Part A- Multiple Choice
1. The first step in the design process is_______________________.
A. Brainstorming
B.Explore Possibilities
C.Revaluate the design
D. Define the problem
2. Which is of the following is not a rule of brainstorming technique?
A.No criticism allowed
B. Work for quantity
C.Design Renovation
D.Allow free-for-all
3. The main purpose of sketching is:
A. To convey an ides quickly
B. To draw short lines
C. TO sell a product
D. To market a product.
4. In an Isometric, DEPTH is shown at what angle?
A. 0 degrees
B. 30 degrees
C. 45 degrees
D. Any angle projected to a vanishing point.
5. When drawing an Oblique, the WIDTH is Drawn at what angle?
A. 0 degrees
B. 30 degrees
C. 45 degrees
D. Any angle projected to a vanishing point.
6. The image below is an example of ________________.
A. Airbrushing
B. Highlights and Shadows
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C. Tonal Shading
D. Coloring
7.
Generating a large quantity of ideas for a solution to a problem is called _________________.
A.
Constraining
C. Ideation
B.
Brainstorming
D. Implementation
8. What type of pictorial drawing is
Pictured at the bottom?
A. Isometric
B. Oblique
C. Perspective
D. Orthographic
9. What type of drawing view best describes the image to the right?
A, Assembly presentation drawing
C. Section view
B. Exploded view
D. Detail drawing
10. What type of drawing/ view best describes the image to the right?
A. Multiview
C. Exploded
B. Orthographic
D. Assembly
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11. Engineers create __________________ to quickly record, communication, and investigate ideas.
A. 3D models
C. Sketches
D. Technical drawings
D. Animations
12 The most common view used in three- view, orthographic drawings are ____________________.
A Front, top left side
C. Top, front, bottom
B. Front, left side. right side
D. Front, top, right side
13. What term best describes the list of items below?




A.
B.
Must be made out of 4 to 6 pieces
Must be “interlocking”
Part cannot extend more than 3 units in any direction
No to parts can be the same
Client
C. Constraints
Deliverables
D. Problem statement
14. A full- scale working model used to test a design concept is called a(n)
A. Prototype
C. Mock-up
B. Scale model
D. Conceptual model
15. An Improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method is referred to as a(an)
A. Invention
C. Serendipiteous event
B. Innovation
D. Technological change
16. The basic dimension on a detail drawing that indicates the distance from front to back.
A. Width
C. Depth
B. Height
D. Length
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17. What image below best represents a working drawing?
A.
C.
B.
D.
18. Which is the first view placed or creates in a three- view drawing or sketch?
A. Right side
C. Front
B. Top
D. Left side
19. Never dimension to a(n)
A. Hidden line
B. Center mark
C. Centerline
D. Object line
20. The images pictured below are best described as ______________.
A. Shapes
B. Forms
C. Regular Polygons
D. Extrusions
21. A(n) _______________________________is a person who is trained in and uses technological and
scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
A. Craftsperson
C. Engineer
B. Technician
D. Scientist
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22. The precision measuring tool pictured to the right is called
a(n)_____________________________________.
A. Engineer’s Scale
B. Dial Caliper
C. Digital micrometer
D. Scientific ruler
23. Extension line gap distance, precision, units, trailing zeros, and terminator size/type are all options
that can be set as part of the ____________in a 3D modeler.
A. Dimensioning standards/styles
C. Parameters
B. Title block
D. Parts list column headings
24. What type of document includes the following section headings?
 Client
 Problem statement
 Design statement
 Constraints
 Deliverables
A. Specification sheet
C. Design brief
B. Title Block
D. Parts list
25. What type of dimensioning
Technique is pictured on the View below?
A. Chain/Series
B. Reference/ Baseline/ Datum
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C. Aligned
D. Alternate units
26. What is the volume of the part to the right?
A. 8 in³
B. 12 in³
C. 6 in³
D. 16 in³
27. What is the volume of the part to the right?
A.4.25 in²
B. 3.5 in ²
C. 3.375 in²
D. 3.25 in²
28. What is the volume of the part to the right?
A. 20.175 in ²
B. 23 .575in ²
C. 23.075 in²
D. 21.195 in²
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