

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.
101. |
This type of axonometric drawing has equal foreshortening along two axis directions and a different amount on the third axis: |
A. | Dimetric |
B. | Multiview |
C. | Isometric |
D. | Trimetric |
Answer» B. Multiview | |
102. |
These weld symbols have no arrow-side or other-side significance: |
A. | Projection or seam weld |
B. | Back or backing weld |
C. | Surface or groove weld |
D. | Flash and upset weld |
Answer» E. | |
103. |
In these drawings it is necessary to show cut surfaces and distinguish between adjacent parts: |
A. | Auxiliary drawings |
B. | Assembly sections |
C. | 3D assemblies |
D. | Parts lists |
Answer» C. 3D assemblies | |
104. |
These drawings are given to contractors to perform work or manufacture individual parts: |
A. | Assembly details |
B. | 3D drawings |
C. | Working drawings |
D. | Skeleton assemblies |
Answer» D. Skeleton assemblies | |
105. |
This should show what changes were made, when, and by whom: |
A. | Portable document |
B. | Record of revisions |
C. | Title form |
D. | Revision drawings |
Answer» C. Title form | |
106. |
Some of the common terms used to describe technical drawing include: |
A. | Drafting |
B. | Engineering Graphics |
C. | Engineering Drawing |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
107. |
The View toolbar will position the view of the 3-D solid toward the ________. |
A. | front |
B. | left side |
C. | SE isometric |
D. | all of the above |
Answer» E. | |
108. |
The default position of the UCS icon is positioned at ________ on the AutoCAD grid. |
A. | 0,0,0 |
B. | 10,10,10 |
C. | 20,20,20 |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» B. 10,10,10 | |
109. |
Developing the foundation plan is probably the starting point for creating a set of architectural plans. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
110. |
A typical set of architectural working drawings would probably include floor plans, foundation plans, elevations, section details, and roof framing plans. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
111. |
AutoCAD's Design Center is used to manage various block libraries used in architectural drawings. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
112. |
Elevation views generally include the front, right side, back, and left side views. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
113. |
Blocks are not an important element of architectural drawings. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
114. |
The floor plan is a bird's eye view of the house. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
115. |
If the roof pitch for a house is identified as 5/12 the height of the roof rises 2 " for every 14" of horizontal run. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
116. |
A set of working drawings used to build a house is considered a legal document. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
117. |
Although the drafter creates the working drawings, the accuracy of the set of drawings is most often the responsibility of the design architect. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
118. |
The top, front, and bottom views align in this manner: |
A. | Horizontally |
B. | Vertically |
C. | According to the planar views |
D. | Parallel to the frontal plane |
Answer» C. According to the planar views | |
119. |
The organized and orderly approach to solving problems is known as the: |
A. | Engineering process |
B. | Design process |
C. | Aesthetic process |
D. | Functional process |
Answer» C. Aesthetic process | |
120. |
The section view drawing in which one fourth of an object has been marked for removal is known as a ________ section. |
A. | full |
B. | half |
C. | quarter |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» C. quarter | |
121. |
Scale is stated as a ratio of the number of drawing units to the number of actual units. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
122. |
Students can complete an associate's degree in drafting which normally takes about ________ years to complete. |
A. | one |
B. | two |
C. | three |
D. | four |
Answer» C. three | |
123. |
The Cutting Plane line reveals the type of material that the object is to be made from. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
124. |
A section-lined area is always completely bounded by a visible outline. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
125. |
Specific tolerances are based on the part's function and fit. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
126. |
Isometric drawings are often used by ________ to help illustrate complex designs. |
A. | mechanical engineers |
B. | piping drafters |
C. | aerospace engineers |
D. | all of the above |
Answer» E. | |
127. |
When a finished part is measured, it may vary slightly from the exact dimension specified. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
128. |
These are accurately drawn maps of cities and towns showing property lines and other features that control property ownership: |
A. | Monument maps |
B. | Cadastral maps |
C. | City maps |
D. | Topographic maps |
Answer» C. City maps | |
129. |
The Offset command can be used on vertical lines but not on horizontal lines. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
130. |
When inserting a block into a drawing the drafter can easily change the scale to match a particular scale factor for the drawing. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
131. |
BOM stands for Bill of Materials. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
132. |
Mechanical drafters can revise any drawing at any time without tracking those changes. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
133. |
The symbols used on electrical plans represent the standard equipment used in homes and commercial buildings. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
134. |
An accurate record of changes made to released drawings is tracked via this: |
A. | A revision block |
B. | The basic title form |
C. | Working drawings |
D. | Portable documents |
Answer» B. The basic title form | |
135. |
Nonisometric lines are equally foreshortened. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
136. |
Only vertical lines behind the picture plane are foreshortened. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
137. |
The first step in creating a traditional technical drawing is to ________. |
A. | draw a series of guide lines |
B. | set up the miter line |
C. | align the paper so that it will be positioned square to the parallel bar |
D. | sharpen the leads in the technical pens |
Answer» D. sharpen the leads in the technical pens | |
138. |
Drafters are often expected to follow the drafting standards as set in the ASME Y14.5M-1994 publication. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
139. |
The angle of revolution should always be less than 45 degrees for an aligned section. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
140. |
The bearing of a line is its angle from magnetic south. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
141. |
Several of the tools used in traditional drafting include the following: |
A. | Parallel straight edge |
B. | 45 degree triangle |
C. | Circle template |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
142. |
Before starting an isometric drawing in AutoCAD the drafter needs to ________. |
A. | set the grid to isometric |
B. | set the current layer to Defpoints |
C. | turn Object Snap off |
D. | turn Ortho off |
Answer» B. set the current layer to Defpoints | |
143. |
An isometric drawing is a type of technical drawing used to illustrate a mechanical part in true 3-dimensional form. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
144. |
Problem identification has to do with the final stages in the mechanical design process. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
145. |
The Press-Pull tool will ________ the face of a solid model in the direction it faces. |
A. | taper |
B. | extrude |
C. | spiral |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» C. spiral | |
146. |
Traditionally, design and manufacturing activities have taken place in sequential order. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
147. |
Connecting lines for conductors are typically drawn horizontally or vertically to minimize bends and crossovers. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
148. |
Isometric drawings have equal foreshortening along each of the three axis directions. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
149. |
Nautical maps and charts show prominent landmarks used for air navigators. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
150. |
Terminals or leads are frequently identified by colors or symbols, which should be indicated on the diagram. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |