This allows the designer to conceptualize objects more easily without having to make costly illustrations, models, or prototypes:
Computer-aided manufacturing
Computer-aided design
Computer-aided engineering
Computer-aided prototyping
Correct Answer :
B. Computer-aided design
Related Questions
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:
Oblique projection
Perpendicular projection
Aesthetic projection
Angular projection
The principle views associated with orthographic projection are ________.
Front view
Right side view
Top view
All of the above
When using the descriptive geometry method to create an auxiliary view the drafter should __________.
Rotate the snap grid to the same angle of the inclined plane
Offset the right vertical line of the front view
Rotate the top line of the front view 45 degrees
Offset the top line of the front view 2 inches
When creating a Cutting Plane line with Auto-CAD it is customary to use a ________ to create the line.
Center line
Polyline
Dashed line
Hatch line
The organized and orderly approach to solving problems is known as the:
Engineering process
Design process
Aesthetic process
Functional process
To insure that everyone understands what the electrical symbols represent it is customary to include a ________ on the electrical sheet.
List
Part number
Electrical legend
Electrical layer
Some of the common terms used to describe technical drawing include:
Drafting
Engineering Graphics
Engineering Drawing
All of the above
Three dimensional models are often used in the design process to __________.
Help the client understand the overall design concept
Help the client select a color for their carpet
Provide the client with a model which they can use to impress their friends
Determine the quantity of brick needed to build the house
A cylinder can be created by drawing a rectangular shape then the ________ tool.
Revolve
Sweep
Extrude
None of the above
The ________ tool on the Dimension tool bar places the length of an arch on a drawing.
Arc Radius
Arc Length
Radius
Diameter
In an assembly section, these parts should have their section lines left out or shown solid black:
Bolts
All fasteners
Thin parts
Rivets
PDM is the acronym for:
Project drawing management
Product drawing manipulation
Product data management
Project data manipulation
The most common geometric form used in gears today is this:
Involute profile
Convolute profile
Base circle
Spur circle
In the section view, the areas that would have been in actual contact with the cutting plane are shown with:
A cutting plane line
Section lining
Visible lines
Lines and arrows
The Offset tool should only be used for placing ________ in an isometric drawing.
Circles
Horizontal lines
Vertical lines
None of the above
A partial auxiliary view is used to show only the ________ in the auxiliary view.
Projected inclined plane
The projected top view
The projected side view
None of the above
The distance a screw thread advances axially in one turn is the:
Lead
Pitch
Turn
Crest
The standard number of threads per inch for various diameters is the:
Series of thread
Lead
Major diameter
Thread pitch
These types of projectors converge at a vanishing point:
Perspective
Parallel
Orthographic
Oblique
The 3-D commands on the Modeling toolbar include ________.
Box
Sphere
Extrude
All of the above
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.
Front
Top
Right
Back
The View toolbar will position the view of the 3-D solid toward the ________.
Front
Left side
SE isometric
All of the above
This type of solid is formed by sweeping a shape along a linear path:
Planar solid
Revolved solid
Warped solid
Extruded solid
The offset distance for the width (front to back) distance of the auxiliary view is the same distance of the ________ in the top view.
Width
Height
Length
None of the above
Baseline dimensions are referenced from a common geometric feature known as a ________.
Edge
Corner
Datum
Point of reference
Traditional drafters need to be able to create several different line widths because ________.
Different line widths convey different information
The line width has to do with how dark it appear in the finished drawing
They seem to transmit better in a fax machine
It makes no difference
One way to evenly space dimensions on a drawing is to use the ________.
Dimension Space tool
Linear tool
Continue tool
Baseline tool
When designing a home for a client, one of the most important predesign considerations that an architect needs to address is ________.
How much money the client is willing to spend
The site on which the house is to sit
The nearest grocery store
Whether or not there is a curb and gutter system
When using the direct entry method to create a horizontal line exactly three inches long the drafter should ________ first.
Pull the line from away from the starting point very carefully
Insure that Ortho is on
Enter 3 for the length of the line
Read the coordinate position on the Dynamic Readout
Isometric drawings are often used by ________ to help illustrate complex designs.
Mechanical engineers
Piping drafters
Aerospace engineers
All of the above