Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering.

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651.

Topographic shell fabrication is typically used to mold rapid prototypes of small-scale parts.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
652.

Recycling or proper disposal of a product has become increasingly important to the design process.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
653.

Tests of prototypes should simulate the conditions under which the product is to be used.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
654.

Solid ground curing systems are the most common rapid prototyping systems.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
655.

In the design process for a product, it is not necessary that the designer know the functions and performance expected of that product.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
656.

Direct shell production casting is used in directly creating molds for metal casting.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
657.

Manufacturing involves making products from raw materials.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
658.

Design for assembly is not an important part of manufacturing because assembly operations contribute little to product cost.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
659.

Using computer-aided engineering, designs can be optimized and modified.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
660.

Manufacturing generally does not add value.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
661.

Computer-aided manufacturing typically involves all phases of manufacturing.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
662.

Tolerances in an architectural drawing are just as close as tolerances used in mechanical drawings.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
663.

Doubled threads are composed of two or more ridges running side by side.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
664.

ANSI has established three classes of fit.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
665.

Keys can be used to prevent movement between shafts and wheels.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
666.

A screw thread is a ridge of uniform section in the form of a helix on the external or internal surface of a cylinder.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
667.

The dimensioning standards used by a typical architectural firm were probably developed by the architects, designers, and drafters in the firm.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
668.

This is the smallest diameter of a screw thread:

A. Internal thread diameter
B. Minor diameter
C. Major diameter
D. External thread diameter
Answer» C. Major diameter
669.

Dimensions are used on the elevation plan to describe ________.

A. Finished floor elevations
B. Roof overhangs
C. Roof pitch angles
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
670.

Drafters usually begin a set of dimensions from the inside edge of an exterior wall.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
671.

The total dimension of the front side should match the total dimension of the back side.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
672.

The text style used on an architectural drawing is determined by the drafter.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
673.

This is the bottom surface joining the sides of two adjacent threads:

A. Lead
B. Pitch
C. Crest
D. Root
Answer» E.
674.

The dimension text size is determined by what the architect deems necessary in ________.

A. Model space
B. Paper space
C. The Finished plot
D. The PDF file
Answer» D. The PDF file
675.

This type of solid is formed by sweeping a shape along a linear path:

A. Planar solid
B. Revolved solid
C. Warped solid
D. Extruded solid
Answer» E.
676.

The Offset tool is useful in setting up an auxiliary view.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
677.

Auxiliary views allow principal faces of features that are parallel to the standard planes of projection to appear true shape and size.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
678.

A ruled surface is one that may be generated by sweeping a generatrix along a path.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
679.

The second line of dimensions out from the plan generally includes ________.

A. Centers of doors and windows
B. The distances between outside walls and interior walls.
C. The measurement from the outside of the brick to the inside of the exterior wall.
D. The measurement from one outside corner to the opposite outside corner.
Answer» C. The measurement from the outside of the brick to the inside of the exterior wall.
680.

A secondary view is always perpendicular to one of the principal views.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
681.

Solids bounded by warped surfaces have no group name.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
682.

An efficient method for trimming the corners on an auxiliary view is to use the ________.

A. 0 radius fillet
B. Hatch tool
C. Extend tool
D. Grips function
Answer» B. Hatch tool
683.

A secondary auxiliary view is a projection off of the ________.

A. Front view
B. Top view
C. Primary auxiliary view
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
684.

In this type of auxiliary view, a break line is used to indicate the imaginary break in the views:

A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Revolved
D. Partial
Answer» E.
685.

When using the descriptive geometry method to create an auxiliary view the drafter should ________.

A. rotate the snap grid to the same angle of the inclined plane
B. offset the right vertical line of the front view
C. rotate the top line of the front view 45 degrees
D. offset the top line of the front view 2 inches
Answer» B. offset the right vertical line of the front view
686.

Simplified conventional representations that deviate from true orthographic projection may be used to enhance economy and clarity in a drawing.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
687.

A lug is a flattened collar or rim around a cylindrical part to allow for attachment.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
688.

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%
689.

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
690.

These gears transmit power between shafts whose axes intersect at any angle:

A. Worm gears
B. Spur gears
C. Bevel gears
D. Racks
Answer» D. Racks
691.

These include taper pins, straight pins, dowel pins, clevis pins, and cotter pins:

A. Bolts
B. General fasteners
C. Machine pins
D. Rivets
Answer» D. Rivets
692.

The distance a screw thread advances axially in one turn is the:

A. Lead
B. Pitch
C. Turn
D. Crest
Answer» B. Pitch
693.

The standard number of threads per inch for various diameters is the:

A. Series of thread
B. Lead
C. Major diameter
D. Thread pitch
Answer» B. Lead
694.

This type of fit is high quality and is used for the bulk of interchangeable screw thread work:

A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. Class 4
Answer» C. Class 3
695.

This type of thread is a thread on the inside of a member:

A. Basic thread
B. External thread
C. Internal thread
D. Major diameter thread
Answer» D. Major diameter thread
696.

This is a rounded exterior blend between surfaces:

A. Fillet
B. Round
C. Taper
D. Chamfer
Answer» C. Taper
697.

Architectural dimensioning standards allow for the placement of dimensions inside the floor plan. These inside dimensions locate interior ________.

A. door openings and walls
B. centers of cabinets
C. windows
D. all of the above
Answer» B. centers of cabinets
698.

Architectural dimensioning is usually done in ________.

A. Even numbers
B. Feet and inches
C. Feet only
D. Inches only
Answer» C. Feet only
699.

Some of the standard AutoCAD text styles used in architectural drawings includes ________.

A. CityBlueprint
B. CountryBlueprint
C. Stylus BT
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
700.

Dimension text is generally placed above the ________ line.

A. Dimension
B. extension
C. center
D. leader
Answer» B. extension