Group 1 (Fracture Toughness and Fatigue and Engineering Materials)

Questions:

1. What is the Latin word of fatigue which means tire?

Ans. Fatigare
2. What type of fatigue caused by fluctuations in temperatures as well as stresses
and strains?
Ans. Thermo Mechanical Fatigue
3. In order to predict their behavior, what simulation is needed to see the adhesive
bonding during its lifetime?
Ans. Destructive Test
4. What type of test determines the ductility and flexibility of a material before
breaking?
Ans. Bend Test
5. It is commonly used on metals, but is also applied to composites, ceramics and
polymers?
Ans. Charpy Impact Test
6. Who invented the Izod impact test?
Ans. Georges Augustin Albert Charpy
7. True or False. Fracture Toughness describes a material's resistance to brittle
fracture when a crack is absent.
Ans. False
8. True or False. Fracture Toughness is related to its ability to deform plastically
instead of further increasing the local stress and energy level.
Ans. True
9. The purpose of testing is to measure an object's ability to resist high-rate loading.
Ans. Impact
10. It is one of the most difficult properties to quantity.
Ans. Impact Resistance
Group 2 (Corrosion Prevention and Control)

10 Multiple-choice questions with answers

1. In this particular electrochemical cell, electrodes composed of the same

substance but with differing concentrations are immersed in a common
solution.
Ans. A. Electrode Cell

2. In this particular electrochemical cell, the electrodes within both half-cells

consist of identical substances, while the electrolyte comprises a solution of
the same substance, albeit with varying concentrations.
Ans. D. Electrolyte Cell
3. Often referred to as bimetallic corrosion, occurs when two different metals or
alloys come into electrical contact and are exposed to an electrolyte.
Ans. B. Galvanic Cell

4. It is a natural and destructive process that affects materials when they interact
with their environment.
Ans. D. Corrosion

5. Is an electrochemical reaction of materials due to a wet environment, resulting in

the deterioration of the material and its vital properties.
Ans. b. Aqueous corrosion

6. The use of these metals on instrumentation, valves, fittings, and pipelines can
help prevent the effects of corrosion.
Ans. Special

7. What is the process of measuring and assessing the corrosion rate of a material in
a given environment through various testing and monitoring techniques?
Ans. C. Corrosion Rate Determinates

8. What is the corrosion testing method that involves measuring the initial weight of a
material, exposing it to a corrosive environment for a specific period, and then
measuring the final weight to determine the corrosion rate?
Ans. A. Weight Loss Method

9. What method involves measuring the electrochemical behavior of a material in a

corrosive environment, utilizing techniques like potentiostatic and galvanostatic
polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and electrochemical
Ans: Electrochemical Method

10. In order for aqueous corrosion to occur, the following must be present Except,
Ans. Electrode Concentration
Selection/Re-use and Recycle of Materials
Group 9 - Timtim, Turaja & Soreño

1. What is the first step in the recycling process? A. Sorting B. Collection C.

Processing D. Manufacturing
2. Which of the following materials belongs to the category of recyclables? A. Food
scraps B. Plastic bottles C. Styrofoam containers D. Broken glass
3. What is the purpose of waste separation? A. Creating new products B. Sorting
materials at recycling facilities C. Division of waste into specific categories at the
source D. Transporting waste to landfills
4. Which of these is NOT a part of the recycling process? A. Sorting B. Processing
C. Incineration D. Manufacturing
5. What are the potential consequences of producing new products? a) Increased
resource availability b) Decreased waste generation c) Generation of solid waste,
liquid wastes, and air pollutants d) Reduced energy consumption
6. What is a sustainable alternative to plastic bags for shopping? a) Disposable bags
b) Cloth or recycled material bags c) Biodegradable plastic bags d) Paper bags
7. Which items are examples of solid waste that can be reused? a) Soft drinks b)
Newspapers c) Broken glass d) Old clothes, books, and bottles
8. An aerobic process of converting biodegradable waste into a soil improver. a)
Recovery b) biogas production c) Compost d) waste management
9. The ratio of brown waste to green waste in blending or proportioning of materials
during composting process. a) 1:2 b) 1:1 c) 3:1 d) 2:1
10. A fourth option in the waste hierarchy that is about finding other uses for wastes
that enable some value to be extracted or recovered from them, usually by using
them as a source of energy. a) Recovery b) biogas production c) Compost d) waste
management
 G-7: COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND CARBON FIBERS

1. What is the primary composition of individual carbon fiber filaments?

a. 85%-90% carbon atoms
b. 93%-95% carbon atoms
c. 80%-85% carbon atoms
d. 90%-93% carbon atoms
2. Which of the following is NOT a polymer precursor for carbon fiber?
a. Polyacrylonitrile (PAN)
b. Rayon
c. Polyester
d. Pitch
3. What characteristic color does carbon fiber exhibit due to its composition?
a. White
b. Blue
c. Black
d. Red
4. What does a composite material consist of?
a. Two identical materials
b. Two or more materials with distinct chemical and physical properties
c. Only one type of material
d. Non-material components
5. Which component of composite materials provides strength and stiffness in the
direction the fibers are aligned?
a. Matrix
b. Fiber Reinforcement
c. Polymer
d. Whisker
6. What are the major properties of fibers in composite materials?
a. Color, weight, and texture
b. Strength, stiffness, and toughness
c. Size, shape, and density
d. Transparency, conductivity, and temperature
7. In terms of physical properties, what can be engineered to any level in composite
materials?
a. Tensile strength
b. Compressive strength
c. Electrical conductivity
 d. Bending strength
8. What are Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) primarily used for?
a. Food packaging
b. Construction materials
c. Aerospace industries and extreme automotive uses
d. Clothing production
9. Which type of composite material utilizes natural fibers such as jute, flax, cotton,
and wood?
a. Nanocomposites
b. Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers (GFRPs)
c. Natural Fiber Composites (NFCs)
d. Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs)
10. What is the subset of polymer matrix composites specific to epoxy and polyester-
bonded carbon fibers?
a. Nanocomposites
b. Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs)
c. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRPs)
d. Hybrid Composites

Group 8

1. What materials that have been engineered or manipulated at the nanoscale,

leading to new properties or behavior compared to their bulk counterparts
a. Nano Materials
b. Bio Materials
c. Nanocomposites
d. None of the above

2. This carbon nanotubes are often produced using a process called

a. hydrogen storage systems
b. carbon assisted vapor deposition
c. polymer matrix composites
d. Prosthetics

3. What are complex nanoparticles built from linked, branched units

a. Carbon-based
b. Metal-based
c. Dendrimers
d. Nanocomposites
4. These are combine nanomaterials with other nanomaterials, or with larger, bulk
materials
a. Carbon-based
b. Metal-based
c. Dendrimers
d. Nanocomposites

5. These are often used to coat packing materials. They strengthen the material’s
heat resistance and flame-retardant properties.
a. nanoceramic matrix composites (NCMCs)
b. metal matrix composites (MMCs)
c. polymer matrix composites (PMCs)
d. None of the above
6. These are stronger and lighter than bulk metals. may be used to reduce heat in
computer "server farms" or build vehicles light enough to airlift
a. nanoceramic matrix composites (NCMCs)
b. metal matrix composites (MMCs)
c. polymer matrix composites (PMCs)
d. None of the above

7. synthetic or natural material suitable for use in constructing artificial organs and
prostheses or to replace bone or tissue
a. Nano Materials
b. Bio Materials
c. Nanocomposites
d. None of the above

8. These are metals made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially
to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion
a. Alloys
b. Polyutherane
c. Hydrogels
d. None of the above

9. What synthetic resin that has the polymer units linked by urethane groups
a. Alloys
b. Polyutherane
c. Hydrogels
d. None of the above
10. What type of bio material that is described as hydrophilic, three-dimensional
networks that are able to absorb large quantities of water or biological fluids
a. Alloys
b. Polyutherane
c. Hydrogels
d. None of the above
 Group 6
Questions and answers:
1. It is a large a large molecule or a macromolecule, which essentially is a
combination of many subunits.

a. Hydrocarbons

b. Polymers

c. Plastics

d. Bonding

Ans. A
2. They are derived from naturally occurring polymers and undergo further
chemical modification. For example, cellulose nitrate and cellulose acetate.

a. Polymers

b. Natural Polymers

c. Synthetic Polymers

d. Semi-Synthetic Polymers

Ans. D
3. They are composed of bifunctional and trifunctional monomers. They have a
stronger covalent bond in comparison to other linear polymers. Bakelite and
melamine are examples of cross-linked polymers.

a. Branched-chain Polymers

b. Cross-linked Polymers

c. Linear Polymers

d. Symmetrical Polymers

Ans. B
4. They occur naturally and are found in plants and animals. For example,
proteins, starch, cellulose and rubber. To add up, we also have biodegradable
polymers called biopolymers.

a. Polymers

b. Natural Polymers

c. Synthetic Polymers
 d. Semi-Synthetic Polymers

Ans. B
5. A structure of polymers containing long and straight chains falls into this
category. PVC, i.e., polyvinyl chloride, is largely used for making pipes, and
an electric cable is an example of a linear polymer.

a. Branched-chain Polymers

b. Cross-linked Polymers

c. Linear Polymers

d. Symmetrical Polymers

Ans. C

6.) Biodegradable polymers do not need to be land-filled, they will re-enter normal
geo-chemical cycles over time.
a) True
b) False
Ans. A

7.) Identify the biodegradable polymer from the following.

a) Polyvinyl chloride
b) Polypropylene
c) Polystyrene
d) Polylactic acid
Ans. D

8.) What is the main environmental concern associated with plastic pollution?
(a) Release of harmful gases
(b) Soil erosion
(c) Water scarcity
(d) Non-biodegradability
Ans. D

9.) Which process involves the transformation of plastic waste into new plastic
products?
(a) Recycling
(b) Incineration
(c) Landfilling
(d) Composting
Ans. A

10.) Which property makes plastics malleable and suitable for various shapes and
forms?
(a) Transparency
(b) Brittleness
(c) Elasticity
(d) Plasticity
Ans. D

Group 3

1. It is a very broad, interdisciplinary field that plays a critical role in assuring that
structural components and systems perform their function in a reliable and cost-
effective fashion?
(a) Magnetic particle testing (b) Leak Testing (c) Non-destructive
testing
2. The location where a magnetic field can be detected existing or entering a
material is called:
(a) Magnetic Pole (b)Magnetic Field (c) Flux Field
3. Where does flaw like cracks located?
(a) Magnetic field (b) Magnetic Pole (c)Flux leakage
4. What is ultrasonic testing used for?
(a) To destroy materials and objects
(b) To detect flaws and defects without damaging materials and
objects
(c) To create medical images using ionizing radiation
 5. What is the difference between pulse-echo and through-transmission
testing?
(a) Pulse-echo uses a separate emitter and receiver while through-
transmission uses the same transducer
(b) Pulse-echo is performed on curved components while through-
transmission is better for irregularly shaped materials
(c) Pulse-echo uses an interface or imperfection to reflect waves
back to the probe while through-transmission reduces the amount
of sound received when there are flaws present
6. What are the advantages of ultrasonic testing?
A) Low sensitivity, not suitable for detecting small flaws
B) Requires hazardous chemicals for testing
(c) High penetration power, high sensitivity, and non-hazardous to
personnel and equipment
7. Is a method that is used to reveal surface breaking flaws by bleed out of a
colored or fluorescent dye from the flaw.
(a) Liquid penetrant inspection
(b) Penetrant application
(c) Visual Inspection
8. It is a basic process steps of liquid penetrant inspection that when a thin
layer of developer applied the sample draw penetrant trapped flaws back
to the surface where it will be visible.
(a) Developer application
(b) Excess penetrant removal
(c) Penetrant application
9. Advantage of radiographic testing except.
(a) Detects surface and subsurface defects
(b) Provides permanent record of the inspection.
(c) Can be used on a wide variety of materials
(d) Can be used on a wide variety of materials
10. Most widely used of all the NDT tests
(a) Eddy current
(b) Radiographic Inspection
(c) Visual Inspection
 Group 4
1. What is defined as a metal that rusts in moist air and found in blood?
a. Metal c. Ferrous Metals
b. Iron d. Non-ferrous Metals
Answer: b. Iron
2. The following are the classification of Ferrous Metals except one.
a. Steel c. Cast Iron
b. Wrought Iron d. Grey Cast Iron
Answer: d. Grey Cast Iron
3. The following are the classification of Non-Ferrous Metals except one.
a. Silver c. Zinc-based die-casting alloys
b. Tin-zinc alloys d. Tin-lead alloys
Answer: Tin-zinc alloys
4. The following are not the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals
except one.
a. Contain Iron vs Does not contain Iron c. Contain Iron vs Magnetic
c. Relatively expensive vs Less expensive d. Silver vs Colorless
Answer: a. Contain Iron vs Does not contain Iron
5. Steel can be completely recycled, and due to its value a large _ of steel
globally is recycled.
a. >60% c. >50%
b. >40% d. >70%
Answer: a. >60%
6. It is a type of non-ferrous metals with a symbol of W and atomic number 74,
also known as “Wolfram”.
a. Bismuth c. Tungsten
b. Niobium d. Gallium
Answer: c. Tungsten
7. The following are type of Non-ferrous metals except one.
a. Special Metals c. Important Metals
b. Precious Metals d. Rare Metals
Answer: Special Metals
8. It is a type of Non-ferrous metals that uses includes electronics, plumbing,
and heat exchangers.
a. Alloy c. Aluminum
b. Bronze d. Copper
Answer: d. Copper
1. Cast iron refers to a range of iron alloys but it isn’t pure elemental Iron. This
contains carbon, silicon, and manganese in _ percentage.
a. 1-2% c. 2-3%
c. 2-4% d. 1-3%
Answer: c. 2-4%
2. Wrought iron is composed of elemental iron with _ percent of added slag.
a. 1-2% c. 2-3%
c. 2-4% d. 1-3%
Answer: a. 1-2%

Group 5