Blueprint Reading I MGCCC JC Campus
DDT 1513: Study Guide for Proctored
Exam Quizlet
A print can simply be defined as a(n) __________ of a drawing.
copy
True or False? Prints are often an important part of a contractual agreement.
True
The study of print reading is closely related to the study of __________. A. Measurements B.
Drafting C. Machining D. Art
Drafting
Briefly explain why prints are sometimes called blueprints.
The earliest copy process created a print that had a blue background and white lines.
List two sheet materials that have been primary media for original drawings.
Vellum and plastic film
What name is often applied to a large, roll feed output device for a CAD system?
Plotter.
True or False? Scientifically, every view created by the drafter or designer is based on
projection.
True.
The two principle elements of print reading are ____________ and ____________.
visualization; interpretation
What does PDF stand for A. Printable Document Format, B. Plotted Drawing File C. Portable
Document File, D. Print Detail Freehand
, Portable Document File
When reffering to engineering drawing standards, which of the following acronyms is
fictitious? A. ANSI, B. ADSN, C. ISO, D. ASME
ADSN
The term for a "generally accepted way of doing things" is ____________.
convention
True or False? There are only two standard line weights (widths) found in the alphabet of
lines indicated in current standards.
True.
When of the following lines does not feature any dashes? A. General purpose section line.
B. Hidden line. C. Phantom line. D. Center line.
General purpose section line
How many options are there for the style of cutting-plane lines?
Three
List two different lines that feature a repeating pattern of a short dash followed by a long
dash.
Center line (or symmetry line) and chain line.
Of the following lines, which is not drawn thick? A. Visible line. B. Short break line. C. Chain
line. D. Long break line.
Long break line.
A(n) ___________ line is used to print to a feature or drawing area and usually has an
arrowhead on only one end.
leader
True or False? If drawn by hand, the short break line should be drawn with a straightedge.
False
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