Exam 1: Basic Lines and Views

The purpose of a chain line is to indicate the imaginary cut surface referred to by the cutting plane line.

____ lines are fine lines that extend from the object with a slight break between.

The ____ break line is a ruled, light line with freehand zigzags.

When three views are used to describe an object, the ____ view is placed directly above and in line with the front view.

All views have a particular position with respect to each other, and have either a horizontal or vertical alignment.

A series of lines - solid or solid and broken - arranged in specific patterns are known as ____________________ lines.

The ____________________ view usually gives the best indication of the shape and detail of an object.

A(n) ____________________ line is a light, broken line made up of a series of one long and two short dashes.

The front view always shows the front of the object.

There is no limitation on the number of views that may be used to describe an object.

A fine, broken line made up of a series of short and long dashes alternately spaced is known as a(n) ____ line.

A fine, straight line with an arrowhead or round solid dot at one end is known as a(n) ____ line.

A broken line of medium thickness is known as a(n) ____ line.

____ projection is the method employed to describe the object in sufficient detail to permit fabrication.

When three views are used to describe an object, the ____________________ side view is placed to the right of and in line with the front view.

____ are made to describe the object in sufficient detail to permit fabrication.

A heavy, broken line made up of a series of long and short dashes alternately spaced is known as a ____ line.

A(n) ____________________ line is a thick solid line.

In orthographic projection, the exact form of the object is shown by various views of the object arranged in a particular order.

The ____ break line is a heavy, irregular line drawn freehand.