

MCQOPTIONS
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 | |