Unit-3: POLYMERS AND OPTICAL MEMS

1.Which of the following polymer type is not classified on the basis of its
application and properties?
a) rubbers
b) plastics
c) fibres
d) synthetic
Answer: d. synthetic

2. Which of the following is a thermosetting polymer?

a) polystyrene
b) polyolefins
c) nylons
d) phenolic resins
Answer: d. phenolic resins

3.Which of the following kind of polymers are known for their high crystallinity?
a) isotactic
b) syndiotactic
c) atactic
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: a. isotactic

4.Which of the following category does cellulose nitrate fall into?

a) natural
b) synthetic
c) semi-synthetic
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: c .semi-synthetic

5.Which of the following monomers are unsuitable for condensation

polymerization?
a) propanoic acid and ethanol
b) butane-dioic acid and glycol
c) diamines and dicarboxylic acids
d) hydroxy acids
Answer: a. propanoic acid and ethanol

6.Which of the following is true for the resultant polymer product formed, when
molecules of pthalic acid react with molecules of glycerol?
a) branch polymer
b) cross-link polymer
 c) linear polymer
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: b. cross-link polymer

7.Which among the following polymers have lowest solubillty?

a) polyethylene
b) polystyrene
c) nylon 6
d) epoxy resin
Answer: d. epoxy resin

8. Which of the following polymer exhibit a lower value of molar cohesion?

a) wool
b) silk
c) vulcanized rubber
d) polystyrene
Answer: c. vulcanized rubber
9.Name the polymer formed by the polymerization of ω-amino caproic acid using
water as a catalyst?
a) nylon 6
b) nylon 6,6
c) nomex
d) abs
Answer: a. nylon 6

 10.Monomer A is reacted with a monomer B in boiling methanol to form a salt.

The salt dissolved in water with a little amount of acetic acid is then processed in
autoclave at different temperatures and pressure. Monomer A is a bifunctional
monomer having amine groups. What is the name of monomer B?
a) adipic acid
b) ω-amino caproic acid
c) undecanoic acid
d) dodecyl lactam
Answer: a. adipic acid

 11.Which of the following polyamides are known as aramids?

a) aliphatic polyamides
b) aromatic polyamides
c) unsaturated polyamides
d) all of the mentioned
Answer: b. aromatic polyamides

12.Polyamides have a limited use in the areas where long exposure to

temperatures above 70-90 ᵒC is required, due to their tendency of surface
oxidation in air. Which heat stabilizer can permit their use even in higher
temperatures?
a) sodium salts
b) copper salts
c) potassium salts
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: b. copper salts

13.Which polyamide is formed when polymerization of isophthaloyl chloride and

m-phenylene diamine takes place?
a) nomex
b) kevlar
c) nylon 6
d) SBR
Answer: a. nomex

 14.Which polyamide can be used as substitute of steel in belted radial tires?

a) kevlar
b) nomex
c) nylon 12
d) nylon 11
Answer: a. Kevlar

15.How the viscosity of aromatic polyamide solutions does vary with the increase
in volume fraction of polymer formed?
a) Increases always
b) first increases then decreases
c) first decreases then increases
d) decreases always
Answer: b. first increases then decreases

16.Photo-resists are _____ materials.

a) photogenic
b) photosensitive
c) photo-dissociate
d) photo-emissive
Answer: b. photosensitive
 17.Positive resists are formed when resist is exposed to UV light.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a. true

 18.SU-8 is most commonly used negative resist.

a) True
b) False
Answer: a. true

 19.High aspect ratios are not possible with SU-8 material.

a) True
b) False
Answer: a. true

20.The erosion mechanism of rubber-like materials is same as that of brittle

materials and ductile materials.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b. false

21.Erosion mechanism in elastomer materials is based on fatigue.

a) True
b) False
Answer: a. true

22.Behaviour of elastomer materials is dependent on temperature.

a) True
b) False
Answer: a. true

23.Which of the following have a low erosion rate?

a) Ductile materials
b) Malleable materials
c) Hardened materials
d) Low melting point materials
Answer: a. ductile materials

24.Elastomer masks are provided in the form of foils.

a) True
b) False
Answer: a. true
  25.After treatment with UV light, resist is washed away by the developer
solution.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a. true

 26.Elastomers are suitable for high air pressures.

a) True
b) False
Answer: a. true

27.Liquid Cystals are usually composed of

a) Circular molecules
b) Rod like molecules
c) Oval molecules
d) Triangular molecules
Answer. b. rod like molecules
28.Liquid Crystals have
a) Five types
b) Four types
c) three types
d) Six types
Answer. c. three types
29. Which of the following is not a characteristic trait of polymer materials?
a) Low density
b) Resistant to chemical attack
c) Low cost
d) High strength
Answer: d. high strength
30. The number of repeating units in a polymer is known as __________
a) monomer
b) degree of polymerization
c) molecule
d) chain
Answer: b. degree of polymerization
 31.A polymer made of identical monomer units is called ______
a) Homopolymer
b) Linear polymer
c) Copolymer
d) Branched polymer
Answer: a. homopolymer
 32.Liquid or gas polymers having short chains and low molecular weights are
known as _____
a) High-polymers
b) Homopolymers
c) Copolymers
d) Oligo-polymers
Answer: d. oligo polymers
 33.Which of the following types of polymers is a copolymer?
a) Graft
b) Network
c) Linear
d) Branched
Answer: a. graft
34.What is the melting point of polymer formed by polymerization of
tetrafluoroethylene?
a) 100 ᵒC
b) 156 ᵒC
c) 327 ᵒC
d) 533 ᵒC
Answer: c
35.What is the nature of the fluoro polymer polytetrafluoroethylene, regarding its
crystallinity?
a) highly crystalline
b) highly amorphous
c) cannot be determined
d) atactic
Answer: a. highly crystalline
36.How is the final product of polymerization of tetrafluoroethylene obtained in
the form of?
a) granular
b) granular or aqueous dispersion
c) granular or homogeneous solution
d) suspension
Answer: b. granular or aqueous dispersion
37.Which of the following solvent can dissolve the polymer PTFE at room
temperature?
a) propane
b) carbon tetrachloride
c) hexane
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: d. none of the mentioned
38.Which of the following is false about the properties of polytetrafluoroethylene?
a) low friction coefficient
b) low dissipation factor
c) high crystallinity
d) low chemical inertness
Answer: d. low chemical inertness
 39.Which of the following form of polytetrafluoroethylene can be used for casting
films?
a) dispersion form
b) granular form
c) powder form
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: a. dispersion form
40.Polymer A, also available as copolymer with trifluoroethylene, is a crystalline
polymer with a melting point greater than 160 ᵒC and is used in coatings and
insulation materials. What is the name of polymer A?
a) polyvinyl fluoride
b) polytetrafluoroethylene
c) polyvinylidene fluoride
d) polyvinyl chloride
Answer: c. polyvinylidene fluoride
 41.Point out the wrong statement.
a) MEMS stands for microelectromechanical systems
b) MEMS as a class can be between 1000 and 100000 micrometers in size
c) Several MEMS are packaged in smartphones
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: b. MEMS as a class can be between 1000 and 100000 micrometers in
size
42.Point out the correct statement.
a) MEMS is a class of very small sensor or actuator devices where small
mechanical systems are driven by electricity to indicate a position
 b) The incorporation of low-cost geo-sensors in the form of GPS chips into
mobile devices opens the mobile user to a whole range of services based on the
client’s location
c) The iPhone uses the proximity sensor to turn the screen off when a user puts
the phone to his face
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d. all of the mentioned
43.Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is known as
a. Bakelite
b. Teflon
c. Perspex
d. Nylon-6
Answer. c. Perspex
44.What is the correct structure of monomer of poly methyl methacrylate?
a) CH2═C(CH3)−CO−O−CH3
b) CH3−CO−O−CH3
c) CH3−CO−O−CH═CH2
d) CH3−CO−O−C(CH3)═CH2
Answer: a
45.Which of the following mechanism is used in the formation of commercially
used polymethyl methacrylate?
a) anionic mechanism
b) cationic mechanism
c) free radical mechanism
d) cannot be said
Answer: c. free radical mechanism
 46.What is the glass transition temperature of the polymer polymethyl
methacrylate?
a) 74ᵒ C
b) 105ᵒ C
c) 93ᵒ C
d) 80ᵒ C
Answer: b
 47.What is the specialized application of PMMA, keeping in mind its excellent
optical clarity and high atmospheric resistance?
a) hard contact lenses
b) construction
c) decoration of appliances
d) insulation wires
Answer: a. hard and contact lenses
48.For the production of sheets, rods, etc. by bulk polymerization of
methylmethacrylate, the complete polymer syrup of high viscosity is poured into
the casting cell, just to minimize reaction exotherm and shrinkage. State true or
false.
a) true
b) false
Answer: b. false
49.Scope of automation in foundry process is _____________
a) Low
b) High
c) Minimum
d) Maximum
Answer: a. low
 50.Which of the following is an advantage of the Green sand molding process
used in a foundry?
a) Appropriate for long production run
b) Very low cost process
c) Sand is reusable
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d. all of the mentioned
51.The castings formed in foundry produced are accurate in dimensions.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b. false
52.The _______ energy consumption is a drawback of the foundry.
a) High
b) Optimum
c) Intensive
d) Low
Answer: a. high
53.Majority parts in transportation vehicles are made by the foundry processes.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a. true
54.The _______ directional properties are imparted to the castings made in
foundries.
a) Single
b) Double
c) Spherical
d) Multiple
Answer: a. single
55.In the foundry, the metal joining process is employed.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b. false
 56.Foundry process is used to make intricate parts.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a. true