Understanding Engineering Drawings

What are the three main types of engineering drawings?

• Installation Drawings

• Technical Drawings

• Assembly Drawings

• Detail Drawings

Name one tool not used in engineering drawing.

• pencil

• compass

• calculator

• ruler

Why are engineering drawings important in the design process?

• They serve as a form of design expression in engineering.

• Engineering drawings are not necessary for modern design software.

• They are only used for car purposes.

• for accurate quality assurance in the design process.

What information is typically found in the title block of a drawing?

• equipment list

• Drawing title

• Drawing Scale

• Drawing date

What is the border length for A4 paper used in engineering drawings?

• 1 mm

• 1.5 cm

• 2 cm

• 1 cm

What is the border length for A3 paper used in engineering drawings?

• 1.5cm

• 5 mm

• 15 mm

• 20 mm

How can graph drawing be used to compare two or more groups?

• Graph drawing can only represent one group at a time.

• Graph drawing is only useful for displaying data in a table format.

• to compare metrics between two or more groups, differences and similarities effectively.

• Graph drawing is primarily used for showing purposes rather than data comparison.

What is the primary difference between assembly and installation drawings?

• Assembly drawings include detailed dimensions; installation drawings do not show dimensions at all.

• Assembly drawings are created after installation drawings; installation drawings are preliminary designs.

• Assembly drawings show how parts fit together; installation drawings show how to install in more details

• Assembly drawings are used for marketing purposes; installation drawings are for technical specifications.

What is a detailed drawing in engineering?

• A detailed drawing is a simple sketch without measurements.

• includes dimensions, materials, and specifications for manufacturing.

• A detailed drawing is an overview of the project timeline.

• A detailed drawing is a description of a project.

Why do we need a ruler and eraser when we draw our sketches ?