Exam 1: Introduction

In order for drawings to be created and interpreted by different people, a set of standards have been developed by the American Design and Drafting Association (ADDA).

Which of the following is not a type of perspective projection?

A good technical drawing is one that properly and conveniently communicates all the information needed to transform an idea into a product.

In design and manufacturing, customer expectations are typically communicated by:

To ensure quality products, which item is most important to include?

A characteristic of a quality drawing is one that:

The old adage "a picture is worth a thousand words" is still the basis of the need for technical drawings.

Someone who produces technical drawings should be referred to as a draftsman.

Artistic drawings are commonly used in the manufacturing field.

A drawing is a graphic representation of an idea, concept, or an entity which actually or potentially exists in life.

Which of the following is not an attempt at improving quality and competitiveness?

Perspective projections show flat representations of the principal view of the subject.

Which type of projection is most realistic?

Quality is defined as the extent to which a product conforms to standards of practice.

Which of the following is not a field that uses technical drawings extensively?

Standards of interest to drafters and designers are contained in the "D" series of ANSI standards.

Another name for a perspective projection is a _____ projection.

Attempts to improve quality and competitiveness include flexible manufacturing, CIM, JIT, ISO 9000, and SPC.

Illustrations or renderings are sometimes referred to as a third type of drawing because:

Sketches are most often used in which step of the design process?