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This section includes 464 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Mechanical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 251. |
*$_This is a systematic approach that integrates the design and manufacture of products with the goal of optimizing the process:? |
| A. | Traditional engineering design |
| B. | The manufacturing process |
| C. | Concurrent design |
| D. | Design for recycling |
| Answer» D. Design for recycling | |
| 252. |
*$_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» B. 10, 10 | |
| 253. |
*$_An advantage of this type of view is that each view shows the object all the way through as if it were transparent:? |
| A. | Planar |
| B. | Horizontal |
| C. | Auxiliary |
| D. | Orthographic |
| Answer» E. | |
| 254. |
*$_Center lines are used to locate or represent the centers of ________.? |
| A. | Arcs |
| B. | Circles |
| C. | Hidden round features |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 255. |
*$_The site plan illustrates _________.? |
| A. | The floor plan |
| B. | Where the house sits on the property |
| C. | The roof plan |
| D. | Where the garage and driveway are located |
| Answer» C. The roof plan | |
| 256. |
*$_When using the descriptive geometry method to create an auxiliary view the drafter should _________.? |
| A. | Rotate the snap grid to the same angle of the inclined plane |
| B. | Offset the right vertical line of the front view |
| C. | Rotate the top line of the front view 45 degrees |
| D. | Offset the top line of the front view 2 inches |
| Answer» B. Offset the right vertical line of the front view | |
| 257. |
*$_Most architectural drawings produced for field use by building contractors are printed on architectural "D" size paper which measures __________.? |
| A. | 24" √ó 36" |
| B. | 18" √ó 24" |
| C. | 11" √ó 17" |
| D. | 34" √ó 22" |
| Answer» B. 18" ‚àö√≥ 24" | |
| 258. |
*$_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» E. | |
| 259. |
*$_This is a common method for connecting steel members of buildings and bridges:? |
| A. | Assembly |
| B. | Fabricating |
| C. | Riveting |
| D. | Welding |
| Answer» E. | |
| 260. |
*$_The text height for room names should be set to ________for a drawing that will be plotted to a scale of ¼" = 1'-0".? |
| A. | 4" |
| B. | 5" |
| C. | 6" |
| D. | 8" |
| Answer» D. 8" | |
| 261. |
*$_In these drawings it is necessary to show cut surfaces and distinguish between adjacent parts:? |
| A. | Auxiliary drawings |
| B. | Assembly sections |
| C. | 3D assemblies |
| D. | Parts lists |
| Answer» C. 3D assemblies | |
| 262. |
*$_A typical set of mechanical working drawings includes ________.? |
| A. | Exploded assembly |
| B. | Part details |
| C. | Parts list |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 263. |
*$_This type of projection is when projectors are parallel to each other, but are at an angle other than 90 degrees to the plane of projection:? |
| A. | Oblique projection |
| B. | Perpendicular projection |
| C. | Aesthetic projection |
| D. | Angular projection |
| Answer» B. Perpendicular projection | |
| 264. |
*$_Referring to the fractional inches to decimal inches to millimeter conversion chart on page 55 what is the equivalent mm measurement of 3/16 inch.? |
| A. | 1.906 |
| B. | 4.7625 |
| C. | 5.958 |
| D. | 14.6844 |
| Answer» C. 5.958 | |
| 265. |
*$_Which of the following is one of the basic types of welded joints:? |
| A. | T-joint |
| B. | Rear joint |
| C. | Angle joint |
| D. | Groove joint |
| Answer» B. Rear joint | |
| 266. |
*$_In perspective drawings this is placed between the observer and the object:? |
| A. | Vanishing point / horizon |
| B. | Station point |
| C. | Ground line |
| D. | Plane of projection / picture plane |
| Answer» E. | |
| 267. |
*$_Drawings created with commercial software are typically saved as:? |
| A. | Rapid prototypes |
| B. | Electronic files |
| C. | Draft drawings |
| D. | Change orders |
| Answer» C. Draft drawings | |
| 268. |
*$_This is formed where three or more surfaces intersect:? |
| A. | Oblique |
| B. | Line |
| C. | Edge |
| D. | Vertex |
| Answer» E. | |
| 269. |
*$_The ________ tool on the Dimension tool bar places the length of an arch on a drawing.? |
| A. | Arc Radius |
| B. | Arc Length |
| C. | Radius |
| D. | Diameter |
| Answer» C. Radius | |
| 270. |
*$_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» C. Offset | |
| 271. |
*/*_The architectural and construction industries use the United States National CAD standard (NCS) system on many ________ projects.? |
| A. | Residential |
| B. | Commercial |
| C. | Aerospace |
| D. | Publicly funded |
| Answer» E. | |
| 272. |
*/*_These are vertical distances above a common datum, reference plane, or point:? |
| A. | Plats |
| B. | Elevations |
| C. | Traverse |
| D. | Profiles |
| Answer» C. Traverse | |
| 273. |
*/*_A partial auxiliary view usually shows only features on the _________ of the inclined line and not any projection of other planes.? |
| A. | Hidden lines |
| B. | Plane |
| C. | Center lines |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Center lines | |
| 274. |
*/*_In order to create an accurate assembly drawing the drafter should create the ________ drawings first.? |
| A. | Detail |
| B. | Title block |
| C. | Parts list |
| D. | Isometric |
| Answer» B. Title block | |
| 275. |
*/*_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» B. A finished to a working drawing | |
| 276. |
*/*_How can the drafter prevent Auto-CAD from placing or stacking another center mark on a circle when adding a diameter dimension to it?? |
| A. | Explode the dimension and then erase the center mark |
| B. | Use the Properties dialog box to turn off the center mark of the dimension |
| C. | It can't be done |
| D. | Use the trim tool to take away the stacked center mark |
| Answer» C. It can't be done | |
| 277. |
*/*_An Auto-CAD term that refers to a pre-drawn object which is stored in a drawing file and can be inserted into any other drawing file as needed is a __________.? |
| A. | Block |
| B. | Brick |
| C. | Balloon |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Brick | |
| 278. |
*/*_These maps are used in planning installations of trees, shrubbery, drives, and other garden features:? |
| A. | Landscape maps |
| B. | Engineering maps |
| C. | Topographic maps |
| D. | Cadastral maps |
| Answer» B. Engineering maps | |
| 279. |
*/*_This is the intersection of the ground plane with the picture plane:? |
| A. | Vanishing point |
| B. | Ground line |
| C. | Station point |
| D. | Horizon |
| Answer» C. Station point | |
| 280. |
*/*_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» C. Baseline dimension | |
| 281. |
*/*_These are lines drawn on a map to locate, in the plan view, points of equal ground elevation:? |
| A. | Contours |
| B. | Elevations |
| C. | Profiles |
| D. | Hatches |
| Answer» B. Elevations | |
| 282. |
*/*_A ________ is the person responsible for verifying that the drawings in a project set are free of mistakes.? |
| A. | Client |
| B. | CAD trainee |
| C. | Receptionist |
| D. | Checker |
| Answer» E. | |
| 283. |
*/*_The UCS icon represents the intersection of the __________.? |
| A. | X-axis |
| B. | Y-axis |
| C. | Z-axis |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 284. |
*/*_In an exploded assembly drawing it is customary for the drafter to use a ________ line to illustrate how parts fit together.? |
| A. | Phantom |
| B. | Hidden |
| C. | Dashed |
| D. | Center |
| Answer» B. Hidden | |
| 285. |
*/*_This is how axonometric, oblique, and perspective sketches show objects:? |
| A. | Orthographically |
| B. | Pictorially |
| C. | Obliquely |
| D. | Parallel |
| Answer» C. Obliquely | |
| 286. |
*/*_A fillet is a rounded surface on the ________ corner of a part.? |
| A. | Inside |
| B. | Outside |
| C. | Radial |
| D. | Isoplane |
| Answer» B. Outside | |
| 287. |
*/*_A ________ section allows the drafter to create a Cutting Plane line which is not in a straight line across the part.? |
| A. | Offset |
| B. | Half |
| C. | Whole |
| D. | Broken out |
| Answer» B. Half | |
| 288. |
*/*_One way to evenly space dimensions on a drawing is to use the __________.? |
| A. | Dimension Space tool |
| B. | Linear tool |
| C. | Continue tool |
| D. | Baseline tool |
| Answer» B. Linear tool | |
| 289. |
*/*_There should be a visible gap between the wall and the _________ line.? |
| A. | Dimension |
| B. | Extension |
| C. | Center |
| D. | Leader |
| Answer» C. Center | |
| 290. |
*/*_Several of the tools used in traditional drafting include the following:? |
| A. | Parallel straight edge |
| B. | 45 degree triangle |
| C. | Circle template |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 291. |
*/*_This is a flat or rounded tab protruding from a surface, usually to provide a method for attachment:? |
| A. | Lug |
| B. | Boss |
| C. | Chamfer |
| D. | Spot face |
| Answer» B. Boss | |
| 292. |
*/*_Generally, the units used on an architectural drawing are set to __________.? |
| A. | Architectural |
| B. | Engineering |
| C. | Metric |
| D. | Civil |
| Answer» B. Engineering | |
| 293. |
*/*_The building construction industry relies on sets of ________ drawings to construct homes and commercial buildings.? |
| A. | Mechanical |
| B. | Isometric |
| C. | Architectural working |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 294. |
*/*_A back or backing weld is a type of:? |
| A. | Groove weld |
| B. | Resistance weld |
| C. | Arc and gas weld |
| D. | Upset weld |
| Answer» D. Upset weld | |
| 295. |
*/*_These gears transmit power between shafts whose axes intersect at any angle:? |
| A. | Worm gears |
| B. | Spur gears |
| C. | Bevel gears |
| D. | Racks |
| Answer» D. Racks | |
| 296. |
*/*_This is the bottom surface joining the sides of two adjacent threads:? |
| A. | Lead |
| B. | Pitch |
| C. | Crest |
| D. | Root |
| Answer» E. | |
| 297. |
*/*_The View toolbar will position the view of the 3-D solid toward the ________.? |
| A. | Front |
| B. | Left side |
| C. | SE isometric |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 298. |
*/*_To avoid having to dimension to a hidden feature the drafter can utilize a ________ section.? |
| A. | Whole |
| B. | Half |
| C. | Broken out |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 299. |
*/*_This is a rounded exterior blend between surfaces:? |
| A. | Fillet |
| B. | Round |
| C. | Taper |
| D. | Chamfer |
| Answer» C. Taper | |
| 300. |
*/*_The 3-D commands on the Modeling toolbar include __________.? |
| A. | Box |
| B. | Sphere |
| C. | Extrude |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |