Quiz 2: Drafting Tools: Conventional, Cad, and Solid Modeling

Dry cleaning powder is used after the completion of a drawing to clean up any specks or smearing.

The drafting machine replaces both the T-square and the parallel bar.

The 90 triangle is one of the two standard triangles used by drafters.

For drafting purposes, a 4H lead is recommended for layout work, and 2H, H, and HB leads are recommended for all other lines.

When drawing a circle with a bow compass, be sure to limit the pressure placed on the metal point to avoid rips in paper.

A drafting brush is used to remove loose graphite and eraser crumbs from the drawing surface.

The mechanical engineer's scale has inches divided into 16 equal parts.

An easy way to remember how to read a micrometer is to compare it to making change for a $1.00 bill.

An open-divided scale is one in which the units of measurement are subdivided throughout the length of the scale.

The flat side of the compass lead faces inward to produce circles of very small diameter.

The pointed end of a compass should be slightly longer than the lead.

To draw a 60-degree angle, it is recommended that you use the adjustable triangle.

By using the 1/4 scale, the drawing will be reduced to 1/48th of its full size.

Due to CAD software, there really is no longer any reason for students to pay attention to traditional drafting tools.

It is a good practice to clean your equipment after completing a drawing.

Which of the following is not a type of drafting triangle? A)30-60 B)45 C) beam triangle D) adjustable triangle

Which measuring tool measures the diameter of a steel rod more accurately? A)microfinish comparator B)micrometer C) mechanical engineer's scale D) pocket steel ruler

Which of the following drafting tools is not commonly used to draw horizontal lines? A)T-square B)drafting machine square C) protractor D) parallel bar

Which of the following is not true regarding the vernier protractor? A)permits readings to 5 minutes of an arc B)is graduated in increments from 0 to 60 minutes C) takes the place of the arm-type drafting machine D) the zero on the protractor is in line with the zero on the vernier

Which of the following is not an advantage of using the drafting machine? A)increases accuracy B)can be purchased as both right-handed and left-handed instrument C) reduces drafting time D) can be moved to on-sight locations easily

Which of the following tools is best for saving time when drawing things like plumbing fixtures, and screw threads? A)triangle B)template C) protractor D) vernier

This type of compass is best for pencil drawings and tracings because it retains its settings. A)spring bow B)friction joint C) beam D) drop bow

Which of the following is not typically a frequently used type of scale? A)mixed-use B)engineer's C) architect's D) metric

What does a whiteprinter use to develop whiteprint paper? A)water B)alcohol C) ammonia D) carbon

Which of the following angles is not contained on a 30-60 triangle? A)30 degrees B)45 degrees C) 90 degrees D) 60 degrees

Which of the following is not a more widely used type of CAD software? A)TurboCAD B)DesignCAD 3D C) SuperCAD 2K D) AutoCAD

No matter what CAD software is being used, students should first become familiar with ______. A)advanced CAD software skills B)generic CAD software skills C) skills specific to the chosen software D) the software's preferred operating system

A(n) _____ is used to remove loose graphite from the drawing surface. A)drafting brush B)erasing shield C) electric eraser D) dry cleaning powder

This scale is designed to measure in feet, inches, and fractions of an inch. A)mechanical engineer's B)architect's C) drafter's D) civil engineer's

A meter is _____ feet long. A)2.891 B)3.812 C) 3.281 D) 3.582

The _____ pen is used when doing mechanical lettering. A)tapered B)bevel C) mechanical D) straight

Better, more experienced scribers use a _____ pin. A)single tracing B)double tracing C) blunt D) lettering

The American National Standards Institute's (ANSI) A-size is ______. A)​7 3/8" x 9 ¼" B)9" x 12" C) 11" x 14" D) 8 ½" x 11"

Which of the following is an additional CAD software skill necessary for those making pictorial illustrations?. A)lighting effects B)text editing C) snap tools D) textures

Which of the following numbers will read eight-thousandth of an inch? A)0.8" B)0.08" C) 0.008" D) 0.0008"

When choosing a CAD software, which of the following is not typically a critical aspect to consider? A)tools and methods B)support C) price D) features and capabilities

The most common way to make a solid model using CAD software is to begin with ______ A)an actual object to be modeled B)a three-dimensional sketch C) a two-dimensional sketch

Which of the following is not a standard page size for drafting? A)8 1/2" × 11" B)9" × 12" C) 10" × 15" D) 11" × 117"

When using an architect's scale, which scale will require using the largest sheet of paper? A)1/4" = 1'0 B)1/8" = 1'0 C) 1/2" = 1'0 D) 1" = 1'0