Explore topic-wise MCQs in Technical Drawing.

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