Practice Quiz: Chapter 08

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. Process diagrams are commonly used by which engineering discipline?

a) Electrical correct incorrect

b) Mechanical correct incorrect

c) Computer correct incorrect

d) Chemical correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is the standard for representing 3D objects?

a) Isometric perspective correct incorrect

b) Oblique perspective correct incorrect

c) Single-point perspective correct incorrect

d) Orthographic projection correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is a geometric primitive used commonly in isometric sketches?

a) Line correct incorrect

b) Circle correct incorrect

c) Cylinder correct incorrect

d) Square correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is typically used in manufacturing?

a) Isometric perspective correct incorrect

b) Oblique perspective correct incorrect

c) Single-point perspective correct incorrect

d) Orthographic projection correct incorrect

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. What is the primary reason for using different line thicknesses and style?

a) Help improve visual appeal correct incorrect

b) Help distinguish and clarify their differing purposes correct incorrect

c) To complicate the drawing so others can't read it easily correct incorrect

d) To simplify the sketching correct incorrect

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. Which of the following should we do when dimensioning?

a) Create the dimension lines before deciding on the purpose of the drawing correct incorrect

b) Do not let other lines cross the dimension lines correct incorrect

c) Visually disassociate the dimension lines from tolerance information for improved clarity correct incorrect

d) Place dimensions in visually discrete areas on the drawing to avoid cluttering correct incorrect

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. What is the main purpose of the sectioning technique?

a) To show the hidden interior of an object correct incorrect

b) To show how an object is assembled correct incorrect

c) To make use of imaginary planes correct incorrect

d) To divide the project design into sections correct incorrect

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. What is a drawing tree?

a) A visual representation of a tree-shaped object correct incorrect

b) A sketch technique that use a "vertical tree" as a scaling tool correct incorrect

c) A visual representation of the hierarchical organization of drawings associated to a machine design correct incorrect

d) A computational tool for storing hierarchical information correct incorrect

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. When do engineers use technical drawings?

a) During the conceptual design phase correct incorrect

b) During the manufacturing phase correct incorrect

c) During contract negotiation correct incorrect

d) All of above correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is typically associated with electrical engineering?

a) Wiring diagram correct incorrect

b) Orthographic projection correct incorrect

c) Process diagram correct incorrect

d) All of above correct incorrect

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. Technical sketches have no place in engineering in the world of computers and CAD software.

a) True correct incorrect

b) False correct incorrect

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. Combining geometric primitives into a complete sketch is a good approach for drawing isometric sketches.

a) True correct incorrect

b) False correct incorrect

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. A technical drawing can convey a lot of information, and allow readers to access relevant information about a project quickly.

a) True correct incorrect

b) False correct incorrect

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. Today, mechanical engineers have less use for reading orthogonal projections because CAD specialists will interpret it for us.

a) True correct incorrect

b) False correct incorrect

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. Today, drawings and other relevant information associated with a machine design are organized hierarchically and stored in product data management systems in computers.

a) True correct incorrect

b) False correct incorrect