holds the current figure in passive state.

Starts the plotting session.
Keeps the current plot active for adding additional plots.
Arrange the order of the plotted data.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Keeps the current plot active for adding additional plots.
1 point
Which MATLAB function is employed to display a 3D surface plot?
plot3
scatter3
surf
mesh
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
surf
1 point
In MATLAB, how do you access the last element of a one-dimensional array A? A) A[0]
A[0]
A(end)
A[-1]
A.last()
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
A(end)
What is the primary purpose of the ‘find’ function in MATLAB?
To locate the maximum value within an array

To search for a particular element in an array and retrieve its index
To search the sum of all elements within an array
To find a new array by applying a function to each element of an existing array
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
To search for a particular element in an array and retrieve its index
1 point
What is the main goal of predictive maintenance in industrial settings?
To fix equipment immediately after a breakdown

To schedule regular maintenance regardless of equipment condition
To predict when equipment failures might occur based on data and perform maintenance proactively
To completely replace old equipment with new ones
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
To predict when equipment failures might occur based on data and perform maintenance proactively
1 point
Which maintenance approach involves regular inspecting, cleaning, and servicing of equipment to proactively
prevent potential issues?
Corrective maintenance
Predictive maintenance
Preventive maintenance
Reactive maintenance
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
What is the primary purpose of the P-F (Potential Failure) curve in the field of reliability engineering?
To illustrate the relationship between design integrity and precision maintenance

To represent the sequence of maintenance strategies from design to corrective maintenance
To analyze and manage potential failures and understand the time interval between potential and
functional failure
To depict the age-related failure patterns of equipment
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
To analyze and manage potential failures and understand the time interval between potential and functional
failure
1 point
What type of maintenance strategy is typically applied when there are no detectable warning signs (potential
failure conditions) or the P-F interval is too short to be useful?
Corrective maintenance
Run-to-failure maintenance
Precision maintenance
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Run-to-failure maintenance
1 point
What role does "condition-based maintenance" play in the maintenance strategy?
It bridges the gap between design and precision maintenance

It traces time-related failures
It is corrective maintenance strategy
It focuses on user performance criteria
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
It bridges the gap between design and precision maintenance
1 point
What is the key difference between diagnostics and prognostics in condition-based maintenance (CBM)?
Diagnostics involve post-event analysis, while prognostics involve prior-event analysis

Diagnostics focus on predicting component life, while prognostics identify faults
Diagnostics are probability-based, while prognostics are not
Diagnostics involve prior-event analysis, while prognostics involve post-event analysis
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Diagnostics involve post-event analysis, while prognostics involve prior-event analysis
1 point
Fill in the blank: To get best_____, dependability, and availability, decision-makers (managers) need to handle
information well and make good decisions.
quality
quantity
liability
data
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
quality
1 point
Which one of the following is not a diagnosis component:
i. detection
ii. Isolation
iii. Identification
(i) and (ii)

(ii) and (iii)
All
None
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
None
1 point
What is the primary purpose of Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA)?
To assess the financial impact of a product over its lifespan

To assess how system/product affects environment, society & economy
To determine the market demand for a specific product
To calculate the manufacturing cost of a product
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
To assess how system/product affects environment, society & economy
1 point
What aspects of a product's life cycle are considered in LCIA?
Production and consumption stages

Extraction of raw materials and disposal stages
All stages, including extraction, production, distribution, consumption, and disposal
Contaminant and pollutant emissions
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All stages, including extraction, production, distribution, consumption, and disposal
1 point
Which of the following is NOT a part of the information considered in LCIA?
Quantifying materials, energy, and resources used

Tracking emissions, trash, and byproducts
Assessing market demand for the product
None
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Assessing market demand for the product
1 point
The standards that provide guidelines for conducting life cycle assessments.
ISO 14040 and ISO 14044

ISO 14140 and ISO 14144
ISO 14240 and ISO 14244
ISO 14340 and ISO 14344
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
ISO 14040 and ISO 14044
1 point
Which of the following is the part of product life cycle
i. design
ii. Development
iii. Production
iv. Recycling
v. cyclic
only one is correct

only four are correct
All are correct
only three are correct
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1 point
Which of the following is the primary step of Life Cycle Assessment:
i. goal
ii. Scope
iii. inventory analysis
iv. impact evaluation
v. interpretation
only one is correct

All are correct
only three are correct
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All are correct
1 point
The process of enhancing the durability, wear resistance, corrosion protection, and tribological features of
surfaces is achieved through:
Surface engineering
Rapid prototyping
Milling
Turning
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Surface engineering
1 point
What is the primary goal of surface engineering?
To design new materials from scratch

To modify the properties of a material's surface
To create stronger chemical bonds within a material
To modify the volumetric properties of a material
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
To modify the properties of a material's surface
1 point
Which of the following coating methods involves putting a thin layer of material onto a substrate's surface for
protective or functional purposes?
Ion implantation
Surface patterning
Physical vapor deposition
Polishing
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Physical vapor deposition
1 point
Fill in the blank: Term "surface ________" refers to how far surface deviates from perfection.
roughness
engineering
polishing
patterning
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
roughness
1 point
Fill in the blank: Surface roughness limits solid-solid contact to a relatively small proportion of the
________contact area.
real
nominal
superficial
adjusted
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
nominal
1 point
Which measuring instrument is commonly used to quantify surface roughness in industrial applications?
Gauge meter
Caliper
Profilometer
Spectrometer
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Profilometer
1 point
What does the ISO parameter Rz (Ten-point mean roughness) measure in surface roughness evaluation?
The overall variation in surface roughness

The average of five values of maximum peak and five value of valley depth
The average of ten values of maximum peak and ten value of valley heights
The vertical distance between the highest peak and lowest valley
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
The average of five values of maximum peak and five value of valley depth
1 point
What is one of the key advantages of using arrays of microdimples on piston rings and thrust bearings in
tribology?
They augment friction and wear

They diminish the operational lifespan
They trap debris and enhance lubrication
They obviate the need for lubricants
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
They trap debris and enhance lubrication
1 point
Which method enables the construction of micro- and nano-scale patterns with varying depths and forms by
selectively removing material from a surface using an electrical current and a chemical solution?
Electrochemical machining
Electrochemical plating
Electrochemical etching
Laser engraving
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Electrochemical etching
1 point
Which function is used for creating 3D plots in MATLAB?
plot3
plot3D
bar3
histogram3
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
plot3
1 point
What file format is commonly used for saving data in MATLAB?
.csv
.txt
.mat
.xlsx
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
.mat
1 point
To transpose a matrix in MATLAB, you can use:
transpose()
transposeMatrix()
T()
'
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
transpose()
1 point
What does the inv function do in MATLAB?
Calculates the inverse of a matrix

Computes the square root of a matrix
Converts a matrix to identity matrix
Finds the eigenvalues of a matrix
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Calculates the inverse of a matrix
1 point
Which MATLAB function is employed to import data from an Excel spreadsheet?
readtable
load
csvread
xlsread
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
xlsread
1 point
Which MATLAB function is used to define a matrix with a specific range of values and a specified step size?
linspace
randn
eye
zeros
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
linspace
Which coating method involves the use of chemical reactions to deposit material onto a substrate's surface?
Sol-gel coating
Spraying
Chemical Etching
Shot peening
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Sol-gel coating
1 point
What is the primary purpose of applying a coating to a substrate material?
Increase material bulk properties

Improve adhesion between materials
Improve wear and corrosion resistance
Improve electrical conductivity
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Improve wear and corrosion resistance
1 point
Fill in the blank: The surface of a material can be operationally defined as the layer in which the material
___________ differ from those of the bulk material.
composition and properties

physical properties
structural strength
toughness
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
composition and properties
1 point
Which criteria is most important in deciding on a surface coating process for a certain application?
Material composition
Surface tension
Temperature resistance
Chemical reactivity
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Material composition
1 point
What happens to the liquid film of organic coatings when polymerization reactions occur?
It becomes more liquid

It evaporates completely
It transforms into a solid film
It becomes transparent
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
It transforms into a solid film
1 point
Which of the following coating methods are accurate:
Coating in the gaseous state

Coating in the solution state
Coating in the molten or semi-molten state
All of the methods
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All of the methods
1 point
Which factor can be precisely controlled during the PVD coating process?
Coating temperature
Atmospheric pressure
Coating color
Coating thickness and composition
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Coating thickness and composition
1 point
In CVD, what is the source of the coating material?
A liquid solution
A solid powder
A gaseous precursor
A molten metal
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
A gaseous precursor
1 point
What type of anode is typically made of metal that is dissolved during the electrodeposition process?
Permanent anode
Inert anode
Sacrificial anode
Electrolytic anode
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Sacrificial anode
1 point
What does not fall within the heading of thermal spray coatings?
Plasma
Detonation
Sol-gel
High-velocity oxyfuel (HVOF)
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Sol-gel
1 point
In the dip-coating process, how is the thickness of a thin layer controlled?
By varying the sol composition

By changing the surface tension of the substrate
By adjusting the withdrawal speed and dipping number
By using a vacuum chamber
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
By adjusting the withdrawal speed and dipping number
1 point
Why do metals tend to corrode over time?
Due to affinity for water

To achieve high energy state
To achieve low-energy oxide state
They lack protective coatings
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
To achieve low-energy oxide state
1 point
Which of the following is influenced by corrosion?
The Environment
Health
Economics
All of the above
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
What is the education budget of India for 2023-2024 in lakh crore
1.13
2.24
3.36
0.5
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1.13
1 point
Which of the following is/ are considered indirect losses?
Shutdown
Loss of efficiency
Overdesign
All of the above
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
Which of the following are the methods to quantify corrosion:
Uhling
Hoar
Input/ output
All of the above
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
Which of the following are financial tools used in corrosion management?
Cost of corrosion
Life cycle cost analysis
Cost benefit analysis
All of the above
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
The formula for rate of investment is given by:
(Net benefit/Cost of investment)×100

(Cost of investment/Net benefit)×100
(Cost of investment/Net benefit)
None of the above
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(Net benefit/Cost of investment)×100
1 point
Life cycle cost can be computed as:
𝐴𝑐𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡𝐴𝐶 +𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡(𝑂𝐶)+𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡(𝑀𝐶)+ 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 (DC)

𝐴𝑐𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡𝐴𝐶 −𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡(𝑂𝐶)+𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡(𝑀𝐶)+ 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 (DC)
𝐴𝑐𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡𝐴𝐶 +𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑂𝐶 −𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡(𝑀𝐶)+ 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 (DC)
𝐴𝑐𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡𝐴𝐶 +𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑂𝐶 +𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑀𝐶 − 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 (DC)
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
𝐴𝑐𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡𝐴𝐶 +𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡(𝑂𝐶)+𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡(𝑀𝐶)+ 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 (DC)
1 point
What type of costs are included in the estimation of corrosion related expenses?
Repair expenses
Costs related to environmental impact
Downtime costs
All of the above
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
How can data on corrosion costs be gathered during the economic analysis process?
Through economic modeling techniques

By estimating indirect costs
Using questionnaires, expert inputs, and data from various sources
By conducting awareness campaigns
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Using questionnaires, expert inputs, and data from various sources
1 point
What is the primary objective of understanding corrosion mechanisms as a corrosion grand challenge?
To promote corrosion as an environmental resolution

To raise the economic impact of corrosion
To gain insights into material degradation processes and environmental factors
To slow down corrosion processes in different materials
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
To gain insights into material degradation processes and environmental factors
1 point
Which is not a corrosion research challenge?
Understanding the corrosion mechanism

Monitoring and inspection
Education and workplace development
None of the above
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
None of the above
1 point
What is not included in the comprehensive Corrosion Management System (CMS) framework?
Policies and goals

Planning
Administrative structure
None of the above
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
None of the above
1 point
What function is commonly used to add a title to a plot in MATLAB?
label()
title()
add_title()
plot_title()
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
title()
1 point
What command is used to change the format of a number to a fixed decimal point (two decimal point) in
MATLAB?
format long
format short
format compact
format loose
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
format short
1 point
What is the primary data type used for representing numbers in MATLAB?
int
float
double
char
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
double
1 point
What symbol is used for exponentiation in MATLAB?
^
exp(**)
exp(.*)
exp(^)
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
^
1 point
Which MATLAB function is used to find the absolute value of a number?
abs
absolute
absval
magnitude
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
abs
1 point
The logical operator && in MATLAB represents:
Logical OR
Logical AND
Logical NOT
Logical XOR
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Logical AND

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The breakdown of a material

Applying variable temperature conditions

Exposure to air and water

Expenses incurred to repair or replace corroded infrastructure

The economic impact of corrosion on the overall economy

By increasing load restrictions and limiting functionality

Exposure to heat, moisture, or chemicals

To apply hard coatings

To determine the mechanical properties of a material

Surface degradation process over time

Material degradation rate

Initial wear, steady-state wear, and final wear

High wear coefficient and rapid material degradation

Controlling the shape and dimensions of a material's surface

Risk = Probability * Consequence

Leakage of the methylisocyanate gas

contact mechanics, lifespan, ultra-low wear

Wear resistance = 1/ Wear coefficient

Assignment submitted on 2023-08-08, 13:45 IST

The breakdown of a material

Applying variable temperature conditions

Exposure to air and water

Expenses incurred to repair or replace corroded infrastructure

The economic impact of corrosion on the overall economy

By increasing load restrictions and limiting functionality

Exposure to heat, moisture, or chemicals

To apply hard coatings

To determine the mechanical properties of a material

Surface degradation process over time

Material degradation rate

Initial wear, steady-state wear, and final wear

High wear coefficient and rapid material degradation

Higher resistance against surface degradation

Controlling the shape and dimensions of a material's surface

Risk = Probability * Consequence

Leakage of the methylisocyanate gas

contact mechanics, lifespan, ultra-low wear

Wear resistance = 1/ Wear coefficient

Adhesive wear can be reduced by:

Increasing the surface roughness

van der Waals force bonding

They evaporate due to high temperatures generated during sliding

Apparent area of contact

All of the above

Yes, the answer is correct.

Accumulation of debris originating from rolling motion

microfatigue, material, abrasive

The harder asperities bounce off the softer surface

Chemical reactions between the two surfaces

The values of K B and K B depend on the load and velocity conditions

Adhesion and sticking

Friction coefficient, temperature, and pressure

particles, high, bubbles, foams

Yes, the answer is correct.

Temperature, humidity, and pressure

Fatigue, soft (ductile)