Deck 4: Sketching and Lettering for Engineering Communication

Question 1

How many principal views are there of an orthographic projection?

A)two
B)four
C) six
D) five

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Uniformity, neatness, and stability can all be achieved without using guidelines.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The main difference between the three types of axonometric projections is the angle of projection.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

In regard to space left between words, it is a rule of thumb to leave the width of one round letter such as Q, C, or O.

Question 5

The most accurate way to draw parallel and perpendicular lines is to slide two triangles together.

Question 6

Which kind of projection exhibits a circle as an elliptic shape?

A)mercator
B)isometric
C) multiview
D) auxiliary

Question 7

Which of the following is not a characteristic of good freehand lettering?

A)neatness
B)speed
C) uniformity
D) incline

Question 8

Properly positioning letters relative to one another in words requires leaving equal space between letters.

Question 9

The main purpose of sketching is to put your ideas onto paper to communicate with other people.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a listing of some basic line types used on technical drawings?

A)angular, perpendicular, nonhorizontal, nonvertical
B)visible, hidden, crosshatch
C) cutting plane, freehand break, mechanical
D) center, dimension, extension, leader

Question 11

The use of inclined lettering is not universally accepted.

Question 12

The standard style of freehand lettering on technical drawings is vertical, single-stroke Arial.

Question 13

The spacing that is placed between letters is the same amount that should be placed between words.

Question 14

Dimetric projection is the type of axonometric projection preferred in sketching.

Question 15

Three strokes are required to make the letter B

Question 16

The correct slope of slanted lettering is a two-unit incline to the right for each five units of letter height.

Question 17

Which axonometric projection is preferred for sketching?

A)isometric
B)dimetric
C) trimetric
D) quad metric

Question 18

When letters appear firmly positioned to the human eye, this is referred to as balance.

Question 19

Which of the following is an advantage of sketching compared to mechanical drawing?

A)It requires few material aids.
B) It can be mastered without much practice.
C) It can be done with just a pencil and piece of paper.
D) both A and C

Question 20

One difference between conversational and boardroom sketching is the medium on which the sketch is made.

Question 21

What is the customary height of characters in a technical drawing?

A)1/16" for regular text and 3/16" for headings and titles
B)1/8" for regular text and 3/16" for headings and titles
C) 1/8" for regular text and 1/2" for headings and titles
D) 1/4" for regular text and 1/2" for headings and titles

Question 22

Standard 30-60 and 45-45 triangles create the following angles except:

A)75 degrees
B)80 degrees
C) 60 degrees
D) 15 degrees

Question 23

What rule describes the use of views in orthographic projection?

A)Use just enough views to describe the part or object completely.
B)Use as many views as possible to describe the part or object completely.
C) Use only the top, front, and right side views in every orthographic projection drawing.
D) Auxiliary views are also used in all orthographic projection drawings.

Question 24

Which of the following is not a basic line type used in sketching?

A)hidden line
B)center line
C) guide line
D) visible line

Question 25

An advantage of _____ sketching is that it allows round components on the front to be drawn round rather than elliptical.

A)perspective
B)axonometric
C) isometric
D) oblique

Question 26

The most important function of freehand sketching is _____.

A)detail
B)construction
C) communication
D) layout

Question 27

An isometric sketch is projected at _____ degrees to the horizontal plane.

A)15
B)30
C) 45
D) 60

Question 28

Guidelines are a critical part of freehand lettering because:

A)They improve uniformity.
B)They improve neatness.
C) They improve stability.
D) All of the above.

Question 29

In _____ sketching, depth lines recede to a hypothetical vanishing point.

A)axonometric
B)perspective
C) oblique
D) orthographic

Question 30

In _____ sketching, length and width lines that recede at 30 degrees to the horizontal and height lines are vertical.

A)perspective
B)orthographic
C) isometric
D) oblique

Question 31

This line ---------------- represents a _____ line.

A)phantom
B)object
C) center
D) hidden

Question 32

Which of the following is a type of axonometric sketch?

A)perspective
B)orthographic
C) oblique
D) trimetric

Question 33

Sketching done in an office environment would not require:

A)pencil
B)eraser
C) technical pen
D) paper

Question 34

The following are all important to keep in mind when drawing horizontal and vertical lines except the:

A)angle of inclination
B)amount of pressure
C) rotating motion
D) exactness of the line