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Alphabet of lines

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It refers to a standardized set of line types used to convey different types of information on technical drawings and diagrams.

a)
Line conventions
b)
Drawing rules
c)

Alphabet of lines

d)
Technical marks
2.

Line that usually indicates the center of holes, circles, and arcs. The line is thin and dark.

a)
Center line
b)
Middle line
c)
Central line
d)
Median line
3.

A thick, dark (unbroken) line is used to show the outline of an object, visible edges, and surfaces.

a)
Outline line
b)
Silhouette line
c)
Border line
d)

Visible line

4.

A long line followed by two short dashes is used to show the alternate position of a moving part.

a)

Visible Line

b)

Phantom Line

c)

Section Line

d)

Break line

5.

A medium line with an arrowhead to show notes, labels for size, or special information about a feature.

a)

Leader Line

b)
Size Line
c)
Indicator Line
d)
Dimension Line
6.

A thin and dark line is used to show the starting and ending of a dimension.

a)

extension line

b)
reference line
c)
centerline
d)
dimension line
7.

A thin and dark line is used to show the size (span) of an object with a numeric value. It usually terminates with arrowheads or tick markings.

a)
A length line
b)
A width line
c)
A dimension line
d)
A height line
8.

An extra-thick line is used to show cutaway views or a plane of projection where a section view is taken. The arrow indicates the direction of view.

a)
Cutting plane line
b)
View line
c)
Projection line
d)
Section line
9.

The thin crosshatching line is used in sectional views to indicate different parts of an object or materials from which an object is manufactured.

a)

dimension line

b)

section line

c)

break line

d)

hidden line

10.

Short dash lines are used to show nonvisible surfaces. Usually shows as medium thickness.

a)
Solid lines
b)
Long dash lines
c)

Hidden lines

d)
Short dash lines