Materials of construction Pharmaceutical engineering MCQ with answers

A water attack test is performed on glass in order to find the limits of one of the following
a. Acid liberated
b. Alkali liberated
c. Conductivity
d. Metal ions

Answer: Alkali liberated

In pharmaceutical packing, collapsible tubes made from lead are not used as such, for one of the following reasons.
a. Costly metal
b. Difficulty in packing
c. Risk of poisoning
d. Soft in Strength

Answer: Risk of poisoning

One of the following glass containers is used for the storage of light-sensitive pharmaceuticals
a. Airtight
b. Amber colour
c. Unit dose
d. Well closed

Answer: Amber colour

Containers meant for storage of injections (buffered and un-buffered aqueous solutions) are made from one of the following types of glasses.
a. Borosilicate
b. General-purpose
c. Lime soda
d. Neutral

Answer: Borosilicate

Hermetically sealed containers are also known as:
a. Airtight containers
b. Single-dose containers
c. Multi-dose containers
d. Well – closed containers

Answer: Airtight containers

Which one of the following materials are used for the construction of the outer surface of the jacket of steam pans, because of its low thermal conductivity?
a. Carbon steel
b. Cast iron
c. Copper
d. Stainless steel

Answer: Cast iron

Which metal makes the steel corrosion-resistant?
a. Chromium & nickel
b. Copper & selenium
c. Tantalum & molybdenum
d. Titanium & niobium

Answer: Chromium & nickel

One of the containers is currently used for bulk packaging of tablets, capsules, powders & food materials
a. Cardboard
b. Glass
c. Metal
d. Plastic

Answer: Plastic

Which metals improve creep & fatigue resistance properties of lead?
a. Chromium
b. Copper
c. Silicon
d. Tin

Answer: Copper

Protection against IR rays can be achieved using one of the following glass containers
a. Amber coloured
b. Green coloured
c. Transparent
d. Yellow coloured

Answer: Green coloured