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451.	In working drawings, these show all necessary information not given directly on the drawing with its dimensions and notes:
A.	Document strips
B.	Portable documents
C.	Formatting forms
D.	Title and record strips
Answer» E.

Discussion

452.	PDM is the acronym for:
A.	Project drawing management
B.	Product drawing manipulation
C.	Product data management
D.	Project data manipulation
Answer» D. Project data manipulation

Discussion

453.	Idea or concept sketches are usually not considered to be technical drawings.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

454.	The profile plane is the plane upon which the side view is projected.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

455.	The rear, left-side, front, and right-side views align horizontally.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

456.	The visible edges of the object behind the cutting plane are not cross-hatched.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

457.	When a part is cut fully in half, the resulting view is called a half section.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

458.	On a floor plan the dashed line that appears approximately 24" outside the exterior wall represents the ________.
A.	sidewalk
B.	roof overhang
C.	plumbing drain lines
D.	none of the above
Answer» C. plumbing drain lines

Discussion

459.	The site plan illustrates ________.
A.	the floor plan
B.	where the house sits on the property
C.	the roof plan
D.	where the garage and driveway are located
Answer» C. the roof plan

Discussion

460.	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

Discussion

461.	Generally, the units used on an architectural drawing are set to ________.
A.	Architectural
B.	engineering
C.	metric
D.	civil
Answer» B. engineering

Discussion

462.	Elevation drawings will include information about ________.
A.	roof pitch
B.	siding
C.	window style
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

463.	Inserting blocks into a drawing file usually requires exacting placement. The drafter should insure that ________ is turned on.
A.	O Snaps
B.	Ortho
C.	Grid
D.	Dynamic Input
Answer» B. Ortho

Discussion

464.	Some common blocks used by architectural drafters include ________.
A.	door swings
B.	ceiling fans
C.	appliances
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

465.	When using versions of AutoCAD prior to Release 2006 it may be necessary to ________ a block in order to edit it.
A.	copy
B.	explode
C.	offset
D.	none of the above
Answer» C. offset

Discussion

466.	The drafter can either type the word block or select the Make Block tool in the Draw tool bar to create a block.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

467.	When creating a block consideration should be given to the base point because it directly relates to the insertion point.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

468.	When creating a block the drafter should carefully draw it in the 0 layer.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

469.	The Insert Block tool is inside the Modify tool set.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

470.	In AutoCAD a block is a symbol or object that can be inserted into a drawing.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

471.	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

Discussion

472.	When creating a block the drafter needs to pay particular attention to selecting a base point because it determines the ________.
A.	scale
B.	rotation angle
C.	insertion point
D.	color
Answer» D. color

Discussion

473.	Once the architect has finalized the house plans with the client any changes to the design requested by the client will require a ________.
A.	change order
B.	modification slip
C.	whole new set of drawings
D.	none of the above
Answer» B. modification slip

Discussion

474.	The foundation contractor will work with the following architectural plans.
A.	foundation
B.	site plan
C.	floor plan
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

475.	The text height for room names should be set to ________for a drawing that will be plotted to a scale of " = 1'-0".
A.	4"
B.	5"
C.	6"
D.	8"
Answer» D. 8"

Discussion

476.	The building construction industry relies on sets of ________ drawings to construct homes and commercial buildings.
A.	mechanical
B.	isometric
C.	architectural working
D.	all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above

Discussion

477.	The architectural drafter usually begins a set of working drawings by creating the ________ plan first.
A.	foundation
B.	floor plan
C.	elevations
D.	building section
Answer» C. elevations

Discussion

478.	It is very important to learn the relationship between line types, colors, and layers.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

479.	You cannot use the Offset Tool to enlarge the size of a circle.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

480.	AutoCAD is often referred to as the international standard by which all other CAD programs are measured.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

481.	UCS stands for User Coordinate System.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

482.	The two principle components of a CAD system are the computer and the software used to create technical drawings.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

483.	An AutoCAD term that refers to a pre-drawn object which is stored in a drawing file and can be inserted into any other drawing file as needed is a ________.
A.	Block
B.	brick
C.	balloon
D.	none of the above
Answer» B. brick

Discussion

484.	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

Discussion

485.	In some circumstances an entire drawing can be inserted into a different drawing as a block. When this is used the base point will default to ________.
A.	0,0
B.	10,10
C.	20,20
D.	30,30
Answer» B. 10,10

Discussion

486.	When creating your own blocks it is important to avoid drawing any portion of the block in the ________ layer.
A.	0
B.	center line
C.	hatch
D.	hidden line
Answer» B. center line

Discussion

487.	Newer versions of AutoCAD utilize the ________ to make block library management very easy.
A.	File / find
B.	Design Center
C.	File / search
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. File / search

Discussion

488.	To be useful, drawings must be stored electronically in a manner that satisfies the requirements for a static snapshot of the design at the time of release.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

489.	PERT or Gantt charts are used specifically to track time engineering change orders.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

490.	In oblique projections, the projectors are perpendicular to each other but are not parallel to the plane of projection.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

491.	AISC recommends one standard connection for attaching beams.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

492.	When beginning a new drawing in AutoCAD the default start-up layer will be the Defpoints layer.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

493.	In order to create a straight line in the AutoCAD graphics window the drafter is expected to pick a starting point and ending point.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

494.	Shop drawings consist of detail drawings of all parts of the entire structure showing exactly how the parts are to be made.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

495.	The version of AutoCAD being used can be checked by reading top blue line or title bar located above the pull down menu bar.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

496.	One very important tool to learn is the undo tool. It is located on the Standard Tool Bar
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

497.	The line tool icon is located on the Modify Tool Bar.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

498.	ANSI/AGMA publishes detailed standards for gear design and drawings.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

499.	When dimensioning piping drawings, it is not necessary to indicate the size of each pipe.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

500.	Copper tubing is not suitable for process work, for plumbing, or heating systems.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering.

In working drawings, these show all necessary information not given directly on the drawing with its dimensions and notes:

PDM is the acronym for:

Idea or concept sketches are usually not considered to be technical drawings.

The profile plane is the plane upon which the side view is projected.

The rear, left-side, front, and right-side views align horizontally.

The visible edges of the object behind the cutting plane are not cross-hatched.

When a part is cut fully in half, the resulting view is called a half section.

On a floor plan the dashed line that appears approximately 24" outside the exterior wall represents the ________.

The site plan illustrates ________.

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

Generally, the units used on an architectural drawing are set to ________.

Elevation drawings will include information about ________.

Inserting blocks into a drawing file usually requires exacting placement. The drafter should insure that ________ is turned on.

Some common blocks used by architectural drafters include ________.

When using versions of AutoCAD prior to Release 2006 it may be necessary to ________ a block in order to edit it.

The drafter can either type the word block or select the Make Block tool in the Draw tool bar to create a block.

When creating a block consideration should be given to the base point because it directly relates to the insertion point.

When creating a block the drafter should carefully draw it in the 0 layer.

The Insert Block tool is inside the Modify tool set.

In AutoCAD a block is a symbol or object that can be inserted into a drawing.

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

When creating a block the drafter needs to pay particular attention to selecting a base point because it determines the ________.

Once the architect has finalized the house plans with the client any changes to the design requested by the client will require a ________.

The foundation contractor will work with the following architectural plans.

The text height for room names should be set to ________for a drawing that will be plotted to a scale of " = 1'-0".

The building construction industry relies on sets of ________ drawings to construct homes and commercial buildings.

The architectural drafter usually begins a set of working drawings by creating the ________ plan first.

It is very important to learn the relationship between line types, colors, and layers.

You cannot use the Offset Tool to enlarge the size of a circle.

AutoCAD is often referred to as the international standard by which all other CAD programs are measured.

UCS stands for User Coordinate System.

The two principle components of a CAD system are the computer and the software used to create technical drawings.

An AutoCAD term that refers to a pre-drawn object which is stored in a drawing file and can be inserted into any other drawing file as needed is a ________.

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

In some circumstances an entire drawing can be inserted into a different drawing as a block. When this is used the base point will default to ________.

When creating your own blocks it is important to avoid drawing any portion of the block in the ________ layer.

Newer versions of AutoCAD utilize the ________ to make block library management very easy.

To be useful, drawings must be stored electronically in a manner that satisfies the requirements for a static snapshot of the design at the time of release.

PERT or Gantt charts are used specifically to track time engineering change orders.

In oblique projections, the projectors are perpendicular to each other but are not parallel to the plane of projection.

AISC recommends one standard connection for attaching beams.

When beginning a new drawing in AutoCAD the default start-up layer will be the Defpoints layer.

In order to create a straight line in the AutoCAD graphics window the drafter is expected to pick a starting point and ending point.

Shop drawings consist of detail drawings of all parts of the entire structure showing exactly how the parts are to be made.

The version of AutoCAD being used can be checked by reading top blue line or title bar located above the pull down menu bar.

One very important tool to learn is the undo tool. It is located on the Standard Tool Bar

The line tool icon is located on the Modify Tool Bar.

ANSI/AGMA publishes detailed standards for gear design and drawings.

When dimensioning piping drawings, it is not necessary to indicate the size of each pipe.

Copper tubing is not suitable for process work, for plumbing, or heating systems.