1000+ Engineering Drawing MCQ for RBI Grade B officer [Solved]

1. This means that a feature of a finished product contains the maximum amount of material permitted by the tolerance dimensions for that feature:
A. Maximum material condition
B. Machined material condition
C. Maximum machined indication
D. Machine mark indication
Answer : A

2. 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

3. Center lines are used to locate or represent the centers of ________.
A. Arcs
B. Circles
C. Hidden round features
D. All of the above
Answer : D

4. 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 : D

5. A full scale technical drawing will have a scale factor of ________.
A. 1 : 1
B. 1 : 2
C. 2 : 1
D. 1 : 4
Answer : A

6. 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 : B

7. These maps are used to plan construction projects that locate construction features so they fit the topography of the area:
A. Subdivision plats
B. Landscape maps
C. Structural topography maps
D. Structure location plans
Answer : D

8. These units are based on inch-foot and yard measurements:
A. International customary units
B. U.S. metric units
C. U.S. customary units
D. ISO international units
Answer : C

9. 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 : D

10. Once a drawing is determined to be complete, the title block is used to document the change from:
A. A draft to a finished drawing
B. A finished to a working drawing
C. An assembly to a finished drawing
D. A working drawing to a draft
Answer : A

11. When using the descriptive geometry method to create an auxiliary view the drafter should __________.
A. Rotate the snap grid to the same angle of the inclined plane
B. Offset the right vertical line of the front view
C. Rotate the top line of the front view 45 degrees
D. Offset the top line of the front view 2 inches
Answer : A

12. An engineer's scale would be used to measure lines on a drawing where the scale factor reads ________.
A. 1/4 = 1'-0
B. 1/8 = 1'-0
C. 1 = 100'
D. 3/4 = 1'-0
Answer : C

13. 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

14. The most common geometric form used in gears today is this:
A. Involute profile
B. Convolute profile
C. Base circle
D. Spur circle
Answer : A

15. 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 : C

16. In architectural drawing ________ are often used to illustrate and detail structural components.
A. Foundation beam detail sections
B. Wall sections
C. Building sections
D. All of the above
Answer : D

17. 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

18. 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 : B

19. This type of solid is formed by sweeping a shape along a linear path:
A. Planar solid
B. Revolved solid
C. Warped solid
D. Extruded solid
Answer : D

20. The principle views associated with orthographic projection are ________.
A. Front view
B. Right side view
C. Top view
D. All of the above
Answer : D

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. The foundation contractor will work with the following architectural plans.
A. Foundation
B. Site plan
C. Floor plan
D. All of the above
Answer : D

25. 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

26. This allows the designer to conceptualize objects more easily without having to make costly illustrations, models, or prototypes:
A. Computer-aided manufacturing
B. Computer-aided design
C. Computer-aided engineering
D. Computer-aided prototyping
Answer : B

27. 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
D. None of the above
Answer : B

28. The building construction industry relies on sets of ________ drawings to construct homes and commercial buildings.
A. Mechanical
B. Isometric
C. Architectural working
D. All of the above
Answer : C

29. The first step in creating a traditional technical drawing is to ________.
A. Draw a series of guide lines
B. Set up the meter line
C. Align the paper so that it will be positioned square to the parallel bar
D. Sharpen the leads in the technical pens
Answer : C

30. A secondary auxiliary view is a projection off of the ________.
A. Front view
B. Top view
C. Primary auxiliary view
D. None of the above
Answer : C

31. A projection weld is a type of:
A. Resistance weld
B. Arc weld
C. Gas weld
D. Fillet weld
Answer : A

32. When creating your own blocks it is important to avoid drawing any portion of the block in the ________ layer.
A. Zero
B. Center line
C. Hatch
D. Hidden line
Answer : A

33. 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 : A

34. In this type of dimensioning, allowance must be made for bends:
A. Angular
B. Tolerance
C. Datum
D. Sheet metal
Answer : D

35. Welding drawings are a special type of this kind of drawing:
A. Symbol
B. Perspective
C. Assembly
D. Isometric
Answer : C

36. 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 : A

37. A civil engineer working on a bridge design would probably rely on his ________ scale for checking printed drawings.
A. Engineer's
B. Metric
C. Architect's
D. None of the above
Answer : A

38. Lines of an isometric drawing that are not parallel to the isometric axes are called this:
A. Trimetric lines
B. Non-isometric lines
C. Multiview lines
D. Dimetric lines
Answer : B

39. This is an angled surface used on cylinders to make them easier to handle:
A. Fillet
B. Taper
C. Chamfer
D. Lug
Answer : C

40. This process recognizes the inherent interrelationships between design and manufacturing:
A. Design for manufacture
B. Design for manufacture and assembly
C. Design for concurrent engineering
D. Design for assembly
Answer : B

41. 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

42. Elevation drawings will include information about ________.
A. Roof pitch
B. Siding
C. Window style
D. All of the above
Answer : D

43. An accurate record of changes made to release drawings is tracked via this:
A. A revision block
B. The basic title form
C. Working drawings
D. Portable documents
Answer : A

44. On a floor plan the dashed line that appears approximately 24 outside the exterior wall represents the __________.
A. Sidewalk
B. Roof overhang
C. Plumbing drain lines
D. None of the above
Answer : B

45. Inserting blocks into a drawing file usually requires exacting placement. The drafter should insure that ________ is turned on.
A. O Snaps
B. Ortho
C. Grid
D. Dynamic Input
Answer : A

46. This type of drawing shows two lines representing the pipe diameter:
A. Single-line
B. Double-line
C. Standard piping
D. Centerline piping
Answer : B

47. One critical issue drafters need to pay close attention to is the ________.
A. Size of the sheet
B. Designer's intent
C. Scale factor
D. None of the above
Answer : B

48. In the mechanical design process the first step is to ________.
A. Brainstorm solutions
B. Prepare rough sketches
C. Prepare a budget
D. Identify the problem
Answer : D

49. Three dimensional models are often used in the design process to __________.
A. Help the client understand the overall design concept
B. Help the client select a color for their carpet
C. Provide the client with a model which they can use to impress their friends
D. Determine the quantity of brick needed to build the house
Answer : A

50. When creating a Cutting Plane line with Auto-CAD it is customary to use a ________ to create the line.
A. Center line
B. Polyline
C. Dashed line
D. Hatch line
Answer : B