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This section includes 730 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The 3-D commands on the Modeling toolbar include ________. |
| A. | box |
| B. | sphere |
| C. | extrude |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
The MASSPROP shortcut will provide the following information. |
| A. | mass |
| B. | volume |
| C. | bounding box |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
These types of projectors converge at a vanishing point: |
| A. | Perspective |
| B. | Parallel |
| C. | Orthographic |
| D. | Oblique |
| Answer» B. Parallel | |
| 4. |
A ________ is the person responsible for verifying that the drawings in a project set are free of mistakes. |
| A. | client |
| B. | CAD trainee |
| C. | receptionist |
| D. | checker |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
This type of solid has two bases that are parallel equal polygons: |
| A. | Pyramid |
| B. | Prism |
| C. | Cone |
| D. | Torus |
| Answer» C. Cone | |
| 6. |
This type of solid has a polygon for a base and triangular lateral faces that intersect at a vertex: |
| A. | Pyramid |
| B. | Prism |
| C. | Cone |
| D. | Torus |
| Answer» B. Prism | |
| 7. |
CAD programs which incorporate parametric modeling utilize a system in which the dimensions control the ________. |
| A. | size and shape of the model features |
| B. | perspective of the model |
| C. | shading used to render the model |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» B. perspective of the model | |
| 8. |
In order to create one solid model from two or more separate solid shapes the drafter will need to position them and then ________. |
| A. | use Union to join them |
| B. | use the Join command |
| C. | use the Add Parts tool |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. use the Join command | |
| 9. |
The Conceptual Visual Style tool is located on the ________ toolbar. |
| A. | Visual Styles |
| B. | Modify |
| C. | 3-D Modeling |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Modify | |
| 10. |
This is a systematic approach that integrates the design and manufacture of products with the goal of optimizing the process: |
| A. | Traditional engineering design |
| B. | The manufacturing process |
| C. | Concurrent design |
| D. | Design for recycling |
| Answer» D. Design for recycling | |
| 11. |
This is formed where three or more surfaces intersect: |
| A. | Oblique |
| B. | Line |
| C. | Edge |
| D. | Vertex |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Three dimensional models are often used in the design process to ________. |
| A. | help the client understand the overall design concept |
| B. | help the client select a color for their carpet |
| C. | provide the client with a model which they can use to impress their friends |
| D. | determine the quantity of brick needed to build the house |
| Answer» B. help the client select a color for their carpet | |
| 13. |
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 | |
| 14. |
The bounding box method for setting up an isometric drawing helps the drafter ________. |
| A. | confine the isometric drawing to its maximum size |
| B. | figure what lines are to be illustrated vertical and horizontal |
| C. | position the isometric drawing in paper space |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. figure what lines are to be illustrated vertical and horizontal | |
| 15. |
AutoCAD refers to isometric ellipses as ________. |
| A. | Ellipses |
| B. | isoellipses |
| C. | isocircles |
| D. | circles |
| Answer» D. circles | |
| 16. |
When creating an isometric drawing in AutoCAD 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 | |
| 17. |
The text used on a typical detail sheet should be ________. |
| A. | placed horizontally |
| B. | in bold text |
| C. | in an architectural text style |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. in bold text | |
| 18. |
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 | |
| 19. |
In an exploded assembly drawing it is customary for the drafter to use a ________ line to illustrate how parts fit together. |
| A. | Phantom |
| B. | hidden |
| C. | dashed |
| D. | center |
| Answer» B. hidden | |
| 20. |
In order to create an accurate assembly drawing the drafter should create the ________ drawings first. |
| A. | Detail |
| B. | title block |
| C. | parts list |
| D. | isometric |
| Answer» B. title block | |
| 21. |
In an assembly section, these parts should have their section lines left out or shown solid black: |
| A. | Bolts |
| B. | All fasteners |
| C. | Thin parts |
| D. | Rivets |
| Answer» D. Rivets | |
| 22. |
These are groups of components of a larger machine: |
| A. | Subassemblies |
| B. | External assemblies |
| C. | Component assemblies |
| D. | Major assemblies |
| Answer» B. External assemblies | |
| 23. |
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 | |
| 24. |
Acceptable parts must not extend beyond this: |
| A. | Boundary limits |
| B. | Hole limits |
| C. | Specification |
| D. | Tolerances |
| Answer» B. Hole limits | |
| 25. |
EDM is the acronym for: |
| A. | Enterprise data management |
| B. | Engineering drawing management |
| C. | Enterprise drawing manipulation |
| D. | Engineering data manipulation |
| Answer» B. Engineering drawing management | |
| 26. |
A cylinder can be created by drawing a rectangular shape then the ________ tool. |
| A. | Revolve |
| B. | Sweep |
| C. | Extrude |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. Sweep | |
| 27. |
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. | |
| 28. |
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 isoplane has been selected by scrolling through the isoplanes using the ________ key. |
| A. | F1 |
| B. | F3 |
| C. | F5 |
| D. | F8 |
| Answer» D. F8 | |
| 29. |
The title block used on working drawings should include the ________. |
| A. | sheet number |
| B. | line type |
| C. | layer set |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» B. line type | |
| 30. |
A typical set of mechanical working drawings includes ________. |
| A. | exploded assembly |
| B. | part details |
| C. | parts list |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
A fillet is a rounded surface on the ________ corner of a part. |
| A. | Inside |
| B. | outside |
| C. | radial |
| D. | isoplane |
| Answer» B. outside | |
| 32. |
In the mechanical design process the first step is to ________. |
| A. | brainstorm solutions |
| B. | prepare rough sketches |
| C. | prepare a budget |
| D. | identify the problem |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
A round is a rounded surface on the ________ corner of a part. |
| A. | inside |
| B. | outside |
| C. | radial |
| D. | isoplane |
| Answer» C. radial | |
| 34. |
These are special installations of stone or concrete marking the locations of points accurately determined by precise surveying: |
| A. | Topographic marks |
| B. | Hatchures |
| C. | Monuments |
| D. | Pillars |
| Answer» D. Pillars | |
| 35. |
These maps are used in planning installations of trees, shrubbery, drives, and other garden features: |
| A. | Landscape maps |
| B. | Engineering maps |
| C. | Topographic maps |
| D. | Cadastral maps |
| Answer» B. Engineering maps | |
| 36. |
Switches and relays should be shown in this position with no operating force or applied energy: |
| A. | Normal |
| B. | Closed |
| C. | Offset |
| D. | Application |
| Answer» B. Closed | |
| 37. |
Which of the following is one of the basic types of welded joints: |
| A. | T-joint |
| B. | Rear joint |
| C. | Angle joint |
| D. | Groove joint |
| Answer» B. Rear joint | |
| 38. |
Schematic and single-line diagrams should be arranged so that signal or transmission path from input to output proceeds in this fashion: |
| A. | Right to left and top to bottom |
| B. | Right to left and bottom to top |
| C. | Left to right and top to bottom |
| D. | Left to right and bottom to top |
| Answer» D. Left to right and bottom to top | |
| 39. |
These items typically are not used in new designs, but are still common in high-power amplifiers: |
| A. | Amplifier tubes |
| B. | Electron tubes |
| C. | Signal relays |
| D. | Switches |
| Answer» C. Signal relays | |
| 40. |
When positioning this feature of perspective projection, the centerline of the cone of visual rays should be directed toward the approximate center of the object: |
| A. | Station point |
| B. | Vanishing point |
| C. | Horizon |
| D. | Ground line |
| Answer» B. Vanishing point | |
| 41. |
Angles project true size only when the plane containing the angle and plane of projection are this: |
| A. | Adjacent |
| B. | Aligned |
| C. | Perpendicular |
| D. | Parallel |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
This is the term for the range of tightness or looseness resulting from the allowances and tolerances in mating parts: |
| A. | Limits |
| B. | Fit |
| C. | Specifications |
| D. | Allowance |
| Answer» C. Specifications | |
| 43. |
This is the measured size of a finished part: |
| A. | Actual size |
| B. | Dimensioned size |
| C. | Production size |
| D. | Basic size |
| Answer» B. Dimensioned size | |
| 44. |
This is the theoretically exact size from which limits of size are determined: |
| A. | Actual Size |
| B. | Dimensioned size |
| C. | Production size |
| D. | Basic size |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
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 | |
| 46. |
When filling an area with a hatch pattern in AutoCAD the drafter needs to be able to ________. |
| A. | see the entire bounding area to hatch |
| B. | set Ortho on |
| C. | turn ISO grid off |
| D. | set the layer to Defpoints |
| Answer» B. set Ortho on | |
| 47. |
If a designer is developing a plan for a project in which the entire part is made out of " 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 | |
| 48. |
Center lines are used to locate or represent the centers of ________. |
| A. | arcs |
| B. | circles |
| C. | hidden round features |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
Architectural drawings used to construct a house are often plotted with a scale of " = 1'-0". What scale is this? |
| A. | Quarter |
| B. | Half |
| C. | Full |
| D. | Double |
| Answer» B. Half | |
| 50. |
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 | |