SYMBIOSIS SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL
UNIVERSITY
(Established under Govt. of Maharashtra Act No. XXXVII 2017 dated 3rd May
2017)
PR No.:
Diploma in Manufacturing Automation
Material Science (DMA1103)
Semester: I (Regular) Theory Examination Retest
December-2024
Duration: 2 Hr. Total Marks: 50 Total Pages - 02
Instructions for Students:
1. ALL questions are compulsory
2. Do NOT write on question paper except PR No.
3. Use of calculator / scientific calculator / log table is permitted
4. Figures to the RIGHT indicate full marks
Q. 1 Solve the following Multiple Choice Questions (10 Marks)
1 Historically What is the sequence of periods of materials usage? 1 Mark
i. Stone age – Iron age – Steel age
ii. Stone age – Iron age – Brass age
iii. Stone age – Bronze age – Copper age
iv. Stone age – Bronze age – Iron age
2 Most of the materials in use currently have been discovered and 1 Mark
processed in:
i. The last 10 years.
ii. The last 100 years.
iii. The last 500 years.
iv. The last 1000 years.
3 What is the single source to identify materials in their elemental 1 Mark
form?
i. Material charts
ii. Indian standards for metals
iii. Periodic table
iv. ISO standards
4 What is the symbol for iron? 1 Mark
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i. St
ii. Ir
iii. Fe
iv. Au
5 Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity? 1 Mark
i. PVC wire
ii. Copper Plate
iii. Glass Fibre
iv. CFRP String
6 What will you use to store acids? 1 Mark
i. Wooden bucket
ii. Glass jar
iii. Copper bottle
iv. Leather pouch
7 What is the purpose of quenching iron and steel alloys? 1 Mark
i. Improve surface finish
ii. Increase hardness
iii. Increase machinability
iv. Increase castability
8 What is steel? 1 Mark
i. Alloy of iron and aluminium less than 2.14%
ii. Alloy of iron and carbon less than 2.14%
iii. Alloy of iron and zinc less than 2.14%
iv. Alloy of iron and tin less than 2.14%
9 Which material group does plywood belong to? 1 Mark
i. Metals and alloys
ii. Ceramics and glasses
iii. Polymers
iv. Composites
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10 Which class of material is most suitable for use in packaging soft 1 Mark
drinks?
i. Metals
ii. Ceramics and glasses
iii. Polymers
iv. All of the above
v.
Q. 2 Solve any two of the following questions (10 Marks)
i. Classify engineering materials. Give five examples of each 5 Mark
classification.
ii. Explain the material paradigm. Explain with example What aspects 5 Mark
form the study of engineering material. Give two example of
characterization of materials.
iii. How can we study the structure of materials. What is bonding? 5 Mark
Explain the stages of grain formation.
Q. 3 Solve any two of the following questions (10 Marks)
i. Explain briefly stages involved in producing metals. 5 Mark
ii. How can metals be classified. List important metals and their 5 Mark
applications.
iii. What is the alloying? Classify iron and steel alloys. Explain
important chemical composition and properties of 5 types of iron
and steel alloys.
Q. 4 Solve any two of the following questions (10 Marks)
i. How will you classify material properties? List and explain 5 Mark
important properties of engineering materials in each classification.
ii. How can you improve mechanical properties and strengths of 5 Mark
metals. Explain important heat treatment processes.
iii. Explain how metals are processed into products. Give an example. 5Mark
Q. 5 Solve any two of the following questions (10 Marks)
i. Calculate weight of a steel shaft dia 125mm, length 1,52 meters. If 5 Mark
the shaft is made of aluminium what is difference in weight. What
is % reduction or increase in weight?
ii. Explain the process of producing polymers and plastics. 5 Mark
iii. Explain resin identification number. List the important resin 5 Mark
identification numbers.
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