Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

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451.

The typical parts list should include the _________.

A. Part number
B. Manufacturing material
C. Number of parts needed
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
452.

Some traditional board drafters preferred the drafting machine over the parallel straight edge because it could be used without the need for_________.

A. Circle templates
B. Triangles
C. Technical pens
D. Lettering guides
Answer» C. Technical pens
453.

Students can complete an associate's degree in drafting which normally takes about __________ years to complete.

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer» C. Three
454.

The dimension text size is determined by what the architect deems necessary in _________.

A. Model space
B. Paper space
C. The Finished plot
D. The PDF file
Answer» D. The PDF file
455.

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 iso-plane has been selected by scrolling through the iso-planes using the ________ key.

A. F1
B. F3
C. F5
D. F8
Answer» D. F8
456.

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» B. Top
457.

A secondary auxiliary view is a projection off of the __________.

A. Front view
B. Top view
C. Primary auxiliary view
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
458.

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» E.
459.

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» E.
460.

When creating an isometric drawing in Auto-CAD 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» C. Inclined
461.

Architectural dimensioning standards allow for the placement of dimensions inside the floor plan. These inside dimensions locate interior __________.

A. Door openings and walls
B. Centers of cabinets
C. Windows
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Centers of cabinets
462.

To insure that everyone understands what the electrical symbols represent it is customary to include a ________ on the electrical sheet.

A. List
B. Part number
C. Electrical legend
D. Electrical layer
Answer» D. Electrical layer
463.

The Free Orbit tool is found on the ________ toolbar.

A. Rotate
B. Move
C. Modify
D. 3-D Move
Answer» D. 3-D Move
464.

Understanding the Cartesian coordinate system will help the beginning drafter __________.

A. Control the accuracy of the drawing
B. Produce a visible grid system
C. Select a different text style
D. Choose various line types
Answer» B. Produce a visible grid system