Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Drawing.

This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Drawing knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What is the relation between pitch and lead for double-start threads?

A. Lead = pitch
B. 2*Lead = pitch
C. Lead = 2*pitch
D. Lead < pitch
Answer» D. Lead < pitch
2.

A thread designation is given as M 8, what does that indicate?

A. A metric thread of fine pitch 1mm as 8mm is the nominal diameter
B. A metric thread of coarse pitch 1.25mm as 8mm is the nominal diameter
C. A metric thread of nominal diameter 8mm with pitch undefined
D. A metric thread of 8mm pitch with nominal diameter undefined
Answer» C. A metric thread of nominal diameter 8mm with pitch undefined
3.

What will be the basic triangle height for the screw thread profile of thread angle 60° and pitch 1.25?

A. 2.08
B. 1.08
C. 0.08
D. 3.08
Answer» C. 0.08
4.

B.I.S recommends only fine threads.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

Pitch diameter is the diameter of the imaginary circle passing through the points where the thread width is equal to ______

A. Pitch
B. lead
C. space between the threads
D. approximately zero
Answer» D. approximately zero
6.

A screw thread designation is given by, M12 x 1.3. What does that indicate?

A. A marvelous thread of 12mm nominal diameter with 1.3 pitch
B. A metric thread of 12mm pitch with 1.3mm nominal diameter
C. A marvelous thread of 12mm pitch with 1.3mm nominal diameter
D. A metric thread of 12mm nominal diameter with 1.3 pitch
Answer» E.
7.

Which of the following is true for single-start threads?

A. lead = pitch
B. lead > pitch
C. pitch < lead
D. lead = 2*pitch
Answer» B. lead > pitch
8.

The diameter of the screw (D) is 20mm, the pitch of the screw (L) is 3mm. What is the mechanical advantage?

A. 21.1
B. 20.93
C. 22.9
D. 19
Answer» C. 22.9
9.

The axial distance advanced by the screw for one complete rotation is called ______

A. Lead
B. Pitch
C. Travel
D. Mechanical advantage
Answer» B. Pitch
10.

The mechanical advantage of the screw thread is __________ if D is the diameter of the screw, L is the distance between the threads.

A. D/L
B. L*D
C. πD/L
D. πD*L
Answer» D. πD*L
11.

What is the smallest diameter of the screw thread?

A. Pitch diameter
B. Core diameter
C. Nominal diameter
D. Helical diameter
Answer» C. Nominal diameter
12.

What is the largest diameter of the screw thread?

A. Core diameter
B. Pitch diameter
C. Nominal diameter
D. Helical diameter
Answer» D. Helical diameter
13.

A screw thread is often a _______ structure that aids in converting between rotational motion and linear motion.

A. Circular
B. Linear
C. Helical
D. Elliptical
Answer» D. Elliptical