Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Drawing.

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1.

The equation of the directrix line is X=-a, and the focus point is at (a,0), then where is the vertex of the parabola?

A. (0, 0)
B. (a/2, 0)
C. (-a/2, 0)
D. (0, a/2)
Answer» B. (a/2, 0)
Discussion
2.

The opening of the parabola for the equation X2 = -4aY, is on the _______

A. The negative side of X-axis
B. The positive side of X-axis
C. The negative side of Y-axis
D. The positive side of Y-axis
Answer» D. The positive side of Y-axis
Discussion
3.

The opening of the parabola for the equation X2 = 4aY, is on the _______

A. The negative side of X-axis
B. The positive side of X-axis
C. The negative side of Y-axis
D. The positive side of Y-axis
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

The opening of the parabola for the equation Y2 = -4ax, is on the _______

A. The negative side of X-axis
B. The positive side of X-axis
C. The negative side of Y-axis
D. The positive side of Y-axis
Answer» B. The positive side of X-axis
Discussion
5.

The opening of the parabola for the equation Y2 = 4ax, is on _______

A. The negative side of X-axis
B. The positive side of X-axis
C. The negative side of Y-axis
D. The positive side of Y-axis
Answer» C. The negative side of Y-axis
Discussion
6.

The length of the latus rectum is four times the focal length for the parabolic curve.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
7.

Which of the following is used for the construction of ellipse?

A. Rectangular method
B. Parallelogram method
C. Concentric circle method
D. Tangent method
Answer» D. Tangent method
Discussion
8.

Which of the following method is used for construction parabolic curves?

A. Rectangular method
B. Arc of the circle method
C. Concentric circle method
D. Oblong method
Answer» B. Arc of the circle method
Discussion
9.

The standard form of parabolic curve is (X-h)2 = 4p(Y-k).

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
10.

Which of the following possibly be the eccentricity of the parabola?

A. 1
B.
C. 3/2
D. 4
Answer» B.
Discussion
11.

The directrix of the parabolic equation Y = 3(X2-1) is ______

A. Y = -37/12
B. Y = 3
C. Y = 1
D. Y = -3/14
Answer» B. Y = 3
Discussion
12.

The focus point of the parabolic equation Y = 3(X2-1) is ______

A. (1, 3)
B. ( , 1)
C. (0, 1/12-3)
D. (1/12+3, 0)
Answer» D. (1/12+3, 0)
Discussion
13.

Which of the following equations belongs to the parabolic curve?

A. Y<sup>2</sup>+X<sup>2</sup> = -1
B. Y = X
C. Y = 3(X<sup>2</sup>-1)
D. XY = 1
Answer» D. XY = 1
Discussion
14.

Which of the following design requires the parabolic curves?

A. Cooling towers
B. Water channels
C. Stuffing box
D. Light reflectors
Answer» E.
Discussion
15.

Which of the following designs do not require the parabolic curve?

A. Light reflectors
B. Sound reflectors
C. Cooling towers
D. Arches
Answer» D. Arches
Discussion