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Key Facts: Valencian Community PAU Technology & Engineering II Exam

90 Mins

Official examination duration

Generalitat Valenciana PAU Regulations

Min 4.0

Minimum Access Phase score required to combine with Bachillerato GPA

Valencian University Access Commission

4 Domains

Materials, Mechanics & Energy, Control & Robotics, Digital Systems & Telecom

LOMLOE 2º Bachillerato Syllabus

100

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The Valencian Community PAU Technology and Engineering II exam evaluates 2nd Bachillerato Science and Technology students across four primary domains. This 100-question practice set offers an English-language MCQ adaptation for targeted study.

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1A cylindrical metallic rod with an initial cross-sectional area of 100 mm² is subjected to an axial tensile force of 50,000 N. What is the engineering stress (σ) experienced by the rod?
A.500 MPa
B.50 MPa
C.5000 MPa
D.5 MPa
Explanation: Engineering stress is defined as force per unit initial area: σ = F / A₀. Converting units, 50,000 N / 100 mm² = 500 N/mm² = 500 MPa.
2A tensile test specimen with an initial gauge length of 200 mm elongates to 201.5 mm under elastic load. What is the engineering strain (ε)?
A.0.0075
B.0.075
C.0.0015
D.1.5
Explanation: Engineering strain is defined as the change in length divided by initial length: ε = ΔL / L₀ = (201.5 - 200) / 200 = 1.5 / 200 = 0.0075 (or 0.75%).
3According to Hooke's Law (σ = E · ε), what stress is induced in a structural steel member with Young's Modulus E = 200 GPa when it undergoes an elastic strain of 0.001?
A.200 MPa
B.20 MPa
C.2000 MPa
D.0.2 MPa
Explanation: Hooke's Law states σ = E · ε. Converting Young's Modulus: E = 200 GPa = 200,000 MPa. Stress = 200,000 MPa × 0.001 = 200 MPa.
4Which indenter geometry is standard for conducting a Brinell hardness test (HBW)?
A.Hardened steel or tungsten carbide spherical ball
B.136-degree square-based diamond pyramid
C.120-degree diamond cone
D.Sharp diamond chisel edge
Explanation: The Brinell test uses a spherical indenter (hardened steel or tungsten carbide ball) pressed into the sample under a standard load.
5What key mechanical property does a Charpy pendulum impact test measure?
A.Notch toughness / impact resilience under dynamic loading
B.Surface resistance to localized plastic indentation
C.Modulus of elasticity under slow uniaxial tension
D.Creep deformation rate at elevated temperatures
Explanation: The Charpy test measures the energy absorbed during rapid fracture of a notched specimen, evaluating dynamic notch toughness/resilience.
6On the iron-carbon (Fe-C) equilibrium phase diagram, what carbon concentration and temperature define the eutectoid point of steel?
A.0.76% C at 727°C
B.4.30% C at 1147°C
C.2.11% C at 912°C
D.0.022% C at 727°C
Explanation: The eutectoid reaction occurs at 0.76% C and 727°C, where solid austenite (γ) transforms into pearlite (ferrite + cementite).
7What is the main objective of performing a full annealing heat treatment (recocido) on cold-worked steel?
A.To soften the material, relieve internal residual stresses, and restore ductility
B.To maximize hardness and tensile strength by forming brittle martensite
C.To produce a high-nitrogen wear-resistant hard outer surface case
D.To eliminate carbon from the steel alloy matrix
Explanation: Full annealing involves heating above transformation temperatures followed by slow furnace cooling, which softens steel, relieves internal stresses, and restores ductility.
8Which condition is essential for galvanic corrosion to occur between two metallic parts?
A.Electrical contact between two dissimilar metals exposed to a conducting electrolyte
B.Exposure of a single pure metal to ultra-high vacuum environment
C.Rapid mechanical cyclic loading in dry air
D.Absence of oxygen and water vapor in the surrounding gas phase
Explanation: Galvanic corrosion requires two metals with different electrode potentials in direct electrical contact immersed in an electrolyte.
9A cylindrical steel rod with Young's Modulus E = 210 GPa and initial length L₀ = 500 mm supports an axial load F = 42 kN. If maximum allowable elastic elongation is ΔL = 0.5 mm, what minimum cross-sectional area A₀ is required?
A.200 mm²
B.100 mm²
C.400 mm²
D.50 mm²
Explanation: Strain ε = ΔL / L₀ = 0.5 / 500 = 0.001. Allowable stress σ = E · ε = 210,000 MPa × 0.001 = 210 MPa. Minimum area A₀ = F / σ = 42,000 N / 210 N/mm² = 200 mm².
10A Brinell test uses a ball indenter of diameter D = 10 mm and a load F = 3000 kgf. If the impression diameter is measured as d = 4 mm, calculate the Brinell Hardness Number using HBW = 2F / [π D (D - √(D² - d²))].
A.114.4 HBW
B.228.8 HBW
C.57.2 HBW
D.342.1 HBW
Explanation: √(D² - d²) = √(100 - 16) = √84 ≈ 9.165 mm. D - √(D² - d²) = 10 - 9.165 = 0.835 mm. Surface area = π × 10 × 0.835 ≈ 26.23 mm². HBW = 3000 / 26.23 ≈ 114.4 HBW.

About the Valencian Community PAU Technology & Engineering II Exam

The Valencian Community PAU Technology and Engineering II practice test bank prepares 2nd Bachillerato students for the official university entrance exam (Pruebas de Acceso a la Universidad). This practice bank offers an English-language multiple-choice adaptation covering materials testing, thermal systems, fluid power automation, digital logic, control theory, and robotics.

Exam sponsor: Valencian Community PAU Managing Commission / Generalitat Valenciana (Universitats GVA) & Public Universities (UPV, UV, UA, UJI, UMH). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

90-minute written examination featuring 4 core thematic domains (25% weight each). Please note that the questions provided in this bank are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for practice and curriculum review.

Time Limit

90 minutes (1.5 hours)

Passing Score

Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 78.37 base registration fee for compulsory Access Phase in Valencian Community (or ~15.00 € per optional subject in voluntary phase).

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

25%

Materials & Manufacturing Engineering

Stress-strain curves, tensile parameters, Brinell/Vickers hardness, Charpy impact resilience, iron-carbon phase diagrams, heat treatments, manufacturing processes, and corrosion control.

25%

Mechanical Systems, Dynamics & Energy

Thermodynamics, Fourier heat conduction, thermal efficiency of Carnot/Otto/Diesel cycles, heat pump COP, pneumatic and hydraulic cylinder force/flow calculations, and gear transmissions.

25%

Control Systems, Automation & Robotics

Feedback control systems, Laplace transforms, block diagram reduction, transfer functions, Routh-Hurwitz stability criterion, PID controllers, sensors/transducers, and industrial robot kinematics.

25%

Digital Systems, Electronics & Telecommunications

Boolean algebra, Karnaugh map minimization, combinational logic synthesis (MUX, decoders, adders), sequential logic (flip-flops, counters), and telecommunications principles.

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  • Passing score: Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).
  • Assessment: 90-minute written examination featuring 4 core thematic domains (25% weight each). Please note that the questions provided in this bank are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for practice and curriculum review.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 78.37 base registration fee for compulsory Access Phase in Valencian Community (or ~15.00 € per optional subject in voluntary phase). Official sources

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Valencian Community PAU Technology & Engineering II: Suggested Study Strategy

1Practice step-by-step tensile calculations including stress, strain, Young's modulus, and resilience.
2Master thermal efficiency calculations for Carnot, Otto, and Diesel cycles, taking care to convert temperatures to Kelvin.
3Calculate pneumatic cylinder extension and retraction forces taking into account piston and rod areas.
4Use Karnaugh maps to minimize Boolean functions into simplified Sum of Products forms.
5Derive closed-loop transfer functions T(s) = G(s) / (1 + G(s)H(s)) and check stability with Routh-Hurwitz arrays.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fee for taking the PAU exam in the Valencian Community?

EUR 78.37 base registration fee for compulsory Access Phase in Valencian Community (or ~15.00 € per optional subject in voluntary phase).

What passing score is required on the PAU Technology & Engineering II exam?

Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).

What is the duration of the PAU Technology & Engineering II exam?

90 minutes (1.5 hours)

Which body administers the PAU exam in the Valencian Community?

Valencian Community PAU Managing Commission / Generalitat Valenciana (Universitats GVA) & Public Universities (UPV, UV, UA, UJI, UMH)

Are the questions in this practice bank identical to the official PAU exam format?

The official PAU exam consists of written open-ended problem-solving tasks. The local questions in this bank are an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for self-assessment and core concept revision.