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What is generally used to describe an object or assembly, how it goes to together, and how it
is used?
pictorial
A fully dimensioned and graphic description of the layout for one level of a building is a(n) :
floor plan
What phase of drafting deals with spatial relationships and graphical analysis problems?
descriptive geometry
Tape, staples, and thumbtacks are :
D. ways to fasten paper to a drawing board
What are the number of principal views of an object?
6
What type of architectural drawing shows the location of the house or building on the lot?
plot plan
Clearance, interference, and transition are :
the three types of tolerance fits
A(n) ______________ is a drawing print with white lines on a blue background.
blueprint
In the following thread specification, what is the nominal diameter? .75-10UNC-3A-LH
.75
If the diameter of a shaft is given as 1.75" +/- .0625, then what is the maximum diameter of the
axle that will fit in that shaft?
1.8125
Which of the following drawing shows objects, assemblies, or mechanisms in a pictorial
form?
technical illustration
If the diameter of a circle is 5.125", what is its radius?
2.5625"
In the following thread specification, what does the letter A stand for? 4-40UNC-3A
external thread
A(n) ________ section shows the construction to be used for the wall of a house.
wall
What type of view is useful in determining the true size and shape of an incline plane in a
principal view?
auxillary view
A simplified picture used to represent an object in a drawing is a(n) :
symbol
What is the imaginary medium used to show the path of cutting an object to make a section?
cutting plane
The basic unit of measurement on an architect's scale is the :
foot
On a map, the angle a line makes with the N-S line measured clockwise from the North
direction is the :
azimuth
What is the abbreviation given for the International System of Units?
SI
What type of view shows the interior features of an object as object lines?
section view
Which architectural drawing shows the height of doors and windows?
elevation
A(n) ____________ is a type of graph showing the completion and start dates for different
activities needed on a job.
gantt chart
Which of the following lines has the highest precedence?
visible
What does FAO stand for on a mechanical drawing?
Finish All Over
_________ are used to supplement graphic information, dimensions, and to eliminate the
necessity of repetitive dimensions.
notes
The following dimension is given for a set of holes in an object : 6 x .375 dia. What does the 6
mean?
6 holes of .375 diameter
A series of lines, circles, and arcs that together form the outline of an object is a(n) :
wireframe model
Top, bottom, right side, left side, front, and back are the :
six principle views
Which of the following methods is the most descriptive method of drawing a screw thread
assembly?
detailed
On a map, an irregular shaped line used to indicate changes in elevation in terrain are :
contour lines
A method of dimensioning where locations and sizes of an object are indicated on a separate
table and not on the drawing is :
tabular dimensioning
What type of pictorial projection is chosen if a circular or curved surface is parallel to one of
the faces?
oblique projection
How many places does a tangent line touch an arc?
1
Which of the following drawings shows the source of an electric circuit by means of single
lines and graphic symbols?
schematic
____________ are usually finished surfaces at right angles or are important center lines from
which dimensions are given?
base lines
A(n) _____________ view is used if the cutting plane is not in one continuous plane.
offset section
How many lines are needed to define a plane?
2
In a perspective drawing, what are points in space where all lines not parallel to the picture
plane meet?
vanishing points
Which of the following occurs when a part or feature of an object has the same size and shape
on opposites sides of a central plane?
symmetry
___________ are thin straight lines originating from a note or a dimension to a feature on a
drawing.
leader
A true length line in both the front and side views is called :
frontal profile line
In CAD, ____________ is making a three dimensional view of an object.
modeling
What part of a drawing gives information such as the title, the drawing number, the scale, the
date, and the name of the draftsperson?
title block
Which of the following drawings is based on a projection in which the lines of sight are 45
degrees with the plane of projection?
cavalier oblique
In the dimension of a hole, the symbol |_| is given. What does that symbol mean?
counterbore
A(n) ____________ drawing is one that is larger or smaller than the object by a fixed ratio.
scale
What is a point, line, plane, cylinder which is assumed to be exact for the purposes of
computation?
datum
The range of tightness or looseness resulting from the design of the allowances of mating
parts is the _________ of the two parts.
fit
Which of the following leads is the softest?
6B
The drafting of maps is :
cartography
A graphic means of describing a sequence of steps in a process is a(n) :
flow chart
Which of the following drawings has a line of sight with an angle of 63.43 degrees with the
plane of projection?
cabinet oblique
What type of view is not parallel to any of the principal planes?
oblique view
When free-hand sketching, it is best to use what type of paper?
graph paper
What type of map shows geographic regions by means of contour lines and symbols?
topographic
How are the measurements of fillets and rounds specified on a drawing?
as a radius
What is the general size of a dimension called?
nominal
What type of pictorial drawing has one face of the object parallel to the picture plane?
oblique
What type of line is drawn between two extension lines and shows the size of an object?
dimension line
Detailed, schematic, and simplified representation are three ways to represent _________ in a
drawing.
screw threads
___________ is adding information to a drawing about the size of an object.
dimensioning
What type of drawing consists of isometric drawings of several parts that are displayed along
their axis of assembly?
exploded view
Of the following paper sizes, which one is C size?
17 x 22
Which of the following drawings has a line of sight other than 45 or 63.43 degrees with the
plane of projection?
general oblique
What is the angle between the x-y-z axes of an isometric drawing?
120 degrees
____________ is giving a drawing a more realistic appearance by shading and sketching in
details.
rendering
A diagram showing the relationship between two or more factors is a(n) :
graph
What person designs, plans, and oversees the construction of a structure?
architect
What type of drawing shows the top views of a lot, the dimensions of the lot, the north point,
features on the lot, and locations of other buildings around the lot?
site plan
What type of drawing is used to show the procedures for a process?
flow chart
A (x,y,z) coordinate system is often referred to as :
cartesian coordinates
If the scale of an architectural drawing is 1/4" = 1'-0", then what does a measurement of 1.75"
from the drawing equal at full scale?
7'
What instrument is used to draw a horizontal line?
t-square
When a plane intersects a cylinder, which of the following shapes cannot be formed?
sphere
What type of drawing reproducing process outputs positive type prints with dark lines on a
light background?
diazo process
What is generally the first page in a set of architectural drawings?
title page
What is used to create freehand drawings?
sketching techniques
The layout of a pattern on a flat sheet of stock is a(n) :
development
What piece of drafting equipment contains a t-square, straightedge, protractor, scale, and
triangles in one single unit?
drafting machine
Which of the following scales is the most common for architectural floor plans?
1/4" = 1' - 0"
The three principal uses of a(n) ____________ is to align paper on the drawing board, serve as
a guide in drawing horizontal lines, and serve as a base for triangles.
t-square
A(n) ________________ is a pictorial of an object that shows the parts separated but in correct
relationship to each other.
exploded view
________________ is concerned with drawing techniques, standard practices, and proper
terminology used to provide full details and specifications for the manufacture of products.
technical drawings
What type of construction drawing is done for parts of a building such as footings, frames,
walls, and other supporting structures?
structural drawings
Ames, Braddok-Rowe Triangle, and Parallelograph are :
lettering guides
Oblique, perspective, and isometric are :
three types of pictorial drawings
The largest diameter on a screwhead is the :
major diameter
On construction drawings, a(n) ____________ is a systematic way of presenting notes,
materials, equipment, or components in a tabular form.
note summary
Which of the following methods is the simplest method of describing a set of threads on a
working drawing?
simplified
What is the vertical axis on a graph?
ordinate
Which of the following are the most commonly used triangles?
45 and 30-60
What is the basic shape for an electrical outlet in an architectural floor plan?
circle
What does UNF mean in the following thread specification: 5/8-18UNF-3A ?
Unified Fine
How many degrees are there in two complete revolutions of an arc?
720 degrees
11 x 17 inch paper is _____ size paper.
B
Which of the following drawings is used to show the location of heating, cooling, and air
conditioning units with their related ductwork and piping?
HVAC drawing
In the dimension of a hole, the symbol \/ is given. What does that symbol mean?
countersink
An intersection of a fillet or round with another surface is a(n) :
runout
What is a quick and accurate way to draw commonly used shapes?
with a template