Mechanical Apptitude Test ISSB

If the wheel rotates as shown, P will

•  move to the right and stop
•  move to the left and stop
•  move to and fro
•  none of these

Which way does wheel X move?

•  either
•  anti-clockwise
•  clockwise
•  stays still

Which nail is most likely to pull out of the wall?

•  A
•  B
•  C
•  All equally likely

Which tank will cool water fastest?

•  A
•  B
•  C
•  All equal

Which tent peg will give the best hold on soft ground?

•  P
•  Q
•  R
•  S
•  T

Which weight will be easiest to lift?

•  A
•  B
•  C
•  All equal

Which plank is most likely to break?

•  A
•  B
•  Either

If the handle is moved as shown, how will the hooks M & N move?

•  M up, N down
•  M down, N up
•  M up, N up
•  M down, N down
•  M up, N still

The diameter of pulleys A and C is 10 cm and pulleys B and D is 5 cm. When pulley A makes a complete turn, pulley D will turn

•  Once
•  Twice
•  4 Times
•  6 Times
•  8 Times

If the drawing is of water pipes, which will carry most water per metre length?

•  A
•  B
•  C
•  All

If the blocks are all of the same material, which is the heaviest?

•  A
•  B
•  C
•  All equal

Which chain would support the weight by itself?

•  B
•  C
•  D
•  All equal