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AAD Unit 2 Test

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the object.

a)

Calculator

b)

Cell phone

c)

Portable Drafting Machine

d)

Adding Machine

2.

Identify the object.

a)

Straight Edge

b)

Multiple T-square

c)

Drafting Machine

d)

Drafting Guide

3.

Identify the object.

a)

Motorized drafting pencil

b)

Electric Eraser

c)

Electric drill

d)

Electric toothbrush

4.

Identify the object.

a)

Flexible curve

b)

Curve Guide

c)

French Curve

d)

Rubber Tie

5.

Identify the Scale.

a)

4-bevel

b)

2-bevel

c)

Flat-bevel

d)

Opposite Bevel

6.

Identify the object.

a)

Architects Scale

b)

Engineers Scale

c)

Machinists Scale

d)

Ruler

7.

CADD is an acronym for Computer-Aided Drafting and Design.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The key element in the CADD system is the plotter.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The monitor is the key element in a CADD system.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Plotters are used to output large format drawings.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Printers are the most accurate for outputting "To Scale" drawings.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Plotting directly from the software are the most accurate in obtaining "To Scale" drawings.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

A scale is an instrument used to measure a proportional ratio.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The only way to create an exact drawing is with CAD.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Engineering graph paper is always 1/4" square.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Plotted drawings are always "To Scale."

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Most drawings are now printed instead of being plotted.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Typically, blueprints are no longer used in industry.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Blue-lines are special types of drawings printed with blue ink.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Vellum is a type of paper used for pencil drawings.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Mylar is used only in laser printers.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Mylar is typically used when inking a drawing.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Printer plots directly from the software are the most accurate in obtaining "To Scale" drawings.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Two-Point perspective has how many vanishing points?

a)

Zero

b)

One

c)

Two

d)

Three

25.

In a perspective drawing, the _____ is the location of the observer's eye.

a)

Station point

b)

Vanishing point

c)

Horizon point

d)

Picture point

26.

The _____ represents a horizontal plane called the ground plane.

a)

Elevation line

b)

Height line

c)

Ground line

d)

Picture line

27.

One-point perspectives are commonly used for:

a)

Room and furniture layouts

b)

Kitchen cabinet pictorial details

c)

Interior space studies

d)

All the options

28.

In a One-Point perspective, both views of the station point must be the same distance from the:

a)

Picture plane

b)

Ground line

c)

Horizon line

d)

Edge of the paper

29.

One-point perspectives are ______ perspectives.

a)

Oblique

b)

Parallel

c)

Angular

d)

All the options

30.

What is the result when an object is placed behind the picture plane and the station point is above the ground line?

a)

The object must touch the ground line in the perspective of the object.

b)

The object will extend below the ground line.

c)

The perspective of the object will be above the ground line.

d)

None of the options

31.

The distance between the ground line and horizon line represents the:

a)

Height of the observers' eye about the ground

b)

Height of the object

c)

Distance the observer is away from the object

d)

None of the options

32.

Any portion of the object that touches the picture plane will be _____ in the perspective drawing.

a)

Smaller than scale

b)

Larger than scale

c)

Hidden from view

d)

True size

33.

The picture plane is normally located between the object and the:

a)

Horizon line

b)

Station point

c)

Ground line

d)

Right side view

34.

It is always necessary to find at least one ____ in a Two-Point perspective drawing so that height measurement can be done.

a)

True-length

b)

Angular view

c)

Full-size view

d)

Side of the object

35.

In most instances, the station point is positioned so that it forms a cone of vision of ____ degrees with respect to the object.

a)

15º - 30º

b)

45º - 60º

c)

30º - 45º

d)

60º

36.

The height of the observer's eye is represented by the distance between the ___ and ___.

a)

Horizon line; Picture plane

b)

Horizon line; Ground line

c)

Ground line; Picture plane

d)

Station point; Picture plane

37.

Two-point perspectives are good communication tools because:

a)

The objects are drawn true to size

b)

They are photo-like drawings that are very accurate in details

c)

They are quite simple to draw

d)

None of the options

38.

What part of a perspective drawing is positioned to create a cone of vision between 30 degrees and 45 degrees?

a)

Horizon line

b)

Picture plane

c)

Ground line

d)

Station point

39.

A "slice" of a planned structure is shown in this type of view.

a)

Sections

b)

Elevations

c)

Plans

d)

Detailed drawings

40.

Construction lines:

a)

Indicate where construction occurs in a design

b)

Should be erased as soon as possible

c)

Should reproduce if drawn properly

d)

Should be drawn with a 4H or 6H lead

41.

What is the dressed size of 4x12 lumber?

a)

3-1/2" x 11-1/4"

b)

3-1/2" x 11-1/2"

c)

3-1/2" x 11-3/4"

d)

3-3/4" x 11-3/4"

42.

In the example shown of an architectural coding system, the third character identifies:

a)

Site conditions

b)

Drawing number

c)

Group number

d)

Discipline prefix

43.

In the example shown of an architectural coding system, the first character identifies:

a)

Drawing number

b)

Discipline prefix

c)

Group number

d)

Site conditions

44.

A type of pictorial drawing commonly used for communication purposes is the perspective.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Isometric and oblique drawings are types of pictorial drawings.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

In perspectives, the station point is an indefinite distance from the object.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

The picture plane may be in front of, behind, or pass through the object.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

The picture plane is a transparent plane on which the perspective is drawn.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

If the station point is too close to the object, the drawing will be distorted and unrealistic.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Window schedules are required regardless of the project size.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

North arrows should always be dark and very visible on the drawing.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Good drafting skills are essential to any drafting project and are developed with practice. The three main skills that you need to develop are:

a)

Lettering

b)

Line quality

c)

Reading a scale

d)

All of the options

53.

Because construction drawings are abstract, you should use as few lines as possible to describe an object. (4-2)

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Section and elevation symbols as shown are sometimes referred to as:

a)

General Note

b)

Local Note

c)

Call Outs

d)

None of the options

55.

Aligning notes at the ___ produces an even margin and improves readability.

a)

top

b)

bottom

c)

left

d)

right

56.

Different line weights (thickness) and types communicate different ideas.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Drawn lines have a hierarchy of relative weight.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Hidden lines should touch each other at corners and touch any solid they intersect, begin, or end.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Poche (poh-shey) is a French word for a repetitive, textural pattern used to describe the material of which an object is made.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Match lines show where to align a large drawing that spans two or more sheets of paper.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

A local note differs from a general note.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Miscellaneous symbols which indicate, finish wall type or structural grid, are identified by placing a name and/or number inside the shape.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Drawings are laid out on a structural grid system that shows the location of column, load-bearing walls and other structural elements.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Notes cannot be placed between dimension lines and object lines.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

An area where a close-up is needed and is encircled by heavy dashed lines (called an enlargement box) has an attached ID label. The label states where to find the close-ups.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

What is the area, in square feet, of the side elevations of this house? Do not include the four-foot square window. Round to the nearest whole number.

a)

613 sq/ft

b)

619 sq/ft

c)

629 sq/ft

d)

700 sq/ft

67.

An Architectural Drafter lays out (measures off) a line 72 inches long. The line is divided into 12-inch lengths. How many sections are obtained from this?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

8

68.

How many 9-inch line segments are there in a straight line 108 inches long?

a)

10

b)

12

c)

14

d)

16

69.

A structural drafter estimates that 50 gusset plates will be needed to frame a building. It was found that only 37 were needed. The actual amount is within what percent of the estimate?

a)

71%

b)

72%

c)

73%

d)

74%

70.

An Architect estimates that it will take 120 bundles of roofing shingles to cover the roof of a building. When the job is completed, it is found that 113 bundles were used. What is the percent of accuracy of the estimate? (5-5)

a)

94

b)

94.2

c)

94.3

d)

94.4