Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

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401.

There are two main types of projection:$?

A. Parallel and Orthographic
B. Station-point and Perspective
C. Parallel and Convergent
D. Perspective and Parallel
Answer» E.
402.

When lines intersect on a drawing at angles of this many degrees, it is customary not to dimension the angle:$?

A. 360
B. 180
C. 90
D. 45
Answer» D. 45
403.

Before starting an isometric drawing in Auto-CAD the drafter needs to ________.$?

A. Set the grid to isometric
B. Set the current layer to Def-points
C. Turn Object Snap off
D. Turn Ortho off
Answer» B. Set the current layer to Def-points
404.

This is an angled surface used on cylinders to make them easier to handle:$?

A. Fillet
B. Taper
C. Chamfer
D. Lug
Answer» D. Lug
405.

This type of surface may be a plane, a single curved surface, or a warped surface:$?

A. Edge surface
B. Ruled surface
C. Auxiliary surface
D. Developed surface
Answer» C. Auxiliary surface
406.

These maps are used to plan construction projects that locate construction features so they fit the topography of the area:$?

A. Subdivision plats
B. Landscape maps
C. Structural topography maps
D. Structure location plans
Answer» E.
407.

The section view drawing in which one fourth of an object has been marked for removal is known as a _________ section.$?

A. Full
B. Half
C. Quarter
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Quarter
408.

Architectural drawings used to construct a house are often plotted with a scale of ¼" = 1'-0". What scale is this?$?

A. Quarter
B. Half
C. Full
D. Double
Answer» B. Half
409.

In oblique sketches, the most commonly used angles for receding lines are:$?

A. 15 or 30 degrees
B. 25 or 30 degrees
C. 30 or 45 degrees
D. 45 or 60 degrees
Answer» D. 45 or 60 degrees
410.

The Offset tool should only be used for placing _________ in an isometric drawing.$?

A. Circles
B. Horizontal lines
C. Vertical lines
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
411.

This type of weld is the most common in structural steel fabrication:$?

A. Fillet weld
B. Beam weld
C. Rivet weld
D. Structural weld
Answer» B. Beam weld
412.

Approximately this much of the cost of product development and manufacture is determined at the design stage:$?

A. 40-50 %
B. 60-75 %
C. 70-80 %
D. 75-85 %
Answer» D. 75-85 %
413.

This practice considers an individual part's dimensions and tolerances and that part's relation to its related parts:$?

A. Applying allowances
B. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
C. Creating datum references
D. Angular dimensioning tolerances
Answer» C. Creating datum references
414.

This is a curve showing the displacement of the follower as ordinates on a base line that represents one revolution of the cam:$?

A. Displacement diagram
B. Follower
C. Cam cycle
D. Reciprocation chart
Answer» B. Follower
415.

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
416.

Architectural drafters generally prefer to use ________ drawings to help illustrate 3-dimensional views of a structure.$?

A. Isometric
B. Perspective
C. Orthographic
D. Auxiliary
Answer» C. Orthographic
417.

Most architectural firms and mechanical design companies utilize different categories of blocks. These sets of blocks are usually housed in _________.$?

A. Block vaults
B. Block libraries
C. Block books
D. Block references
Answer» C. Block books
418.

Two-point perspective is also known as:$?

A. Two-view perspective
B. Regular perspective
C. Parallel perspective
D. Angular perspective
Answer» E.
419.

This is the plane upon which the top view is projected:$?

A. Horizontal
B. Frontal
C. Profile
D. Base
Answer» B. Frontal
420.

This is a solid shape that fits inside the mold and forms a hole in a cooled cast metal or molten plastic object:$?

A. Core
B. Cavity
C. Prototype
D. Hole mold
Answer» B. Cavity
421.

When lettering a CAD drawing, for clarity you should limit the number of fonts to:$?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Any number
Answer» C. Three
422.

In offset sections, offsets or bends in the cutting plane are all:$?

A. 90 degrees
B. 180 degrees
C. Either 90 or 180 degrees
D. 30, 60 or 90 degrees
Answer» B. 180 degrees
423.

This process recognizes the inherent interrelationships between design and manufacturing:$?

A. Design for manufacture
B. Design for manufacture and assembly
C. Design for concurrent engineering
D. Design for assembly
Answer» C. Design for concurrent engineering
424.

This type of surface is tipped to all principal planes of projection and does not appear true size in any standard view:$?

A. Foreshortened
B. Parallel
C. Orthographic
D. Oblique
Answer» E.
425.

In this type of drawing, vertical pipes may be revolved into the horizontal plane:$?

A. Standard view
B. Elevation view
C. Transverse piping
D. Developed piping
Answer» E.
426.

Architectural drafters generally prefer to use ________ drawings to help illustrate 3-dimensional views of a structure.?

A. Isometric
B. Perspective
C. Orthographic
D. Auxiliary
Answer» C. Orthographic
427.

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
428.

This practice considers an individual part's dimensions and tolerances and that part's relation to its related parts:?

A. Applying allowances
B. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
C. Creating datum references
D. Angular dimensioning tolerances
Answer» C. Creating datum references
429.

This is a curve showing the displacement of the follower as ordinates on a base line that represents one revolution of the cam:?

A. Displacement diagram
B. Follower
C. Cam cycle
D. Reciprocation chart
Answer» B. Follower
430.

This type of weld is the most common in structural steel fabrication:?

A. Fillet weld
B. Beam weld
C. Rivet weld
D. Structural weld
Answer» B. Beam weld
431.

Approximately this much of the cost of product development and manufacture is determined at the design stage:?

A. 40-50 %
B. 60-75 %
C. 70-80 %
D. 75-85 %
Answer» D. 75-85 %
432.

Most architectural firms and mechanical design companies utilize different categories of blocks. These sets of blocks are usually housed in _________.?

A. Block vaults
B. Block libraries
C. Block books
D. Block references
Answer» C. Block books
433.

The Offset tool should only be used for placing _________ in an isometric drawing.?

A. Circles
B. Horizontal lines
C. Vertical lines
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
434.

In this type of drawing, vertical pipes may be revolved into the horizontal plane:?

A. Standard view
B. Elevation view
C. Transverse piping
D. Developed piping
Answer» E.
435.

This is the plane upon which the top view is projected:?

A. Horizontal
B. Frontal
C. Profile
D. Base
Answer» B. Frontal
436.

Two-point perspective is also known as:?

A. Two-view perspective
B. Regular perspective
C. Parallel perspective
D. Angular perspective
Answer» E.
437.

When lettering a CAD drawing, for clarity you should limit the number of fonts to:?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Any number
Answer» C. Three
438.

This is a solid shape that fits inside the mold and forms a hole in a cooled cast metal or molten plastic object:?

A. Core
B. Cavity
C. Prototype
D. Hole mold
Answer» B. Cavity
439.

This process recognizes the inherent interrelationships between design and manufacturing:?

A. Design for manufacture
B. Design for manufacture and assembly
C. Design for concurrent engineering
D. Design for assembly
Answer» C. Design for concurrent engineering
440.

In offset sections, offsets or bends in the cutting plane are all:?

A. 90 degrees
B. 180 degrees
C. Either 90 or 180 degrees
D. 30, 60 or 90 degrees
Answer» B. 180 degrees
441.

This type of surface is tipped to all principal planes of projection and does not appear true size in any standard view:?

A. Foreshortened
B. Parallel
C. Orthographic
D. Oblique
Answer» E.
442.

A civil engineer working on a bridge design would probably rely on his ________ scale for checking printed drawings.?

A. Engineer's
B. Metric
C. Architect's
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Metric
443.

This is used in applications for nonferrous construction:?

A. Copper tubing
B. Steel pipe
C. PVC pipe
D. Iron tubing
Answer» B. Steel pipe
444.

The Press-Pull tool will ________ the face of a solid model in the direction it faces.?

A. Taper
B. Extrude
C. Spiral
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Spiral
445.

These types of pipes are generally connected with bell and spigot joints or flanged joints:?

A. Soil and waste
B. Water and gas
C. Water and steam
D. Gas and soil
Answer» C. Water and steam
446.

These are accurately drawn maps of cities and towns showing property lines and other features that control property ownership:?

A. Monument maps
B. Cadastral maps
C. City maps
D. Topographic maps
Answer» C. City maps
447.

When the drafter types the word BLOCK or selects the Make Block tool from the Draw tool bar the _________ will appear.

A. Grid
B. Block Text Box
C. Block Definition Dialog
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
448.

An architect often relies on a _________ to complete the set of technical drawings used in the design of an office building.

A. Technical illustrator
B. Artist
C. Drafter
D. Construction superintendent
Answer» D. Construction superintendent
449.

The default position of the UCS icon is positioned at ________ on the Auto-CAD grid.

A. 0, 0, 0
B. 10, 10, 10
C. 20, 20, 20
D. None of the above
Answer» B. 10, 10, 10
450.

Some common blocks used by architectural drafters include __________.

A. Door swings
B. Ceiling fans
C. Appliances
D. All of the above
Answer» E.