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.docA. True B. False
Answer: Option A
1.
EDM is the acronym for:
A. Enterprise data management
B. Engineering drawing management
C. Enterprise drawing manipulation
D. Engineering data manipulation
Answer: Option A
2.
Technical drawings typically serve one of three purposes:
A. Visualization, Communication, or Documentation
B. Visualization, Dimensioning, or Documentation
C. Communication, Documentation, or Installation
D. Documentation, Installation, or Engineering
Answer: Option A
3.
The organized and orderly approach to solving problems is known as the:
A. Engineering process
B. Design process
C. Aesthetic process
D. Functional process
Answer: Option B
4.
This is the range of digital or hard copy documents that specify the physical function requirements for a product:
A. Product design
B. Product definition
C. Drawing definition
D. Engineering design
Answer: Option B
5.
PDM is the acronym for:
A. Project drawing management
B. Product drawing manipulation
C. Product data management
D. Project data manipulation
Answer: Option C
6.
This is a systematic approach that integrates the design and manufacture of products with the goal of optimizing the process:
A. Traditional engineering design
B. The manufacturing process
C. Concurrent design
D. Design for recycling
Answer: Option C
1.
Personal or cultural expression in design is often referred to as functional design.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
2.
Idea or concept sketches are usually not considered to be technical drawings.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
3.
Computation and design sketches may be considered to be technical drawings.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
4.
Traditionally, design and manufacturing activities have taken place in sequential order.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
5.
Enhancing product development is considered aesthetic design.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
6.
Technical drawings require use of standards to communicate worldwide.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
7.
Before other communication methods developed, people informed themselves through visual means, including pictures.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
8.
Life cycle design means that all aspects of a product are considered simultaneously.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
9.
Graphic representation has developed along two distinct lines, engineering and technical.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
10.
Traditional, sequential engineering design is a logical approach, but in practice it can often be wasteful.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
11.
Product design often involves preparing analytical and physical models of the product.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
12.
In the design process, it is generally never necessary to return to a previous stage and repeat the process.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
13.
Drawings and specifications typically do not control details of maintenance.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
14.
Using drawings to represent the design of objects to be built or constructed is a relatively new concept.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
15.
The engineering design process can address society's needs.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
16.
The procedure for designing products typically follows a process.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
1.
Isometric drawings are often used by ________ to help illustrate complex designs.
A. mechanical engineers
B. piping drafters
C. aerospace engineers
D. all of the above
Answer: Option D
2.
In order to create an isometric circle to represent a hole through the top surface of a box, the drafter must insure that the correct isoplane has been selected by scrolling through the isoplanes using the ________ key.
A. F1 B. F3
C. F5 D. F8
Answer: Option C
3.
A fillet is a rounded surface on the ________ corner of a part.
A. Inside B. outside
C. radial D. isoplane
Answer: Option A
4.
Before starting an isometric drawing in AutoCAD the drafter needs to ________.
A. set the grid to isometric
B. set the current layer to Defpoints
C. turn Object Snap off
D. turn Ortho off
Answer: Option A
5.
A round is a rounded surface on the ________ corner of a part.
A. inside B. outside
C. radial D. isoplane
Answer: Option B
6.
Architectural drafters generally prefer to use ________ drawings to help illustrate 3-dimensional views of a structure.
A. isometric B. perspective
C. orthographic D. auxiliary
Answer: Option B
7.
The bounding box method for setting up an isometric drawing helps the drafter ________.
A. confine the isometric drawing to its maximum size
B. figure what lines are to be illustrated vertical and horizontal
C. position the isometric drawing in paper space
D. none of the above
Answer: Option A
8.
The Offset tool should only be used for placing ________ in an isometric drawing.
A. circles
B. horizontal lines
C. vertical lines
D. none of the above
Answer: Option C
9.
When creating an isometric drawing in AutoCAD the drafter can utilize the Dynamic Input and Polar Coordinate system to place both vertical and horizontal lines. A line created from one point 3 inches at 180 degrees would be a ________ line.
A. horizontal
B. vertical
C. inclined
D. none of the above
Answer: Option B
10.
AutoCAD refers to isometric ellipses as ________.
A. Ellipses B. isoellipses
C. isocircles D. circles
Answer: Option C
1.
By using the F-5 key you can switch from ISO Right to ISO Top to ISO Back.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
2.
The AutoCAD Center Mark tool can be used in an isometric drawing as you would use it in any conventional orthographic drawing.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
3.
In an isometric drawing all horizontal lines are drawn on a 60 degree angle away from a given point.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
4.
When creating a circle on an isometric flat surface you need to use the circle tool.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
5.
The Offset command can be used on vertical lines but not on horizontal lines.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
6.
The primary difference between isometric drawings and perspective drawings is that in an isometric drawing both vertical and horizontal lines remain parallel while in a perspective drawing both horizontal and vertical lines are in line with an apparent vanishing point.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
7.
Most solid modeling CAD programs will produce pictorial drawings of 3-dimensional objects using either the isometric, perspective, or both views.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
8.
The bounding box method for creating an isometric drawing works well in both traditional board drawing and in AutoCAD.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
9.
An isometric drawing is a type of technical drawing used to illustrate a mechanical part in true 3-dimensional form.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
10.
When using AutoCAD to create an isometric drawing it is best to set the grid to ISO.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
1.
When lettering a CAD drawing, for clarity you should limit the number of fonts to:
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Any number
Answer: Option B
2.
The primary unit of measurement for engineering drawings and design in the mechanical industries is the:
A. Millimeter B. Centimeter
C. Meter D. Kilometer
Answer: Option A
3.
These units are based on inch-foot and yard measurements:
A. International customary units
B. U.S. metric units
C. U.S. customary units
D. ISO international units
Answer: Option C
4.
This is how axonometric, oblique, and perspective sketches show objects:
A. Orthographically B. Pictorially
C. Obliquely D. Parallel
Answer: Option B
5.
This type of projection is when projectors are parallel to each other, but are at an angle other than 90 degrees to the plane of projection:
A. Oblique projection
B. Perpendicular projection
C. Aesthetic projection
D. Angular projection
Answer: Option A
6.
There are two main types of projection:
A. Parallel and Orthographic
B. Station-point and Perspective
C. Parallel and Convergent
D. Perspective and Parallel
Answer: Option D
1.
In orthographic projection objects can be presented at true size or scaled at a proportion of their true size.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
2.
The same general concepts and drafting standards apply to CAD as to drawings created by hand.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
3.
The meaning of each line on a technical drawing is indicated by its width and its particular line style.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
4.
Orthographic projections are a type of parallel projection.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
5.
Drawings that use U.S. customary units do not follow ANSI/ASME standards.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
6.
The main difference between a CAD drawing and a freehand sketch is in the appearance of lines.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
7.
With regard to lettering, the shapes of letters are not described as part of drawing standards.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
8.
Scale is stated as a ratio of the number of drawing units to the number of actual units.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
9.
Axonometric, oblique, and perspective sketches show objects pictorially.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
10.
Drawing units must be clearly stated on the drawing.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
11.
Drawing scale refers only to the reduction of the size of a drawn object relative to the real object.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
12.
Orthographic projections have projectors that are parallel to the plane of projection.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
13.
Multiview projection shows one or more necessary views of an object.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
14.
Three systems are used to arrange orthographic views: first, second, and third angle projection.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
1.
When lettering a CAD drawing, for clarity you should limit the number of fonts to:
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Any number
Answer: Option B
2.
The primary unit of measurement for engineering drawings and design in the mechanical industries is the:
A. Millimeter B. Centimeter
C. Meter D. Kilometer
Answer: Option A
3.
These units are based on inch-foot and yard measurements:
A. International customary units
B. U.S. metric units
C. U.S. customary units
D. ISO international units
Answer: Option C
4.
This is how axonometric, oblique, and perspective sketches show objects:
A. Orthographically B. Pictorially
C. Obliquely D. Parallel
Answer: Option B
5.
This type of projection is when projectors are parallel to each other, but are at an angle other than 90 degrees to the plane of projection:
A. Oblique projection
B. Perpendicular projection
C. Aesthetic projection
D. Angular projection
Answer: Option A
6.
There are two main types of projection:
A. Parallel and Orthographic
B. Station-point and Perspective
C. Parallel and Convergent
D. Perspective and Parallel
Answer: Option D
1.
In orthographic projection objects can be presented at true size or scaled at a proportion of their true size.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
2.
The same general concepts and drafting standards apply to CAD as to drawings created by hand.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
3.
The meaning of each line on a technical drawing is indicated by its width and its particular line style.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
4.
Orthographic projections are a type of parallel projection.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
5.
Drawings that use U.S. customary units do not follow ANSI/ASME standards.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
6.
The main difference between a CAD drawing and a freehand sketch is in the appearance of lines.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
7.
With regard to lettering, the shapes of letters are not described as part of drawing standards.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
8.
Scale is stated as a ratio of the number of drawing units to the number of actual units.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
9.
Axonometric, oblique, and perspective sketches show objects pictorially.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
10.
Drawing units must be clearly stated on the drawing.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
11.
Drawing scale refers only to the reduction of the size of a drawn object relative to the real object.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
12.
Orthographic projections have projectors that are parallel to the plane of projection.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
13.
Multiview projection shows one or more necessary views of an object.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
14.
Three systems are used to arrange orthographic views: first, second, and third angle projection.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
1.
This allows the designer to conceptualize objects more easily without having to make costly illustrations, models, or prototypes:
A. Computer-aided manufacturing
B. Computer-aided design
C. Computer-aided engineering
D. Computer-aided prototyping
Answer: Option B
2.
This allows the performance of structures to be analyzed and tested efficiently, accurately, and quickly:
A. Computer-aided manufacturing
B. Computer-aided design
C. Computer-aided engineering
D. Computer-aided prototyping
Answer: Option C
3.
This type of rapid prototyping system uses a laser to fuse powdered metals, plastics, or ceramics:
A. Fused deposition modeling
B. Stereolithography apparatus
C. Solid ground curing
D. Selective laser sintering
Answer: Option D
4.
This process recognizes the inherent interrelationships between design and manufacturing:
A. Design for manufacture
B. Design for manufacture and assembly
C. Design for concurrent engineering
D. Design for assembly
Answer: Option B
5.
Manufacturing may produce these types of products:
A. Discrete or continuous
B. Raw material or parts
C. Machinery or manufactured
D. Processes or operations
Answer: Option A
6.
Approximately this much of the cost of product development and manufacture is determined at the design stage:
A. 40-50% B. 60-75%
C. 70-80% D. 75-85%
Answer: Option C
7.
This is a solid shape that fits inside the mold and forms a hole in a cooled cast metal or molten plastic object:
A. Core
B. Cavity
C. Prototype
D. Hole mold
Answer: Option A
1.
The typical parts list should include the ________.
A. part number
B. manufacturing material
C. number of parts needed
D. all of the above
Answer: Option D
2.
A typical set of mechanical working drawings includes ________.
A. exploded assembly
B. part details
C. parts list
D. all of the above
Answer: Option D
3.
The title block used on working drawings should include the ________.
A. sheet number
B. line type
C. layer set
D. all of the above
Answer: Option A
4.
One critical issue drafters need to pay close attention to is the ________.
A. size of the sheet
B. designer's intent
C. scale factor
D. none of the above
Answer: Option B
5.
In the mechanical design process the first step is to ________.
A. brainstorm solutions
B. prepare rough sketches
C. prepare a budget
D. identify the problem
Answer: Option D
6.
The text used on a typical detail sheet should be ________.
A. placed horizontally
B. in bold text
C. in an architectural text style
D. none of the above
Answer: Option A
7.
In an exploded assembly drawing it is customary for the drafter to use a ________ line to illustrate how parts fit together.
A. Phantom B. hidden
C. dashed D. center
Answer: Option A
8.
It is customary for the first sheet of a working drawing set to include ________.
A. a parts list
B. exploded assembly
C. assembled assembly
D. all of the above
Answer: Option D
9.
In order to create an accurate assembly drawing the drafter should create the ________ drawings first.
A. Detail
B. title block
C. parts list
D. isometric
Answer: Option A
10.
The thread note for a typical bolt will include the ________.
A. major diameter of the thread
B. material
C. center line
D. offset distance
Answer: Option A
1.
A detail drawing of a part is intended to provide the necessary information needed to fabricate that part.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
2.
Mechanical designers can expect to make several revisions to a design before it is finalized.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
3.
Problem identification has to do with the final stages in the mechanical design process.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
4.
The mechanical engineering industry relies on complex mechanical drawings that are often referred to as working drawings.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
5.
Drafters are often expected to follow the drafting standards as set in the ASME Y14.5M-1994 publication.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
6.
Mechanical drafters can revise any drawing at any time without tracking those changes.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
7.
Drafters do not need to worry about the number of decimal places used on dimensioning a technical drawing.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
8.
An assembly drawing is intended to illustrate a single mechanical part.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
9.
Designers utilize several methods for solving mechanical design problems including brainstorming ideas.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
10.
BOM stands for Bill of Materials.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
1.
If a designer is developing a plan for a project in which the entire part is made out of ¾" thick plywood and he only wants to use one view, he should use the ________ view.
A. front B. top
C. right D. back
Answer: Option A
2.
In developing a multi-view drawing the drafter can use a ________ line to help locate the top and right side views.
A. object B. hidden
C. dimension D. miter
Answer: Option D
3.
The type of line that projects from an object for the express purpose of locating a dimension is a ________ line.
A. visible B. hidden
C. extension D. dimension
Answer: Option C
4.
Center lines are used to locate or represent the centers of ________.
A. arcs
B. circles
C. hidden round features
D. all of the above
Answer: Option D
5.
Architectural drawings used to construct a house are often plotted with a scale of ¼" = 1'-0". What scale is this?
A. Quarter B. Half
C. Full D. Double
Answer: Option A
6.
In multi-view drawing it is common practice to include three views, the front, the top and the right side. If no dimensions are required on the right side view the drafter can ________.
A. leave the view as is
B. eliminate the view
C. use the left view instead
D. none of the above
Answer: Option B
7.
The AutoCAD command used to combine two or more primitive shapes into a single complex 3-dimensional model is ________.
A. add B. union
C. attach D. form
Answer: Option B
8.
Most architectural drawings produced for field use by building contractors are printed on architectural "D" size paper which measures ________.
A. 24" X 36"
B. 18" X 24"
C. 11" X 17"
D. 34" X 22"
Answer: Option A
9.
Geometric primitives include shapes such as ________.
A. boxes
B. cylinders
C. wedges
D. all of the above
Answer: Option D
10.
A full scale technical drawing will have a scale factor of ________.
A. 1:1 B. 1:2
C. 2:1 D. 1:4
Answer: Option A
1.
If technical drawings are used to communicate size and shape descriptions, it is not important to worry about either the weight of a line or the type of line being used.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
2.
The ASME Y14.2M line thickness standard for visible lines is .8mm thick.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
3.
A projection plane is an imaginary 2 dimensional plane that needs to be parallel to the surface of the object.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
4.
A "D" size architectural sheet measures 24" X 36".
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
5.
In a set of architectural drawings the views illustrating the front, back, and side of a house are called elevations.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
6.
A visible line represents the continuous edge of an object being illustrated.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
7.
A three dimensional object can be constructed with only the height and width dimensions given.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
8.
Short dashed lines can be used to illustrate a visible feature.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
9.
Multi-view drawings are usually comprised of the projected views which illustrate the height, width, and depth of an object.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
10.
The projection of geometric information such as lines, points, and planes is usually referred to as orthographic projection.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
1.
In oblique projection, important shapes should be in this position relative to the viewing plane:
A. Parallel B. Perpendicular
C. Adjacent D. Rotated
Answer: Option A
2.
In a CAD system, you can draw an ellipse by specifying these:
A. The bounding lines
B. The midpoint and end points
C. The center and major and minor axes
D. The center and radius
Answer: Option C
3.
Oblique drawings are dimensioned in a similar fashion as these types of drawings:
A. Orthographic B. Isometric
C. Angular D. Parallel
Answer: Option B
4.
In an oblique drawing, equally spaced partial circles may be used to show this:
A. Symbolic thread pitch
B. Ellipses
C. Cavalier drawings
D. Projection points
5.
When the receding lines are true length, and the projectors are at 45 degrees to the plane of projection, the oblique drawing is called this:
A. Cabinet projection
B. Cavalier projection
C. Axonometric projection
D. Isometric projection
Answer: Option B
6.
Oblique sections are useful to show this:
A. Foreshortened features
B. Oblique lines
C. Interior shapes
D. Projected features
Answer: Option C
1.
In oblique projections, the projectors are perpendicular to each other but are not parallel to the plane of projection.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
2.
Circles, circular arcs, and other curved surfaces may be drawn using offset measurements.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
3.
In general, all types of sections for isometric drawing may be applied to oblique drawing.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
4.
In an oblique drawing, when an angle is specified in degrees in a receding plane, you should convert the angle into circular measurements.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
5.
In CAD, oblique drawings are difficult to create because you cannot use snap increments or draw similarly to drawing on grid paper.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
6.
If a complicated pictorial is needed, it may be easier and more accurate to create a 3D model than an oblique drawing.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
7.
If you are sketching an ellipse in an oblique drawing, you can block in the enclosing rectangle and sketch the ellipse tangent to its sides.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
8.
In oblique projections, one of the object's principal faces is parallel to the plane of projection.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
9.
When the receding lines are drawn to half size, the drawing is known as a cabinet projection.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
1.
The top, front, and bottom views align in this manner:
A. Horizontally
B. Vertically
C. According to the planar views
D. Parallel to the frontal plane
Answer: Option B
2.
If a plane is parallel to the plane of projection, it appears:
A. True size
B. As a line or edge
C. Foreshortened
D. As an oblique surface
Answer: Option A
3.
This line pattern is composed of three dashes, one long dash on each end with a short dash in the middle:
A. Object B. Hidden
C. Center D. Phantom
Answer: Option C
4.
This is the plane upon which the top view is projected:
A. Horizontal B. Frontal
C. Profile D. Base
Answer: Option A
5.
An advantage of this type of view is that each view shows the object all the way through as if it were transparent:
A. Planar B. Horizontal
C. Auxiliary D. Orthographic
Answer: Option D
6.
This type of surface is tipped to all principal planes of projection and does not appear true size in any standard view:
A. Foreshortened B. Parallel
C. Orthographic D. Oblique
Answer: Option D
1.
Visible lines always take precedence over hidden lines or centerlines.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
2.
Any object can be viewed from six mutually perpendicular views.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
3.
A total of three principal views are arranged in a standard way.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
4.
Height is shown in the left-side, top, right-side, and bottom views.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
5.
A plane surface always projects either on edge or as a surface in any view.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
6.
If an edge is perpendicular to a plane of projection, it appears as a point.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
7.
The depth dimensions in the top and side views do not necessarily correspond.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
8.
The profile plane is the plane upon which the side view is projected.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
9.
The rear, left-side, front, and right-side views align horizontally.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
10.
Width is shown in the rear, top, front, and bottom views.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
11.
If an angle is in an inclined plane, it may be projected either larger or smaller than the true angle depending on its position.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
12.
Usually screws, bolts, shafts, tubes, and other elongated parts are drawn in a vertical position in the front view.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
13.
A normal surface is perpendicular to a plane of projection.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
14.
In orthographic views, dashed lines represent features that would be hidden behind other surfaces.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
15.
Drawings are two-dimensional representations of objects that allow you to record sizes and shapes precisely.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
16.
Any principal view shows three of the four principal dimensions.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
17.
A plane surface that is parallel to a plane of projection appears on edge as a straight line.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
18.
First-angle projection is primarily used in Europe and Asia.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
1.
Two-point perspective is also known as:
A. Two-view perspective
B. Regular perspective
C. Parallel perspective
D. Angular perspective
Answer: Option D
2.
This is the intersection of the ground plane with the picture plane:
A. Vanishing point
B. Ground line
C. Station point
D. Horizon
Answer: Option B
3.
In perspective drawings this is placed between the observer and the object:
A. Vanishing point / horizon
B. Station point
C. Ground line
D. Plane of projection / picture plane
Answer: Option D
4.
When positioning this feature of perspective projection, the centerline of the cone of visual rays should be directed toward the approximate center of the object:
A. Station point
B. Vanishing point
C. Horizon
D. Ground line
Answer: Option A
5.
Perspective drawings are classified according to their number of these features:
A. Station points
B. Picture planes
C. Vanishing points
D. Ground lines
Answer: Option C
1.
Perspective drawings are classified according to their number of ground lines.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B
2.
All parallel lines that are not parallel to the picture plane vanish at a point.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
3.
All lines in the picture plane are shown in their true lengths.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
4.
Lines that are parallel to the picture plane remain parallel to one another and do not converge to a vanishing point.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option A
5.
Shading pictorial drawings may lead to confusion when describing shapes of objects.
A. True B. False
Answer: Option B