PLTW Vocabulary Quiz #1

What is an annotation in technical drawings?

• A decorative border around the page

• A note or comment providing additional information

• A type of ink used for blueprints

• A measurement tool for accuracy

Accuracy in engineering refers to:

• The number of colors used in a design

• The degree to which a representation matches reality

• The creativity of a design

• The speed at which a sketch is completed

What is a thumbnail sketch?

• A highly detailed blueprint

• A small, quick, rough drawing of an idea

• A digital drawing technique

• A miniature version of an orthographic projection

In design, a matrix is:

• A grid-like arrangement used for structure or comparison

• A secret coding system for engineers

• The angle of rotation for technical drawings

• The exact center point of a blueprint

An orthographic image is best described as:

• A colorful artistic rendering of a product

• A two-dimensional projection showing multiple views of an object

• A holographic 3D representation

• A freehand sketch of an idea

EXTRA CREDIT:

The Design Process Step where you create detailed technical drawings such as multiview sketches and CAD models.

• Define Problem

• Generate Concepts

• Design a Solution

• Evaluate Solution

EXTRA CREDIT:

Which of the following is a standard unit of measurement in technical drawings?

• Inches

• Miles

• Millimeters

• Gallons