Technical Drawing Past Questions
Technical Drawing Past Questions
Technical Drawing Past Questions
orthographic projection
A. Horizontally
B. Vertically
Answer: Option B
A. True size
B. As a line or edge
C. Foreshortened
D. As an oblique surface
Answer: Option A
3. This line pattern is composed of three dashes, one long dash on each end with a short dash in
the middle:
A. Object
B. Hidden
C. Center
D. Phantom
Answer: Option C
4. This is the plane upon which the top view is projected:
A. Horizontal
B. Frontal
C. Profile
D. Base
Answer: Option A
5. An advantage of this type of view is that each view shows the object all the way through as if it
were transparent:
A. Planar
B. Horizontal
C. Auxiliary
D. Orthographic
Answer: Option D
6. This type of surface is tipped to all principal planes of projection and does not appear true size in
any standard view:
A. Foreshortened
B. Parallel
C. Orthographic
D. Oblique
Answer: Option D
SECTIONAL VIEWS
A. Removed section
B. Revolved section
C. Broken-out section
D. Half section
Answer: Option C
2. Drafters should use a ________ in a section view of a mechanical part that includes the
cylindrical view of a threaded hole.
A. Center line
B. Hatch line
C. Poly line
D. Dimension line
Answer: Option A
3. The section view drawing in which one fourth of an object has been marked for removal is
known as a ________ section.
A. full
B. half
C. quarter
Answer: Option B
4. In offset sections, offsets or bends in the cutting plane are all:
A. 90 degrees
B. 180 degrees
Answer: Option A
5. When filling an area with a hatch pattern in AutoCAD the drafter needs to be able to ________.
B. set Ortho on
Answer: Option A
6. To avoid having to dimension to a hidden feature the drafter can utilize a ________ section.
A. whole
B. half
C. broken out
Answer: Option D
7. Objects that are symmetric can be shown effectively using this type of section:
A. Quarter section
B. Half section
C. Full section
D. Symmetric section
Answer: Option B
8. This type of section is not in direct projection from the view containing the cutting plane:
A. Revolved section
B. Removed section
C. Broken-out section
D. Full section
Answer: Option B
9. By using a ________ section of a cylindrical mechanical part the drafter should be able to show
only one view of the part.
A. half
B. whole
C. revolved
D. broken out
Answer: Option C
10. In the section view, the areas that would have been in actual contact with the cutting plane are
shown with:
B. Section lining
C. Visible lines
Answer: Option B
A. Section breaks
B. Aligned breaks
C. Conventional breaks
D. Full breaks
Answer: Option C
12. In architectural drawing ________ are often used to illustrate and detail structural components.
B. Wall sections
C. Building sections
Answer: Option D
13. When only a small section of an interior area needs to be revealed the drafter can use a
________ section.
A. half
B. quarter
C. full
D. broken out
Answer: Option D
A. Revolved section
B. Removed section
C. Quarter section
D. Half section
Answer: Option D
15. A ________ section allows the drafter to create a Cutting Plane line which is not in a straight line
across the part.
A. Offset
B. half
C. whole
D. broken out
Answer: Option A
B. Section lines
Answer: Option D
17. When creating a Cutting Plane line with AutoCAD it is customary to use a ________ to create the
line.
A. center line
B. polyline
C. dashed line
D. hatch line
Answer: Option B
MULTIVIEW DRAWING
1. If a designer is developing a plan for a project in which the entire part is made out of ¾" thick
plywood and he only wants to use one view, he should use the ________ view.
A. front
B. top
C. right
D. back
Answer: Option A
2. In developing a multi-view drawing the drafter can use a ________ line to help locate the top
and right side views.
A. object
B. hidden
C. dimension
D. miter
Answer: Option D
3. The type of line that projects from an object for the express purpose of locating a dimension is a
________ line.
A. visible
B. hidden
C. extension
D. dimension
Answer: Option C
A. arcs
B. circles
Answer: Option D
5. Architectural drawings used to construct a house are often plotted with a scale of ¼" = 1'-0".
What scale is this?
A. Quarter
B. Half
C. Full
D. Double
Answer: Option A
6. In multi-view drawing it is common practice to include three views, the front, the top and the
right side. If no dimensions are required on the right side view the drafter can ________.
Answer: Option B
7. The AutoCAD command used to combine two or more primitive shapes into a single complex 3-
dimensional model is ________.
A. add
B. union
C. attach
D. form
Answer: Option B
8. Most architectural drawings produced for field use by building contractors are printed on
architectural "D" size paper which measures ________.
A. 24" X 36"
B. 18" X 24"
C. 11" X 17"
D. 34" X 22"
Answer: Option A
A. boxes
B. cylinders
C. wedges
Answer: Option D
10. A full scale technical drawing will have a scale factor of ________.
A. 1:1
B. 1:2
C. 2:1
D. 1:4
Answer: Option A
DIMENSIONING
1. The condition of a part when it contains the least amount of material is referred to as ________.
A. smallest
B. LMC
C. MMC
D. actual size
Answer: Option B
A. Finish mark
B. Machining mark
C. Roughness indicator
D. Coordinate mark
Answer: Option A
3. The ________ tool on the Dimension tool bar places the length of an arch on a drawing.
A. Arc Radius
B. Arc Length
C. Radius
D. Diameter
Answer: Option B
4. How can the drafter prevent AutoCAD from placing or stacking another center mark on a circle
when adding a diameter dimension to it?
A. Explode the dimension and then erase the center mark.
B. Use the Properties dialog box to turn off the center mark of the dimension.
C. It can't be done.
D. Use the trim tool to take away the stacked center mark.
Answer: Option B
A. Angular
B. Tolerance
C. Datum
D. Sheet metal
Answer: Option D
B. Linear tool
C. Continue tool
D. Baseline tool
Answer: Option A
7. The ________ tool on the Dimension tool bar will place several dimensions at one time by using
a selection box placed over several part features.
A. Linear
B. Continue
C. Baseline
D. Quick Dimension
Answer: Option D
8. A circular arc is dimensioned in the view where you see its true shape by giving the value for its:
A. Diameter
B. Arc length
C. Radius
D. Chord length
Answer: Option C
9. This is the total amount that the feature on the actual part is allowed to vary from what is
specified by the dimension:
A. Allowance
B. Tolerance
C. Specification
D. Difference
Answer: Option B
10. The ________ dimension tool will place the length of an angled line.
A. Aligned
B. Angle
C. Linear
D. Radial
Answer: Option A
A. ANSI
Answer: Option D
12. Baseline dimensions are referenced from a common geometric feature known as a ________.
A. edge
B. corner
C. datum
D. point of reference
Answer: Option C
13. Given a situation in which the drafter has crossed extension lines in a drawing what can be done
to clean up the point of crossing?
Answer: Option A
14. This is a thin solid line directing attention to a note or dimension and starting with an arrowhead
or dot:
A. Dimension line
B. Extension line
C. Leader
D. Specification
Answer: Option C
15. The maximum and minimum sizes of a feature are identified by a ________ tolerance.
A. Limits
B. GD&T
C. reference
D. allowance
Answer: Option A
16. This is a line terminated by arrowheads, indicating the direction and extent of a dimension:
A. Dimension line
B. Extension line
C. Arrowhead line
D. Centerline
Answer: Option A
17. In U.S. structural and architectural drafting, all dimensions of this length are usually expressed in
feet and inches:
Answer: Option B
TOLERANCE
1. When lines intersect on a drawing at angles of this many degrees, it is customary not to
dimension the angle:
A. 360
B. 180
C. 90
D. 45
Answer: Option C
2. This is the term for the range of tightness or looseness resulting from the allowances and
tolerances in mating parts:
A. Limits
B. Fit
C. Specifications
D. Allowance
Answer: Option B
A. Actual size
B. Dimensioned size
C. Production size
D. Basic size
Answer: Option A
4. This means that a feature of a finished product contains the maximum amount of material
permitted by the toleranced dimensions for that feature:
Answer: Option A
5. This is the theoretically exact size from which limits of size are determined:
A. Actual Size
B. Dimensioned size
C. Production size
D. Basic size
Answer: Option D
A. Boundary limits
B. Hole limits
C. Specification
D. Tolerances
Answer: Option A
7. This practice considers an individual part's dimensions and tolerances and that part's relation to
its related parts:
A. Applying allowances
Answer: Option B
WORKING DRAWING
1. In these drawings it is necessary to show cut surfaces and distinguish between adjacent parts:
A. Auxiliary drawings
B. Assembly sections
C. 3D assemblies
D. Parts lists
Answer: Option B
2. These drawings are given to contractors to perform work or manufacture individual parts:
A. Assembly details
B. 3D drawings
C. Working drawings
D. Skeleton assemblies
Answer: Option C
3. In working drawings, these show all necessary information not given directly on the drawing
with its dimensions and notes:
A. Document strips
B. Portable documents
C. Formatting forms
Answer: Option D
4. This should show what changes were made, when, and by whom:
A. Portable document
B. Record of revisions
C. Title form
D. Revision drawings
Answer: Option B
A. A revision block
C. Working drawings
D. Portable documents
Answer: Option A
6. In an assembly section, these parts should have their section lines left out or shown solid black:
A. Bolts
B. All fasteners
C. Thin parts
D. Rivets
Answer: Option C
A. Subassemblies
B. External assemblies
C. Component assemblies
D. Major assemblies
Answer: Option A
AXONOMETRIC PROJRCTION
1. In isometric projection, all distances are approximately this percentage of their true size:
A. 120 percent
B. 80 percent
C. 50 percent
D. 20 percent
Answer: Option B
2. Angles project true size only when the plane containing the angle and plane of projection are
this:
A. Adjacent
B. Aligned
C. Perpendicular
D. Parallel
Answer: Option D
3. In this type of projection, each of the axes has different ratios of foreshortening:
A. Isometric
B. Dimetric
C. Trimetric
D. Parallel
Answer: Option C
4. Lines of an isometric drawing that are not parallel to the isometric axes are called this:
A. Trimetric lines
B. Nonisometric lines
C. Multiview lines
D. Dimetric lines
Answer: Option B
5. This type of axonometric drawing has equal foreshortening along two axis directions and a
different amount on the third axis:
A. Dimetric
B. Multiview
C. Isometric
D. Trimetric
Answer: Option A
6. The edges of a cube in isometric projection make angles of this many degrees with each other:
A. 30
B. 60
C. 90
D. 120
Answer: Option D
PERSPECTIVE PROJECTION
A. Two-view perspective
B. Regular perspective
C. Parallel perspective
D. Angular perspective
Answer: Option D
2. This is the intersection of the ground plane with the picture plane:
A. Vanishing point
B. Ground line
C. Station point
D. Horizon
Answer: Option B
3. In perspective drawings this is placed between the observer and the object:
B. Station point
C. Ground line
4. When positioning this feature of perspective projection, the centerline of the cone of visual rays
should be directed toward the approximate center of the object:
A. Station point
B. Vanishing point
C. Horizon
D. Ground line
Answer: Option A
A. Station points
B. Picture planes
C. Vanishing points
D. Ground lines
Answer: Option C
ELECTRONIC DIAGRAM
1. On typical electronic diagrams, these items need not be shown unless they are needed for
clarification:
A. Transmission diagrams
B. Operating relays
C. Closed relays
D. Terminal circles
Answer: Option D
2. Schematic and single-line diagrams should be arranged so that signal or transmission path from
input to output proceeds in this fashion:
Answer: Option C
3. Switches and relays should be shown in this position with no operating force or applied energy:
A. Normal
B. Closed
C. Offset
D. Application
Answer: Option A
4. These items typically are not used in new designs, but are still common in high-power amplifiers:
A. Amplifier tubes
B. Electron tubes
C. Signal relays
D. Switches
Answer: Option B
A. Integrated circuit
B. Transmission circuit
C. Plotted circuit
D. Conducted circuit
Answer: Option A
WELDING REPRESENTATION
A. Resistance weld
B. Arc weld
C. Gas weld
D. Fillet weld
Answer: Option A
A. Groove weld
B. Resistance weld
D. Upset weld
Answer: Option C
A. Symbol
B. Perspective
C. Assembly
D. Isometric
Answer: Option C
A. T-joint
B. Rear joint
C. Angle joint
D. Groove joint
Answer: Option A
ISOMETRIC DRAWING
1. Isometric drawings are often used by ________ to help illustrate complex designs.
A. mechanical engineers
B. piping drafters
C. aerospace engineers
Answer: Option D
2. In order to create an isometric circle to represent a hole through the top surface of a box, the
drafter must insure that the correct isoplane has been selected by scrolling through the isoplanes using
the ________ key.
A. F1
B. F3
C. F5
D. F8
Answer: Option C
A. Inside
B. outside
C. radial
D. isoplane
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option A
A. inside
B. outside
C. radial
D. isoplane
Answer: Option B
6. Architectural drafters generally prefer to use ________ drawings to help illustrate 3-dimensional
views of a structure.
A. isometric
B. perspective
C. orthographic
D. auxiliary
Answer: Option B
7. The bounding box method for setting up an isometric drawing helps the drafter ________.
Answer: Option A
8. The Offset tool should only be used for placing ________ in an isometric drawing.
A. circles
B. horizontal lines
C. vertical lines
Answer: Option C
9. When creating an isometric drawing in AutoCAD the drafter can utilize the Dynamic Input and
Polar Coordinate system to place both vertical and horizontal lines. A line created from one point 3
inches at 180 degrees would be a ________ line.
A. horizontal
B. vertical
C. inclined
D. none of the above
Answer: Option B
A. Ellipses
B. isoellipses
C. isocircles
D. circles
Answer: Option C
A. part number
B. manufacturing material
Answer: Option D
A. exploded assembly
B. part details
C. parts list
3. The title block used on working drawings should include the ________.
A. sheet number
B. line type
C. layer set
Answer: Option A
4. One critical issue drafters need to pay close attention to is the ________.
B. designer's intent
C. scale factor
Answer: Option B
A. brainstorm solutions
C. prepare a budget
A. placed horizontally
B. in bold text
Answer: Option A
7. In an exploded assembly drawing it is customary for the drafter to use a ________ line to
illustrate how parts fit together.
A. Phantom
B. hidden
C. dashed
D. center
Answer: Option A
8. It is customary for the first sheet of a working drawing set to include ________.
A. a parts list
B. exploded assembly
C. assembled assembly
9. In order to create an accurate assembly drawing the drafter should create the ________
drawings first.
A. Detail
B. title block
C. parts list
D. isometric
Answer: Option A
10. The thread note for a typical bolt will include the ________.
B. material
C. center line
D. offset distance
Answer: Option A
TECHNICAL SKETCHING
1. This type of solid is egg-shaped and can be created by revolving an ellipse around one of its
axes:
A. Ellipsoid
B. Torus
C. Cone
D. Cylinder
Answer: Option A
A. Drafting
B. Engineering Graphics
C. Engineering Drawing
Answer: Option D
3. An architect often relies on a ________ to complete the set of technical drawings used in the
design of an office building.
A. technical illustrator
B. artist
C. drafter
D. construction superintendent
Answer: Option C
4. In oblique sketches, the most commonly used angles for receding lines are:
A. 15 or 30 degrees
B. 25 or 30 degrees
C. 30 or 45 degrees
D. 45 or 60 degrees
Answer: Option C
5. A drafter who develops technical drawings of a highway overpass would most likely be a
________ drafter.
A. architectural
B. civil
C. mechanical
D. process piping
Answer: Option B
A. Perspective
B. Parallel
C. Orthographic
D. Oblique
Answer: Option A
7. A ________ is the person responsible for verifying that the drawings in a project set are free of
mistakes.
A. client
B. CAD trainee
C. receptionist
D. checker
Answer: Option D
8. This type of solid has two bases that are parallel equal polygons:
A. Pyramid
B. Prism
C. Cone
D. Torus
Answer: Option B
9. An oil refinery relies on which type of drafter to maintain and update the technical piping
drawings used for the construction and maintenance of the facility.
A. architectural
B. civil
C. process piping
D. electrical
Answer: Option C
10. When designing a home for a client, one of the most important pre-design considerations that
an architect needs to address is ________.
Answer: Option B
A. Oblique
B. Line
C. Edge
D. Vertex
Answer: Option D
12. The Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that some of the best
opportunities for employment in our near future will be for students who ________.
Answer: Option C
13. Three dimensional models are often used in the design process to ________.
C. provide the client with a model which they can use to impress their friends
14. Students can complete an associate's degree in drafting which normally takes about ________
years to complete.
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
Answer: Option B
A. Angle
B. Vertex
C. Surface
D. Line
Answer: Option D
16. The daily workload of a ________ drafter would generally include technical drawings of machine
parts.
A. architectural
B. civil
C. electrical
D. mechanical
Answer: Option D
17. This type of solid has a polygon for a base and triangular lateral faces that intersect at a vertex:
A. Pyramid
B. Prism
C. Cone
D. Torus
Answer: Option A
1. These include taper pins, straight pins, dowel pins, clevis pins, and cotter pins:
A. Bolts
B. General fasteners
C. Machine pins
D. Rivets
Answer: Option C
A. Lead
B. Pitch
C. Turn
D. Crest
Answer: Option A
3. The standard number of threads per inch for various diameters is the:
A. Series of thread
B. Lead
C. Major diameter
D. Thread pitch
Answer: Option A
4. This type of fit is high quality and is used for the bulk of interchangeable screw thread work:
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. Class 4
Answer: Option B
A. Basic thread
B. External thread
C. Internal thread
B. Minor diameter
C. Major diameter
Answer: Option B
7. This is the bottom surface joining the sides of two adjacent threads:
A. Lead
B. Pitch
C. Crest
D. Root
Answer: Option D
OBLIQUE PROJECTION
1. In oblique projection, important shapes should be in this position relative to the viewing plane:
A. Parallel
B. Perpendicular
C. Adjacent
D. Rotated
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option C
A. Orthographic
B. Isometric
C. Angular
D. Parallel
Answer: Option B
4. In an oblique drawing, equally spaced partial circles may be used to show this:
B. Ellipses
C. Cavalier drawings
D. Projection points
Answer: Option A
5. When the receding lines are true length, and the projectors are at 45 degrees to the plane of
projection, the oblique drawing is called this:
A. Cabinet projection
B. Cavalier projection
C. Axonometric projection
D. Isometric projection
Answer: Option B
A. Foreshortened features
B. Oblique lines
C. Interior shapes
D. Projected features
Answer: Option C
A. Rack size
B. Tooth size
C. Gear size
D. Pitch diameter
Answer: Option D
A. Involute profile
B. Convolute profie
C. Base circle
D. Spur circle
Answer: Option A
3. This is a curve showing the displacement of the follower as ordinates on a base line that
represents one revolution of the cam:
A. Displacement diagram
B. Follower
C. Cam cycle
D. Reciprocation chart
Answer: Option A
A. Pinion
B. Rack
C. Spur
D. Teeth
Answer: Option B
5. These gears transmit power between shafts whose axes intersect at any angle:
A. Worm gears
B. Spur gears
C. Bevel gears
D. Racks
Answer: Option C
1. This is a common method for connecting steel members of buildings and bridges:
A. Assembly
B. Fabricating
C. Riveting
D. Welding
Answer: Option D
2. This type of structural steel drawing shows all dimensions necessary for fabrication:
A. Shop drawings
B. Design drawings
C. Weldment drawings
D. Application drawings
Answer: Option A
A. Riveted members
B. Main members
C. Steel fabrications
D. Assembled fabrications
Answer: Option B
4. These plans, made by the steel fabricator, are assembly drawings for the steel structure:
A. Welding plans
B. Assembly plans
C. Construction plans
D. Erection plans
Answer: Option D
5. This material is used in masonry construction, most commonly for ornamental facing:
A. Face brick
B. Clay tile
C. Natural stone
D. Aggregate
Answer: Option C
A. Fillet weld
B. Beam weld
C. Rivet weld
D. Structural weld
Answer: Option A
7. In this type of concrete, the steel is pretensioned before the superimposed load is applied:
A. Aggregate
B. Prestressed
C. Reinforced
D. Preloaded
Answer: Option B
1. This type of pipe is commonly used for water, steam, oil, and gas:
D. Copper or PVC
Answer: Option C
2. These types of pipes are generally connected with bell and spigot joints or flanged joints:
Answer: Option B
3. When dimensioning piping drawings, you give the lengths of all runs of this type:
A. Straight
B. Angular
C. Filleted
D. Transverse
Answer: Option A
4. In this type of drawing, vertical pipes may be revolved into the horizontal plane:
A. Standard view
B. Elevation view
C. Transverse piping
D. Developed piping
Answer: Option D
5. This type of drawing shows two lines representing the pipe diameter:
A. Single-line
B. Double-line
C. Standard piping
D. Centerline piping
Answer: Option B
6.
A. Copper tubing
B. Steel pipe
C. PVC pipe
D. Iron tubing
Answer: Option A
7. This type of pipe is commonly used for water or gas service, and also as soil pipe:
A. PVC
B. Copper
C. Steel
D. Cast-iron
Answer: Option D