Section 6 Design Principles - Drawing

What are the three main views of a working drawing?

• Top view, side view, bottom view

• Plan view, front view, side view

• Front view, back view, side view

• Top view, front view, back view

Answer explanation

The three main views of a working drawing are plan view, front view, and side view, making the correct choice: Plan view, front view, side view.

What is the common format of a working drawing?

• First angle orthographic projection

• Second angle orthographic projection

• Third angle orthographic projection

• Fourth angle orthographic projection

Answer explanation

The common format of a working drawing is Third angle orthographic projection.

In what units are dimensions shown in a working drawing?

• Inches

• Centimeters

• Millimeters

• Feet

Answer explanation

Dimensions in a working drawing are shown in millimeters, making it the correct unit of measurement for the dimensions.

What does the scale 1cm to 1m represent?

• 1:1

• 1:10

• 1:100

• 1:1000

Answer explanation

The scale 1cm to 1m represents a ratio of 1:100, where 1cm is equivalent to 1/100th of 1m. Therefore, the correct choice is 1:100.

What does CAD stand for in the context of design?

• Computer Aided Drawing

• Computer Aided Design

• Computer Automated Design

• Computer Assisted Drawing

Answer explanation

CAD stands for Computer Aided Design, not Computer Aided Drawing or any other similar options.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of prototyping?

• Improves visualization

• Reduces development time

• Increases material usage

• Allows early testing

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Increases material usage' because prototyping actually aims to reduce material usage by allowing for testing and visualization without the need for full-scale production.