Engineering Drawing Terminology - Multiple Choice Questions

What best describes 'Boss' in engineering drawings?

• a projection from a casting or forging fitted to another part by means of a bolt or screw

• a rim to hold the object in place

• used on blueprints to save space and drafting time

• a cylindrical projection

What best describes 'Dovetail' in engineering drawings?

• a slot in a hole which fits a key

• the plan is always above the front view

• used to save space and time and keep drawings simple

• a wedge shaped section. Allows reciprocating movement of mating parts

What best describes 'Fillet' in engineering drawings?

• a radius on the internal corner

• a wedge shaped section. Allows reciprocating movement of mating parts

• the plan is always below the front view

• a rim to hold the object in place

What best describes 'Flange' in engineering drawings?

• a rim to hold the object in place

• a rectangular piece used to fasten a gear to a shaft

• a slot in a hole which fits a key

• a radius on the internal corner

What best describes 'Keyway' in engineering drawings?

• a slot in a hole which fits a key

• a cylindrical projection

• the plan is always below the front view

• a wedge shaped section. Allows reciprocating movement of mating parts

What best describes 'Key' in engineering drawings?

• used on blueprints to save space and drafting time

• a radius on the internal corner

• an irregular shaped projection on a casting machined to a smooth finish

• a rectangular piece used to fasten a gear to a shaft

What best describes 'Lug' in engineering drawings?

• a projection from a casting or forging fitted to another part by means of a bolt or screw

• a slot in a hole which fits a key

• the plan is always below the front view

• a wedge shaped section. Allows reciprocating movement of mating parts

What best describes 'Pad' in engineering drawings?

• a projection from a casting or forging fitted to another part by means of a bolt or screw

• used to represent objects at different views

• an irregular shaped projection on a casting machined to a smooth finish

• a wedge-shaped section that allows reciprocating movement of mating parts

What best describes 'Web' in engineering drawings?

• used on blueprints to save space and drafting time

• used to save space and time and keep drawings simple

• a thin section which gives more support to a major part

• an irregular shaped projection on a casting machined to a smooth finish

What best describes 'First angle projection' in engineering drawings?

• an irregular shaped projection on a casting machined to a smooth finish

• the plan is always above the front view

• a radius on the internal corner

• the plan is always below the front view