Deck 1: Bases for Blueprint Reading and Sketching

Question 1

Explain the purpose of blueprints.

Answer 1

Blueprints provide a universal language by which all information about an object is furnished to the craftspeople, technicians, designers, assemblers, machine operators, and programmers, as well as after-market repairs and maintenance persons.

Question 2

In the accompanying figure, the item identified as number 2 represents the feature known as the ____.

A) end
B) face
C) reference point
D) seam

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Traditionally, a blueprint of an original drawing, which may be made on high-quality paper, vellum, and acetate or polyester film, is produced by exposing the drawing to ____.

A) a strong light source
B) a weak light source
C) strong magnets
D) ammonia

Answer 3

A

Question 4

List and explain three common elements in drafting.

Question 5

Discuss how technical information can conveyed.

Question 6

Describe the different standards-setting organizations.

Question 7

Explain CAD/CAM and how it is used.

Question 8

____ deal with accuracy related to form and size and position of finished surfaces where high precision is required.

A) Limits
B) Tolerances
C) Extensions
D) Margins

Question 9

Explain how microfilm is used for the storage of drawings and blueprints.

Question 10

Standard units of linear measurement in the SI metric system are all related to the ____.

A) meter
B) inch
C) mile
D) pica

Question 11

Training in blueprint reading includes developing the ability to ____ the various manufacturing and fabricating processes required to make a part.

A) separate
B) delegate
C) synthesize
D) visualize

Question 12

____ give(s) the size and location of parts, shapes, and assemblies.

A) Sections
B) Geometric positioning
C) Dimensions
D) Non-graphical sketching

Question 13

In the accompanying figure, the item numbered 2 represents ____.

A) computer-output
B) standard-output
C) plotted-output
D) digital-output