Deck 2: Drafting Equipment and Supplies

Question 1

What size T square is recommended for the size of drawing board typically used in a manual drafting class?

A) 12"
B) 18"
C) 20"
D) 24"

Answer 1

D

Question 2

It is recommended that students in an engineering or architectural drawing and design class first learn how to operate a CAD system before learning about the concepts of the subject.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The number of CAD stations and manual drafting stations found in a school or business will depend on the organization's specific needs, goals, and budget.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

One reason it is important to be skilled with freehand sketching is that:

A) CAD systems are rarely used in contemporary drafting
B) CAD drawings generally need to be duplicated by hand
C) a CAD system may not always be available
D) CAD systems provide very few detail options

Question 5

Opaque drawing paper comes in what colors?

A) white, buff, and light green
B) white, gray, and light blue
C) gray, buff, and light pink
D) yellow, white, and gray

Question 6

Which type of paper is treated with oils and chemicals to make it heavier and durable?

A) tracing paper
B) opaque drawing paper
C) grid paper
D) vellum

Question 7

Freehand sketching and manual drafting are different terms for the same method of drafting.

Question 8

When drawing horizontal lines, the T square should be held firmly against the _____ of the drawing board.

A) left side
B) right side
C) top
D) bottom

Question 9

Only the lettering on a manual drawing is done freehand.

Question 10

Sharp drafting pencil points produce broad lines.

Question 11

What is the typical size of a drawing board used in a manual drafting class?

A) 15" X 30"
B) 20" X 20"
C) 20" X 26"
D) 26" X 30"

Question 12

The mechanical engineer's scale is commonly used when drawing an extremely small industrial product, such as a circuitry chip.

Question 13

A _____ is used to draw circles and arcs.

A) T square
B) compass
C) triangle
D) protractor

Question 14

What type of paper is usually used for sketching ideas?

A) vellum
B) opaque drawing paper
C) grid paper
D) tracing paper

Question 15

Drafting leads are typically made of graphite.

Question 16

Only one major unit of open-divided scales is graduated with a full-divided unit.

Question 17

All drafting papers come in rolls or cut sheets.

Question 18

What kind of instrument is used to draw on polyester film?

A) standard wood pencil
B) black plastic led pencil
C) grease pencil
D) paint pen

Question 19

The grid paper used for engineering drawing is usually the:

A) inch divided into 5 parts
B) inch divided into 10 parts
C) centimeter divided into 5 parts
D) centimeter divided into 10 parts

Question 20

You should hold the pencil steady to prevent it from rotating while you are drawing.

Question 21

Imagine that the object to be drawn is small and cannot easily be drawn to full size. If you are using a civil engineer's scale, which scale selection should you use?

A) 1:1
B) 2:1
C) 1:2
D) 1" = 1/2"

Question 22

Most architectural drawings are prepared to a scale of:

A) 1/4" = 1'-0"
B) 1/2" = 1'-0"
C) 1" = 1'-0"
D) 1 cm = 1 m

Question 23

What is the recommended size for a 45-degree triangle?

A) 8"
B) 10"
C) 12"
D) 16"

Question 24

Which unit of measure can be found on a mechanical engineer's scale?

A) 1/3"
B) 3/8"
C) .45"
D) 1/2 mm

Question 25

Imagine that you have nearly completed a drawing, but need to remove some light lines. Which of the following should you use?

A) rubber eraser only
B) soft vinyl eraser only
C) rubber eraser and erasing shield
D) soft vinyl eraser and erasing shield

Question 26

What is drafting tape used for?

A) repairing rips in tracing paper
B) correcting mistakes written in ink
C) joining sheets of a multipage drawing together
D) holding paper to the drafting board

Question 27

How does a divider differ from a compass?

A) Its angle is fully adjustable.
B) Its angle is permanently fixed.
C) Both tips are pointed.
D) Neither tip is pointed.

Question 28

Which of the following lead widths would be considered a hard lead?

A) HB
B) F
C) 5H
D) 7B

Question 29

Which unit of measure can be found on a civil engineer's scale?

A) 1/4"
B) 3/32"
C) .4"
D) .5 mm

Question 30

Imagine that you need to include a small circle on your drawing. What should you do?

A) use a compass
B) use a divider
C) use a circle template
D) draw it freehand