Question 1

Which of the following is not a typical component common to all dimensioning systems?

Accepted Answer

A) drafter lines 
B) extension lines 
C)  dimension lines 
D)  leader lines 
A) drafter lines 
B) extension lines 
C)  dimension lines 
D)  leader lines A

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct order to follow when laying out dimensions for an object?

Accepted Answer

A) draw in light guidelines, place light layout lines, darken extension lines, add arrowheads 
B) draw in light guidelines, darken extension lines, place light layout lines, add arrowheads 
C)  place light layout lines, draw in light guidelines, darken extension lines, add arrowheads 
D)  place light layout lines, add arrowheads, draw in light guidelines, darken extension lines 
A) draw in light guidelines, place light layout lines, darken extension lines, add arrowheads 
B) draw in light guidelines, darken extension lines, place light layout lines, add arrowheads 
C)  place light layout lines, draw in light guidelines, darken extension lines, add arrowheads 
D)  place light layout lines, add arrowheads, draw in light guidelines, darken extension lines C

Question 3

If the dimensions on a drawing sheet must be read from the bottom, what type of orientation subsystem is used?

Accepted Answer

A) aligned 
B) unidirectional 
C)  multidirectional 
D)  paradimensional 
A) aligned 
B) unidirectional 
C)  multidirectional 
D)  paradimensional B

Question 4

A note that states, "finish this surface," would be an example of what kind of note?

Accepted Answer

A) general note 
B) detail note 
C)  written note 
D)  sample note 
A) general note 
B) detail note 
C)  written note 
D)  sample note

Question 5

A bilateral tolerance is:

Accepted Answer

A) one in which variation from nominal dimension is allowed in both plus and minus directions 
B) the largest and smallest possible size in which a part may be produced and still be usable 
C)  the total permissible variation in the size of a part 
A) one in which variation from nominal dimension is allowed in both plus and minus directions 
B) the largest and smallest possible size in which a part may be produced and still be usable 
C)  the total permissible variation in the size of a part

Question 6

Drill size tolerance charts are necessary because:

Accepted Answer

A) different drill bits may be used in similar situations. 
B) it is often up to the machinist which drill bit to use. 
C)  a computer-aided manufacturing device is not always available. 
D)  it is accepted that that no hole is going to be drilled exactly the size specified. 
A) different drill bits may be used in similar situations. 
B) it is often up to the machinist which drill bit to use. 
C)  a computer-aided manufacturing device is not always available. 
D)  it is accepted that that no hole is going to be drilled exactly the size specified.

Question 7

The continuous feature symbol is the symbolic means of indicating a specified dimension applies across interruptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is represented by the dimensioning symbol X?

Accepted Answer

A) radius 
B) spotface 
C)  number of times-places 
D)  statistical tolerance 
A) radius 
B) spotface 
C)  number of times-places 
D)  statistical tolerance

Question 9

A tolerance represents the total amount of variation that is permitted from the design size of the part.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What must be included in the hole callout to indicate a blind hole?

Accepted Answer

A) the diameter of the hole 
B) a depth symbol, followed by depth of the hole 
C)  both A and B 
D)  none of the above 
A) the diameter of the hole 
B) a depth symbol, followed by depth of the hole 
C)  both A and B 
D)  none of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is not a type of dimensioning system used on technical drawings in the U.S.:

Accepted Answer

A) metric dimensioning 
B) decimal-inch dimensioning 
C)  proportional dimensioning 
D)  fractional dimensioning 
A) metric dimensioning 
B) decimal-inch dimensioning 
C)  proportional dimensioning 
D)  fractional dimensioning

Question 12

There are four dimensioning systems typically used on technical drawings in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A leader line is a thin line that begins horizontally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Parts in the same part family are very similar in design, but may be radically different in production requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A zigzag line on a drawing might indicate which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) radius 
B) foreshortening radius 
C)  two or more arcs 
D)  offset 
A) radius 
B) foreshortening radius 
C)  two or more arcs 
D)  offset

Question 16

To indicate, graphically, the linear distance being dimensioned, a drafter would use:

Accepted Answer

A) a dimension line 
B) a leader line 
C)  an arrowhead 
D)  an extension line 
A) a dimension line 
B) a leader line 
C)  an arrowhead 
D)  an extension line

Question 17

Which of the following would be applied to a more general situation in drafting?

Accepted Answer

A) chord 
B) radius 
C)  arrowhead 
D)  slope 
A) chord 
B) radius 
C)  arrowhead 
D)  slope

Question 18

What is the primary difference between countersunk and counterbored holes?

Accepted Answer

A) Only counterbored holes can be both flat and at an angle 
B) Counterbored holes are flat, while countersunk holes are at an angle 
C)  Only countersunk holes can be both flat and at an angle 
D)  Countersunk holes are flat, while counterbored holes are at an angle 
A) Only counterbored holes can be both flat and at an angle 
B) Counterbored holes are flat, while countersunk holes are at an angle 
C)  Only countersunk holes can be both flat and at an angle 
D)  Countersunk holes are flat, while counterbored holes are at an angle

Question 19

This type of dimensioning system is most likely to be used on architectural and structural engineering drawings.

Accepted Answer

A) proportional dimensioning 
B) decimal-inch dimensioning 
C)  fractional dimensioning 
D)  metric dimensioning 
A) proportional dimensioning 
B) decimal-inch dimensioning 
C)  fractional dimensioning 
D)  metric dimensioning

Question 20

When a dimension is less than one meter, a zero should be placed to the left of the decimal point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Dimensioning and Notation

Which of the following is not a typical component common to all dimensioning systems?

Which of the following is the correct order to follow when laying out dimensions for an object?

If the dimensions on a drawing sheet must be read from the bottom, what type of orientation subsystem is used?

A note that states, "finish this surface," would be an example of what kind of note?

A bilateral tolerance is:

Drill size tolerance charts are necessary because:

The continuous feature symbol is the symbolic means of indicating a specified dimension applies across interruptions.

Which of the following is represented by the dimensioning symbol X?

A tolerance represents the total amount of variation that is permitted from the design size of the part.

What must be included in the hole callout to indicate a blind hole?

Which of the following is not a type of dimensioning system used on technical drawings in the U.S.:

There are four dimensioning systems typically used on technical drawings in the United States.

A leader line is a thin line that begins horizontally.

Parts in the same part family are very similar in design, but may be radically different in production requirements.

A zigzag line on a drawing might indicate which of the following?

To indicate, graphically, the linear distance being dimensioned, a drafter would use:

Which of the following would be applied to a more general situation in drafting?

What is the primary difference between countersunk and counterbored holes?

This type of dimensioning system is most likely to be used on architectural and structural engineering drawings.

When a dimension is less than one meter, a zero should be placed to the left of the decimal point.

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