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PLTW IED Makeup

Total questions: 102

Worksheet time: 2hrs 26mins

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Class
Date
1.

What does the following constraint do in Inventor?

Tangent

a)

Causes 2 or more line segments to lie on the same line.

b)

Causes a curve to touch another curve or a straight line at a point without crossing that point.

c)

Causes lines, axes, or pairs of points to lie parallel to the Y axis of the sketch coordinate system.

d)

Causes selected line segments to lie in the same plane without intersecting or touching.

2.

What does the following constraint do in Inventor?

Parallel

a)

Causes selected linear geometry to lie at right angles to each other.

b)

Causes lines, axes, or pairs of points to lie parallel to the X axis of the sketch coordinate system.

c)

Causes selected line segments to lie in the same plane without intersecting or touching.

d)

Causes 2 arcs, circles or ellipses to have the same center point.

3.

What does the following constraint do in Inventor?

Perpendicular

a)

Causes selected line segments to lie in the same plane without intersecting or touching.

b)

Causes selected linear geometry to lie at right angles to each other.

c)

Makes selected elements the same size

d)

Causes a curve to touch another curve or a straight line at a point without crossing that point.

4.

What does the following constraint do in Inventor?

Horizontal

a)

Causes lines, axes, or pairs of points to lie parallel to the X axis of the sketch coordinate system.

b)

Locks points and curves in a set position relative to the sketch coordinate system.

c)

Causes lines, axes, or pairs of points to lie parallel to the Y axis of the sketch coordinate system.

d)

Causes 2 or more line segments to lie on the same line.

5.

What does the following constraint do in Inventor?

Vertical

a)

Causes 2 or more line segments to lie on the same line.

b)

Causes lines, axes, or pairs of points to lie parallel to the X axis of the sketch coordinate system.

c)

Makes selected elements the same size

d)

Causes lines, axes, or pairs of points to lie parallel to the Y axis of the sketch coordinate system.

6.

What does the following constraint do in Inventor?

Collinear

a)

Causes 2 or more line segments to lie on the same line.

b)

Makes selected elements the same size

c)

Causes 2 points to occupy the same space on the sketch.

d)

Causes 2 arcs, circles or ellipses to have the same center point.

7.

What does the following constraint do in Inventor?

Coincident

a)

Causes lines, axes, or pairs of points to lie parallel to the X axis of the sketch coordinate system

b)

Causes 2 or more line segments to lie on the same line.

c)

Causes 2 points to occupy the same space on the sketch.

d)

Locks points and curves in a set position relative to the sketch coordinate system.

8.

What does the following constraint do in Inventor?

Concentric

a)

Causes a curve to touch another curve or a straight line at a point without crossing that point.

b)

Causes 2 arcs, circles or ellipses to have the same center point.

c)

Causes 2 points to occupy the same space on the sketch.

d)

Causes selected line segments to lie in the same plane without intersecting or touching.

9.

What does the following constraint do in Inventor?

Fix

a)

Causes selected linear geometry to lie at right angles to each other.

b)

Makes selected elements the same size

c)

Causes 2 or more line segments to lie on the same line.

d)

Locks points and curves in a set position relative to the sketch coordinate system.

10.

What does the following constraint do in Inventor?

Equal

a)

Locks points and curves in a set position relative to the sketch coordinate system.

b)

Causes 2 points to occupy the same space on the sketch.

c)

Makes selected elements the same size

d)

Causes 2 or more line segments to lie on the same line.

11.

Define Mass

a)

Measure of the amount of matter per unit volume.

b)

Something that changes with gravity.

c)

The amount of matter in an object.

d)

Force of gravity on an object

12.

Define Weight

a)

Something that does not change with gravity.

b)

The force of gravity on an object

c)

The amount of matter in an object.

d)

Measure of the amount of matter per unit volume.

13.

Define Surface Area

a)

The sum of all the areas of the faces of a three-dimensional solid.

b)

The number of square units required to cover a surface.

c)

The measure of the two-dimensional space enclosed by a shape.

d)

The force of gravity on an object.

14.

Define Volume

a)

The sum of all the areas of the faces of a three-dimensional solid.

b)

The measure of the two-dimensional space enclosed by a shape.

c)

The amount of matter in an object.

d)

The amount of three dimensional space enclosed by an object.

15.

Define Density

a)

Measure of the amount of matter per unit volume.

b)

The amount of three dimensional space enclosed by an object.

c)

The amount of matter in an object.

d)

A 3-D point where the total weight of the body may be considered to be concentrated.

16.

Friction

a)

is a turning force caused by a force acting at a point some set distance from a fixed point which tends to rotate the object about the fixed point.

b)

is the amount of applied force that will cause an object to rotate around its center of gravity.

c)

is a type of contact force resulting when an object rests on the surface of another object.

d)

results when 2 objects interact to resist a sliding movement.

17.

A tipping force

a)

is the amount of applied force that will cause an object to rotate around its center of gravity.

b)

is an action at a distance force caused by earth’s gravitational pull.

c)

is when the total forces in the vertical and horizontal direction sum to zero, resulting in no movement in any direction.

d)

is a turning force caused by a force acting at a point some set distance from a fixed point which tends to rotate the object about the fixed point.

18.

What is the definition of a "constraint" in inventor?

a)

Restrictions and associations that are applied to 2D geometry (shapes, points, lines) to make them line up or connect in a certain way

b)

The limits and restrictions a designer must consider at the beginning of a project

c)

Devices that keep a person from moving

d)

Specifications for the size of a design, 2D or 3D

19.

Which constraint symbol matches coincident: occurring together in space or time. For example, the ends of the lines were coincident - they were on top of each other.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
20.

Which symbol matches the constraint that will make two lines co-linear (line up with each other)?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
21.

Which constraint will force points to line up horizontally (side by side) and/or make lines parallel to the x-axis (horizontal axis)?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
22.

Which constraint will make lines parallel? In math terms, it makes them have the same slope.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
23.

Which constraint will make lines perpendicular, so they form a right angle with 90 degrees?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
24.
TRUE OR FALSE
The Concentric constraint forces two circles, arcs, or ellipses to share a common center point.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
TRUE OR FALSE
When you are creating a rough sketch to be used in creating a model, you should make sure that the geometry overlaps to create a self-intersecting shape.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
What is the file extension for Autodesk Inventor Assembly Files?
a)
.ipt
b)
.ipn
c)
.iam
d)
.idw
27.
TRUE or FALSE
Once you have specified the dimensions for a sketch, you cannot change them except by starting the sketch again from scratch.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
When the cursor moves over an endpoint or midpoint of an object, Inventor® informs you by displaying a _________.
a)
blue X
b)
green dot
c)
red rectangle
d)
blue square
29.
To subtract the volume of one solid from the volume of another solid in an Extrude operation, use the _________.
a)
join option
b)
cut option
c)
intersect option
d)
inference option
30.
TRUE or FALSE
It is considered good practice to rename the features in a solid model so that they will be easier to identify later.
a)
True
b)
False
31.
An extrusion that extends equally in both directions from the profile is known as a(n) _________ extrusion.
a)
symmetric
b)
asymmetric
32.
Identify the linetype.
a)
Leader Line
b)
Arrow Line
c)
Extension Line
d)
Dimension Line
33.
What does the label #2 represent
a)
Navigation Bar
b)
Home View
c)
ViewCube
34.
What does the label #1 represent
a)
Feature
b)
Sketch
c)
Part
d)
Constraint
35.
What does the label #3 represent
a)
Constraint 
b)
Sketch
c)
Part
d)
Constraint
36.
Which of the four Inventor Base environments and file extension names is .idw?
a)
Part
b)
Assembly
c)
Drawing
d)
Presentation
37.
What must you do first before you can create a 3D object?
a)
create 2D sketch
b)
click extrude
c)
type in measurement
d)
none of the above
38.

Where do we find the history of all the steps we have taken while modelling?

a)

To the LEFT of the screen in the Model tool bar

b)

At the TOP of the screen in the RIBBON tool bar

c)

Under the SKETCH TAB

d)

You have to go online to find that information

39.

When I am entering dimensions, what key takes me from the X dimension to the Y dimension?

a)

TAB

b)

ENTER

c)

SPACE bar

d)

X key

40.
Which of the four Inventor Base environments and file extension names is .ipt?
a)
Part
b)
Assembly
c)
Doc
d)
Drawing
41.
To cancel a command, press the ____________.
a)
ENTER key
b)
F6 key
c)
DEL key
d)
ESC key
42.
The purpose of the middle mouse button or wheel is to ___________.
a)
bring up additional options.
b)
select points, navigation menus, and enter commands.
c)
change the drawing magnification and move around the drawing.
d)
serve as an alternative to the ENTER key.
43.
Limits or restrictions that are placed on geometry to define a model’s shape and size are ____________.
a)
geometric entities
b)
constraints
c)
sketch planes
d)
regions
44.
The constraint that forces two selected lines or curves to lie at right angles to one another is ___________.
a)
parallel
b)
vertical
c)
perpendicular
d)
coincident
45.
The constraint that indicates a set of curves or lines are touching without overlapping.
a)
equal
b)
smooth
c)
tangent
d)
symmetric
46.
The __________ constraint ensures that two points on a line are at an equal distance from the Y axis.
a)
horizontal
b)
vertical
c)
parallel
d)
datum
47.
Which Autodesk Inventor command will create this vase?
a)
Revolve
b)
Sweep
c)
Extrude
d)
Rotate
48.
To create a solid model by giving depth to a 2D profile, use the __________ command.
a)
thicken
b)
offset
c)
extrude
d)
protrude
49.
Which Autodesk Inventor command will create the 3D image in red?
a)
Extrude
b)
Copy
c)
Mirror
d)
Magic
50.
Which Autodesk Inventor command will create the blue feature on the 3D part?
a)
round
b)
fillet
c)
sweep
d)
cut
51.
Drawings that contain more than one view of a model are known as _________ drawings.
a)
multiview
b)
isometric
c)
pictorial
52.
Identify the linetype.
a)
Dimension Line
b)
Extension Line
c)
Section Line
d)
Leader Line
53.
What is the feature of the user interaction does this image portray?
a)
Browser
b)
Graphics Window
c)
Quick Access Tool Bar
d)
Ribbon
54.
What is the feature of the user interaction does this image portray?
a)
Browser
b)
Graphics Window
c)
Quick Access Tool Bar
d)
Ribbon
55.

Which file type is used to create a new part?

a)

Standard.iam

b)

Standard.idw

c)

Standard.ipn

d)

Standard.ipt

56.

What type of file lets you create exploded views?

a)

Part

b)

Drawing

c)

Assembly

d)

Presentation

57.

What is the "feature" when creating a pattern?

a)

The axis you want to pattern around

b)

The part of the object to be patterned

c)

The outer edge of the object

d)

A round part of the object

58.
Which Autodesk Inventor command will create the work planes with a set distance?
a)
Work Plane
b)
Work Plane Offset
c)
Midplane Offset
d)
Dimension
59.
To align the center of the cylinder with the center of the hole AND its edge, what type of constraint should be used?
a)
Mate
b)
Insert
c)
Flush
d)
Face
60.

The first part brought into an assembly is known as the base component. The base component is?

a)

Flexible

b)

Adaptive

c)

Non Grounded

d)

Grounded to the origin

61.

What assembly constraint is applied to the two faces selected?

a)

Mate

b)

Flush

c)

Angle

d)

Insert

62.

What type of cam is this?

a)

Eccentric

b)

Pear

c)

Hexagon

d)

Snail

63.

Name this type of cam

a)

Eccentric

b)

Pear

c)

Hexagon

d)

Snail

64.

What type of cam is this?

a)

Eccentric

b)

Pear

c)

Hexagon

d)

Snail

65.

What are these called?

a)

axes

b)

work planes

c)

graph

d)

extrude

66.

These circles are?

a)

concentric

b)

eccentric

c)

bulls-eye

d)

diameter

67.

What is this?

a)

axis

b)

axle

68.

What are these?

a)

geometrical constraints

b)

dimensional constraints

c)

fillets

d)

extrude cut

69.

What is happening here?

a)

mirror

b)

cut

c)

revolve

d)

extrusion

70.

What's the name for these symbols?

a)

parallel

b)

tangent

c)

perpendicular

d)

offset

71.

This line is horizontal.

a)

true

b)

false

72.

This view is:

a)

metamorphic

b)

front

c)

isometric

d)

top

73.
Identify the linetype.
a)
Section Lines
b)
Hidden Lines
c)
Visible Line
d)
Break Line
74.
a)

Equal

b)

Horizontal

c)

Parallel

d)

Linear

75.
a)

Extend

b)

Perpendicular

c)

Parallel

d)

Diaganal

76.
a)

Tangent

b)

Smooth

c)

Stick and Hoop

d)

Circle and Line

77.
a)

Equal

b)

Horizontal

c)

Parallel

d)

Linear

78.
a)

Vertical

b)

Horizontal

c)

Equal

d)

Blood Sword

79.
a)

Vertical

b)

Horizontal

c)

Equal

d)

Parallel

80.
a)

Corner

b)

Coincident

c)

Fix

d)

Collinear

81.
a)

Mirror

b)

Symmetry

c)

Bracket

d)

Aim

82.
a)

Circle

b)

Concentric

c)

Tangent

d)

Bulls eye

83.
a)

Connect

b)

Collinear

c)

Move

d)

Align

84.
a)

Lock

b)

Fix

c)

Secure

d)

In Place

85.
What type of drawing/view best describes this image?
a)
Assembly Presentation Drawing
b)
Exploded View
c)
Section View
d)
Multi-View
86.
What is the name of the item pictured that is commonly found on a drawing sheet?
a)
Parts List
b)
Heading
c)
BOM - Bill of Materials
d)
Title Block
87.
What is the name of the item pictured to the right that is commonly found on a drawing sheet?
a)
Specification Sheet
b)
Title Block
c)
Histogram
d)
Parts List
88.
 During this step of the Design Process, team members take time to document whether they think this solution will work?
a)
Step 5: Evaluate Solution
b)
Step 2: Generate Concepts
c)
Step 6: Present Solution
d)
Step 4: Build and Test Solution
89.
During this step of the Design Process, each team member creates several different options of how this problem can be solved.
a)
Step 5: Evaluate Solution
b)
Step 6: Present Solution
c)
Step 2: Generate Concepts
d)
Step 1: Define a Problem
90.
During this step of the Design Process, engineers draw a detailed and labeled sketch of an idea for what might be created to solve the problem. 
a)
Step 3: Develop/Design a Solution
b)
Step 1: Define a Problem
c)
Step 5: Evaluate Solution
d)
Step 4: Build and Test Solution
91.
A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.
a)
Brainstorming
b)
Criteria
c)
Prototype
d)
Constraints
92.
A method for collecting data.
a)
Depth
b)
Design
c)
Testing
d)
Height
93.
A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to a problem or to satisfy human needs and wants and winnow (narrow) down the possible solutions to one final choice. 
a)
Design Process
b)
Brainstorming
c)
Design
d)
Decision Matrix
94.
During this step of the Design Process, engineers build a working prototype and test how it works.
a)
Step 4: Build and Test Solution
b)
Step 3: Develop/Design a Solution
c)
Step 6: Present Solution
d)
Step 5: Evaluate Solution
95.
During this step of the Design Process, engineers gather all project documentation and share it with the customer.
a)
Step 6: Present Solution 
b)
Step 5: Evaluate Solution 
c)
Step 4: Build and Test Solution 
d)
Step 2: Generate Concepts 
96.
 A tool for systematically ranking alternatives according to a set of criteria. 
a)
Dimensioning 
b)
Isometric Sketch 
c)
Decision Matrix 
d)
Brainstorming 
97.
A method of shared problem solving in which all members of a group spontaneously, and in an unrestrained discussion, generate ideas. 
a)
Constraints 
b)
Brainstorming
c)
Decision Matrix 
d)
Dimensioning 
98.
Desired specifications (elements or features) of a product or system.
a)
Prototype 
b)
Criteria 
c)
Dimensioning 
d)
Evaluate 
99.
During this step of the Design Process, engineers identify what is the question or problem that you and your classmates are trying to solve?
a)
Step 6: Present Solution
b)
Step 2: Generate Concepts
c)
Step 1: Define a Problem
d)
Step 3: Develop/Design a Solution
100.

The front view consists of:

a)

depth and height

b)

height and width

c)

width and depth

d)

width and diameter

101.
The name of a line lightly drawn to guide drawing other lines and shapes is _______
a)
Construction
b)
Object
c)
Hidden
d)
Center
102.
A new product, system, or process that has never existed before, created by study and experimentation.
a)
Barometer
b)
Problem Identification
c)
Brainstorm
d)
Invention