Deck 8: Sectional Views

Question 1

​In a broken-out section, part of the cutting plane line is drawn freehand.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

​The cutting plane is represented by a:

A)​thin, black, solid line
B)​thick, black, solid line
C) ​thick, black, dashed line
D) ​thick, black, dotted line

Answer 2

C

Question 3

​A removed section is sometimes drawn to a larger scale to illustrate and/or dimension a small feature.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

​Section lining should be parallel with the sides of the object to be section lined.

Question 5

​Arrowheads at the ends of the cutting plane line indicate:

A)​where the object is sliced by the cutting plane
B)​direction of the cut
C) ​what cutting plane line is to be used
D) ​direction of sight

Question 6

​If there are two parts on the object, each part is sectioned with lines in different directions.

Question 7

​Which of the following is not true of section lines.

A)​They should be evenly spaced by eye.
B)​They must be of uniform thickness.
C) ​The average spacing used for most drawings is 3mm.
D) ​They are generally drawn at 60 degrees to the horizon.

Question 8

​A removed section is very similar to a rotated section except that it is drawn away from the regular view.

Question 9

​If a cutting plane line passes lengthwise through the axis of a fastener or shaft, the fastener or shaft is not sectioned.

Question 10

​Hidden lines are usually not used in a section view.

Question 11

​This type of section is used to make a particular feature of an object easier to understand.

A)​rotated
B)​offset
C) ​broken-out
D) ​removed

Question 12

​Half sections are best used when an object is not symmetrical.

Question 13

A true projection of a sectional view always produces the actual shape of the object.

Question 14

​The primary difference between a full section and an offset section is that the cutting plane is not straight in an offset section.

Question 15

​In a true projection, a keyway is not shown in the hole.

Question 16

​If a cutting plane line passes perpendicularly through the axis of a fastener or shaft, the fastener or shaft is not sectioned.

Question 17

Today, it is recommended to use the removed section rather than the revolved section.​

Question 18

​In a half section, what percentage of the material is sectioned from the object?

A)​75%
B)​50%
C) ​25%
D) ​depends on the object

Question 19

​When a cutting plane line passes through a hole, it should be sectioned with lines in the opposite direction of the rest of the object.

Question 20

​A revolved section is the same as a rotated section.

Question 21

​Cutting plane lines compared to section lines are:

A)​dashed
B)​thinner
C) ​the same size

Question 22

​The direction of sight of a section is indicated by the:

A)​viewing direction of the section
B)​arrows at the end of the cutting plane line
C) ​offset section in the section
D) ​dashed lines on the section

Question 23

​This type of section illustrates both the exterior and interior of the object.

A)​half
B)​offset
C) ​removed
D) ​broken-out

Question 24

​If an object has a part to be sectioned that is not true size, this type of sectional view must be used.

A)​offset
B)​auxiliary view
C) ​removed
D) ​partial

Question 25

​The "general" symbol used for sectioning is actually the _____ symbol.

A)​cast iron
B)​steel
C) ​brass
D) ​wood

Question 26

​What must be done if a removed section must be placed on another page other than the page on which the cutting plane line is placed?

A)​The page where the removed section is located must refer back to the page from where it was taken.
B)​A page number cross reference must be given as to where the removed section may be found.
C) ​both A and B
D) ​none of the above

Question 27

​Which of the following is not true regarding alternate section lining?

A)​It is a combination of true projection and correct representation.
B)​Over the rib or web section, every other section line is drawn.
C) ​The rib or web section is not lined.
D) ​The actual shape is indicated by hidden lines.

Question 28

​The lines in a section view used to show where the material is cut, and in some cases to identify the type of material, are called:

A)​cutting lines
B)​section lines
C) ​object lines
D) ​hidden lines

Question 29

​This practice is used when holes located around a bolt circle are not aligned with the cutting plane line.

A)​alternate section lining
B)​aligning of sections
C) ​aligning of features
D) ​rotating section views

Question 30

​This is not included on an assembly section drawing.

A)​legend
B)​parts list
C) ​notes
D) ​parts

Question 31

​To indicate that a sectioned part is made of brass, it is best to:

A)​add a note to the drawing
B)​label the part
C) ​use appropriate section lines
D) ​add a note in the title block

Question 32

​A(n) _____ is a section view drawing in which the cutting plane line is bent.

A)​full section
B)​revolved section
C) ​offset section
D) ​broken-out section

Question 33

​A section view usually shows _____ details.

A)​exterior
B)​interior
C) ​profile
D) ​foreshortened

Question 34

​Which of the following is not a list of types of sectional views?

A)​full, half, offset
B)​front, back, profile
C) ​broken-out, revolved, removed
D) ​thinwall, auxiliary, assembly

Question 35

​What must be included for each part in an assembly section?

A)​name of the part
B)​part number of plan number
C) ​quantity required to complete one assembly
D) ​all of the above