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Drafting 1 Study Guide

This is your study guide for all of the tests that you will take in Drafting 1. Once we have completed a competency, you will be assigned a set of questions to study for each test. Keep up with this book and bring it to class every day. It is the only copy you will receive so do not lose it. This copy will also be used at the end of the semester to review for the exam.

Drafting 1 – Testing Schedule

Test Number

Competency # Objective Study Guide

Questions Test #1 3.03 Drawing procedures 149 - 194 3.01 Drafting equipment 362 - 391 Test #2 2.01 Sketching 195 - 205 3.02 Lettering 349 - 361 Test #3 4.02 Geometric constructions 125 - 148 4.01 Explain selected geometric terms. 295 - 348 Test #4 5.02 Visualization. 25 - 72 Test #5 5.01 Multi-view drawings 206 - 255 Test #6 6.01 & 6.02 Dimensioning 73 - 124 Test #7 7.01 & 7.02 CAD 401 - 472 Test #8 2.02 Pictorial drawings 268 - 294 Test #9 7.03 3D CAD 1 - 24 Test #10 1.02 Goal setting 256 - 267 1.01 Business meeting skills 392 - 400

Directions For Numbers 1- 472 . Read each of the following multiple-choice items and thepossible answers carefully. Mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet or asinstructed by your teacher.

1The BEST way to create the 3D object shownbelow is to:

A Draw a rectangle, extrude it, then subtract acylinder.

B Union a filleted box and a cylinder thensubtract (difference) a cylinder.

C Draw lines for a box, join and extrude thelines then subtract (difference) a cylinder.

D Draw lines and change the elevation.

2The BEST way to form the 3D object shown isto:

A Create the object and then divide it with acutting plane.

B Union two cylinders and subtract(difference) a cylinder.

C Draw a profile and revolve 900.

D Draw a profile and revolve 1800.

3The BEST way to create the 3D object shownbelow is to:

A Create the profile and extrude.

B Union a two cones and a cylinder.

C Create a cylinder, subtract a cylinder, andunion another cone and cylinder.

D Draw a profile and rotate.

4The BEST way to form the 3D object shownbelow is to:

A Union two boxes and a wedge.B Create the profile and extrude.

C Union wedge shapes.D Create a box and subtract (difference) a box

then union a wedge.

5An advantage of a WIREFRAME model ascompared to a SOLID model is that the:A Solid model cannot show surface texture

like the wireframe.B Solid model cannot be rotated like the

wireframe.C Wireframe allows for better visualization of

the object’s shape.D Wireframe model can be generated quickly,

using little computing power.

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6The BEST way to form the 3D object shownbelow is to create:

A The profile and rotate it about a center axis.

B Wedge shapes and union them.C The profile and extrude.

D A box and subtract wedge shapes.

7The BEST way to form the 3D object shownbelow is to:

A Create a cylinder and subtract the oddshapes.

B Create the profile and extrude.C Draw a profile and rotate.

D Draw lines and change the elevation.

8An advantage of 3D modeling as compared tomulti-view drawing is:A It takes less time to create a 3D model than

to create multi-view drawings.B The 3D model increases an individual’s

ability to understand the object’s shape.C 3D models allow for more precise

dimensioning than do multi-view drawings.D 3D models can be plotted, while multi-view

drawings cannot be plotted.

9The shape shown below is a:

A Ellipsoid.

B Sphere.

C Torus.

D Truncated cone.

10The shape shown below is a:

A Ellipsoid.

B Ring.

C Sphere.

D Torus.

11To EXTRUDE a profile:

A Subtract one 3D object from another 3Dobject.

B Take a 2D shape and give it thickness.

C Take a 2D shape and give it thickness byrotating the shape around an axis.

D Take a 3D object and reduce it to a 2Dobject.

12Moving an object “0, 0, -4” would move it fourunits in which direction?

A Negative z

B Positive y

C Negative y

D Positive z

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13The type of 3D model that allows its mass andvolume to be calculated is a:

A Lofted model.

B Surface model.

C Solid model.

D Wireframe.

Figure D1007.03.02

14When using Boolean operations for the 3Dsolids in Figure D1007.03.02 above, A ∪ Bmeans that you will:

A Subtract the top box from the bottom box,leaving the bottom in a U-shape.

B Join the two boxes into a single unit asshown.

C Leave the portion where the top and bottomboxes intersect.

D Subtract the big box from the smaller one,leaving the top box in a U-shape.

15When using Boolean operations for the 3Dsolids in Figure D1007.03.02 above, A − Bmeans that you will:

A Subtract the top box from the bottom box,leaving the bottom in a U-shape.

B Join the two boxes into a single unit asshown.

C Leave the portion where the top and bottomboxes intersect.

D Subtract the big box from the smaller one,leaving the top box in a U-shape.

Figure D1007.03.01

16When using Boolean operations for the 3Dsolids in Figure D1007.03.01 above, A − Bmeans that you will:

A Join the cylinder and the box into one unit.

B Subtract the cylinder from the box, leaving ahole in the box.

C Subtract the box from the cylinder, leavingtwo small cylinders.

D Leave a small cylinder that exists as theintersection of the two objects.

17When using Boolean operations for the 3Dsolids in Figure D1007.03.01 above, A ∩ Bmeans that you will:

A Join the cylinder and the box into one unit.

B Subtract the cylinder from the box, leaving ahole in the box.

C Subtract the box from the cylinder, leavingtwo small cylinders.

D Leave a small cylinder that exists from theintersection of the two objects.

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A B C D

Figure D1007.03.04

18When using Boolean operations for the 3D models in Figure D1007.03.04, the result of

1 − 3 would look like:

A B C D

19When using Boolean operations for the 3Dmodels in Figure D1007.03.04, the result of

(1 ∩ 2) ∪ 3 would look like:

A B C D

20When using Boolean operations for the 3Dmodels in Figure D1007.03.04 above, the resultof (2 ∪ 3) ∩ 1 would look like:

A B C D

A B C D

Figure D1007.03.05

21When using Boolean operations for the 3D models in Figure D1007.03.05, the result of

(1 ∪ 3) − 2 is:

A B C D

22When using Boolean operations for the 3Dmodels in Figure D1007.03.05, the result of

(1 ∩ 3) ∪ 2 is:

A B C D

A B C D

Figure D1007.03.03

23In Figure D1007.03.03, the SPHERE is shownat:

A B C D

24In Figure D1007.03.03, the PRISM is shownat:

A B C D

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Figure D1005.02.03

25Which is the FRONTAL surface in FigureD1005.02.03 above?

A 2

B 3

C 4

D 5

26Which is the PROFILE surface in FigureD1005.02.03 above?

A 2

B 3

C 4

D 5

27What is the correct FRONT view in the figurebelow?

28When a CURVED SURFACE is TANGENTto a PLANE SURFACE:A No line should be shown where they join.

B An edge is formed where they join.C A curved line is produced.

D The curved surface will appear as a hiddenline.

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29If a cylinder is cut as illustrated below, theRIGHT SIDE view will contain a/an:

A Circle.

B Ellipse.

C Rectangle.

D Triangle.

30Which statement is MOST accurate concerningmissing lines in the views?

A Lines are missing in the top view.

B Lines are missing in the front view.

C Lines are missing in the front and right sideviews.

D All three views are complete (no linesmissing).


32Which is the correct RIGHT SIDE view of thefigure below?

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33In the figure below, the edge view of surface“A” will appear TRUE LENGTH in the:

A Bottom view.

B Front view.

C Right side view.

D Top view.

34Which is the correct TOP view in the figurebelow?

35In an orthographic drawing, a circular surfacemay NOT appear as a/an:

A Ellipse.

B Circle.

C Straight line.

D Parabola.

36In the figure below, the edge view of surface“A” will appear TRUE LENGTH in the:

A Top view.

B Right side view.

C Front view.

D All views.

37What is the correct RIGHT SIDE view of thefigure below?

38A line at an angle of less than 90° to a plane ofprojection will appear as a:

A Point.

B True length line.

C Curved line.

D Foreshortened line.

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39What is the correct TOP view in the figurebelow?

40What is the correct TOP view of the figurebelow?

41When a surface ALWAYS appears as aFORESHORTENED SURFACE (never as aline) on the six regular planes of projection it isclassified as:

A Inclined.

B Normal.

C Sloping.

D Oblique.

42What is the correct FRONT view of the figurebelow?

43In the figure below, surface “A” will appearTRUE SIZE and TRUE SHAPE in:

A All of the customary views.

B None of the customary views.

C The front view only.

D The top view only.

44When a surface slants away from a plane ofprojection, it appears as a:

A Foreshortened surface.

B Foreshortened line.

C Normal surface.

D True-shaped surface.

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45What is the correct RIGHT SIDE view in thefigure below?

46What type of line must be drawn between pointsA & B to complete the LEFT SIDE view of thefigure below?

A Center

B Hidden

C Section

D Visible

47Which is the correct FRONT view of the figurebelow?


49What is the correct RIGHT SIDE view in thefigure below?


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51Which is the correct TOP view of the figurebelow?

52The object shown below is composed of:

A Normal surfaces only.

B Normal and inclined surfaces.

C Inclined and oblique surfaces.

D Normal and oblique surfaces.


54When two surfaces intersect they form a:

A Line.

B Point.

C Solid.

D Surface.

Figure D1005.02.02

55The hole in Figure D1005.02.02 above isvisible in the:

A Bottom view.

B Front view.

C Left side view.

D Right side view.

56The slot in Figure D1005.02.02 above is visiblein the:

A Bottom view.

B Rear view.

C Left side view.

D Right side view.

57The hole in Figure D1005.02.02 above ishidden in the:

A Front view.

B Left side view.

C Rear view.

D Pictorial view.

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58The slot in Figure D1005.02.02 above is hiddenin the:

A Front view.

B Top view.

C Left side view.

D Bottom view.

Figure D1005.02.04

59How will surface ADEG in FigureD1005.02.04 above appear in the RIGHT SIDEview?

A True size and shape

B As an edge

C Foreshortened

D Skewed

60What type of surface is ABCG in FigureD1005.02.04 above?

A Frontal

B Horizontal

C Inclined

D Profile

61What type of surface is ADEG in FigureD1005.02.04 above?

A Frontal

B Horizontal

C Inclined

D Profile

62What type of surface is EFG in FigureD1005.02.04 above?

A Frontal

B Horizontal

C Inclined

D Profile

63What type of surface is GHJ in FigureD1005.02.04 above?

A Frontal

B Horizontal

C Inclined

D Profile

64What type of surface is CJL in FigureD1005.02.04 above?

A Frontal

B Horizontal

C Inclined

D Profile

65What type of surface is FHLK in FigureD1005.02.04 above?

A Frontal

B Horizontal

C Inclined

D Profile

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66What type of surface is HJL in FigureD1005.02.04 above?

A Frontal

B Horizontal

C Inclined

D Profile

67What type of surface is CJG in FigureD1005.02.04 above?

A Frontal

B Horizontal

C Inclined

D Oblique

68How will surface ADEG in FigureD1005.02.04 above appear in the TOP view?


B As an edge

C Foreshortened

D Skewed

69How will surface HJL in Figure D1005.02.04above appear in the BACK view?


B As an edge

C Foreshortened

D Skewed

70How will surface HJL in Figure D1005.02.04above appear in the RIGHT SIDE view?


B As an edge

C Foreshortened

D Skewed

Figure D1005.02.01

71Which line in the figure above is parallel to theDEPTH of the object?

A AB

B CD

C EF

D AF

72Which line is parallel to the HEIGHT of theobject shown above?

A AB

B CD

C EF

D AF

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Figure D1006.02.02

73What is the size and quantity of the smallestsized hole(s) in Figure D1006.02.02 above?

A Ø5, 12

B Ø5.05, 10

C Ø10, 1

D Ø20, 1

74What is the size of the largest sized hole inFigure D1006.02.02 above?

A Ø10

B Ø20

C Ø35

D Ø60

Figure D1006.02.01

75What is the width of the slot in the figureabove?

A .500"

B .750"

C 1.000"

D 1.500"

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76In Figure D1006.02.01 above, what is thediameter of the holes?

A 2

B 2X

C .500

D .750

77Which is the BEST placement of thedimension?

A B

C D

78What is WRONG with the dimensioning in thefigure below?

A The dimension lines are not aligned withone another.

B The dimensions are not grouped correctly.

C Extension lines should not cross visiblelines.

D One of the diameter dimensions is not in thecorrect view.

79Which is the BEST example of dimensioningthe object below?

80Dimensioning in the figure below could beimproved by:A Changing the angle of the leader.

B Not having gaps where the center lines crossthe visible lines.

C Giving the radius of the hole instead of thediameter.

D Removing the “60” dimension.

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81What is WRONG with the dimensions below?

A Center lines are being used to locate thecorners.

B Extra dimensions have been given that arenot needed.

C The extension lines are too short.

D The shorter dimensions should be placedclose to the object.

82What is WRONG with the dimensioning in thefigure below?

A The dimension lines are not aligned withone another.

B The dimensions are not grouped correctly.

C Extension lines should not cross oneanother.

D There should be decimal points and trailingzeros for millimeters.

83Which general rule for dimensioning is violatedin the figure below?

A Shortest dimensions should be placedclosest to the object.

B Avoid duplicate and/or unnecessarydimensions.

C Avoid dimensioning to hidden features.

D Place dimensions where the shape is bestshown.

84Which is the BEST example of dimensioningthe object below?

A B

C D

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85Which is the BEST example of dimensioningthe cylinder below?

86The MOST important rule in dimensioning isto:

A Always state dimensions as fractionalmeasurements.

B State measurements as decimal inches onmetric drawings.

C Maintain clarity.

D Place as many dimensions in the top view aspossible.

87Center lines may be used as extension lines:

A When locating circular features like arcs orholes.

B If they are broken when they cross visiblelines.

C If they are drawn thicker than the regularextension lines.

D When extension lines are not available.

88Which statement is TRUE concerningdimensioning in DECIMAL INCHES?A Omit trailing zeros.

B Omit the zero before the decimal point whenvalues are less than one.

C If the value is less than one inch, a zeroshould precede the decimal point.

D Omit leading and trailing zeros.

89Which is NOT a dimensioning rule?

A Avoid dimensioning hidden featuresB Place dimensions directly on the view when

possibleC Place dimensions between adjacent views

D Place the shortest dimension closest to theobject

90Current dimensioning practices require theDIAMETER symbol be:A Given AFTER the number representing its

size.B The letter “D”.

C A circle with a slash extending through it.D The abbreviation “DIA”.

91A properly dimensioned object will include:

A The overall depth stated at two differentlocations.

B At least two orthographic views.C The location and size of all features.

D Dots instead of arrowheads.

92Dimensions should be placed:

A In the Front View only.B On the view when the drawing is large.

C Attached to the view that most clearlydescribes the part.

D No closer than 2" away from the object.

93Engineering drawings dimensioned withMETRIC measurements will use:A Centimeters.

B Decimeters.C Meters.

D Millimeters.

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94EXTENSION lines should:

A Cross dimension lines.

B Extend past the dimension line at least 1".

C Have a small gap between its end and theobject.

D Touch the feature to which it applies.

95Which value demonstrates the correct way todisplay a dimension in DECIMAL INCHES?A 0.5

B 0.500C 1

D 1.50

96Which value demonstrates the correct way todisplay a dimension in MILLIMETERS?A 0.5

B 0.500C .50

D 1.50

97When a hole does NOT go fully through theobject, you must state its size and:A Depth.

B Diameter.C Limits.

D Tolerance.

98The dimensioning SYMBOLS for arcs andcircles should be given:A In front of the numerical value.

B After the numerical value.C Above the numerical value.

D At twice the height of the numerical values.

99Which hole note is displayed in the correctformat?A Ø12 X 5

B 12DIA – 5 HOLESC 5X Ø12

D Ø12 – 5X

100“2X” on a hole note means:

A Double the size of the hole.

B Reduce the stated size by 1/2.

C The scale of the hole is doubled.

D There are two holes the same size.

101Avoid dimensioning to:

A Hidden lines.B Center lines.

C Extension lines.D Holes.

102CIRCLE SIZE is specified by:

A Chord.B Circumference.

C Diameter.D Radius.

103The size of an ARC is typically specified by its:

A Diameter.B Circumference.

C Chord.D Radius.

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Figure D1006.01.01

104How far away from the drawing view should the1.500 dimension be placed in FigureD1006.01.01?

A .125 inches (3mm)B .250 inches (6mm)

C .375 inches (10mm)D .500 inches (13mm)

105Item 1 in Figure D1006.01.01 above is a/an:

A Leader.

B Dimension line.

C Extension line.

D Hidden line.

106Item 2 in Figure D1006.01.01 above is a/an:

A Center line.

B Extension line.

C Dimension line.

D Leader.

107The system of dimensioning illustrated on thefigure below is:A Aligned.

B Rotated.C Unidirectional.

D Vertical.

108UNIDIRECTIONAL dimensioning means:

A Dimensions are read from the right andbottom of the drawing.

B All dimensions are read from the bottom ofthe drawing.

C All dimensions are stated in decimal inches.D Dimensions are stated only as fractional

inches.

109Which is NOT true about LEADERS?

A Point towards the center of a circleB Are not parallel or perpendicular to the

visible edgesC OK to cross through dimension lines

D Should extend from the first or last word ofa note

110The MINIMUM amount of space between adimension line and the object beingdimensioned is:

A .063" (1mm).

B .125" (3mm).

C .250" (6mm).

D .375" (10mm).

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111A thin line that extends from a note to where itapplies is a/an:A Extension line.

B Leader line.C Dimension line.

D Finish mark.

112The dimensioning process does NOT includea/an:A Leader.

B Pointer line.C Extension line.

D Dimension line.

113The preferred ANSI standard for dimensioningmechanical drawings is:A Aligned.

B Unidirectional.C Abridged.

D Vertical.

114How many times should a hole size be stated ona drawing?

A Once

B Twice

C As many times as there are holes of that size

D Once in each view where the hole is shown

115Leaders and dimension lines most oftenterminate (end) with a/an:A Small dot.

B 45° slash.C 60° slash.

D Arrowhead.

116A thin, solid line extending from a note andterminated with an arrowhead is a/an:A Extension line.

B Hidden line.C Leader.

D Visible line.

117Dimensioning standards in the United States areestablished by:A ANSI.

B CAD.C USAF.

D USDA.

118The MINIMUM amount of space between two,ADJACENT DIMENSION lines is:

A .250" (6mm).

B .500" (12mm).

C .750" (18mm).

D 1.000" (25mm).

119Another name for SIZE DESCRIPTION is:

A Dimensioning.

B Orthographic projection.

C Assembly drawing.

D Pictorial drawing.

120Leader lines should NOT be drawn:

A At 45° .

B At 30° .

C At 60° .

D Horizontally or vertically.

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121Extension lines are drawn:

A Extremely thick.B Thick.

C Thin.D Extremely light.

122What is the standard length for arrowheads?

A .031 (.5mm)B .063 (1mm)

C .125 (3mm)D .250 (6mm)

123Dimension lines should be:

A Thick and dark.B Thick and light.

C Thin and dark.D Thin and light.

124What is the length to width ratio of arrowheads?

A 1 : 1B 2 : 1

C 3 : 1D 5 : 1

Figure D1004.02.03

125The GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION inFigure D1004.02.03 is used to draw a/an:A Arc tangent to two circles.

B Arc tangent to a straight line and existingcircle.

C Straight line tangent to two arcs.D Arc through three given points.

126To FINISH the GEOMETRICCONSTRUCTION in Figure D1004.02.03:A Draw a straight line to points AC.

B Draw an arc with radius AC.C Draw straight line from points AC and

bisect it.D Use B as a center point and draw arc AC.

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127The GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION belowshows how to:A Bisect a line.

B Make a parallelogram.C Develop a pentagon.

D Divide a line into equal parts.

128To construct the hexagon to the exact dimensionshown below, you would:

A Use the inscribe method.

B Need to know the size of one side.

C Use the circumference method.

D Use the circumscribe method.

129The GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION belowis used to draw an Arc tangent to a/an:A Obtuse angle.

B Right angle.C Acute angle.

D Bisector.

130The GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION belowshows how to bisect a/an:A Angle.

B Arc.C Circle.

D Line.

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131If the construction circle below has a 1" radius,then the hexagon measures 2" across the:

A Corners.

B Chord.

C Segment.

D Flats.


B Draw an equilateral triangle.C Draw an isosceles triangle.

D Draw a scalene triangle.




134To construct the hexagon to the exact dimensionshown below, you would:

A Use the inscribe method.

B Need to know the size of one side.

C Use the circumference method.

D Use the circumscribe method.

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135The drawing equipment is being used toconstruct a/an:A Hexagon.

B Octagon.C Pentagon.

D Torus.




Figure D1004.02.04

137The GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION inFigure D1004.02.04 is used to draw an Arctangent to a/an:

A Obtuse angle.B Right angle.

C Acute angle.D Bisector.

138In the GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION inFigure D1004.02.04, point “B” is:A A point of tangency.

B The endpoint of a line.C The radius point.

D Found by drawing lines perpendicular to thegiven lines.

139In the GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION inFigure D1004.02.04, point “A” is:A A point of tangency.

B The endpoint of a line.C The radius point.

D Found by drawing lines perpendicular to thegiven lines.

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Figure D1004.02.05

140The GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION inFigure D1004.02.05 is used to draw an Arctangent to a/an:

A Obtuse angle.B Right angle.

C Acute angle.D Bisector.

141In the GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION inFigure D1004.02.05, distances AB and AC areequal to:

A A known radius.B A known circumference.

C The diameter.D The square root of 2.

142In the UNFINISHED GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION in Figure D1004.02.05, the NEXT STEP is to:

A Draw an arc with a radius of AB.

B Locate the points of tangency.

C Bisect line BC.

D Draw an arc with a radius of BC.

143In the UNFINISHED GEOMETRICCONSTRUCTION in Figure D1004.02.05, theNEXT STEP is to:

A Draw an arc with a radius of AB.B Locate the points of tangency.

C Bisect line BC.D Draw an arc with a radius of BC.

Figure D1004.02.02

144The GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION inFigure D1004.02.02 is used to draw a/an:A Ellipse.

B Arc tangent to a straight line and existingarc.

C Straight line tangent to two arcs.D Arc through three given points.

145In the GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION inFigure D1004.02.02, point “A” is a/an:A Point of tangency.

B Center point.C Endpoint.

D Midpoint.

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146In the GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION inFigure D1004.02.02, point “B” is a/an:A Point of tangency.

B Radius point.C Endpoint.

D Midpoint.

Figure D1004.02.01

147If the construction circle in Figure D1004.02.01has a 2” diameter, then the hexagon measures 2”across the:

A Corners.B Chord.

C Segment.D Flats.

148The GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION inFigure D1004.02.01 shows how to draw ahexagon across the:

A Bisectors.B Flats.

C Edges.D Corners.

Figure D1003.03.01

149Identify the HIDDEN line in FigureD1003.03.01.

A B C D

150Identify the CENTER LINE in FigureD1003.03.01.

A B C D

151Identify the VISIBLE line in FigureD1003.03.01.

A B C D

152What should be done when drawing circles witha compass?A Lean the compass

B Measure the circumferenceC Use a short, back and forth motion

D Use both hands, one on each leg of thecompass

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153What is the obtuse angle being measuredbelow?A 43°

B 57°C 143°

D 155°

154What is the measurement shown on the rulebelow?

A 3 "41

B 3 "83

C 3 "169

D 3 "85

155What is the technique shown below?

A Drawing a line parallel to the given line

B Dividing the line into two equal parts

C Measuring the altitude of the triangle

D Drawing a line at 30°

156What is the technique shown below?

A Drawing 45° linesB Drawing parallel lines

C Drawing perpendicular linesD Drawing vertical lines

157Which statement is true regarding LINETHICKNESS?

A The visible (object) line is thicker than aCenter line.

B The center line is thicker than a visible(object) line.

C Center lines and visible lines are the samethickness.

D It does not make any difference

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158What is the angle of the line illustrated below?

A 15°B 45°

C 60°D 75°

159What is the measurement indicated by the arrowbelow?

A .2

B .3

C .4

D .5


A .1

B .2

C .3

D .4


A .1

B .2

C .3

D .4


A 1.75

B 2.25

C 17.5

D .75


A 5

B .5

C 5.5

D 15

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A .3

B 3

C 30

D 17

165What is the measurement on theMECHANICAL DRAFTER’S scale below?

A 2 "21

B 2'-6"

C 43'-6"

D 41'- "21


A .7mm

B 7mm

C 17mm

D 23mm

167What is the measurement illustrated below?

A 21 millimetersB 41 millimeters

C 42 millimetersD .42 meters


A 1.5

B 14.5

C 15

D 25.6

169What is the BEST method for centering aSYMMETRICAL, one-view drawing?A Subtract the width of the drawing from the

available spaceB Subtract the width of the drawing from the

available space and then divide by threeC Estimate, no need to “center it” by any

processD Use the corners of the paper (or work space)

to draw diagonals

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170When drawing an object one-half its true size,which scale would be indicated on yourdrawing?

A SCALE 1:1B SCALE 1:2

C SCALE 2:1D NTS

171 What is the radius of a Ø43 circle?

A 41

B 163

C 83

D 211

172 What is the radius of a Ø 851 circle?

A 41

B 83

C 1613

D 1652

173 What is the diameter of a R85 circle?

A 165

B 83

C 1613

D 411

174What is the fractional equivalent of .625?

A 161

B 163

C 83

D 85

175 What is the diameter of a R 211 circle?

A 41

B 43

C 3

D 413

176Which drawing scale would be BEST for a 24"wheel on an "A" size sheet?A 1:1

B 1:2C 1:4

D 4:1

177Which drawing scale would be BEST for a 36"X 24" gasket on an "A" size sheet?A 1:1

B 1:2C 1:4

D 4:1

178Which drawing scale would be BEST for asmall paper clip on a "B" size sheet?A 1:1

B 1:2C 1:4

D 4:1

179Which drawing scale would be BEST for aØ1/4" washer on a "A" size sheet?A 1:1

B 1:2C 1:4

D 4:1

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180Where is information such as the drafter, date,and scale located?A Local notes section

B Parts listC Title block

D Revision column

181STANDARD TRIANGLES can be used toconstruct lines in multiples of:A 5°.

B 10°.C 15°.

D 20°.

182Which would NOT be used to draw parallellines?A T-square

B Drafting machineC Parallel edge

D Protractor

183What should be darkened first on a pencildrawing?A Arcs and circles

B Hidden linesC Object lines

D Phantom lines

184Which drawing scale is equivalent to 1:2?

A 21 = 12

B 2 = 1

C 21 full size

D Twice full size

185 What is the decimal equivalent of "83 ?

A .250

B .375C .625

D .750

186 What is the decimal equivalent of "87 ?

A .25

B .50C .6875

D .875

187 What is the decimal equivalent of 81 ?

A .0625

B .125C .250

D .375


A .0625

B .125C .250

D .375


A .125

B .25C .5

D .75

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190Shapes mirrored about the center line are:

A Symmetrical.B Matching.

C Similar.D Uniform.

Figure D1003.03.02

191Which measurement in Figure D1003.03.02 is1 "4

1 ?

A B C D


7 ?

A B C D


3 ?

A B C D


7 ?

A B C D

195Most drawings done with instruments startfrom:

A Blueprint drawings for manufacturing.

B Models of a proposed object.

C Parts drawings found in catalogues.

D Sketches provided by engineers ordesigners.

196What are the materials required for making asketch?

A Pencil and compass

B Pencil and paper

C Pencil, paper, and scale

D Pencil, paper, and triangle

197It is commonly accepted practice that sketchesare made with:A .3mm leads.

B Red pencils.C Softer leads.

D Harder leads.

198A good sketching technique for drawing astraight line is to focus on the:A End point of the line.

B Left side of the page.C Pencil point.

D Right side of the page.

199What is the advantage of using “pencil-sight”sketching technique?A Aids in keeping correct proportion

B Makes the sketch perspectiveC Makes the sketch pictorial

D Provides a sketching grid

200What is the path between two points (straight orcurved) called?A Line

B PlaneC Point

D Surface

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201What is a flat or non-flat element created fromcurved lines?A Line

B PlaneC Surface

D Texture

202What is the purpose of a PICTORIAL sketch?

A Learn to draw betterB Quickly explain an idea

C Properly use drafting toolsD Save money on paper

203How are angles of 30° and 60° sketched?

A Measure with a protractor

B Measure with a triangle

C Subdivide a 90° angle into two parts

D Subdivide a 90° angle into three parts

204Which term describes a location in space?

A Line

B Plane

C Point

D Surface

205What is the term for surface quality?

A LineB Plane

C SurfaceD Texture

Figure D1005.01.01

206Line AB in the figure D1005.01.01 is a/an:

A Square line.

B Miter line.

C Isometric line.

D Perpendicular line.

207Line CD in the figure D1005.01.01 is a/an:

A Isometric line.

B Center line.

C Hidden line.

D Visible line.

208Line E in the figure D1005.01.01 is a/an:

A Center line.

B Visible line.

C Square line.

D Hidden line.

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209Line F in the figure D1005.01.01 is a/an:

A Visible (Object) line.

B Square line.

C Center line.

D Hidden line.

210Dimension “A” in the TOP VIEW is the:

A Altitude.B Side to side.

C Bottom to top.D Front to back.

211According to its position, view X in theillustration below is the:

A Front.

B Left side.

C Right side.

D Top.

212What is the MINIMUM number of viewsnecessary to describe the three dimensions ofthe object below?

A One view

B Two views

C Three views

D Four views

213Where is the HIDDEN LINE drawnINCORRECTLY in the figure below?

214What is INCORRECT about describing anobject?

A Some objects can be described with onlytwo views.

B Some objects can be described with onlyone view.

C The most descriptive view is typically thetop view.

D Use only the number of views necessary todescribe the object.

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215ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION is asystem that allows you to make:A Three-dimensional drawings of a two-

dimensional object.B Two-dimensional drawings of a two-

dimensional object.C Two-dimensional drawings of a three-

dimensional object.D Three-dimensional drawings of a three-

dimensional object.

216Which of the following is the BEST example ofdrawing CENTER lines?

217The term ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONmeans to:

A “Throw backward at an angle of 45° anddraw.”

B “Throw forward at an angle of 45° anddraw.”

C “Throw forward at right angles and draw.”

D “Rotate the object at 45° to the pictureplane.”

218Hidden edges are indicated by:

A Alternate, long and then short, dash lines.B Thick, dark, solid lines.

C Two short dashes followed by one longdash.

D Uniform "81 long dashes.

219The PRECEDENCE OF LINES tells us that ifa visible line and a hidden line coincide (occupythe same position on the drawing), we should:

A Draw only the hidden line.B Draw only the visible line.

C Draw the hidden line just above the visibleline.

D Replace them with a phantom line.

220When a surface ALWAYS appears as aFORESHORTENED SURFACE (never as aline) on the six, regular planes of projection it isclassified as what type of surface?

A Inclined

B Normal

C Sloping

D Oblique

221The PRECEDENCE OF LINES tells us that ifa visible line and a center line coincide (occupythe same position on the drawing), we should:

A Draw only the center line.B Draw only the visible line.

C Draw the center line just above the visibleline.

D Replace them with a phantom line.

222In orthographic projection, lines are formed byprojecting edges of the object onto planes. Theimages formed on the planes are called:

A Views.B Sides.

C Points.D Tangencies.

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223According to the correct arrangement of views,the BACK VIEW would be placed adjacent tothe:

A Top view.B Left side view.

C Right side view.D Bottom view.

224A fast and accurate method of constructing theside view once the top and front views areestablished is by using a:

A Hidden line.B Miter line.

C Width line.D Metered line.

225IN MOST CASES, you can completelydescribe the shape and size of an object bydrawing:

A One view.

B Two views.

C Four views.

D Two or three views.

226When making a multiview drawing of an object,you need to draw:

A Only as many views as are needed todescribe the shape.

B Three views.

C Two views.

D Six views.

227When making a three-view drawing, all of thefollowing methods can be used to transfer depthmeasurements EXCEPT:

A A miter line.B Dividers.

C A scale.D Straight line projection.

228OBJECT/VISIBLE lines are indicated by:

A Alternate, long ( "43 to 1 "2

1 ) and then short( "16

1 to "321 ) dashed lines.

B Thick, solid lines.

C Thin, solid lines.

D Uniform "81 dashes.

229Which is a CENTER LINE?

230In a FRONT VIEW, the distance across anobject, from one side to other side, is the:A Altitude.

B Width.C Height.

D Depth.

231A MITER LINE is drawn at an angle of:

A 30º.B 45º.

C 60º.D 90º.

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232The face of the object that has the mostdescriptive feature(s) should be the:A Back.

B Front.C Right side.

D Top.

233The most often used combination of viewsincludes the:A Top, front, and right side.

B Top, front, and left side.C Top, front, right side, left side, and back.

D Top and right side.

234The number of ORTHOGRAPHIC viewsprovided by the planes of a box is:A 1.

B 3.C 6.

D 9.

235When making an orthographic drawing, theTHICKEST lines should be the:

A Center lines.

B Visible (object) lines.

C Extension lines.

D Hidden lines.

236The FRONT TO BACK dimension of anobject is known as the:A Altitude.

B Depth.C Height.

D Width.

237Surfaces and edges that CANNOT be seen fromthe outside of the object are identified by:A Hidden lines.

B Invisible lines.C Opaque lines.

D Unseen lines.

238Another term for ORTHOGRAPHICDRAWING is:A Isometric drawing.

B Oblique drawing.C Multiview drawing.

D Perspective.

239Drawings of objects with very little thickness(like an erasing shield) require:A One view.

B Two views.C Three views.

D Four views.

240In the term “ORTHOGRAPHICPROJECTION,” the “GRAPHIC” refers to:

A To throw.

B Forward.

C Written or drawn.

D At right angles.

241On a technical drawing, a plane is an imaginaryflat surface that has:A No thickness.

B Height and width.C Depth and height.

D Very little thickness.

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242Surfaces or edges that CANNOT be seen in theviews are drawn with:A Centerlines.

B Visible/Object lines.C Hidden lines.

D No lines.

243Orthographic projection involves the use ofthree planes. They are:

A Vertical (frontal), profile, and level.

B Horizontal, vertical (frontal), and profile.

C Horizontal, profile, and level.

D Straight, level, and inclined.

244The distance from the BOTTOM of an object tothe TOP of the object is:A Circumference.

B Width.C Height.

D Depth.

245How many views should be drawn if the object'sthickness is given in a note?A One

B TwoC Three

D Six

246What three dimensions do all objects have?

A Height, width, and radius

B Angle, height, and depth

C Height, width, and depth

D Angle, depth, and radius

247The LEFT SIDE view consists of:

A Depth and height.

B Width and depth.

C Height and circumference.

D Width and height.

248The REAR view consists of:

A Height and depth.

B Width and height.

C Height and length.

D Width and length.

249The FRONT view consists of:

A Depth and height.

B Width and depth.


D Width and height.

250The RIGHT SIDE view consists of:

A Depth and height.

B Width and depth.


D Width and height.

251The TOP view consists of:

A Depth and height.

B Width and depth.


D Width and height.

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252The RIGHT SIDE view is taken from the:

A Horizontal plane.B Frontal plane.

C Vertical plane.D Profile plane.

253CENTER lines should be:

A Thick.B Medium thick.

C Thin.D Very thin, very light.

254HIDDEN lines should be:

A Thick.B Medium thick.

C Thin.D Very thin, light lines.

255The TOP VIEW is normally placed above the:

A Right side.B Front.

C Left side.D Back.

256When establishing SHORT-TERM goals, it isimportant to consider:

A Fringe benefits.

B Your personal strengths and weaknesses.

C What your friends have set as their goals.

D What your parents think you should do.

257A short-term goal that is attainable for the studentsetting it, is a:

A Class goal.

B Realistic goal.

C Specific goal.

D Traditional goal.

258Goals and/or roles of individuals that have existedover an extended period of time are:

A Long-term goals.

B Realistic goals.

C Specific goals.

D Traditional goals.

259What should you do to establish individual LONG-TERM goals?

A Compose a resume

B Conduct a survey

C Develop a personal action plan

D Look at report card grades

260An individual’s SHORT-TERM goals should be:

A Abstract.

B Attainable.

C Outstanding.

D Permanent.

261Goals are usually divided into:

A Important and less important.

B Large and small.

C Related and unrelated.

D Short-term and long-term.

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262The ability to look internally at oneself is called:

A Group guidance.

B Peer review.

C Positive self-concept.

D Self-assessment.

263The BEST way to learn about a career is through:

A Career consultations.

B Research.

C Using libraries.

D Working in it.

264A drafter trainee:

A Combines design and drafting skills andinterprets designer's sketches.

B Works with engineers and drafters to turnconceptual designs into usable productiondrawings and specifications.

C Assists with drawing preparations andperforms support tasks.

D Uses technical drawings to communicateideas and products for manufacturing orconstruction.

265A high school education that includes somedrafting classes and/or some type ofapprenticeship qualifies a person to be a/an:

A Checker.

B Drafter trainee.

C Engineer.

D Senior detailer.

266A person who has an associate degree indrafting technology and one year of draftingexperience can qualify as a/an:

A Checker.

B Design drafting technician.

C Designer.

D Engineer.

267Being able to give clear instructions verballyand in written form demonstrates good:

A Communication skills.

B Leadership.

C Self-management.

D Time management.

268In the sketch below, which line is NON-ISOMETRIC?

A ABB BC

C CDD DE

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269To construct an ISOMETRIC sketch using theviews below, how would line 1,2 be drawn?

A Locate points 1 and 2, then connect them

B Locate point 1, then draw a line at 60°C Locate point 2, then draw a line at 60°

D Use a protractor to construct a 60° angle

270In the ISOMETRIC sketch below, whatmeasurement is angle A?

A 15°

B 30°

C 45°

D 60°

271In an OBLIQUE sketch, on which plane arearcs, holes, and irregular features commonlyplaced?

A Any planeB Frontal

C HorizontalD Profile

272A normal ISOMETRIC ellipse should NOT bedrawn on which surface?

273In the figure below, which ISOMETRICellipse is NOT correctly oriented?

274When sketching long, narrow objects inOBLIQUE, distortion can be lessened byplacing the long dimension along:

A A 30° receding axis.

B A 45° receding axis.

C The horizontal axis.

D The vertical axis.

275Which type of PICTORIAL sketch allowscircles to appear on the front face as a truecircle?

A DimetricB Isometric

C ObliqueD Perspective

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276Which PICTORIAL sketch shows the mostdescriptive features parallel to the plane ofprojection?

A DimetricB Isometric

C ObliqueD Perspective

277What type of sketch is typically used for anobject with very little thickness?A Isometric

B MultiviewC Pictorial

D Single view

278In an ISOMETRIC sketch, a circle will appearas a(n):A Arc.

B Circle.C Ellipse.

D Straight line.

279The FIRST step in sketching an isometric circleor ellipse is to sketch a(n):

A Large arc tangent at points.

B Isometric square/rhombus.

C Small arc tangent at points.

D Square.

280In an ISOMETRIC sketch, what lines are NOTparallel to the three isometric axes?A Elliptical

B Non-isometricC Trimetric

D Vertical

281In an isometric sketch, how are NON-ISOMETRIC lines drawn?A 30° off horizontal

B 60° off horizontalC Locate endpoints and connect

D Use a protractor to measure the angle

282Which type of OBLIQUE sketch has thereceding axis drawn at one-half the true-depth?A Cabinet

B CavalierC General

D Uniform

283Which PICTORIAL sketch has a 90° anglebetween two of its three axes?A Dimetric

B IsometricC Oblique

D Perspective

284Which type of OBLIQUE sketch is drawn withFULL DEPTH?A Cabinet

B CavalierC Orthographic

D Orthoscopic

285Which PICTORIAL sketch is the most realisticin appearance, but the most complex to draw?A Isometric

B ObliqueC Orthoscopic

D Perspective

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286Which PICTORIAL sketch has edges thatconverge at a vanishing point?A Isometric


D Perspective

287Which PICTORIAL sketch shows an object asthe eye would see it?A Isometric


D Perspective

288How many axes are in a PICTORIAL sketch?

A 2B 3

C 4D 5

289The angle between ISOMETRIC axes is:

A 90°.B 120°.

C 180°.D 270°.

290A TWO-POINT perspective sketch has two:

A Equal angles.B Horizons.

C Station points.D Vanishing points.

Figure D1002.02.01

291Which pictorial in Figure D1002.02.01 BESTillustrates a 2” cube sketched in CAVALIEROBLIQUE?

A B C D

292Which pictorial in Figure D1002.02.01 bestillustrates an ISOMETRIC sketch?

A B C D

293Which sketch in Figure D1002.02.01 of a 2"cube illustrates a CABINET OBLIQUE?

A B C D

294Which pictorial in Figure D1002.02.01 BESTillustrates a PERSPECTIVE?

A B C D

Figure D1004.01.03

295In Figure D1004.01.03, “DIAMETER” isillustrated at:

A B C D

296In Figure D1004.01.03, “CHORD” isillustrated at:

A B C D

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297In Figure D1004.01.03, “Radius” is illustratedat:

A B C D

298In Figure D1004.01.03, “Tangent” is illustratedat:

A B C D

A B C D

Figure D1004.01.04

299Which polygon in Figure D1004.01.04 is a TRIANGLE?

A B C D

300Which polygon in Figure D1004.01.04 is aHEXAGON?

A B C D

301Which polygon in Figure D1004.01.04 is anOCTAGON?

A B C D

302Which polygon in Figure D1004.01.04 is NOTEQUILATERAL?

A B C D

Figure D1004.01.02

303Which triangle in Figure D1004.01.02 is anEQUILATERAL triangle?

A B C D

304Which triangle in Figure D1004.01.02 is anISOSCELES triangle?

A B C D

305Which triangle in Figure D1004.01.02 is aRIGHT triangle?

A B C D

306Which triangle in Figure D1004.01.02 is aSCALENE triangle?

A B C D

Figure D1004.01.01

307Which of the symbols in Figure D1004.01.01represents the word PERPENDICULAR?

A B C D

308Which of the symbols in Figure D1004.01.01represents the word PARALLEL?

A B C D

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309In the figure below, point “B” is known as a:

A Chord.B Vertex.

C Point of tangency.D Secant.

310The HYPOTENUSE of triangle BCD is:

A ABB AC

C ADD CB

311The figure illustrated below is a/an:

A Decagon.

B Hexagon.

C Octagon.

D Pentagon.


A Decagon.

B Hexagon.

C Octagon.

D Pentagon.


A Decagon.

B Hexagon.

C Octagon.

D Pentagon.

314Which statement BEST describes TANGENTarcs?A Two or more arcs that touch each other at

only one pointB Two circles that are said to be concentric

C Two arcs separated by a very small gapD Two continuing arcs that intersect through

one other

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315A right triangle measures 3" on one side, 4" onthe second and 5" on the third. How manyinches is the hypotenuse?

A 3"

B 4"

C 5"

D 12"

316The four equal parts into which a circle can beequally divided (such as north, south, east, andwest) are referred to as the circle's:

A Diameters.

B Radii.

C Circumference.

D Quadrants.

317Which BEST describes a four-sided figure withopposite sides of equal length and four 90°angles?

A SquareB Rectangle

C TrapezoidD Pentagon

318Which term BEST describes two or morecircles of different sizes that share the samecenter point?

A SectorB Chord

C CircumferenceD Concentric

319Which term BEST describes a polygon fully enclosing a circle such that all of the polygon’s sides are tangent to the circle?

A Inscribe

B Circumscribe

C Circumference

D Concentric

320Which term BEST describes a polygon fullyenclosed in a circle such that all of thepolygon’s corners touch the circle?

A Inscribe

B Circumscribe

C Circumference

D Concentric

321In order to create a polygon using thecircumscribe method, one must know thedistance:

A Across the flats.B Around the circumference.

C Across the chord.D Across the corners.

322An angle that measures less than 90° is calleda/an:A Acute angle.

B Right angle.C Obtuse angle.

D Supplementary angle.

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323An angle that measures more than 90° is calleda/an:A Acute angle.

B Right angle.C Obtuse angle.

D Supplementary angle.

324The point at which two lines meet to form anangle is called the:A Connection point.

B Insertion point.C Corner.

D Vertex.

325The distance from the center of a circle to itsedge is referred to as the:A Diameter.

B Radius.C Circumference.

D Quadrant.

326The distance across a circle through its centerpoint is referred to as the:A Diameter.


D Quadrant.

327The distance around the edge of a circle isreferred to as the:A Diameter.


D Quadrant.

328Which triangle has sides of three differentlengths?A Scalene

B IsoscelesC Right

D Equilateral

329Which BEST refers to a closed figure in whichall of the sides and angles are of equal measure?

A Regular polygon

B Quadrilateral

C Trapezoid

D Solid

330Which BEST describes a figure with four sidesof equal length and four 90° angles?A Square

B RectangleC Trapezoid

D Pentagon

331Which BEST describes a four-sided figure withonly two sides that are parallel?A Square

B RectangleC Trapezoid

D Pentagon

332In order to create a polygon using the inscribemethod, one must know the distance:A Across the flats.

B Around the circumference.C Across the chord.

D Across the corners.

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333When asked to BISECT a line or arc, you aredividing an object into:A Two equal line widths.

B Two equal parts.C Two unequal parts.

D Three smaller parts.

334PARALLEL is BEST described as two aremore lines that:

A Are always the same distance apart.

B Taper in towards each other.

C Intersect each other.

D Are at 90° to each other.

335PERPENDICULAR is BEST described as two or more lines that:

A Are always the same distance apart.

B Taper in towards each other.

C Intersect each other.

D Are at 90° to each other.

336The distance around the outside of a circle is:

A Circumference.

B Diameter.

C Chord.

D Radius.

337An angle that measures 90° is called a/an:

A Acute angle.B Right angle.

C Obtuse angle.D Supplementary angle.

338Which triangle has equal sides and angles?

A ScaleneB Isosceles

C RightD Equilateral

339Which triangle has two sides of equal length?



340Which triangle has one angle equal to 90°?



341Which BEST describes a three-sided object?

A Polygon

B Quadrilateral

C Triangle

D Solid

342Which BEST describes a five-sided polygon?

A SquareB Octagon

C HexagonD Pentagon

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343Which BEST describes a six-sided polygon?

A SquareB Octagon

C HexagonD Pentagon

344Which BEST describes an eight-sided polygon?

A SquareB Octagon

C HexagonD Pentagon

Figure D1004.01.05

345Which polygon in Figure D1004.01.05 is asquare?

A B C D

346Which polygon in Figure D1004.01.05 is arectangle?

A B C D

347Which polygon in Figure D1004.01.05 is atrapezoid?

A B C D

348Which polygon in Figure D1004.01.05 is arhombus?

A B C D

349In “single-stroke” lettering, how are SLANTEDstrokes drawn?A Starting at the top and moving the pencil

downwardB Moving the pencil either up or down, it does

not matterC Starting at the bottom and moving the pencil

upwardD Starting on the left and moving toward the

right

350The MOST important reason for doing good,freehand lettering is:

A Engineers only hire drafters with an artisticlettering style.

B Drawings must be pretty to be acceptable.

C To make sure that the information on thedrawing is understood.

D To prevent you from having to use a “LeroyLettering Device.”

351The most commonly used freehand letteringstyle on engineering drawings is:A Inclined, uppercase (capital), Gothic.

B Inclined, uppercase (capital) mixed withlowercase.

C Vertical, uppercase (capital), Gothic.D Vertical, uppercase (capital) mixed with

lowercase.

352In “single-stroke” lettering, how is the letter“W” drawn?A Up and down strokes

B All strokes starting at the top and movingdownward

C One continuous strokeD Shorter in the center portion than it is on the

outside

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353What is the standard height for lettering wholenumbers?

A .063 ( "161 )

B .125 ( "81 )

C .250 ( "41 )

D .500 ( "21 )

354What is the standard height for lettering?

A .063 ( "161 )

B .125 ( "81 )

C .250 ( "41 )

D .500 ( "21 )

355What organization produces drafting standardsfor the United States?A American National Standards Institute

(ANSI)B United States Department of Labor

C United States Bureau of StandardsD Commission on Drafting Excellence

356The BEST example of lettering fractions below is:

357The space between words should be equal to:

A .063 ( "161 ).

B .250 ( "41 ).

C The width of the letter “O”.

D One-half the width of the word.

358When doing “single-stroke” lettering, drawVERTICAL strokes:A From left to right.

B From right to left.C Starting at the bottom and moving upward.

D Starting at the top and moving downward.

359What is the purpose of VERTICAL guidelines?

A An aid to the eye when making verticalstrokes

B To help keep the letters dense, darkC To keep the letters a uniform height

D To insure proper vertical spacing

360Fractions should be made with a divison linethat is:A Slanted to the left.

B Slanted to the right.C Horizontal.

D Lightly drawn.

361One characteristic of good freehand lettering is:

A Uniformity.

B Dark guidelines.

C A very dull pencil.

D A very sharp pencil.

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362In Figure D1003.01.01, the 45° TRIANGLEis shown at:

A B C D

363In Figure D1003.01.01, the 30° × 60°TRIANGLE is shown at:

A B C D

364In Figure D1003.01.01, the PROTRACTOR isshown at:

A B C D

365In Figure D1003.01.01, the FRENCH CURVEis shown at:

A B C D

366Triangular-shaped scales are more commonlyused than flat-shapes because:A Architectural scales are not available on flat-

shaped scales.B It is easier to find and “keep up with” the

scale you are using.C The numbers are larger.

D Triangular shapes allow more “scales” perstick.

367 If an “A” size sheet is 8 21 × 11, then a “C” size

sheet is:

A 11 × 14.

B 17 × 22.

C 22 × 34.

D 34 × 44.

368If an “A” size sheet is 9" × 12", then a “B” sizesheet is:

A 8 21 " × 11".

B 12" × 18".

C 18" × 24".D 24" × 36".

369Which scale would produce the LARGESTdrawing?A 1:1

B 1:2C 1:4

D 3:1

370Which drawing instrument is used to draw acircle?A Adjustable curve

B CompassC Divider

D Protractor

371What device should be used to protect lineswhen erasing?A Erasing pencil

B Erasing shieldC Mylar eraser

D Erasing triangle

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372Which degree of lead would smudge mosteasily?A 6H

B HC 2H

D 4H

373Which instrument is BEST for drawinghorizontal lines?A Template

B DividerC Parallel edge

D Triangle

374The two standard triangles used in drafting arethe:A 15° × 75° and the 45°.

B 30° × 60° and the 45°.C 30° × 60° and the 75°.

D 45° × 45° and the 90°.

375What instrument is used to measure an angle of40°?A Architect’s scale

B Engineer’s scaleC Protractor

D 30° × 60° and the 45° triangles

376Which mechanical pencil is BEST for drawingVISIBLE LINES?A .1mm

B .2mmC .3mm

D .7mm

377Which instrument is similar to a compass buthas metal points in BOTH legs?A Beam Compass

B DividerC Extension Bar

D Spline

378Which device is used to draw repetitive featuressuch as circles?A Template

B Diazo MachineC Divider

D Adjustable triangle

379Which tool is commonly used to drawGUIDELINES?A French curve

B Bow compassC Lettering guide

D Protractor

380A PROTRACTOR is an instrument formeasuring:A Circles.

B Segmented arcs.C Curves.

D Angles.

381A purpose for dividers is to:

A Break lead into equal lengths.B Draw circles.

C Space letters.D Transfer measurements.

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382Non-circular arcs are drawn with a:

A Compass.

B Circle template.

C French curve.

D Protractor.

383Which lead would draw the LIGHTEST line?

A BB F

C HD 4H

384Which device is used to draw circles?

A Adjustable triangleB Ames guide

C French curveD Template

385Which drafting media is the most durable?

A Cardboard (40lb)B Drawing paper

C MylarD Vellum

386Fractional inches are commonly divided into:

A Thirds.B Fifths.

C Tenths.D Sixteenths.

387How many millimeters are in one centimeter?

A 10B 100

C 1000D 10000

388Which pencil lead is the SOFTEST?

A 9HB 6H

C 2HD HB

389Which lead produces the LIGHTEST line?

A 4HB H

C HBD 7B

390A CONSTRUCTION line is a:

A Thick line.

B Medium to thick line.

C Thin, dark line.

D Very thin, very light line.

391The BEST media for mechanical drawing is:

A Bond paper.B Construction paper.

C Vellum.D Railroad board.

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392According to basic parliamentary procedure,decisions are made:

A Only when the executive committee agrees.

B Only when the executive committee and amajority agrees.

C When the majority of members agree.

D When the subcommittee on the topic agrees tothe motion.

393Which is a complete guide to parliamentary procedure?

A Randy’s Right Way to Parliamentary Procedure

B Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised

C The Complete Guide to Parliamentary Procedure

D VICA Leadership Handbook

394A listing of “typical” meeting events that helpsmembers to know what to expect during a meetingis a/an:

A Agenda.

B Committee Report Form.

C Order of Business.

D Program of Work.

395To bring up an item of business at a meeting, youneed to go through the steps of processing a whichmotion?

A Incidental

B Main

C Privileged

D Subsidiary

396In the absence of the president and vice-president,who conducts the business meeting?

A Parliamentarian

B President Pro Tem

C Secretary

D Treasurer

397A listing of “personalized” meeting events writtenin logical sequence is a/an:

A Agenda.

B Committee Report Form.

C Order of Business.

D Program of Work.

398The rights of the minority in an organizationmeeting are protected as a:

A Basic rule of parliamentary procedure.

B Basic right under the organization’s by-laws.

C Duty of the officers of the chapter.

D Part of the meeting agenda.

399To make a motion at a meeting, you must state yourown motion by saying:

A “I make the motion that…”

B “I move that…”

C “I observe that…”

D “I state that…”

400What word is used in a voice vote to signifyapproval?

A Approved

B Aye

C Okay

D Yes

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401The following figure is an example of whichCAD command?

A Fill

B ArrayC Block

D Hatch

402Figure B would most easily be generated fromfigure A below using which CAD command?

A Copy

B Array

C Stretch

D Scale

403Which CAD command would most easily createthe following figures?

A Divide

B MirrorC Copy

D Stretch

404When you enter the CIRCLE command, CADdisplays “3P/2P/TTR/<Center Point>.” Thebrackets around the “Center Point” indicate:

A That it is the default option.

B That you must specify the location of thecenter point before you can enter one of theother options.

C That you must specify the center pointlocation by using keyboard entry.

D That you must specify the center pointlocation by using mouse entry.

405The following figure is an example of whichCAD command?

A Line

B ArcC Polygon

D Polyline

406To establish the GRID and SNAP functions fora CAD drawing:

A The grid and snap MUST have the SAMEvalue.

B The grid and snap CANNOT have theSAME value.

C The grid and snap may have DIFFERENTvalues.

D The grid and snap values cannot be changedbecause they are FIXED.

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407You are using a CAD system to draw a polygon.After drawing a series of straight lines, youenter the letter “C” from the keyboard. Youintend to:A Copy the lines to a new location.

B Create another line.C Cut one of the existing lines.

D Close the polygon.

408To create a CAD drawing, commands arefrequently selected from a/an:

A Table of contents.

B Toolbar.

C Appendix.

D Directory.

409In CAD, the LIMITS command allows you todetermine the:

A Size of the drawing space.

B Size of the text.

C Number of commands that can be used.

D Amount of time that is needed to draw theproject.

410The features MIDPOINT, INTERSECTION,PERPENDICULAR, and NODE are locatedand set in which menu?

A OSNAP

B ORTHO

C GRID

D POLAR

411What feature has been turned on if the CADsystem automatically draws straight lineshorizontally or vertically?

A GridB Snap

C OrthoD Units

412What feature makes certain points on an objectact like magnets so that clicking near a point isthe same as clicking the point itself?

A GridB Snap

C OrthoD OSnap

413When using the ZOOM command to viewPART of an object enlarged on the screen, youwould use:

A Zoom, Window.B Zoom, All.

C Zoom, Extents.D Zoom, VMax.

414The CAD command PAN allows you to:

A Move the drawing around so that a differentpart of the drawing appears on the screen.

B Draw a rectangular window around anobject.

C Shorten a line by cutting away part of it.D “Fry” the object.

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415Which CAD command allows you to viewdifferent portions of a drawing without changingthe apparent magnification?

A Zoom, DynamicB Pan

C SlideD Zoom, Extents

416CAD commands such as LINE, CIRCLE, andARC and other basic CAD figures are examplesof:

A Edit commands.B File commands.

C Inquiry commands.D Draw commands.

417Which CAD command creates a single entityout of numerous entities that can be inserted intoa drawing multiple times?

A BlockB Entity

C InsertD Copy

418Which CAD command allows you to draw aseries of lines and arcs as a single entity andspecify width?

A InsertB Line

C PolylineD Arc

419Which CAD command places evenly spacedpoint objects or blocks along the length orperimeter of an object?

A MirrorB Copy

C DivideD Stretch

420Which CAD command enlarges or reducesselected objects proportionally in the X, Y, and Zdirections?

A ScaleB Stretch

C ArrayD Divide

421Which CAD command moves vertices of 2Dsolids that lie inside a specified window andleaves those outside unchanged?

A Move

B Scale

C Stretch

D Draw

422Within CAD, you can draw a CIRCLE byentering its:A Size and layer.

B Center point and value of its circumference.C Quadrant points.

D Center point and value of its radius ordiameter.

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423When the command line prompts you for the“Start, End, Radius,” you are probably trying todraw a/an:

A Arc.

B Circle.

C Ellipse.

D Torus.

424The command that allows lines to be lengthenedto a specified line or object on a CAD drawingis:

A Extend.B Draw.

C Offset.D Fence.

425What command allows you to modifyDIMENSION properties such as lines andarrows, text, fit, and primary units?

A Dimension Style

B Dimension Text

C Format Dimensions

D Modify Dimensions

426Which CAD command allows you to create, inone operation, a note and a line with anarrowhead that points to where the note applies?

A ArrowB Node

C LeaderD Note

427What type of coordinates are entered as adistance and as an angle from the last enteredpoint?

A Absolute CartesianB Direct Point Entry

C Relative CartesianD Relative Polar

428For a CAD drawing in MILLIMETERS, theUNIT of measurement should be set to:

A Architectural.

B Engineering.

C Scientific.

D Decimal.

429The CAD feature that defines the size of yourworking space is the:A Units.

B Snap.C Grid.

D Limits.

430Which CAD feature adjusts the amount that thecrosshairs, “jump” when you move the mouse?A Increment

B HatchC Move

D Snap

431In CAD, the Object Snap “NODE” feature willjump to:A The midpoint of a line.

B The center of a circle.C The intersection of two lines.

D A point.

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432In CAD, drawing accuracy is made easier byusing:

A Move.

B Grid.

C Line.

D Snap.

433A uniform pattern of dots on the CAD screen iscalled a/an:A Reference dot pattern.

B Snap pattern.C Grid.

D Locator dots.

434To avoid having others change entities on aspecific LAYER:A Lock the layer.

B Freeze the layer.C Turn off the layer.

D Set the layer as current.

435What ZOOM command remembers the last fivezoomed views?A Zoom, Dynamic

B Zoom, ExtentsC Zoom, All

D Zoom, Previous

436In CAD, to restore what you have just undoneuse:

A Undo.

B Redraw.

C Redo.

D Refresh.

437The CAD feature that clears the screen ofunwanted BLIPS is the:A Erase.

B Redraw.C Explode.

D Array.

438If using the pull-down menu, the ELLIPSEcommand is located under:A Edit.

B Inquiry.C Zoom.

D Draw.

439Unless you change the default settings, CADwill draw 0° lines:A Toward the right.

B Toward the left.C Downward.

D Upward.

440What command allows you to draw “freehand”within the CAD system?A Line

B PolylineC Sketch

D Polygon

441When using CAD to draw a 45° line that is 3units long, you should input:A 3@45.

B @3<45.C @45<3.

D 3<45.

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442What CAD command fills an area with a non-associative pattern?A Hatch

B FillC Array

D Pattern

443Which CAD command creates multiple copiesof objects in a pattern?A Array

B RotateC Extend

D Chamfer

444Which CAD command will allow you do draw aHEXAGON?

A Hexagon

B Polygon

C Rectangle

D Spline

445When drawing an isometric pictorial, whichCAD command is used to draw a circle?A Arc

B CircleC Radius

D Ellipse

446In CAD software, the “TEXT” commandallows you to:

A Open the “help” features.

B Do your lettering.

C Activate the on-board manual.

D Match software with the reference textbook.

447The command that allows you to create textwithin a specified boundary is:A Multi-line text.

B Single-line text.C Type.

D Write.

448The term FONT refers to:

A Letters that are created with a LeroyLettering Set.

B Letters that are viewed from the front.C Underlining letters to make them stand out.

D Letter style.

449In a CAD drawing, which command should beused to write your name?

A Text

B Word

C Type

D Write

450In CAD, what type of dimension would you useto dimension an ARC?A Linear

B BaselineC Radius

D Diameter

451The CAD command used to make a “CHAIN”or series of adjacent linear dimensions is the:

A Aligned dimension.

B Baseline dimension.

C Continue dimension.

D Leader.

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452The CAD command used to dimension one sideof a rectangle is:A Baseline dimension.

B Continue dimension.C Leader.

D Linear dimension.

453Which CAD command dimensions the size of acircle?

A Angular dimension

B Baseline dimension

C Diameter dimension

D Tolerance

454Which coordinate system specifies a pointlocation from a fixed origin of 0,0,0?A Absolute

B Direct Point EntryC Polar

D Relative

455What distance does the Y value of a Cartesiancoordinate specify?A Depth

B HorizontalC Revolution

D Vertical

456In a CAD system, when you specify X and Ypoints, you are drawing in:

A 1-D.

B 2-D.

C 3-D.

D 4-D.

457When you type a keyboard entry of 1,0 youhave moved the cursor one unit:A Right.

B Left.C Up.

D Down.

458When you type a keyboard entry of 0,-1 youhave moved the cursor one unit:A Right.

B Left.C Up.

D Down.

459What type of coordinates in a CAD system areentered with respect to the last point entered?A Absolute coordinates

B Dynamic coordinatesC Relative coordinates

D Solar coordinates

460To “SNAP” to the middle of a line, use the:

A “Midpoint” snap.

B “Center” snap.

C “Middle” snap.

D “Intersection” snap.

461In CAD, to refresh the screen, use:

A Regen.

B Undo.

C Redo.

D Clean.

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462A keyboard entry of, @ 5.625 < 45, refers to:

A Absolute Cartesian.

B Direct Point Entry.

C Relative Cartesian.

D Polar.

463Font refers to:

A A type of engineering graphics standard.B The style of letters.

C An acronym related to CAD.D A type of line in engineering graphics.

464The reason for using CAD in place of “pencil”drawing is:A To reduce time, overall appearance and

readability, and make editing drawingseasier.

B CAD is easier than “pencil” drawing.C CAD does the drawing for you.

D There is no difference in CAD drawings and“pencil” drawings.

465If you are using a computer to control theproduction process, the most appropriate termfor the acronym CAM is:

A Computer Aided Manufacturing.B Computer Aided Manual.

C Computer Aided Marketing.D Computer Aided Model.

466An electronic method of producing technicaldrawings is called:A ATM.

B CAM.C CAT.

D CAD.

467Producing computer-generated drawings iscalled:

A CAD.

B CAM.

C CIM.

D GPS.

468Computer-aided drafting typically refers to theprocess of using a computer to produce:A 2D electronic drawings.

B 3D solid models.C Finite element models.

D Rapid prototypes.

469A computer output device that may produce aHARDCOPY is a:A Digitizer.

B Scanner.C Printer.

D CPU.

470What is a printed CAD drawing?

A GIS documentB ASCII file

C Text documentD Hardcopy

471A HARDCOPY would be produced by a:

A Keyboard.B Digitizer.

C Plotter.D Mouse.

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472The term for a drawing that has been printed is:

A ASCII file.B Text file.

C Hardcopy.D Digitized format profile.

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