Proctored Exam

A print can simply be defined as a(n) _____ of a drawing.

• replica

• copy

• plot

• visual

True or False? Prints are often an important part of a contractual agreement.

• True

• False

The study of print reading is closely related to the study of _____.

• measurements

• drafting

• machining

• art

Briefly explain why prints are sometimes called blueprints.

• Because it was a print that had a blue color to it.

• The earliest copy process created a print that had a blue background and white lines.

• When prints were made it had a blue tint added to it.

• The earliest copy process created a print that had a white background and blue lines.

List two sheet materials that have been primary media for original drawings.

• Elastic and Ceramic Film

• Vellum and Plastic Film

• Aluminum and Copper Film

What name is often applied to a large, roll-feed output device for a CAD system.

• ANSI

• interpretation

• plotter

• blueprint

True or False? Scientifically, every view created by the drafter or designer is based on a projection.

• False

• True

The two principle elements or print reading are ________ and ________.

• drafting and machining

• visualization and interpretation

• observing and feeling

What does PDF stand for?

• Printable Document Format

• Plotted Drawing File

• Portable Document File

• Print Detail Freehand

When referring to engineering drawing standards, which of the following acronyms is fictitious?

• ANSI

• ADSN

• ISO

• ASME