British Standards

The role of the British Standards Institution (BSI) is to:

• develop and publish standards

• enforce laws

• conduct scientific research

• provide financial services

Which of the following is a benefit of using British Standards in drawings?

• Drawings are more colorful.

• Drawings are quicker and easier to draw.

• Drawings are more expensive to produce.

• Drawings are less detailed.

What information must be included in the title block of a production drawing?

• Title of the drawing, drawing number, and date

• Title of the drawing, author name, and revision number

• Drawing number, scale, and material specifications

• Author name, date, and material specifications

How is scale determined in a drawing?

• By the color of the paper.

• By the size of the object and the paper it is being drawn on.

• By the type of pencil used.

• By the artist's preference.

Explain how scale is shown using a ratio in drawings.

• Scale is shown using a ratio by comparing the size of the drawing to the actual size.

• Scale is shown using a ratio by measuring the weight of the drawing.

• Scale is shown using a ratio by counting the number of lines in the drawing.

• Scale is shown using a ratio by the color used in the drawing.

The Third Angle Projection Symbol indicates:

• the method of orthographic projection used in technical drawings

• the angle of elevation in architectural plans

• the type of material used in construction

• the scale of the drawing

A thick, dark continuous line shows visible edges. What is this line called?

• This line is called an outline.

• This line is called a border.

• This line is called a contour.

• This line is called a silhouette.

Continuous thin irregular lines indicate the limits of what type of views?

• interrupted views

• sectional views

• elevation views

• plan views

A thin, lightly drawn continuous line used to plan out a drawing. What is this line called?

• This line is called a project line.

• This line is called a dimension line.

• This line is called a center line.

• This line is called a construction line.

What type of line is used to show hidden edges?

• Hidden detail line

• Dash and dot line

• Solid line

• Dotted line