Mechanical Aptitude Test Knowledge 1

Question 1

What type of lever is a pair of scissors?

Accepted Answer

First-class lever

Answer

Second-class lever

Answer

Third-class lever

Answer

Fourth-class lever

Question 2

What is the primary function of a governor in a mechanical system?

Accepted Answer

To regulate and limit operating speed

Answer

To increase rotational speed

Answer

To measure torque output

Answer

To convert rotational to linear motion

Question 3

Which property of a metal describes its ability to be drawn into a wire?

Accepted Answer

Ductility

Answer

Brittleness

Answer

Hardness

Answer

Elasticity

Question 4

In a pulley system, what is the mechanical advantage of a single fixed pulley?

Accepted Answer

1

Answer

0

Answer

2

Answer

4

Question 5

What does a manometer measure?

Accepted Answer

Fluid pressure

Answer

Electrical current

Answer

Temperature

Answer

Rotational speed

Question 6

Which gear arrangement reverses the direction of rotation between input and output shafts?

Accepted Answer

Spur gear with an idler gear

Answer

Worm gear

Answer

Bevel gear

Answer

Planetary gear