Deck 22: Electronics Drafting

Question 1

A _____ serves as the master reference for the preparation of production drawings, parts lists, and component specifications.

A) block diagram
B) schematic diagram
C) pictorial drawing
D) multiview drawing

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A _____ is a general presentation drawing used to simplify and show the interrelationship of the various parts of an entire electronics system.

A) pictorial drawing
B) schematic diagram
C) multiview drawing
D) block diagram

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Schematic diagrams should include value designations.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The same symbols are used for electronics components in schematic and logic diagrams.

Question 5

In a block diagram, the differently-shaped blocks are joined by a double line with arrows.

Question 6

In a(n) _____ diagram, all wires are joined to a thick line called a trunkline.

A) elementary
B) highway
C) cableform
D) point-to-point

Question 7

Which term refers to electronic assembly drawings that contain details needed to make or trace all electronic connections?

A) wiring diagram
B) block diagram
C) logic diagram
D) chassis drawing

Question 8

Connection diagrams are supplementary drawings used with a block diagram for installing and repairing electronic equipment.

Question 9

A _____ is a pattern or development drawing of a cabinet that houses electronic circuits and equipment.

A) logic diagram
B) wiring diagram
C) highway diagram
D) chassis drawing

Question 10

A printed circuit board electrically connects components through printed _____ conductors on an insulated board.

A) steel-infused ink
B) brass
C) lead
D) copper

Question 11

When preparing a schematic diagram, you should:

A) place symbols and connectors as close as possible
B) keep the crossing of connector lines to a minimum
C) place reference callouts on a separate page
D) never use a grid overlay if scale is a factor

Question 12

If you need to design the microcircuitry used in a computer, you should draw a _____ diagram.

A) point-to-point
B) baseline
C) logic
D) cableform

Question 13

Schematic diagrams show more detail than block diagrams.

Question 14

The connections in a _____ diagram are theoretical and do not depict the true size and form of the connectors.

A) logic
B) baseline
C) cableform
D) trunkline

Question 15

When preparing electronics drawings, you should:

A) lay out circuits so that they read from right to left
B) always use the same scale for different and discrete parts of a diagram
C) avoid line crossovers whenever possible
D) use angular lines wherever possible

Question 16

Complex circuits should be read from the lower left to the upper right.

Question 17

Automotive manuals frequently contain point-to-point diagrams for troubleshooting purposes.

Question 18

In industry, electronic drawings may be simple or very complex.

Question 19

The American Standards Association (ASA) is one of the organizations that oversees the standardization of electronics and electrical drawings.

Question 20

When drawing a connection diagram, it is common to draw the wires with corner radii and color labels.

Question 21

Imagine that you see a dash (-) on a schematic diagram. What does it refer to?

A) connector
B) ground
C) transistor
D) inverter

Question 22

According to EIA color code standards, wire number 2 in a trunkline diagram should be:

A) orange
B) white
C) black
D) red

Question 23

What does a right-facing arrow symbol signify on an electronics drawing?

A) variable resistor
B) variable capacitor
C) male jack
D) female jack

Question 24

Imagine that you are drawing a point-to-point connection diagram and have just drawn the outline of the chassis. What should you do next?

A) label the reference designations
B) draw the connecting wires
C) label the wire colors
D) place the components

Question 25

What is the reference designation for a potentiometer?

A) R
B) C
C) P/J
D) Q

Question 26

When drawing a logic diagram, the connecting lines should be drawn _____ the symbol lines.

A) thinner
B) thicker
C) perpendicular to
D) parallel to

Question 27

What do the lines that connect components represent in a connection diagram?

A) breakers or fuses
B) electricity
C) wires
D) transistors

Question 28

Which statement about printed circuit drawings is correct?

A) They enable complex circuits to be miniaturized.
B) They are prepared at a very small scale.
C) They are more expensive to produce than wired circuits.
D) Only a single drawing is needed to design and create the documentation necessary to produce a printed circuit board.

Question 29

When drawing a logic diagram, logic symbols should be:

A) drawn with input and output letters inside of them
B) evenly spaced
C) positioned vertically
D) placed on a separate page

Question 30

Imagine that you need to draw a simple schematic diagram. What should you do first?

A) place major components from left to right across the diagram
B) place the reference designations
C) place power input to the left and power output to the right
D) arrange the minor components