AutoCAD- The Ultimate Study Guide (Chapters 1 - 5)

Drafters may change the precision (number of decimal places) of a dimension identified by the designer if it will result in lower costs to manufacture the part (T or F?)

False

It is the drafters job to determine which features of the part will be identified as "datums" when placing dimensions on the drawing (T or F?)

False

Place dimensions applying to two views between the views, but extension lines should be extended from both views (T or F?)

False

When dimension values are in millimeters (mm), place a zero before the decimal point when dimension values are less than 100mm (T or F?)

False

AutoCAD setting that defines the size of the drawing area

Limits

Drafting field concerned with screw threads and fasteners

Mechanical

A type of coordinate defined by a length and an angle

Polar

Drafting field concerned with chemical plants and oil refineries

Process Piping

Command that requires you to define two diagonal points

RECTANGLE

A type of coordinate that is relative to the last point defined

Relative

MODIFY command used to change the size of an object

SCALE

Dimension to features in their profile (or most descriptive) view (T or F?)

True

Features should be dimensioned only once. Do not include dimensions that were not on the designer's input without first consulting with the designer (T or F?)

True

It is the drafter's job to include every dimension and notation provided on the designer's sketch (T or F?)

True

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, which field of drafting has the highest median salary? a. Architectural b. Radiological c. Electronics d. Mechanical

C, Electronics

MODIFY command used to bevel the corners of objects

CHAMFER

Minimum dimension text height for mechanical drawings should be .15" (4mm) (T or F?)

False

DRAW command used to create a multisided object

POLYGON

Mechanical "B" Size Sheet

11 x 17

Mechanical "A" Size Sheet

11 x 8.5

Architectural "A" Size Sheet

12" x 9"

Architectural "B" Size Sheet

18" x 12"

Architectural "D" Size Sheet

36" x 24"

ASME line thickness for a center line

3mm

ASME line thickness for a hidden line

3mm

ASME line thickness for a visible line

6mm

Ratio indicating a drawing is half scale

1 = 2

Ratio indicating a drawing is double scale

2 = 1

Mechanical "C" Size Sheet

22 x 17

Architectural "C" Size Sheet

24" x 18"

A type of coordinate that is relative to 0,0

Absolute

ASME stands for what?

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

How many views of an object should you draw?

As many as it takes to fully describe the object

Type of college degree held by many drafters

Associates

A "C" sheet is equal in size to two of these sheets laid side by side? a. A b. B c. C d. D

B

What does 1/4"=1'-0" represent on an architectural drawing of a house? a. That scale of the drawing is 1=4. b. That 1 foot on the construction site equals ¼ inch on the drawing. c. That the house should be built 1/4th scale. d. That a distance of 100 feet will measure 12.5 inches on the drawing.

B

Type of college degree held by most engineers and architects

Bachelors

What is the angle of the Miter Line used in an orthographic projection? a. 30 degrees b. 60 degrees c. 45 degrees d. 90 degrees

C, 45 degrees

The acronym AIA stands for what? a. Architectural Institute of America b. American and International Architects c. American Institute of Architects d. Association of International Architects

C, American Institute of Architects

In which field must a drafter be familiar with roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems, and surveying techniques? a. Architectural b. Civil c. Electronics d. Mechanical

C, Civil

What does the acronym "CAD" stand for?

Computer Aided Design

Which of the following attributes do most employers value? a. Ability to fit into a team b. Ability to work independently c. Ability to communicate clearly d. All of the above

D, All the above

Which ratio below indicates that a drawing is Full size? a. 1=1 b. 1/1 c. 1:1 d. All the above

D, All the above

Designers have a salary than drafters because: a. They usually have advanced technical degrees b. They are licensed. c. They work longer hours than drafters d. They have a higher degree of responsibility for the success of the project.

D, They have a higher degree of responsibility for the success of the project

Drafting field concerned with design of semiconductor devices

Electronics

Units setting commonly used in mechanical drawings

Decimal

MODIFY command used to round the corners of objects

FILLET