Deck 3: Drafting Tools: Conventional, Cad, and Solid Modeling

Question 1

Which of the following is not a type of drafting triangle?

A)30-60
B)45
C) beam triangle
D) adjustable triangle

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The mechanical engineer's scale has inches divided into 16 equal parts.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The flat side of the compass lead faces inward to produce circles of very small diameter.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Which measuring tool measures the diameter of a steel rod more accurately?

A)microfinish comparator
B)micrometer
C) mechanical engineer's scale
D) pocket steel ruler

Question 5

For drafting purposes, a 4H lead is recommended for layout work, and 2H, H, and HB leads are recommended for all other lines.

Question 6

It is a good practice to clean your equipment after completing a drawing.

Question 7

By using the 1/4 scale, the drawing will be reduced to 1/48th of its full size.

Question 8

To draw a 60-degree angle, it is recommended that you use the adjustable triangle.

Question 9

The pointed end of a compass should be slightly longer than the lead.

Question 10

The drafting machine replaces both the T-square and the parallel bar.

Question 11

Dry cleaning powder is used after the completion of a drawing to clean up any specks or smearing.

Question 12

An open-divided scale is one in which the units of measurement are subdivided throughout the length of the scale.

Question 13

When drawing a circle with a bow compass, be sure to limit the pressure placed on the metal point to avoid rips in paper.

Question 14

A drafting brush is used to remove loose graphite and eraser crumbs from the drawing surface.

Question 15

The 90 $\degree$ triangle is one of the two standard triangles used by drafters.

Question 16

Which of the following is not an advantage of using the drafting machine?

A)increases accuracy
B)can be purchased as both right-handed and left-handed instrument
C) reduces drafting time
D) can be moved to on-sight locations easily

Question 17

Which of the following drafting tools is not commonly used to draw horizontal lines?

A)T-square
B)drafting machine square
C) protractor
D) parallel bar

Question 18

An easy way to remember how to read a micrometer is to compare it to making change for a $1.00 bill.

Question 19

Which of the following is not true regarding the vernier protractor?

A)permits readings to 5 minutes of an arc
B)is graduated in increments from 0 to 60 minutes
C) takes the place of the arm-type drafting machine
D) the zero on the protractor is in line with the zero on the vernier

Question 20

Due to CAD software, there really is no longer any reason for students to pay attention to traditional drafting tools.

Question 21

Better, more experienced scribers use a _____ pin.

A)single tracing
B)double tracing
C) blunt
D) lettering

Question 22

This type of compass is best for pencil drawings and tracings because it retains its settings.

A)spring bow
B)friction joint
C) beam
D) drop bow

Question 23

When choosing a CAD software, which of the following is not typically a critical aspect to consider?

A)tools and methods
B)support
C) price
D) features and capabilities

Question 24

Which of the following angles is not contained on a 30-60 triangle?

A)30 degrees
B)45 degrees
C) 90 degrees
D) 60 degrees

Question 25

Which of the following is not typically a frequently used type of scale?

A)mixed-use
B)engineer's
C) architect's
D) metric

Question 26

The most common way to make a solid model using CAD software is to begin with ______

A)an actual object to be modeled
B)a three-dimensional sketch
C) a two-dimensional sketch

Question 27

The American National Standards Institute's (ANSI) A-size is ______.

A)​7 3/8" x 9 ¼"
B)9" x 12"
C) 11" x 14"
D) 8 ½" x 11"

Question 28

Which of the following is not a more widely used type of CAD software?

A)TurboCAD
B)DesignCAD 3D
C) SuperCAD 2K
D) AutoCAD

Question 29

What does a whiteprinter use to develop whiteprint paper?

A)water
B)alcohol
C) ammonia
D) carbon

Question 30

A meter is _____ feet long.

A)2.891
B)3.812
C) 3.281
D) 3.582

Question 31

When using an architect's scale, which scale will require using the largest sheet of paper?

A)1/4" = 1'0
B)1/8" = 1'0
C) 1/2" = 1'0
D) 1" = 1'0

Question 32

Which of the following tools is best for saving time when drawing things like plumbing fixtures, and screw threads?

A)triangle
B)template
C) protractor
D) vernier

Question 33

No matter what CAD software is being used, students should first become familiar with ______.

A)advanced CAD software skills
B)generic CAD software skills
C) skills specific to the chosen software
D) the software's preferred operating system

Question 34

A(n) _____ is used to remove loose graphite from the drawing surface.

A)drafting brush
B)erasing shield
C) electric eraser
D) dry cleaning powder

Question 35

Which of the following is an additional CAD software skill necessary for those making pictorial illustrations?.

A)lighting effects
B)text editing
C) snap tools
D) textures

Question 36

Which of the following is not a standard page size for drafting?

A)8 1/2" × 11"
B)9" × 12"
C) 10" × 15"
D) 11" × 117"

Question 37

The _____ pen is used when doing mechanical lettering.

A)tapered
B)bevel
C) mechanical
D) straight

Question 38

Which of the following numbers will read eight-thousandth of an inch?

A)0.8"
B)0.08"
C) 0.008"
D) 0.0008"

Question 39

This scale is designed to measure in feet, inches, and fractions of an inch.

A)mechanical engineer's
B)architect's
C) drafter's
D) civil engineer's