Shift is a casting defect which

A. Results in a mismatching of the top and bottom parts of a casting

B. Results in general enlargement of a casting

C. Occurs near the ingates as rough lumps on the surface of a casting

D. Occurs as sand patches on the upper surface of a casting

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Shift refers to a defect caused by a sidewise displacement of the mold cope relative to the drag, the result of which is a step in the cast product at the parting line.
Shift is a casting defect which results in a mismatching of the top and bottom parts of a casting.