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Certified Drafting Exam

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Exact drawing representation of a given thread type






2. A shape usually circular that is connected to an assembly component by a leader. It contains an identification number or letter that refers to an item in the parts list.






3. A drawing of an object as it appears to the eye.






4. Used to make lines of varying colors and widths on CAD drawings






5. To draw around.






6. Used by architect to design buildings to the client's wants and needs






7. An orthographic drawing of multiple parts that shows relationship of parts to each other in a mechanism






8. A panel that displays all the items in the current model or drawing.






9. User coordinate system - Used in the construction of 3D solids in AutoCAD






10. A line that normally runs between two extension lines has arrows or ticks at its ends and has a value at its center.






11. Counter space requirements on either side of sink






12. The distance from one side of a circle to the other running directly through the circle's center






13. A line connecting opposite corners of a figure.






14. A secondary menu that contains options related to the chosen menu item.






15. A drawing that shows an object as it appears to the human eye includes isometric and perspective drawings






16. Sketch based on a plane that follows the 3 basic axes.






17. An estimated cost used by architects to begin schematic design process






18. To draw one figure within another figure.






19. Actual size of framing member






20. The first view placed in a drawing to which all other views are added.






21. Depth of an object is drawn at any angle.






22. A dimensioning method in which the size and location of features are given in reference to a datum.






23. A 2D representation of an assembly.






24. Three dimensional drawing where the front faces forward and the depth dimensions go back at angles usually 15 30 or 45 degrees - Used when most information on drawing is on the front of the object.






25. The initial model feature on which all others are based.






26. A dimension used to define an object or feature that is not vertical or horizontal.






27. A dimension used to define the angle between two lines.






28. A circular curve in which all of the points are an equal distance from the center point.






29. The heaviest line used in drafting acts as a "frame" for the drawing.






30. The figure formed by two lines coming together.






31. Lines that are not parallel to the axes.






32. The inside radius of a formed feature.






33. A figure having equal length sides.






34. A CADD drawing aid formed by a network of uniformly spaced points or lines on the screen.






35. A rectangle or polygon near the edge of the drawing sheet that defines the usable drawing area of the drawing sheet. Borders may also include zone numbers and center marks.






36. American Society of Mechanical Engineers






37. Used in architecture to show exterior views of buildings






38. Used in perspectives for determining the direction of the depth lines






39. Title Identifies the project.






40. Having a common center.






41. A feature part or assembly stored in a catalog that can be inserted into a part model as a feature.






42. Two or more iMates linked together and added to a single; used for the same assembly operation.






43. Initials of the person who drafted the drawing.






44. A line that defines an axis of symmetry or the center of a circular feature.






45. Handlebar endpoints used to adjust the shape of a spline.






46. The ratio of the size of the object as drwan to the object's actual size.






47. Collection of different lines which vary in line weight and type.






48. Heavy line used to outline visible edges of an object.






49. To draw without the aid of drafting instruments.






50. To divide into two parts of equal size or length.