BCME MID – I Question Bank

Q. No Short Answer Questions

1 Define Mechanical Engineering.

2 List any 4 applications of mechanical engineering
3 What is meant by a) Strength b) Ductility c) Toughness
4 Compare the steel and cast iron
5 Write the applications of copper alloys
6 Make a short on the applications of aluminium alloys
7 Define ceramic materials
Write a contrast of metal matrix composites and ceramic matrix
8
composites
9 Discuss the applications of Polymer composite materials
10 Explain about the shape memory alloys

UNIT-1 PART-B

Q. No Descriptive Questions
Discuss the role of mechanical engineering with the help of
A
1 an example
B Discuss the technological developments in various industries
A Classify various engineering materials
2
B Explain the various properties of materials
A Discuss various ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their uses
3
B List out properties and applications of Ceramic materials
Briefly discuss properties and applications of Composite
A
4 materials
B Classify various composite materials
A What are Smart materials and give their applications
5
B Relate the properties of composite materials with the alloys

UNIT-2 PART-A

Q. No Short Answer Questions

1 Describe a) Casting b) Forming
2 Define a) Joining, b) Machining
3 State the CNC machine
4 Summarize the 3D Printing
5 What is Smart Manufacturing
6 How a boiler is defined
7 Define IC engine
8 State the refrigerator and air conditioner
9 Relate compression ignition and spark ignition
10 Define heat engine
 UNIT-2 PART-B

Q. No Descriptive Questions
A Classify various manufacturing processes
1 Discuss the steps involved in the casting process with the
B
help of a neat sketch. Give its uses
Describe the forming process and explain any one process
A
2 with neat sketch
B Discuss the welding process with its applications
A Explain the machining process with its merits and demerits
3 Briefly explain 3D printing working process with its
B
advantages and disadvantages
A Illustrate the role of Smart Manufacturing
4
B Discuss working of CNC machine with flow chart
A Explain the working principle of boilers with a neat sketch.
5 Distinguish the water tube boilers and fire tube boilers with
B
neat sketches
A Discuss the various industrial applications of boilers
6 State the refrigeration and explain the working principle of
B
refrigeration systems
Discuss the applications of refrigeration and air conditioning
A
7 systems
B Illustrate the Otto cycle with neat sketch
A Explain the Diesel cycle with neat sketch
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B Differentiate the Otto Cycle and Diesel cycle
List out different types of IC engines. Explain any one engine
A
9 with a neat sketch.
B Distinguish between TWO Stroke and FOUR Stroke engine
A
10 Briefly discuss the main components of electric and hybrid
B
vehicles

UNIT-3 PART-A

Q. No Short Answer Questions

1 Define a robot.
2 What are various components of robot
3 Write the applications of gear drives
4 Make a short note on belt drive
5 Relate the working of rope drive and chain drives

UNIT-3 PART-B

Q. No Short Answer Questions

1 Explain the principle and working of a Thermal Power Plant with

 neat sketch
Discuss the principle and working of a Hydro Electric Power Plant
2
with a neat sketch
Briefly explain the principle and working of a Nuclear Power
3
Plant with a neat sketch
Illustrate the principle and working of a Diesel Power Plant with a
4
neat sketch
Discuss various methods to transmit mechanical power with a neat
5
sketch
6 Explain various types of joints in robotics
7 Classify the robots based on the their geometry (configuration)
8 Explain the role and applications of robotics in different industries