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Chapter 3: Drafting Equipment

Practice Tests

1
Drafting machines combine the functions of the T-square, triangles, protractor, and
A)compass.
B)dividers.
C)irregular curves.
D)scales.
E)templates.
2
A drafting instrument that consists of a head and a blade is the
A)parallel-ruling straightedge.
B)T-square.
C)adjustable protractor.
D)track-type straightedge.
E)template.
3
A semicircular protractor displays
A)360°.
B)90°.
C)180°.
D)60°.
E)120°.
4
Which of the following leads is best suited to freehand sketching?
A)2H
B)3H
C)4H
D)5H
E)6H
5
The field of study that investigates ways to design products to promote personal safety and comfort while using the product is
A)aesthetics.
B)design engineering.
C)safety engineering.
D)musculoskeletal engineering.
E)ergonomics.
6
A digitizer is an example of a(n)
A)output device.
B)printer.
C)input device.
D)resolution-control device.
E)handheld plotter.
7
The ratio of a 12" = 1'-0" scale is
A)1:1
B)1:3
C)12:1
D)1:24
E)1:12
8
A computer monitor's ____ is the number of picture elements it displays per inch.
A)physical size
B)refresh rate
C)resolution
D)viewing area
E)image
9
If a drawing is to reproduce well, the ink lines must be
A)transparent.
B)opaque.
C)thick.
D)thin.
E)sharp.
10
Irregular curves are also called ____ curves.
A)English
B)spiral
C)ellipse
D)bow
E)French
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