1000+ Engineering Drawing MCQ for GMAT [Solved]

1. This is used to indicate that a surface is to be machined:
A. Finish mark
B. Machining mark
C. Roughness indicator
D. Coordinate mark
Answer : A

2. The text height for room names should be set to ________for a drawing that will be plotted to a scale of ¼ = 1'-0.
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 8
Answer : C

3. Most architectural firms and mechanical design companies utilize different categories of blocks. These sets of blocks are usually housed in ________.
A. Block vaults
B. Block libraries
C. Block books
D. Block references
Answer : B

4. 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 iso-plane has been selected by scrolling through the iso-planes using the ________ key.
A. F1
B. F3
C. F5
D. F8
Answer : C

5. These are joined together in the field to build a structure:
A. Riveted members
B. Main members
C. Steel fabrications
D. Assembled fabrications
Answer : B

6. This is used in applications for nonferrous construction:
A. Copper tubing
B. Steel pipe
C. PVC pipe
D. Iron tubing
Answer : A

7. Circular shapes appear in this fashion when viewed at an angle other than 90 degrees:
A. Circular
B. Elliptical
C. Lengthened
D. Angular
Answer : B

8. This is formed where three or more surfaces intersect:
A. Oblique
B. Line
C. Edge
D. Vertex
Answer : D

9. In oblique projection, important shapes should be in this position relative to the viewing plane:
A. Parallel
B. Perpendicular
C. Adjacent
D. Rotated
Answer : A

10. These breaks are used to shorten the view of an object:
A. Section breaks
B. Aligned breaks
C. Conventional breaks
D. Full breaks
Answer : C

11. These are vertical distances above a common datum, reference plane, or point:
A. Plats
B. Elevations
C. Traverse
D. Profiles
Answer : B

12. When filling an area with a hatch pattern in Auto-CAD the drafter needs to be able to ________.
A. See the entire bounding area to hatch
B. Set Ortho on
C. Turn ISO grid off
D. Set the layer to Defpoints
Answer : A

13. In the section view, the areas that would have been in actual contact with the cutting plane are shown with:
A. A cutting plane line
B. Section lining
C. Visible lines
D. Lines and arrows
Answer : B

14. This type of rapid prototyping system uses a laser to fuse powdered metals, plastics, or ceramics:
A. Fused deposition modeling
B. Stereo lithography apparatus
C. Solid ground curing
D. Selective laser sintering
Answer : D

15. Oblique sections are useful to show this:
A. Foreshortened features
B. Oblique lines
C. Interior shapes
D. Projected features
Answer : C

16. 4.The principle reason for using an auxiliary view is ________.
A. To eliminate hidden lines
B. To create a true projection plane from an inclined plane in one of the primary views
C. To show cylinders as ellipses
D. To locate center marks
Answer : B

17. 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 : A

18. In U.S. structural and architectural drafting, all dimensions of this length are usually expressed in feet and inches:
A. One inch or over
B. One foot or over
C. One yard or over
D. One rod or over
Answer : B

19. 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 : C

20. 5.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 : B

21. Some of the common terms used to describe technical drawing include:
A. Drafting
B. Engineering Graphics
C. Engineering Drawing
D. All of the above
Answer : D

22. The thread note for a typical bolt will include the ________.
A. Major diameter of the thread
B. Material
C. Center line
D. Offset distance
Answer : A

23. This type of projection is when projectors are parallel to each other, but is at an angle other than 90 degrees to the plane of projection:
A. Oblique projection
B. Perpendicular projection
C. Aesthetic projection
D. Angular projection
Answer : A

24. The offset distance for the width (front to back) distance of the auxiliary view is the same distance of the ________ in the top view.
A. Width
B. Height
C. Length
D. None of the above
Answer : A

25. 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 : B

26. It is customary for the first sheet of a working drawing set to include ________.
A. A parts list
B. Exploded assembly
C. Assembled assembly
D. All of the above
Answer : D

27. If a plane is parallel to the plane of projection, it appears:
A. True size
B. As a line or edge
C. Foreshortened
D. As an oblique surface
Answer : A

28. 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 ________.
A. Leave the view as is
B. Eliminate the view
C. Use the left view instead
D. None of the above
Answer : B

29. The primary unit of measurement for engineering drawings and design in the mechanical industries is the:
A. Millimeter
B. Centimeter
C. Meter
D. Kilometer
Answer : A

30. When drawing a line using the relative coordinate system a line is created from ________.
A. 0, 0
B. The ending point of the last line
C. The beginning point of the last line
D. None of the above
Answer : B

31. This is used in drawings to represent the edge of a solid object:
A. Angle
B. Vertex
C. Surface
D. Line
Answer : D

32. How can the drafter prevent Auto-CAD 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 : B

33. This type of auxiliary view is projected onto a plane that is perpendicular to one of the principal planes of projection:
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Revolved
D. Successive
Answer : A

34. 9.The lines used to create the auxiliary view should appear as ________ in the finished view.
A. Object lines
B. Construction lines
C. Reference lines
D. Construction lines
Answer : A

35. If designs require changes, they should be documented with:
A. Development plans
B. Product proposals
C. Document reviews
D. Engineering change orders
Answer : D

36. Understanding the Cartesian coordinate system will help the beginning drafter ________.
A. Control the accuracy of the drawing
B. Produce a visible grid system
C. Select a different text style
D. Choose various line types
Answer : A

37. Geometric primitives include shapes such as ________.
A. Boxes
B. Cylinders
C. Wedges
D. All of the above
Answer : D

38. When creating an isometric drawing in Auto-CAD 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 : B

39. This type of solid has two bases that are parallel equal polygons:
A. Pyramid
B. Prism
C. Cone
D. Torus
Answer : B

40. When using versions of Auto-CAD prior to Release 2006 it may be necessary to ________ a block in order to edit it.
A. Copy
B. Explode
C. Offset
D. None of the above
Answer : B

41. When using the direct entry method to create a horizontal line exactly three inches long the drafter should ________ first.
A. Pull the line from away from the starting point very carefully
B. Insure that Ortho is on
C. Enter 3 for the length of the line
D. Read the coordinate position on the Dynamic Readout
Answer : B

42. These types of pipes are generally connected with bell and spigot joints or flanged joints:
A. Soil and waste
B. Water and gas
C. Water and steam
D. Gas and soil
Answer : B

43. In order to convert fractional inches into decimal inches ________.
A. Look on a metric conversion chart
B. Divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number)
C. Check the engineer's scale
D. All of the above
Answer : B

44. Architectural dimensioning standards allow for the placement of dimensions inside the floor plan. These inside dimensions locate interior __________.
A. Door openings and walls
B. Centers of cabinets
C. Windows
D. All of the above
Answer : A

45. Using the Relative Polar Coordinate System to add a 3 inch line that is 45 degrees from the end point of the line created above the drafter would ________.
A. Type @3<45 and enter
B. Type 3 back slash and enter
C. Type 3 forward slash and enter
D. Type 3 and try to use the Dynamic Input readout to find the end point
Answer : A

46. A typical set of mechanical working drawings includes ________.
A. Exploded assembly
B. Part details
C. Parts list
D. All of the above
Answer : D

47. Placement of dimensions on a drawing is controlled by ________.
A. ANSI
B. The design engineer
C. Corporate drafting standards
D. All of the above
Answer : D

48. This allows the performance of structures to be analyzed and tested efficiently, accurately, and quickly:
A. Computer-aided manufacturing
B. Computer-aided design
C. Computer-aided engineering
D. Computer-aided prototyping
Answer : C

49. The Conceptual Visual Style tool is located on the ________ toolbar.
A. Visual Styles
B. Modify
C. 3-D Modeling
D. All of the above
Answer : A

50. Most architectural drawings produced for field use by building contractors are printed on architectural D size paper which measures ________.
A. 24 × 36
B. 18 × 24
C. 11 × 17
D. 34 × 22
Answer : A