Basic Hand Tools and Equipment

What is the main purpose of a T-square in drafting?

• a) Drawing circles

• b) Sharpening pencils

• c) Drawing horizontal lines

• d) Measuring angles

Which tool is commonly used to create circles of different diameters in drafting?

• a) Ruler

• b) Compass

• c) Protractor

• d) Triangle

The best type of pencil for fine, detailed work in drafting is usually:

• a) Soft pencil

• b) Hard pencil

• c) Colored pencil

• d) Mechanical pencil

Which instrument would be unnecessary for a task that only involves measuring angles?

• a) Protractor

• b) Compass

• c) T-square

• d) Triangle

The primary function of a divider is to:

• a) Draw circles

• b) Transfer measurements

• c) Measure angles

• d) Secure the paper

Which of these drafting tools is most suitable for drawing a straight vertical line?

• a) Compass

• b) Protractor

• c) T-square

• d) Divider

If you need to draw a line at exactly 30 degrees, which instrument would you select?

• a) Protractor

• b) T-square

• c) Triangle

• d) Eraser

What is the typical material used to make a T-square?

• a) Metal

• b) Wood or plastic

• c) Glass

• d) Paper

Which tool combination is best suited for drawing parallel lines in a mechanical drawing?

• a) Compass and divider

• b) T-square and triangle

• c) Protractor and eraser

• d) Masking tape and ruler

A protractor is primarily used for:

• a) Drawing circles

• b) Measuring angles

• c) Drawing parallel lines

• d) Transferring measurements