Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering.

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.

601.

An internal thread is a thread on the outside of a member.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
602.

The root is the top surface joining the two sides of a thread.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
603.

Any inclined surface can be shown in true shape when the appropriate auxiliary view is used.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
604.

Auxiliary views of 3-dimensional parts can be easily created with AutoCAD.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
605.

Warped surfaces cannot be unrolled or unfolded to lie flat.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
606.

Generally, hidden lines should be omitted in auxiliary views.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
607.

Revolution is a method of determining the true length and true size of inclined and oblique lines and planes.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
608.

An auxiliary view is an orthographic view that is not a standard projection.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
609.

The intersection of a plane and a circular cylinder is called a conic section.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
610.

Reference lines are always at right angles to the projection lines between the views.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
611.

A primary auxiliary view does not need to be parallel to the associated inclined plane.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
612.

A reference plane appears as a line in an adjacent view.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
613.

An auxiliary view is used on technical drawings to project features on an inclined plane away from one of the primary views in such a way that features such as holes appear correctly.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
614.

An intersection drawing is a flat representation or pattern that, when folded together, creates a 3D object.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
615.

A Secondary Auxiliary view is a projection from the first auxiliary view.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
616.

Springs may be classified as either helical springs or flat springs.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
617.

Pitch is equal to 12 divided by the number of threads per inch.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
618.

Rivets are not considered permanent fasteners.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
619.

A machine pin is a mechanical device designed to store energy when deflected and to return the equivalent amount of energy when released.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
620.

Tap drill depth does not include the cone point of the drill.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
621.

Another method used to setup an auxiliary view is to align the UCS with the inclined plane.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
622.

Measurements are always made at right angles to the reference lines or parallel to the projection lines.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
623.

A double-curved surface is generated by a curved line and has straight-line elements.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
624.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers provides a set of standards for using auxiliary views.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
625.

If an auxiliary view is symmetrical, and to save space or time, a half auxiliary view may be drawn.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
626.

From primary auxiliary views, a secondary auxiliary view can be drawn.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
627.

The center line of a hidden cylinder feature appearing in the front view should line up with the center mark in the corresponding circle which appears in the auxiliary view.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
628.

A single-curved surface is a developable ruled surface that can be unrolled to coincide with a cylinder.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
629.

Laminated object manufacturing produces solid parts from sheets of material such as paper or vinyl.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
630.

Fused deposition modeling systems use molten plastic deposited in layers corresponding to cross sections on the part.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
631.

Cost and availability of raw and processed materials and manufactured components are major concerns in manufacturing.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
632.

Nanotechnology and nanofabrication are terms used to describe extremely large-scale operations.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
633.

A partial auxiliary view usually shows only features on the ________ of the inclined line and not any projection of other planes.

A. hidden lines
B. plane
C. center lines
D. none of the above
Answer» C. center lines
634.

A partial auxiliary view is used to show only the ________ in the auxiliary view.

A. projected inclined plane
B. the projected top view
C. the projected side view
D. none of the above
Answer» B. the projected top view
635.

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
636.

In this type of view, the cutting plane line indicates both the location of the cutting plane and the direction of sight:

A. Removed section
B. Revolved section
C. Auxiliary section
D. Partial section
Answer» D. Partial section
637.

The principle views associated with orthographic projection are ________.

A. Front view
B. Right side view
C. Top view
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
638.

This is the most common application for developments and intersections:

A. Sheet metal construction
B. Piping
C. Architecture
D. Mechanical engineering
Answer» B. Piping
639.

This type of auxiliary view is projected onto a plane that is perpendicular to one of the principal planes of projection:

A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Revolved
D. Successive
Answer» B. Secondary
640.

The architectural and construction industries use the United States National CAD standard (NCS) system on many ________ projects.

A. residential
B. commercial
C. aerospace
D. publicly funded
Answer» E.
641.

There should be a visible gap between the wall and the ________ line.

A. dimension
B. extension
C. center
D. leader
Answer» C. center
642.

Text and dimensions are aligned on the drawing so they can be easily read from the bottom and right side of the sheet.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
643.

Dimensioning to the edges of doors and windows is the preferred method by most architectural drafters.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
644.

Architectural dimensioning usually relies on tick marks or dots rather than arrow points.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
645.

Minor errors in dimensioning on an architectural drawing can result in major construction problems on the job site.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
646.

Architectural drafters are usually expected to place dimensions to the CAD standards established by the firm.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
647.

The major diameter is the largest diameter of a screw thread.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
648.

Concurrent engineering involves all disciplines in the early design stages.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
649.

Selective laser sintering apparatus uses laser-hardened resins to form models.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
650.

Rapid prototyping costs about the same, but takes less time than traditional prototyping.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.