Engineering Drawing MCQ Solved Paper for RRB Group D

1. The default position of the UCS icon is positioned at ________ on the AutoCAD grid.
A. 0, 0, 0
B. 10, 10, 10
C. 20, 20, 20
D. None of the above
Answer : A

2. CAD programs which incorporate parametric modeling utilize a system in which the dimensions control the ________.
A. Size and shape of the model features
B. Perspective of the model
C. Shading used to render the model
D. All of the above
Answer : A

3. 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 : B

4. 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

5. In some circumstances an entire drawing can be inserted into a different drawing as a block. When this is used the base point will default to ________.
A. 0, 0
B. 10, 10
C. 20, 20
D. 30, 30
Answer : A

6. 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

7. 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

8. Two-point perspective is also known as:
A. Two-view perspective
B. Regular perspective
C. Parallel perspective
D. Angular perspective
Answer : D

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. This is a common method for connecting steel members of buildings and bridges:
A. Assembly
B. Fabricating
C. Riveting
D. Welding
Answer : D

17. 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

18. In this type of view, the cutting plane line indicates both the location of the cutting plane and the direction of sight:
A. Removed section
B. Revolved section
C. Auxiliary section
D. Partial section
Answer : C

19. 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 : B

20. 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 : D

21. 3.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 : C

22. When adding dimensions to an auxiliary view it will be necessary to use the ________ tool.
A. Linear dimension
B. Aligned dimension
C. Baseline dimension
D. Angle dimension
Answer : B

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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 : A

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

29. 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

30. 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 : D

31. 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

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

33. 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 : C

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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 : B

38. 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?
A. Use the Modify tool to clean up the extension lines
B. Use the Tolerance tool to clean up the extension lines
C. Use the Break tool to clean up the extension lines
D. Use the stretch tool to clean up the extension lines
Answer : A

39. 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 : D

40. 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

41. Spur gear design normally begins with selecting this:
A. Rack size
B. Tooth size
C. Gear size
D. Pitch diameter
Answer : D

42. This is a systematic approach that integrates the design and manufacture of products with the goal of optimizing the process:
A. Traditional engineering design
B. The manufacturing process
C. Concurrent design
D. Design for recycling
Answer : C

43. 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

44. In this type of section, one quarter of the object is removed:
A. Revolved section
B. Removed section
C. Quarter section
D. Half section
Answer : D

45. There are two main types of projection:
A. Parallel and Orthographic
B. Station-point and Perspective
C. Parallel and Convergent
D. Perspective and Parallel
Answer : D

46. 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

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

48. Perspective drawings are classified according to their number of these features:
A. Station points
B. Picture planes
C. Vanishing points
D. Ground lines
Answer : C

49. 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

50. 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