Reading Blueprints Flashcards

1
Q

In the title block displayed, what letter indicates the size of the original drawing? 
A
B
C
D

A

A

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2
Q

According to the title block displayed, when was the drawing actually drafted?

11–28–90
12 – 5–90
12 – 12–90
12 – 13–90

A

11–28–90 

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3
Q

A length of spindle shaft Is specified on a drawing at 1.5 feet. which of these actual length measurements is acceptable? 

1.05 feet.
1.40 feet.
1.49 feet.
1.60 feet.

A

1.49ft

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4
Q

What kind of line does the drafting symbol displayed represent?

Centerline
Cutting-plane line
Extension line
Hidden line

A

Centerline

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5
Q

In section drawings, slanted crosshatch lines represent

Centers of round features
Cut surfaces
Dimension lines
Hidden features

A

Cut surfaces

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6
Q

Which of the six simple machines is a “continuous lever” with equal arms?

Inclined plane
Pulley
Wedge
Wheel and axle

A

Pulley 

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7
Q

The thread specification 10-32 NC-1V indicates ______ threads per inch and an _____ thread

10; external
10; internal
32; external
32; internal

A

32; internal

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8
Q

In the specification 10–32 NC – 1B, the screw has a _______ fit and a ______handed thread

Loose; left
Loose; right
Tight; left
Tight; right

A

Loose; right 

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9
Q

According to the specifications displayed, the weld should be made on ________

The arrow side
The side opposite the arrow
Both sides
The end

A

The side opposite the arrow 

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10
Q

Sheaves are usually fitted with_____ belts
Flat
Multiple
Notched
V-shaped

A

V-shaped 

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11
Q

On a lathe, the compound rest is the base for the_____
Headstock
Saddle
Tailstock
Tool holder

A

Tool holder

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12
Q

A drawing that shows all the parts separated from one another is called a(n)

Blueprint
Exploded view
Orthographic projection
Schematic

A

Exploded view 

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13
Q

On a lathe, the top and the swivel are the two main parts of a

Clutch-brake control
Compound rest
Headstock linkage
Lathe

A

Compound rest

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14
Q

What kind of drawing compresses all the parts into a two-dimensional plane

Exploded view
Isometric drawing
Orthographic projection
Perspective sketch

A

Orthographic projection

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15
Q

A drawing may show all of the shafts of a gear train in a single plane in order to ________

Avoid confusion
Conserve space on the drawing
Save time
Show the true position of the gears

A

Avoid confusion

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16
Q

In the diagram displayed, the width of the side shown is______

10 in.
15 in.
25 in.
40 in.

A

15in

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17
Q

Which of the symbols displayed shows a cross-section of a supply duct?
A
B
C
D

A

C ❌

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18
Q

The part in a duct that directs and spreads the air is called a(n)
Diffuser
Grille
Outlet
Register

A

Diffuser

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19
Q

The parallel development displayed is for a

Cone
Cylinder
Square box
Truncated pyramid

A

Square box 

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20
Q

What kind of development is used for making a sheet metal piece with a constant taper?

Orthographic
Parallel
Radial line
Truncated cylinder 

A

Radial line

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21
Q

The symbol displayed represents______

Brick
Concrete
Fire brick
Gravel

A

Fire brick

22
Q

Most industrial plans specify bearings in terms of______ they specify distances in ______

East; feet
East; inches
North; feet
North; inches

A

North; feet 

23
Q

The location of machinery and equipment in a building is shown on a

Floor plan
Site plan
Presentation drawing
Structural drawings

A

Floor plan 

24
Q

Structural drawings of a building show it’s framework, floors, and_______

Air conditioning
Foundations
Plumbing
Utilities

A

Foundations 

25
Q

A vertical view of a building that can be used as a flow diagram is called a(n) _____ drawing

Elevation
Presentation
Site
Structural

A

Elevation 

26
Q

Pascals law states that the pressure at a hydraulic systems point acts

Differently in different directions
Equally in all directions
In a straight line
Only toward the piston

A

Equally in all directions 

27
Q

If equal pressure acts on both the rod side, and the cap side of a piston, which side receives more force?

Cap side
Rod side
Neither side (they are equal)
Depends on which way the piston is moving

A

Cap side

28
Q

Rapid pressure changes in a hydraulic system can be prevented by a(n)

Accumulator
Hand pump
Pressure gauge
Pressure regulating valve

A

Hand pump

29
Q

The drawing displayed as a symbol for a hydraulic

Cylinder
Reservoir
Solenoid
Valve

A

Reservoir 

30
Q

The symbol displayed represents __\____ lines

Crossing
Drain
Flexible
Joined

A

Crossing

31
Q

Threading is the usual method used to join ________ pipes.

Copper
Iron
Plastic
Stainless steel

A

Iron

32
Q

Pipe threads are tapered in order to

Create an attractive joint
Make assembly and disassembly easier
Prevent the joint from weakening
Produce a tight joint

A

Produce a tight joint

33
Q

Flanged joints are used for joining ______ pipes that carry fluids under pressure or at high temperatures

Cast iron
Large - diameter industrial
Small - diameter copper
Stainless steel

A

Large - diameter industrial

34
Q

Galvanic reaction is the result of joining (a)

Metal and a nonmetal metal
Two nonmetals
Two metals of the same kind
Two different kinds of metal

A

Two different kinds of metal

35
Q

A single line piping drawing uses _______ to show fittings, and part sizes

Colors
Orthographic projection’s
Realistic pictures
Symbols

A

Symbols

36
Q

In a wiring diagram, the symbol displayed represents a

Controller
Fuse
Lighting panel
Power panel

A

Fuse

37
Q

The ampere is the unit of measurement for electric

Current
Potential difference
Power
Resistance

A

Current 

38
Q

The metal inside the windings of a transformer is called the

Copper
Core
Fuse
Load

A

Core

39
Q

A circuit diagram of a building shows the

Distribution of electricity to all plant buildings.
Loads supplied by each circuit
Location of plant equipment, and utilities
Physical location of each circuit

A

Loads supplied by each circuit

40
Q

A plot plan shows the

Distribution of electricity to all plant buildings .
Loads supplied by each circuit
Location of plant equipment, and utilities
Physical location of each circuit

A

Distribution of electricity to all plant buildings 

41
Q

In an air conditioning system, the liquid that changes to a gas as it absorbs heat is called the

Condenser
Coolant
Evaporator
Refrigerant

A

Refrigerant

42
Q

What part of a refrigeration system controls the flow of refrigerant from high pressure to low pressure

 Compressor
Condenser
Expansion valve
Refrigerant line

A

Expansion valve

43
Q

In an air conditioning system, a heat exchanger is part of a

Condenser package
Evaporator package
Direct AC system
Indirect AC system

A

Indirect AC system

44
Q

Pneumatic controls in an air conditioning system operate on

Electric current
High pressure air
Low pressure air
Refrigerant under pressure

A

Low pressure air 

45
Q

A refrigerant piping drawing is usually a ________ drawing 

Component
Double line
Exploded
Single line

A

Single line

46
Q

The main purpose of a sketch is to

Communicate an idea clearly
Eliminate verbal information
Give all necessary dimensions
Represent something realistically

A

Communicate an idea clearly

47
Q

Objects are shown in three dimensions in a _________ sketch

Architectural
Orthographic
Pictorial
Rough 

A

Pictorial

48
Q

In a _________ sketch, parts farther from the front are drawn, the same size

Isometric
Orthographic
Perspective,
Pictorial 

A

Isometric

49
Q

In a _______ sketch, parts that are farther away look smaller

Accurate
Isometric
Orthographic
Perspective, 

A

 Perspective 

50
Q

Parallel lines

Always meet
Sometimes meet
Never meet
Intersect

A

Never meet