Drafting Materials and Tools Quiz

Which type of drawing paper is highly recommended for mechanical drawing?

• Hard surface drawing paper

• Newsprint paper

• Construction paper

• Tissue paper

What is the main function of a pencil sharpener in mechanical drawing?

• To sharpen dull pencils

• To measure angles

• To fasten drawing paper

• To erase pencil marks

When is a soft eraser advantageous in mechanical drawing?

• To measure arcs and circles

• To protect the drawing

• To remove smudges and pencil marks

• To make changes and correct errors

Which grade of pencil is used for extreme accuracy in mechanical drafting?

• Medium pencils

• Hard pencils

• Charcoal pencils

• Soft pencils

What is the main function of a triangular scale in mechanical drawing?

• To measure angles

• To reproduce measurements in different sizes

• To transfer measurements

• To draw arcs and circles

What is the main function of an erasing shield in mechanical drawing?

• To protect the drawing

• To measure angles

• To sharpen pencils

• To fasten drawing paper

What is the main function of a T-square in mechanical drawing?

• To draw arcs and circles

• To make horizontal lines

• To transfer measurements

• To measure angles

What is the main function of a compass in mechanical drawing?

• To draw arcs and circles

• To make horizontal lines

• To transfer measurements

• To measure angles

When is a protractor used in mechanical drawing?

• To draw arcs and circles

• To reproduce measurements in different sizes

• To measure angles

• To transfer measurements

What is the main function of a divider in mechanical drawing?

• To measure angles

• To transfer measurements

• To draw arcs and circles

• To divide lines and arcs into equal parts