Category Archives: Finite Element Method MCQ

This set of Finite Element Method Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Isoparametric Formulation and Numerical Integration”. 1. Why is numerical integration used? a) Exact evaluation of integrals not possible b) Exact evaluation of integrals possible c) Approximate evaluation of integrals not possible d) Approximate evaluation of integrals possible 2. Numerical integration involves … Read more

This set of Finite Element Method Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Eigen Value and Time Dependent Problems”. 1. Which of the following is an application of the Laplace eigenvalue problem? a) Vibration modes in acoustics b) Translation modes in acoustics c) Buckling of plates d) Beam deformation 2. What is the order … Read more

This set of Finite Element Method Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Error Analysis – Solution Convergence and Accuracy”. 1. Which of the following restriction is required for establishment of convergence for finite element models? a) Element interpolation must be capable of modeling the dependant variables and its derivatives b) Element interpolation must … Read more

This set of Finite Element Method Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Various Measures of Finite Element Errors”. 1. For any conventional problem, the finite element error is considered to be proportional to the mth derivative of that point alone. a) True b) False 2. What role does the value of gradient play … Read more

This set of Finite Element Method Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Approximation Errors”. 1. Which of the following is an error estimate method? a) Priori method b) Recurring method c) Probing method d) Primal method 2. Which of the following is the role of an error estimate method? a) Performing modal analysis … Read more

This set of Finite Element Method Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “The Timoshenko Beam and Frame Elements”. 1. Which of the following is not an assumption of Timoshenko Beam Theory? a) Shear stress at a specific cross section is constant b) Normal stress parallel to cross sectional plane is not equal to … Read more

This set of Finite Element Method Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “The Euler-Bernoulli Beam Element”. 1. Normal stress parallel to the cross-sectional plane is equal to zero. Keeping Euler-Bernoulli Beam Theory in mind, state whether the statement is true or false. a) False b) True 2. What is the main difference between … Read more

This set of Finite Element Method Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Basic Steps of Finite Element Analysis”. 1. What are considered as the three main steps/stages in a Finite Element Analysis? a) Design, Sketching, CAD Modeling b) Visualization, Modeling, Extrapolation c) Research, Ideation, Feedback d) Pre Processing, Analysis, Post Processing 2. Which … Read more

This set of Finite Element Method Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Variational Methods of Approximation”. 1. What is considered as the first step of solving using variational method? a) Equation is put into weighted integral form b) Approximate solution is assumed to be the linear combination of chosen functions c) Equation is … Read more

This set of Finite Element Method Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Weak Formulation of Boundary Value Problems”. 1. What is considered as the first step in weak formulation of boundary conditions? a) Multiplication by arbitrary function b) Integration by parts c) Integration over the entire domain d) Application of boundary conditions 2. … Read more