Deck 2: Layouts and Lettering

Question 1

The standard C size sheet measures:

A) 8 ½ x 11
B) 11 x 17
C) 12 x 18
D) 17 x 22
E) 24 x 32

Answer 1

17 x 22

Question 2

The two main types of projection are:

A) Orthographic and isometric
B) Cabinet and third angle projection
C) First and third angle projection
D) Parallel and perspective projection
E) Cavalier and three point perspective projection

Answer 2

Parallel and perspective projection

Question 3

When referring to a drawing layout and wanting to focus attention to a particular part of the drawing, which of the following may be a helpful reference?

A) Zones
B) CAGE number
C) Scale
D) Drawing Title
E) Revision block

Answer 3

Zones

Question 4

Which scale has 11 scales and expresses measurements in feet and inches?

A) Architect's scale
B) Engineer's scale
C) Metric scale
D) Mechanical engineer's scale
E) Mapping scale

Question 5

A scale measures a distance of 23.2'. Which scale was most likely used to make the measurement?

A) Architect's scale
B) Engineer's scale
C) Metric scale
D) Mechanical engineer's scale
E) Mapping scale

Question 6

A line described as thin line having increments measuring 1 ½" and two short dashes, then repeated, best identifies a:

A) Centerline
B) Hidden line
C) Dimension line
D) Extension line
E) Phantom line

Question 7

A line described as a thick line with dashes approximately ¼" long, having arrows perpendicular to the line best identifies a:

A) Short break
B) Visible line
C) Cutting plane line
D) Chain lines
E) Phantom line

Question 8

A scale described has having 6 scales and is a scale frequently used in stress diagrams is the:

A) Decimal inch scale
B) Architectural scale
C) Mechanical engineer's scale
D) Engineer's scale
E) Metric scale

Question 9

Of the following listed grades, which has little usefulness in mechanical drawing?

A) 4H
B) 2H
C) H
D) HB
E) 3B

Question 10

Which of the following is a preferred metric scale?

A) 1:62500
B) 1/8"=1'-0"
C) 1" = 100'
D) 1:20
E) ¼"=1'

Question 11

Construction lines should be drawn using a/an___________ lead.

A) 4H
B) 2H
C) H
D) HB
E) 3B

Question 12

A measurement of 3¼ inches is closest to:

A) 75 mm
B) 78.55 mm
C) 81.5 mm
D) 82.55 mm
E) 84.5 mm

Question 13

The primary metric unit used in engineering drawings is the ________________.

Question 14

Which triangle shaped scale has inches divided into 10ths? ________________

Question 15

Drawings in the United States use a ___________ margin.

Question 16

When drawing thick lines, they should be drawn how thick with relationship to thin lines?__________________________

Question 17

The three necessary aspects for freehand lettering are:__________________________________________________________

Question 18

Most hand-drawn lettering is done at a height of 1/8".

Question 19

The contrast in different line weights should be in the width of the line, not in the darkness of the line.

Question 20

When lettering text, space the letters so that the space between the letters is always equal.

Question 21

When using a CAD system, the line thickness on finished drawings are of no concern to the draftsperson.

Question 22

When pairs of letters need to be spaced more closely to appear correctly, they are called kerned pairs.

Question 23

Avoid using an inclined fraction bar when lettering fractions.

Question 24

A scale stated as 5:1 signifies that the object is drawn five times larger than actual size.