Chapter 1 Technical Drawing Short Answer, Multiple Choice, and Matching

The acronym AIA stands for what?

American Institute of Architects

Which of the following attributes do most employers value?

All of the above

Type of college degree held by many drafters:

Associate's

Type of college degree held by most engineers and architects:

Bachelor's

In which field must a drafter be familiar with roads, bridges, water and waterway systems, and survey techniques?

Civil

Name three terms that are used to describe the creation of technical drawings.

Drafting, engineering graphics, engineering drawings

According to the U.S. Departed of Labor Statistics (2008), which field of drafting has the highest median salary?

Electronics

Drafting field concerned with design of semiconductor devices:

Electronics

Drafting field concerned with screw threads and fasteners:

Mechanical

Drafting field concerned with chemical plants and oil refineries:

Process Piping

Designers have a higher salary than drafters because:

They have a higher degree of responsibility for the success of the project.