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