Certified Drafting Practice Exam

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• Two or more iMates linked together and added to a single; used for the same assembly operation.
• Which term refers to the distance from any point on a circle to the circle's center?
• Which term describes occurrences of features copied and positioned a specified distance apart around an axis?
• Which architectural drawing is used to show exterior views of buildings?
• Which drafting term is defined as A dimensioning method that provides coordinates from established datums that are usually located at the corner of the part or the axis of a feature?
• Which type of drawing shows front, top, and side views of an object?
• Which term refers to the relative sizing of parts within a drawing?
• What is the term for a coil end where the first or last coil is adjusted to create a flat start or finish?
• A dimension used for reference purposes only. Reference dimensions are enclosed in parentheses to show that they are driven.
• Which line serves as an axis of symmetry for a partial view?
• Which term describes the action of establishing assembly constraints by dragging components together?
• Which drafting term is defined as A 2D representation of an assembly?
• What term is used for 2D representations of models that include views, dimensions, and annotations?
• Which manufacturing operation creates a 3D feature by extending a 2D sketch profile along a straight path?
• What is the term for a figure drawn inside another figure?
• Which dimensioning approach uses a datum as a reference for size and location to control geometry?
• Which drawing shows the relationship of multiple parts in a mechanism?
• What is the term for a pattern where features are duplicated and evenly spaced around a pole or axis?
• What is the term for the framework used to locate all points in 3D space by X, Y, and Z axes?
• Which term means removing volume from an existing extrusion by subtracting a new extrusion from it?
• Which feature adds material to rounded interior corners?
• Which term describes a system that stores every model characteristic including calculations, sketches, dimensions, and parameters?
• Lines used on an architectural drawing that allow the drafter to communicate ideas clearly and accurately.
• Which constraint positions two faces along the same plane, facing the same direction?
• Which term is used for a visualization that allows you to fly through and around a product model?
• Which term describes a polygon whose flats are tangent to an imaginary circle?
• What is the inside radius of a formed feature called?
• Relief typically added to a sheet metal part to relieve stress when bent is known as what?
• Which drafting term is defined as A grouping of one or more design components?
• In AutoCAD, which technique is commonly used to depict materials in sectional drawings?
• What term refers to the basic 2D representation of a model that includes views and measurements used on paper?
• Which element indicates a measurement value between extension lines?
• Which term describes lines used on drawings to communicate information clearly?
• The process of cutting into, or impressing, shapes or text into the surface of an object that has volume; the opposite of embossing.
• Which geometric figure has a uniform circular cross-section along its length?
• Which line represents features not visible in the current view due to obstruction?
• Which projection shows the front face forward and depth lines receding at 15, 30, or 45 degrees?
• Depth of an object drawn at any angle is described by which sketch?
• Which term is a closed curve in the form of a symmetrical oval?
• Which term describes a shape that is elongated with a major axis and minor axis, like an oval?
• What is the simple method of drawing threads on an orthographic drawing called?
• In which drawing style are components shown separated to illustrate their relationship?
• A spiral, or helix, feature used primarily to create springs, detailed threads, and similar items.
• Which term describes a visualization that presents movement around a model as if in flight?
• Which term refers to a drawing that uses multiple principal views (front, top, and side) to describe the geometry precisely?
• A line connecting opposite corners of a figure is called?
• Lines added to the spline to help illustrate and analyze the spline curvature.
• Assembly component files referenced by the assembly.
• What term represents the physical limits of the paper size on which the drawing will be printed?
• Which term describes copying a feature arrangement in a regular pattern using pattern tools?
• To draw around a shape is to what?
• Which term refers to a straight or bent continuous object, such as a line, arc, spline, or circle?
• Which menu includes only items associated with the current work environment and application?
• Which term describes angled planar faces added to lines or curves?
• What is the definition of Aligned Dimension?
• Which term describes a fly-through visualization of a product model?
• Which feature establishes assembly constraints by dragging one component to another component (mate, flush, tangent, and insert)?
• What defines the location of points in 3D space using XYZ coordinates?
• Which term describes a window-like part of the user interface that contains information and settings?
• Which line is used when complete views are not required. Thin zigzags?
• Which feature in perspective drawings helps indicate depth by guiding lines to a point?
• What is the definition of Drawing number?
• What are restrictions applied to sketches to define sketch geometry in reference to other sketch geometry?
• Which term means to draw without the aid of drafting instruments?
• Which line is used when complete views are not required. Thick freehand lines?
• What term describes a feature that opens closed, usually square, corners?
• Which describes interface items locked into position on an edge of the Inventor window?
• What term describes the exact drawing representation of a given thread type?
• Which line is used as an axis of symmetry for a partial view?
• What term describes fillets and rounds whose curve radius does not change?
• Which drafting term is defined as A dimension used to define an object or feature that is not vertical or horizontal?
• The individual parts and subassemblies used to create an assembly.
• Which parameter category controls the size, location, and position of model elements, including sketches and features?
• Which units define the linear, angular, time, and mass measurements and precision in models and drawings?
• Which eight-sided figure has each side forming a 45-degree angle?
• Which drafting term is defined as A dimension used to define the angle between two lines?
• Views projected from and linked to another view, such as base view.
• Thick solid lines that represent visible edges or contours of the part.
• Which term is defined as a drawing that uses more than one orthographic view to depict a single object?
• What is the counter space requirement on either side of a sink?
• Features that can contain a complete model consisting of several features, or even multiple parts; often used as a base feature. A saved part or assembly that can be inserted in as a part as a feature.
• Which projection uses three axes foreshortened equally with 120-degree angles?
• Which dimensioning method gives size and location relative to a datum?
• Manipulated to see the amount of movement between components, pause movement, see adaptivity, and detect collisions between components.
• Which view shows a small, complex part feature at a larger scale?
• At right angles to a horizontal line is what orientation?
• What are the dimensions added to the drawing using Inventor's drawing annotation tools called?
• What view is used to show the true size and shape of an inclined surface that is not parallel to any of the projected views?
• Which operation forms a 3D feature by extruding a 2D sketch along a straight path?
• A figure or character used in place of a word is a?
• What term refers to a pictorial drawing that shows how parts relate by being exploded apart?
• Which term is defined as a drilled hole that has a larger-diameter cylindrical opening at the top; typically used when a flush surface is necessary, such as to hide a binding screw head.
• Which document defines specific size requirements of openings in the building?
• What is the overall working environment, within which secondary environments exist?
• What is the horizontal section through a building that shows width and depth?
• In drafting, which label is used for a drawing technique to show parts separated to reveal assembly details?
• The distance around a circle is called?
• Which term refers to subordinate nodes that create, are associated with, or are consumed by the parent node item?
• Which term describes a hole with a tapered recess used to hide a screw head?
• The set of locations of points on the X, Y, and Z axes is called what?
• Which term is used to label the project in the drawing package's metadata?
• Which term denotes a distance across a circle through its center?
• Which term describes handlebar endpoints used to adjust the shape of a spline?
• Circles that have the same center but different diameters are called?
• What is the term for the figure formed by two lines coming together at a point?
• Which line is used to indicate the point or line to which a dimension applies?
• Which line is a heavy dashed line used to show section views?
• Which line is used to apply dimensions, notes, item/part numbers, or symbols to have a drawing?
• What term describes the overall environment that contains secondary environments in a CAD project?
• What is the term for a line that is perpendicular to a given line?
• Which line is used to show alternate position of moving parts, repeated details, adjacent details, adjacent positions of related parts and filleted or rounded corners?
• What is the name of a polygon with six equal sides and equal angles?
• What are angled faces that replace square corners on sheet metal surfaces?
• A curved surface connecting two surfaces which form an angle.
• What term describes the unrolled representation of a sheet metal part used for manufacturing?
• What is the definition of Alt-drag (Drag-mate)?
• Which line identifies the viewing position for removed views and the view letters?
• Which term indicates the exact depiction of a thread type in drawings?
• Which drafting term describes a line that normally runs between two extension lines, has arrows or ticks at its ends, and has a value at its center?
• Which term describes the distance across a circle through its center?
• What is the nominal size of a framing member?
• Which term describes features that add or remove material to form a gap at sheet metal part corners, enabling folding and unfolding?
• In sheet metal design, which feature replaces sharp square corners with angled surfaces to improve stress distribution at corners?
• Which type of constraint governs relationships like parallelism, perpendicularity, and tangency between sketch entities?
• What is the definition of Assembly?
• What term refers to the size designation given to a framing member before accounting for actual dimensions?
• What describes the number of degrees a coil end travels without pinch?
• Which term denotes a surface formed by patching the space within a selected closed region?
• Group more than one part in an assembly to create a subassembly.
• Which term denotes a curved surface connecting two surfaces that meet at an angle?
• In CAD modeling, what is the foundational feature from which all subsequent features are built?
• Identify the description of a sketch that is completely enclosed with no openings.
• The user interface panel that lists all elements in the current design is the
• If you patch the space inside a closed boundary to create a continuous surface, this surface is called a
• In CAD drawings, which term refers to the thick lines that represent visible edges or contours?
• Which describes interface items displayed within a border that can be freely resized or moved?
• Initials of the person who drafted the drawing are called what?
• What term describes a sketch that is fully closed and does not contain any gaps or openings?
• Which term denotes a viewing process that simulates flying around and inspecting the actual product model?
• Which term describes a button that reveals additional tools in a cascading list?
• Which line is used to indicate the viewing position for removed views and identifies the view via letters?
• Two or more iMates linked together and added to a single; used for the same assembly operation are called what?
• Which term describes the state of interface items locked to an edge of the window?
• Which term refers to the text on a drawing?
• Which term refers to a feature, part, or assembly stored in a catalog that can be inserted into a part model as a feature?
• What does Half Scale mean in technical drawings?
• Which term refers to a surface, quilt, 2D sketch curve, work plane or existing feature face intersecting the surface to trim that provides an edge to which the item is trimmed?
• What is used in perspective drawings to determine the direction of depth lines?
• Which drafting term is defined as Establishing assembly constraints, including mate, flush, tangent, and insert constraints, by dragging one component to another component?
• The lines added to a spline to illustrate curvature are called what?
• Which term refers to the part of two circles that touch?
• Which term refers to a perspective that navigates around the product model as if in flight?
• Having a common center is described by which term?
• Which term refers to a button that reveals a set of related tools when clicked?
• A figure having equal length sides is called?
• Which term describes the contents that include the company logo, sheet title, date, drawn, drawing number, scale, and revision block?
• Which term is defined as a method of projection showing a three-dimensional object in two dimensions by displaying various views?
• Which term describes the outer boundary line weight of the drawing?
• A saved part or assembly that can be inserted in as a part as a feature.
• Which CADD drawing aid is formed by a network of uniformly spaced points or lines on the screen?
• Lines on an isometric drawing that are parallel to the isometric axes are called?
• What is the first view placed in a drawing called?
• Which drawing uses more than one orthographic view to depict a single object?
• Which term refers to a drawing that uses multiple principal views (front, top, and side) to describe the geometry precisely?
• Which type of sketch follows the three basic axes?
• Which line is used to indicate the extent of a dimension from the dimension line?
• Lines that are not parallel to the axes are called what?
• What term refers to a UI element that expands to show related tools in a cascade?
• Which term describes a recessed hole with a conical shape used to hide a screw head?
• Which term describes a secondary menu that contains options related to the chosen menu item?
• What term describes an orthographic drawing of multiple parts that shows their relationship in a mechanism?
• Which term is used for a feature, part, or assembly stored for reuse and inserted into a model as a feature?
• Which term refers to the circular annotation symbol connected by a leader and referencing a parts list entry?
• Which term describes the arc that is tangent to another circle?
• The most basic hole type, with no counterbore, spotface, or countersink where the hole begins.
• Which term is defined as a straight or bent continuous object, such as a line, arc, spline, or circle?
• What term describes items that are used up in the creation of a model or feature?
• What is the first view placed in a drawing to which all other views are added?
• Images applied to a part or assembly to display information or decorate a product are called what?
• Which dimensioning method uses a datum as the reference for size and location?
• Which method provides a simplified depiction of threads on orthographic drawings?
• Which term refers to the time spent on a project, including analyzing design parameters and using Inventor?
• Which projection method shows a 3D object in two dimensions by displaying various views?
• Which term refers to a rectangle or polygon near the edge of the drawing sheet that defines the usable drawing area, and may include zone numbers and center marks?
• Which drawing type uses depth lines that disappear toward a vanishing point and is common in architectural presentations?
• The process of raising shapes or text off the surface of an object that has volume; the opposite of engraving.
• What relief is typically added to a sheet metal part to relieve stress at a bend corner at the intersection of two or three faces?
• Which coordinate system is used to construct 3D solids in CAD software?
• Which term refers to tools that allow you to create annotations such as dimensions, notes, and other text on drawings?
• Which term refers to an arrangement of copies around an imaginary circle, a fixed number of times?
• Which item identifies the project?
• What is the term for the intersection of the three coordinate axes in a three-dimensional space?
• A theoretically exact point, axis, or plane from which the location or geometric characteristics of features originate.
• Which term describes Datum(Baseline) Dimensioning?
• What term denotes the amount of money clients have to spend on the building project?
• Which feature creates rounded interior corners by adding material to corners?
• What is the actual size of a standard framing member?
• Which term describes a taper placed on a part surface used to facilitate removal from a mold?
• In CAD, what feature is used to color-code lines and vary line widths?
• Which constraint forces two points to share the same location?
• Which drafting term is defined as Information on the revisions, including (at minimum) the date and initials of the person making the revision?
• Which term describes a condition that results when additional positioning information is required in order for iFeature insertion to occur; primarily due to issues with the initial iFeature sketch and existing feature geometry?
• Which line type represents the area of a part that would be cut away in a sectional view?
• What term means to divide into two equal parts?
• Which term describes the client’s wants and needs used to guide building design?
• Which term describes a transparent sheet placed over another drawing to aid copying?
• Which coordinate system is used in the construction of 3D solids in AutoCAD?
• Which term defines the size and location of sketch geometry, including notes and surface texture?
• What type of geometry is used for construction purposes only and cannot be used to build sketched features?
• What term describes the ratio of the drawing size to the real size of the object?
• What is the piece of tracing paper placed on top of a sketch or drawing called?
• Which line type is a fine line of long and short dashes used to indicate the center of a symmetrical object?
• Which tool produces an arrangement of copied features in a specific pattern or configuration?
• What is the definition of Revision Blocks?
• Which term refers to the drawing sheet representing the physical paper size?
• Which term denotes the diameter of a circle or circular object as a specific type of dimension?
• Which closed curve is in the form of a symmetrical oval?
• Which concept means each part is approximately the right size in relation to the others?
• In model history, an element that has already contributed to a feature is described as what?
• An oval-like shape that contains both a major axis and a minor axis.
• The positions or locations of points on the X, Y, and Z planes.
• Which drafting term is defined as A circular curve in which all of the points are an equal distance from the center point?
• Which term refers to a feature that opens closed corners?
• A line at right angles to a given line is?
• Which term describes a drawing of an object as it appears to the eye?
• Which term means to draw around or encircle?
• Which line type represents the area of the part that would be cut in a section view?
• In CAD terminology, the point used to indicate where a model would balance is called the
• Which term is the panel that displays all the items in the current model or drawing?
• Which term is used to define the diameter of a circle or circular object?
• Which term denotes a visualization path that simulates flying around the model?
• Which term describes a viewing mode that simulates moving through the product as if flying, rather than a static image?
• Which term refers to a dedicated folder in a project for frequently accessed file paths?
• Which projection is used when most information is on the front of the object and depth lines recede at fixed angles?
• What is the ratio of the size of the object as drawn to the object's actual size?
• Which drawing shows an object as it appears to the human eye, including isometric and perspective drawings?
• Which projection is most common for 3-D drawings in industry due to equal foreshortening of axes?
• Which term refers to the measurement that numerically defines the size and location of sketch geometry?
• Which term describes a taper placed on a part surface to facilitate molding?
• To draw one figure within another figure is to inscribe.
• What is the name of a project folder that collects shortcuts to folders and files you access often?
• This term describes a polygon in which the flats are tangent to an imaginary circle; circumscribed polygons are measured across the polygon flats.
• What are 2D representations of models containing views, dimensions, and annotations called?
• A line that connects opposite corners of a rectangle is called?
• Which term designates the circular annotation element connected to a leader that refers to a part in the parts list?
• What term names a virtual folder within a project that stores the paths to folders and files you use frequently?
• What document shows the quantities of each type of direct material required to make a product?
• Which process increases surface height by raising material to create relief?
• Which concept describes a view projected from another view and linked to it?
• Which drafting term is defined as The standard that is currently in use in a model or drawing file?
• Which line in drafting is the heaviest and frames the drawing?
• The figure with all sides equal in length is known as?
• What term describes a button that reveals additional related tool buttons, similar to a cascading menu?
• Which term is the distance across a circle from one side to the other through the center?
• Which term is specifically the dimension that denotes the diameter of a circle?
• Which term describes a part formed using a brake, die, mandrel, roller, or similar tools?
• Which term is the center of model mass, where balance occurs?
• What is the distance from any point on a circle to the circle's center?
• Which term refers to a curve placed at an inside or outside sheet metal corner?
• Which term is the intersection point of the X, Y, and Z axes in 3D space, or 0,0,0?
• What term describes the perimeter of a circle?
• What is the name for a virtual folder within a project that stores paths to frequently used folders and files?
• What is the pivot point around which the selected geometry is copied?
• In CAD design, which geometry is created to assist with construction but not part of the final feature geometry?
• Which drawing portrays an object as it appears to the eye?
• Which term describes the line that represents the cutting plane of the section, the location where the view is sliced to show interior features?
• Which drafting term corresponds to the definition 'Code numbers assigned to a project'?
• A three-sided geometric figure is called?
• Which line is used to indicate a sewing or stitching process?
• Which term describes threads formed on an external cylindrical surface such as on a bolt or screw?
• What is the vertical cut through a house used to show construction components of a building?
• What is a 2D drawing representing the final, unfolded part?
• Which line would be used to show the alternate position of moving parts, repeated details, adjacent details, and filleted or rounded corners?
• Which line is used to indicate a surface to recieve additional treatment or a projected tolerance zone identified through the use of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing?
• The part of the computer that processes input information.
• An estimated cost used by architects to begin schematic design process?
• What is the distance across a circle through its center called?
• Which term refers to shortcut key combinations that include the Ctrl key and a character key?
• Which drawing shows depth lines converging toward a vanishing point?
• Which term describes the element that intersects the surface to trim and provides an edge to which the item is trimmed?
• What term refers to constraints that establish geometric relationships between one component face, edge, or axis and another component's face, edge, or axis?
• Which term describes the assembly of materials and quantities needed to manufacture a product, including all direct materials?
• What is the initial model feature, on which all others are based?
• Which term describes a bend between two parallel faces that are not coplanar?
• Which term describes a condition that arises when additional positioning information is required for iFeature insertion due to initial sketch and geometry issues?