Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering.

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351.

Tolerance is the total amount a specific dimension is permitted to vary.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
352.

Large batches of parts may use statistical methods to control quality where a sample of parts is inspected.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
353.

Tolerances of form and position are typically not used to control straightness.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
354.

Datum surfaces and features are used as references to control other features.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
355.

Allowance is the maximum clearance or minimum interference specified to achieve a fit between two mating parts.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
356.

Perspective drawings are the least time-consuming types of pictorials to draw by hand.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
357.

The horizon in the perspective view should be drawn at the same level above the ground line as the height of the station point.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
358.

The vanishing point is the intersection of the ground plane with the picture plane.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
359.

The picture plane should never be placed behind the station point.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
360.

The position of the observer's eye is called the station point.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
361.

The picture plane can be placed either behind the object or in front of the object.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
362.

Most CAD programs produce only wireframe, not solid perspective representations.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
363.

Three systems are used to arrange orthographic views: first, second, and third angle projection.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
364.

When using AutoCAD to create an isometric drawing it is best to set the grid to ISO.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
365.

A visible line represents the continuous edge of an object being illustrated.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
366.

A three dimensional object can be constructed with only the height and width dimensions given.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
367.

Short dashed lines can be used to illustrate a visible feature.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
368.

Multi-view drawings are usually comprised of the projected views which illustrate the height, width, and depth of an object.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
369.

The projection of geometric information such as lines, points, and planes is usually referred to as orthographic projection.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
370.

One-point perspective is also known as angular perspective.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
371.

Axonometric, oblique, and perspective sketches show objects pictorially.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
372.

Drawing units must be clearly stated on the drawing.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
373.

With some imagination, traditional drafters could actually produce a true 3-dimensional drawing.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
374.

Most solid modeling CAD programs will produce pictorial drawings of 3-dimensional objects using either the isometric, perspective, or both views.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
375.

The bounding box method for creating an isometric drawing works well in both traditional board drawing and in AutoCAD.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
376.

When using a technical pencil to create a drawing the drafter would usually select a soft lead to create a very light line.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
377.

A line to be drawn perpendicular to a horizontal line can only be drawn with a 45 degree triangle.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
378.

If you set the ANSI 131 hatch pattern to an angle of 45 degrees the lines will be placed vertically.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
379.

Ribs, webs, gear teeth, and other similar features are typically not hatched with section lining, even if the cutting plane slices them.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
380.

When a cutting plane coincides with a centerline, the cutting plane line takes precedence.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
381.

In technical drawing a section view is often used to reveal some or all of an object's internal features.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
382.

Unilateral tolerances have traditionally been given on angles.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
383.

The Cutting Plane line should be displayed at the same line weight as object lines.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
384.

The section lines in all hatched areas for an object must be parallel.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
385.

All parallel lines that are not parallel to the picture plane vanish at a point.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
386.

Perspective drawings are classified according to their number of ground lines.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
387.

All lines in the picture plane are shown in their true lengths.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
388.

Lines that are parallel to the picture plane remain parallel to one another and do not converge to a vanishing point.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
389.

Shading pictorial drawings may lead to confusion when describing shapes of objects.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
390.

The ASME Y14.2M line thickness standard for visible lines is .8mm thick.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
391.

A projection plane is an imaginary 2 dimensional plane that needs to be parallel to the surface of the object.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
392.

A "D" size architectural sheet measures 24" X 36".

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
393.

In a set of architectural drawings the views illustrating the front, back, and side of a house are called elevations.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
394.

By using the F-5 key you can switch from ISO Right to ISO Top to ISO Back.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
395.

The AutoCAD Center Mark tool can be used in an isometric drawing as you would use it in any conventional orthographic drawing.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
396.

When creating a circle on an isometric flat surface you need to use the circle tool.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
397.

Drawings that use U.S. customary units do not follow ANSI/ASME standards.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
398.

In orthographic projection objects can be presented at true size or scaled at a proportion of their true size.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
399.

The meaning of each line on a technical drawing is indicated by its width and its particular line style.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
400.

A designer is likely to brainstorm several ideas before deciding on a final plan.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False