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Drafting Instruments

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement best describes the term Mechanical Drafting?

a)

The art, act, or practice of representing an object using lines.

b)

It refers to the subject in TLE that dwells on lines and its uses in industry.

c)

The study of drawing mechanical parts and assemblies for manufacture.

d)

The method of representing an object with the use of drawing instruments and equipment.

2.

This is a tool used to draw curve lines by bending it to any curve or contour and then drawing the lines along its edge.

a)
b)
c)
d)
3.

What tool are you going to use if you need to draw a horizontal line measuring 20 inches?

a)

Triangular Scale

b)

Flexi-curve

c)

Triangle

d)

T-square

4.

What is the function of a Protractor?

a)

Used for measuring and laying off angles that can't be drawn with the triangle or combination of triangles.

b)

This drafting tool is used for measuring and preparing scale drawings such as blueprints and maps.

c)

Designed to increase speed and accuracy when drawing circles, symbols, etc.

d)

Used for drawing circles and arcs.

5.

The following items are considered Drafting Materials, EXCEPT

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
6.

It is one of the most important tools in drafting. It comes in various grades. The grade of the pencil to be used depends on the quality of the paper and the type of the line required.

a)

Mongol Pencil

b)

Drawing Pen

c)

Drawing Pencil

d)

Mechanical Pencil

7.

It is preferred material for fastening paper onto the drawing board, because it does not damage the paper and the board when it is removed.

a)

Push Pin

b)

Stapler

c)

Thumb Tacks

d)

Masking Tape

8.

It is used for measuring and making straight lines.

a)

Ruler

b)

Triangle

c)

T-square

d)

Compass

9.

It is used for keeping the pencil lead sharp.

a)

Knife

b)

Sharpener

c)

Cutter

d)

Blade

10.

The best eraser for beginners.

a)

Vinyl Eraser

b)

Pencil Eraser

c)

Rubber Eraser

d)

Gum Eraser

11.

A drafter who draws wiring diagrams for use in the installation and repair of equipment for use in residential and commercial building design and for use in distribution panel circuit systems is a/an:

a)

mechanical drafter

b)

civil drafter

c)

architectural drafter

d)

electrical drafter

12.

A drawing instrument used in drawing horizontal line and vertical lines and used for guiding triangles.

a)

T - square

b)

Compass

c)

Protractor

d)

Ruler

13.

Drafting material used for fastening the drawing paper on the drawing table.

a)

Compass

b)

Divider

c)

Masking tape

d)

Triangle

14.

This drafting tool is used to protect the rest of the drawing when removing unnecessary lines.

a)

Erasing Shield

b)

Eraser

c)

Masking tape

d)

Pencil

15.

This is used to clean the dirt off the drawing.

a)

Erasing shield

b)

Pencil Sharpener

c)

Eraser

d)

Triangle

16.

It is a semi-circular instrument divided into 180 equal parts; each is called a degree.

a)

Protractor

b)

Compass

c)

Triangles

d)

Ruler

17.
What is this Drafting Tool?
a)
Compass
b)
Circle Creator
c)
Arc Maker
d)
French Curve
18.
Which tool is used for creating vertical lines?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
19.
Which drafting tool allows me to draw circles?
a)
Protractor
b)
Compass
c)
French Curve
d)
Scale
20.

This drafting tool is used when drawing vertical lines.

a)

T-square

b)

Ruler

c)

Triangle

d)

Compass

e)

Pull push rule

21.
What is this Drafting Tool?
a)
Metal Template
b)
Stencil
c)
Eraser Shield
d)
French Curve
22.
Which tool is used for creating vertical lines?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
23.
Which tool is used for creating horizontal lines?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
24.

This is used for fastening the drawing paper on the drawing table.

a)

Scotch Tape

b)

Electrical Tape

c)

Double Sided Tape

d)

Masking Tape

25.

Used to draw maps, charts, and any drawings that require decimal measurements

a)

Architect Scale

b)

Engineer Scale

c)

Metric Scale

26.
a)

Adjustable Triangle

b)

Protractor

c)

Irregular Curve

d)

Torture Device

27.

Used to draw non-circular curves

a)

Irregular Curve

b)

Compass

c)

Circle Template

d)

Lexar Grip

28.

This is used as guide in drawing horizontal lines.

a)

Ruler

b)

Scale

c)

Triangle

d)

T- Square

29.

These are used for the purpose of measuring dimensions.

a)

Cutting Tools

b)

Lining Tools

c)

Measuring Tools

d)

Testing Tools

30.
Which tool should NOT be used for drawing lines?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D