Drafting Techniques Quiz

What is the purpose of construction lines in drafting?

• To outline visible edges and intersections

• To indicate hidden edges and intersections

• To frame the drawing

• To guide the drafter in making accurate measurements

Which type of line is used to indicate hidden edges and intersections?

• Visible lines

• Centerlines

• Hidden lines

• Cutting-plane lines

What is the purpose of centerlines in drafting?

• To indicate hidden edges and intersections

• To outline visible edges and intersections

• To guide the drafter in making accurate measurements

• To indicate the centers of round objects

What type of line is used to indicate where theoretical cuts are taken for sectional views?

• Visible lines

• Centerlines

• Hidden lines

• Cutting-plane lines

What is the purpose of extension lines in drafting?

• To indicate hidden edges and intersections

• To outline visible edges and intersections

• To guide the drafter in making accurate measurements

• To indicate the beginning and ending points of linear distance

Which type of line is used to indicate surfaces exposed by a cutting plane?

• Visible lines

• Centerlines

• Hidden lines

• Section lines

What is the purpose of break lines in drafting?

• To indicate hidden edges and intersections

• To outline visible edges and intersections

• To guide the drafter in making accurate measurements

• To shorten long, continuous objects

Which type of line is used to show alternate positions, repeated features, or paths of motion?

• Visible lines

• Centerlines

• Phantom lines

• Section lines

What are the three words to remember when it comes to drafting?

• Accuracy, Neatness, Speed

• Precision, Clarity, Efficiency

• Creativity, Detail, Patience

• Measurement, Legibility, Quickness

What is the purpose of a scale in drafting?

• To indicate hidden edges and intersections

• To outline visible edges and intersections

• To guide the drafter in making accurate measurements

• To make drawings to a specific size