Deck 18: Assembly and Detail Drawings for Design

Question 1

There is a "no criticism" policy during the analysis stage of the design process.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

As many as two parts, if very small, can be drawn on one sheet of paper.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A flow chart of a company shows the lines of communication between various jobs.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Most lettering for general information is about .125" tall.

Question 5

The application engineering section typically handles special order modifications of existing products.

Question 6

In a layout drawing, a freehand sketch is redrawn to scale.

Question 7

A company uses purchased parts made by another company because it is cheaper.

Question 8

The numbering system for identifying and recording technical drawings is standardized and used throughout the United States.

Question 9

The design process typically begins with a request for proposal (RFP).

Question 10

Assembly drawings are usually done by creating a perspective drawing of each part.

Question 11

Any product that has more than two parts requires an assembly drawing.

Question 12

Conceptual design is based on material science, chemistry, and mathematics.

Question 13

Standard purchased parts, even if slightly modified, only need to be listed in the parts list and do not need to be drawn.

Question 14

A set of working drawings typically include detail and assembly drawings.

Question 15

If a product has more than one part, an assembly drawing must be completed.

Question 16

RFP stands for request for proposal.

Question 17

The only members of the design team should be designers and drafters.

Question 18

A design procedure acts as a general guideline for the design team.

Question 19

Producing computer mouse units is an example of a one-of-a-kind system.

Question 20

The first drawings done on a new project are typically preliminary layout drawings.

Question 21

When minor dimensions are found to be incorrect on an approved drawing, the drafter should:

A)change the dimension
B)change the dimension and add a note
C) change the dimension and circle it
D) change the dimension and underline it

Question 22

Which of the following is not part of a typical boiler plate?

A)introductory comments
B)descriptions of past systems designed/installed
C) an invention agreement for signature
D) a legal section

Question 23

Most new drafters begin by:

A)making sketches of new ideas
B)drawing assembly drawings of new products
C) making ECO requests on new drawings
D) converting sketches into preliminary drawings

Question 24

Loads on structures are studied during which stage of the design process?

A)manufacturing study
B)concept study
C) analysis
D) cost study

Question 25

Before sending information on a new product to the quotation section, the design team must do which of the following?

A)choose best design
B)analyze designs
C) cost study
D) all of the above

Question 26

Which of the following is not true regarding drawing revisions?

A)A drawing can be modified once an ECR is signed and submitted.
B)All departments concerned must agree to the change.
C) A drafter can change his/her own drawing after it has been released and signed off.
D) Minor changes to drawings could be simple erasures or additions made directly on the original.

Question 27

An invention agreement is used to:

A)protect the inventor at the company
B)protect the company from a worker marketing an idea
C) guarantee a raise if a good idea is developed
D) none of the above

Question 28

Which of the following is not true regarding checking drawings?

A)Slight errors can cause large expenses.
B)A good drafter thoroughly inspects his/her own drawings once they are completed.
C) If the drafter does a thorough inspection of his/her own drawing, it is not necessary to send it to the checker.
D) Every precaution should be taken to avoid errors.

Question 29

Which of the following is not true regarding assembly drawings?

A)Assembly drawings have few overall dimensions.
B)Assembly drawings generally do not contain hidden lines.
C) Assembly drawings must call off each part that is used to make up the assembly.
D) Assembly drawings should list only general information for purchased parts.

Question 30

Which of the following is not a guideline from DFM literature?

A)minimize number of parts
B)minimize multifunctional parts
C) minimize part variation
D) minimize number of flexible parts

Question 31

Which of the following is not true regarding a mass production company?

A)Its approach to producing a product would be different than a one-of-a-kind system.
B)Its internal departments would work together more closely than those in a one-of-a-kind system.
C) Its internal departments would work together less closely than those in a one-of-a-kind system.
D) none of the above

Question 32

Which of the following are required of design-development layout drawings?

A)standard dimensioning
B)location of important center lines
C) title blocks
D) all of the above

Question 33

Which of the following would be part of preparing a selling price?

A)engineering materials
B)inflation
C) indirect labor
D) customer budget

Question 34

Which of the following are usually included on technical drawings?

A)dimensions
B)reference numbers
C) fold lines
D) both a and b

Question 35

Which of the following is not part of the information usually included in a title block?

A)material of which the part is made
B)tolerances/limits of dimensions
C) part or drawing number
D) reference numbers of subassembly drawings

Question 36

As a drafter was finishing a set of drawings for a small gas engine, she noticed that the piston was larger than the cylinder it fits in. She should:

A)change the dimensions and tell her supervisor later
B)complete an engineering change request
C) ignore it because she did not make the mistake
D) finish the drawing and tell her supervisor

Question 37

The quotation department is responsible to estimate:

A)the selling price for the product
B)the cost for labor
C) the cost for materials and machinery
D) all of the above

Question 38

As an automobile is manufactured, the DFA procedure would consider:

A)how to utilize robots effectively
B)how to combine parts that are joined with fasteners
C) how to replace wires with printed circuit boards
D) how to minimize the number of parts being assembled

Question 39

The two types of illustrative material used by a systems company to help a customer visualize the overall system are:

A)assembly and detail
B)working and assembly
C) perspective and scale model
D) assembly and subassembly

Question 40

The main goal of the design for manufacturability (DFM) procedure is to:

A)assign the workers to a particular job
B)consider the cost, time, and life of a product before production
C) determine the fastest way to manufacture a new product
D) arrange the manufacturing floor to achieve the best production cycle