HVAC and Mixing MCQs

Q:1

HVAC stands for which of the following?

a)Heating ventilation and air cooling.

b)Humidity ventilation and air conditioning.

c)Heating ventilation air Compressing.

d)Heating ventilation and air conditioning

The right answer is (d)

Explanation

HVAC is used in pharmaceutical industries, hospitals and large buildings to provide human comfort and to prevent cross-contamination in the case of pharmaceutical industries.

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Q=2

To Find out the concentration of vapours & carrying capacity of gas is known as?

a)Psychometry

b)Hygroscopy

c)Enthalpy 

d)Thermometry

The right answer is (a)

Q=3

The supply of air to the room and its removal is known as?

a)Air Balancing

b)Air Adjustment

c)Air Distribution

d)None Of the Above

The right answer is (b)

Q=4

Air Conditioning means which of the following?

a)Humidification

b)Dehumidition

c)Heating

d)Both a&b

The right answer is (d)

Q=5

Which of the following methods is used to measure humidity accurately?

a)Gravimetric Method

b)Psychometric Method

c)Rotating Wheel Method

d)All of the Above

The right answer is (a)

Explanation

In the gravimetric method, the known volume of air is passed over the moisture-absorbing material like Phosphorus Pentoxide.

Before passing the air, the weight of moisture-absorbing material is checked. After passing the air weight is again checked and increased in weight gives values for humidity.

Q=6

The process of increasing moisture in the air is known as?

a)Humidification

b)Dehumidification

c)Dew Point

d)Air Saturation

The right answer is (a)

Q=7

Which is used to measure humidity in the air?

a)Manometer

b)Hygrometer

c)Anemometer

d)Tachometer 

The right answer is (b)

Q=8

Which instrument is used to measure air velocity?

a)Manometer

b)Hygrometer

c)Anemometer

d)Tachometer 

The right answer is (c)

Q=9

Which of the following instruments is used to measure round per minute (rpm)?

a)Manometer

b)Hygrometer

c)Anemometer

d)Tachometer 

The right answer is (d)

Explanation

A tachometer is a device which is frequently used in pharmaceutical industries to measure the rotational speed of various machines or equipment.

Q=10

A fluidized air mixer is an example of which of the following?

a)Agitator Mixer

b)Tumbler Mixer

c)Processors

d)Kneaders

The right answer is (a)

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Q=11

Which is an example of desiccant?

a)Silica Gel

b)Asbestos Gel

c)Foam Gel

d)All of the above

The right answer is (a)

Q=12

Mechanism of mixing for fluids is divided into _____ categories?

a)02 categories

b)03 categories

c)04 categories

d)05 categories

The right answer is (c)

Explanation

There are four types of mechanisms are used for mixing fluids and are given below,

  • Bulk Transport
  • Turbulent Mixing
  • Laminar Mixing
  • Molecular Diffusion

Q=13

Which of the following is an example of Continuous Mixers for Solid dosage forms?

a)Twin Shell

b)Ribbon

c)Zig-Zag

d)Gral

The right answer is (c)

Q=14

Which of the following is an example of Agitator Mixers for mixing Solid dosage forms?

a)Twin Shell

b)Ribbon

c)Zig-Zag

d)Gral

The right answer is (a)

Q=15

Which of the following is an example of Tumbler  Mixers for mixing Solid dosage forms?

a)Twin Shell

b)Double Cone 

c)Cube Mixer

d)All of the above

The right answer is (d)

Q=16

Which of the following is an example of Kneader Mixers for mixing of  Semi-Solid dosage forms?

a)Sigma Blade

b)Planetary 

c)Muller

d)All of the above

The right answer is (d)

Q=17

Impellers are classified into which one of the following?

a)Propellers

b)Turbine

c)Paddles

d)All of the above

The right answer is (d)

Q=18

Continuous Mixers are also known as?

a)Inline Mixers

b)Outline Mixers

c)Side by side Mixers

d)all of the above

The right answer is (a)

Q=19

Solid dosage forms are mixed by which of the following mechanisms.?

a)Convective Mixing

b)Shear Mixing

c)Diffusive Mixing

d)All of the above

The right answer is (d)

Q=20

During discharging of powder mix from blenders, small particles are blown in the air and settle down on the top at the end of discharging is known as?

a)Elutriation Segregation

b)Fluidization Segregation

c)Trajectory Segregation

d)Both a & b

e)All of the above

The right answer is (d)

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Q=21

The device used to withdraw powder samples from a mixed batch is known as the?

a)Sampling Rod

b)Sampling Thief

c)Sampling Stick

d)None Of the Above

The right answer is (b)

Q=22

A shovel is the apparatus used for?

a)Powder Sampling

b)Semisolid Sampling

c)Suspension Sampling

d)All of the above

The right answer is (a)

Explanation

A shovel is an apparatus which is used for powder sampling. In this method pits are made in the bed of powder & samples are taken from the sides & bottom.

Q=23

The process of removing a solid from the liquid is known as?

a)Diffusion

b)Osmosis

c)Clarification

d)Centrifugation

The right answer is (c)

Q=24

During the process of filtration, the solids retained on the filter are known as?

a)Marc

b)Residue

c)Effluent

d)None Of the Above

The right answer is (b)

Q=25

Nutzch filters are used for the handling of?

a)Flammable Materials

b)Toxic Materials

c)Corrosive Materials

d)All  Of the Above

The right answer is (d)

Q=26

FDA allows the use of which of the following size filters to filter the colloidal solutions?

a)0.2 um

b)0.3 um

c)0.45 um

d)0.54 um

The right answer is (c)

If we use 0.2 um filters for filtration of colloidal solution it results in filter clogging.

Q=27

Which of the following sizes of membrane filters are used for sterile filtration?

a)0.2 or 0.45 um

b)0.3 or 0.59 um

c)0.22 or 0.40 um

d)All  Of the Above

The right answer is (a)

Q=28

Which of the following types of mixtures are difficult to form & maintain?

a)Positive Mixing

b)Negative Mixing

c)Neutral Mixing

d)All  Of the Above

The right answer is (b)

Q=29

Which of the following types of mixtures are static in behaviour?

a)Positive Mixing

b)Negative Mixing

c)Neutral Mixing

d)All  Of the Above

The right answer is (c)

Q=30

Which of the following is the type of mixing?

a)Positive Mixing

b)Negative Mixing

c)Neutral Mixing

d)All  Of the Above

The right answer is (d)

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