M- Test 01 - GEAS

A metal alloy has a yield strength of 150 ksi and a fracture toughness of 50 ksi-in^1/2. What is the largest surface crack size that can be applied without fracture in the elastic region under an applied static tension service load? 0.02 in 0.08 in 0.2 in 0.5 in

0.08 in

The molecular weight of vinyl chloride is 62.5. PVC has a degree of polymerization of 20,350. The molecular weight of PVC is ____. 10,250 1.271M 0.999 325.6

1.271M

What is the diffusion coefficient of carbon in iron at 700 degrees Celsius? D₀ = 3.9 x 10¯⁷ m²/s and Q = 80 kJ/mol 3.8 x 10¯¹⁰ m²/s 1.97 x 10¯¹¹ m²/s 4.5 x 10¯¹³ m²/s 6.44 x 10¯¹³ m²/s

1.97 x 10¯¹¹ m²/s

Refer to the equilibrium phase diagram: The eutectic temperature is _____. 250 degrees Celsius 180 degrees Celsius 100 degrees Celsius 50 degrees Celsius

180 degrees Celsius

The diffusion rate of carbon in iron at 1000 degrees Celsius is _____. Use D₀ = 7 x 10¯⁶ m²/s and Q = 131 kJ/mol 7.3 x 10¯¹¹ m²/s 1.8 x 10¯¹² m²/s 2.6 x 10¯⁹ m²/s 2.93 x 10¯¹¹ m²/s

2.93 x 10¯¹¹ m²/s

Refer to the equilibrium phase diagram: The eutectic composition is _____. 36% X 26% X 18% X 62% X

62% X

If the ASTM grain-size number increases from 3 to 9, by what factor does the number of grains in a 100x field of view change? 64 - 9 - 49 27

64

What are the indices of the direction along the face diagonal of a cubic crystal? { 111 } < 111 > < 110 > { 110 }

< 110 >

What is a definition of an objective? A clear set of goals to be attained given a set number of resources A set standard of performance agreed by workers and managers A clearly defined and measurable outcome to be achieved over a specified timeframe A defined specified outcome to be achieved in the long-term

A clearly defined and measurable outcome to be achieved over a specified timeframe

What is a succession plan? A formal process of planning to fill a role that will become vacant The formal process of acquiring a new staff member Dismissing an employee for a more favourable employee A vote of no confidence in a board member

A formal process of planning to fill a role that will become vacant

In a ferromagnetic alloy, easy migration of domain boundaries usually results in _____. Good conductivity Permanent magnetism A very weak net magnetic movement Superconductivity at low temperatures

A very weak net magnetic movement

Which of the following is not a recognized type of plan? Succession Business Financial Ad hoc

Ad hoc

When carbon is dissolved in iron to a concentration of 0.5 weight percent carbon and the alloy is heated to 900 degrees Celsius, what phase is present? Martensite Austenite Pearlite Ferrite

Austenite

Which is not a recognized form of business continuity planning? Contingency planning Scenario planning Financial planning Building planning

Building planning

The temperature above which a ferromagnetic material must be heated to lost is ferromagnetism is called the _____. Saturation point Curie temperature Critical temperature Transition temperature

Curie temperature

Which of the following is NOT related to recrystallization? Melting temperature Elastic modulus Hot working Cold working

Elastic modulus

What does situational theory of leadership emphasize? Personality traits Political situation Events Environment

Events

At room temperature low-carbon steel is almost completely ______. Spherodite Pearlite Ferrite Martensite

Ferrite

When carbon is dissolved in an iron to a concentration of 0.5% carbon, what phase(s) is(are) present at 750 degrees Celsius? Ferrite Austenite Martensite Ferrite and Pearlite

Ferrite and Pearlite

The eutectoid mixture of steel is _______. Ferrite and austentite Distentite and loosite Ferrite and cementite Ferrous and cementite

Ferrite and cementite

The strong magnetic behavior exhibited by permanent magnets is called _______. Ferromagnetism Diamagnetism Paramagnetism Superconductivity

Ferromagnetism

What are the three interpersonal roles of managers? Spokesperson, leader, coordinator Communicator, organizer, spokesperson Director, coordinator, disseminator Figurehead, leader and liaison

Figurehead, leader and liaison

What are the key characteristics of transactional leaders? Guiding, demonstrating and motivating Guiding, mentoring and motivating Guiding, mentoring and demonstrating Guiding, commanding and motivating

Guiding, mentoring and motivating

What one of the following is not a key management skill in planning? Conceptual skills Analytical skills IT and computing skills Communication skills

IT and computing skills

What is the guiding principle behind New Public Management? Restructuring public organizations Introducing private sector business principles into the public sector Profit maximization Replacing public management with private sector management

Introducing private sector business principles into the public sector

Brass cannot be used to reinforce concrete because ______. It cannot carry enough load It differs in coefficient of thermal expansion It is too dense It differs in shear capabilities

It differs in coefficient of thermal expansion

What is the term for power derived from status or position in an organization? Legitimate Reward Referent Expert

Legitimate

Heat treating of steel most frequently involves which of the following? Martensite Spherodite Pearlite Ferrite

Martensite

Which of these is not part of the recognized challenges for modern managers? Micromanaging the workforce Managing the learning organization Managing change Managing communications

Micromanaging the workforce

What characteristic is not a key feature of the 'open systems' model of management? Growth resource Morale Innovation Adaptation

Morale

What is the optimal span of control? 2 7 None of the above 5

None of the above

Which of the following is(are) used for corrosion protection? Annealing None of the above Tempering All of the above

None of the above

What is the guiding principle of scientific management? Experimentation Fluid working relationships One best way to do a job Freedom of association

One best way to do a job

Refer to the figure below. The ultimate strength is indicated by _____. Point F Point E Point D Point G

Point G

The strengthening process involving the formation of fine distribution of a second phase is called ______. Precipitation hardening Case hardening Quench and temper Solid solution strengtheni

Precipitation hardening

Which one of these characteristics is most commonly associated with the 'rational goal' model of management? Productivity Health and safety Worker welfare Interpersonal relationships

Productivity

What one of the following is not a characteristic of the job characteristics model? Autonomy Feedback Task identity Reward

Reward

What is another name for contingency planning? Synergy planning Business level planning Ad hoc planning Scenario planning

Scenario planning

What does the acronym SMART stand for? Specific, measurable, achievable, rewarded and timely Standardized, measurable, achievable, rewarded, and timely Specific, measurable, actionable, resourced and timely Suitable, measurable, actionable, rewarded and timely

Specific, measurable, achievable, rewarded and timely

How can you describe the thinking and outlook of transformational leaders? Strategic Functional Developmental Operational

Strategic

What one of these is not a recognized type of authority? Supplier Functional Executive Line management

Supplier

In regard to corrosion, which of the following is NOT true? Water usually plays an important role The cathode loses mass Oxidation occurs at the anode The anode and cathode must be electrically connected

The cathode loses mass

To what does authority refer? The ability to organize people The need for order The right to change jobs The power to command and direct

The power to command and direct

Which one of the following is not one of Drucker's five guiding principles of management? Integrating people in a common venture by thinking through, setting and exemplifying the organizational objectives, values and goals. To operate the organization`s status system. Enhancing the ability of people to contribute. Making people`s strengths effective and their weaknesses irrelevant.

To operate the organization`s status system.

From what does a chain of command extend? Laterally Top to bottom Bottom to top Diagonally

Top to bottom

What is a Gantt chart a type of? Work flow design Work schedule design Work rate design Work output design

Work schedule design

Which one is not a recognized key skill of management? Human skills Conceptual skills Writing skills Technical skills

Writing skills

Which of the following does not involve dislocations? Ductile-brittle transition temperature Young's modulus 0.2% offset yield strength Fracture strain

Young's modulus

Molecules of a polymer are not held together by which of the following: Secondary bonds Primary bonds Hydrogen bonds Covalent bonds

covalent bonds

A ferromagnetic material must _______. have ionic bonding be a permanent magnet contain iron have a large saturation magnetization

have a large saturation magnetization