CLAT PG - Engineering Drawing 1000+ MCQ [Solved] PDF Download

1. 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 : A

2. These are used to attach parts to a cylinder so they won't turn on it:
A. Lugs and bearings
B. Key-seats and bearings
C. Knurls and keys
D. Keys and keyways/key-seats
Answer : D

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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 : D

7. 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 : A

8. 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

9. This type of thread is a thread on the inside of a member:
A. Basic thread
B. External thread
C. Internal thread
D. Major diameter thread
Answer : C

10. 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

11. 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

12. There should be a visible gap between the wall and the ________ line.
A. Dimension
B. Extension
C. Center
D. Leader
Answer : B

13. Dimensions are used on the elevation plan to describe ________.
A. Finished floor elevations
B. Roof overhangs
C. Roof pitch angles
D. All of the above
Answer : D

14. Baseline dimensions are referenced from a common geometric feature known as a ________.
A. Edge
B. Corner
C. Datum
D. Point of reference
Answer : C

15. 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

16. In order to create one solid model from two or more separate solid shapes the drafter will need to position them and then ________.
A. Use Union to join them
B. Use the Join command
C. Use the Add Parts tool
D. None of the above
Answer : A

17. 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

18. This type of surface may be a plane, a single curved surface, or a warped surface:
A. Edge surface
B. Ruled surface
C. Auxiliary surface
D. Developed surface
Answer : B

19. 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

20. 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 : B

21. 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

22. Some common blocks used by architectural drafters include ________.
A. Door swings
B. Ceiling fans
C. Appliances
D. All of the above
Answer : D

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. Which of the following is one of the basic types of welded joints:
A. T-joint
B. Rear joint
C. Angle joint
D. Groove joint
Answer : A

27. 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

28. The text used on a typical detail sheet should be ________.
A. Placed horizontally
B. In bold text
C. In an architectural text style
D. None of the above
Answer : A

29. The architectural drafter usually begins a set of working drawings by creating the ________ plan first.
A. Foundation
B. Floor plan
C. Elevations
D. Building section
Answer : B

30. An Auto-CAD term that refers to a pre-drawn object which is stored in a drawing file and can be inserted into any other drawing file as needed is a ________.
A. Block
B. Brick
C. Balloon
D. None of the above
Answer : A

31. These are accurately drawn maps of cities and towns showing property lines and other features that control property ownership:
A. Monument maps
B. Cadastral maps
C. City maps
D. Topographic maps
Answer : B

32. A line with a tapering width can be easily created by using the __________ tool.
A. Circle
B. Ellipse
C. Line
D. Polyline
Answer : D

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

34. 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
D. Title and record strips
Answer : D

35. These gears transmit power between shafts whose axes intersect at any angle:
A. Worm gears
B. Spur gears
C. Bevel gears
D. Racks
Answer : C

36. 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 : D

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. When lettering a CAD drawing, for clarity you should limit the number of fonts to:
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Any number
Answer : B

39. The 3-D commands on the Modeling toolbar include ________.
A. Box
B. Sphere
C. Extrude
D. All of the above
Answer : D

40. 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 : A

41. 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

42. The MASSPROP shortcut will provide the following information.
A. Mass
B. Volume
C. Bounding box
D. All of the above
Answer : D

43. Technical drawings typically serve one of three purposes:
A. Visualization, Communication, or Documentation
B. Visualization, Dimensioning, or Documentation
C. Communication, Documentation, or Installation
D. Documentation, Installation, or Engineering
Answer : A

44. 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

45. 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 : C

46. The UCS icon represents the intersection of the ________.
A. X-axis
B. Y-axis
C. Z-axis
D. All of the above
Answer : D

47. PDM is the acronym for:
A. Project drawing management
B. Product drawing manipulation
C. Product data management
D. Project data manipulation
Answer : C

48. 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

49. 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 : D

50. These weld symbols have no arrow-side or other-side significance:
A. Projection or seam weld
B. Back or backing weld
C. Surface or groove weld
D. Flash and upset weld
Answer : D