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This section includes 45 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Technical Drawing knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Tolerance issues are primarily a concern in manufacturing rather than in the design and drafting process. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» C. | |
| 2. |
When extension lines or centerlines cross visible object lines, gaps should not be left in the lines. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 3. |
It is more difficult to manufacture a part designed using two decimal places than the same part using four decimal places. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» C. | |
| 4. |
Dimensions are given in the form of distances, angles, and notes only when using metric units. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» C. | |
| 5. |
A set of two mutually perpendicular datum planes is required for coordinate dimensioning. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» C. | |
| 6. |
Drawings are usually made to a scale, which is indicated in the title block. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 7. |
Longer dimension lines are nearest the object outline. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» C. | |
| 8. |
A metric dimension that is a whole number does not show a decimal point or a zero. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 9. |
Avoid dimensioning to hidden lines. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 10. |
The drafter should always try to dimension to the profile view of an object when possible. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 11. |
Although an engineer has placed dimensions in specific locations the drafter has the freedom to arrange them as he deems necessary. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» C. | |
| 12. |
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers provides a set of common standards used by industry for placement of dimensions. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 13. |
An extension line is a thin, dark, solid line that extends from a point on the drawing to which a dimension refers. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 14. |
Typically, all dimension values and notes are lettered horizontally and should read from the bottom of the sheet. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 15. |
It is permissible to letter a dimension value over any line on the drawing. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» C. | |
| 16. |
It is always acceptable to dimension to a hidden feature. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» C. | |
| 17. |
By adding dimensions to a technical drawing the drafter is providing information about the size and location of features of a part. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 18. |
When a finished part is measured, it may vary slightly from the exact dimension specified. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 19. |
An external cylindrical shape is dimensioned where it appears circular. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» C. | |
| 20. |
In U.S. structural and architectural drafting, all dimensions of this length are usually expressed in feet and inches: |
| A. | One inch or over |
| B. | One foot or over |
| C. | One yard or over |
| D. | One rod or over |
| Answer» C. One yard or over | |
| 21. |
The ________ dimension tool will place the length of an angled line. |
| A. | Aligned |
| B. | Angle |
| C. | Linear |
| D. | Radial |
| Answer» B. Angle | |
| 22. |
A heavy straight line should be drawn under all dimension values that are to scale. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| C. | 1 |
| D. | |
| Answer» C. 1 | |
| 23. |
When designing mechanical devices, the designer must consider what the allowable variation in size between mating parts can be. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 24. |
This is the total amount that the feature on the actual part is allowed to vary from what is specified by the dimension: |
| A. | Allowance |
| B. | Tolerance |
| C. | Specification |
| D. | Difference |
| Answer» C. Specification | |
| 25. |
The nominal size of a feature is the exact measurement of the feature after the tolerance has been applied to it. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| C. | 1 |
| D. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 26. |
Fillet radii can be given in a general note. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 27. |
The maximum and minimum sizes of a feature are identified by a ________ tolerance. |
| A. | Limits |
| B. | GD&T |
| C. | reference |
| D. | allowance |
| Answer» B. GD&T | |
| 28. |
Given a situation in which the drafter has crossed extension lines in a drawing what can be done to clean up the point of crossing? |
| A. | Use the Modify tool to clean up the extension lines. |
| B. | Use the Tolerance tool to clean up the extension lines. |
| C. | Use the Break tool to clean up the extension lines. |
| D. | Use the stretch tool to clean up the extension lines. |
| Answer» B. Use the Tolerance tool to clean up the extension lines. | |
| 29. |
The ________ tool on the Dimension tool bar will place several dimensions at one time by using a selection box placed over several part features. |
| A. | Linear |
| B. | Continue |
| C. | Baseline |
| D. | Quick Dimension |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
Where the decimal-inch dimension is used, a zero is not used before the decimal point of values less than 1. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| C. | 1 |
| D. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 31. |
Baseline dimensions are referenced from a common geometric feature known as a ________. |
| A. | edge |
| B. | corner |
| C. | datum |
| D. | point of reference |
| Answer» D. point of reference | |
| 32. |
Dimension lines should not cross extension lines. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| C. | 1 |
| D. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 33. |
Most mechanical drawings will include tolerance information in or near the drawing title block. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 34. |
This is a thin solid line directing attention to a note or dimension and starting with an arrowhead or dot: |
| A. | Dimension line |
| B. | Extension line |
| C. | Leader |
| D. | Specification |
| Answer» D. Specification | |
| 35. |
A circular arc is dimensioned in the view where you see its true shape by giving the value for its: |
| A. | Diameter |
| B. | Arc length |
| C. | Radius |
| D. | Chord length |
| Answer» D. Chord length | |
| 36. |
In a group of parallel dimension lines, the dimension values should be staggered. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| C. | 1 |
| D. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 37. |
One way to evenly space dimensions on a drawing is to use the ________. |
| A. | Dimension Space tool |
| B. | Linear tool |
| C. | Continue tool |
| D. | Baseline tool |
| Answer» B. Linear tool | |
| 38. |
The ________ tool on the Dimension tool bar places the length of an arch on a drawing. |
| A. | Arc Radius |
| B. | Arc Length |
| C. | Radius |
| D. | Diameter |
| Answer» C. Radius | |
| 39. |
In this type of dimensioning, allowance must be made for bends: |
| A. | Angular |
| B. | Tolerance |
| C. | Datum |
| D. | Sheet metal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
This is a line terminated by arrowheads, indicating the direction and extent of a dimension: |
| A. | Dimension line |
| B. | Extension line |
| C. | Arrowhead line |
| D. | Centerline |
| Answer» B. Extension line | |
| 41. |
This is used to indicate that a surface is to be machined: |
| A. | Finish mark |
| B. | Machining mark |
| C. | Roughness indicator |
| D. | Coordinate mark |
| Answer» B. Machining mark | |
| 42. |
How can the drafter prevent AutoCAD from placing or stacking another center mark on a circle when adding a diameter dimension to it? |
| A. | Explode the dimension and then erase the center mark. |
| B. | Use the Properties dialog box to turn off the center mark of the dimension. |
| C. | It can't be done. |
| D. | Use the trim tool to take away the stacked center mark. |
| Answer» C. It can't be done. | |
| 43. |
Placement of dimensions on a drawing is controlled by ________. |
| A. | ANSI |
| B. | The design engineer |
| C. | Corporate drafting standards |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
The inch is the commonly used unit for most metric engineering drawings. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| C. | 1 |
| D. | |
| Answer» C. 1 | |
| 45. |
The condition of a part when it contains the least amount of material is referred to as ________. |
| A. | smallest |
| B. | LMC |
| C. | MMC |
| D. | actual size |
| Answer» C. MMC | |