Lesson 2.1.1

2.1.1 Produce a 3rd angle orthographic projection Quiz: OCR Engineering Design, Unit 2

20 questions

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Lesson 2.1.1, Produce a 3rd angle orthographic projection: 20 multiple choice questions for the OCR Engineering Design (J822), Unit 2: Communicating designs, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. Where is the plan view positioned relative to the front view in third angle orthographic projection?

    • Below
    • To the right
    • Above
    • To the left

  2. Where is the right-side view placed in a third angle orthographic projection drawing?

    • Below the front
    • Above the front
    • Left of front
    • Right of front

  3. What identifies the projection method used on an orthographic engineering drawing?

    • View arrangements
    • Text font style
    • Paper size
    • Line thickness

  4. What determines the choice of the front view in an orthographic drawing?

    • Maximum detail
    • Colour scheme
    • Paper orientation
    • Smallest dimension

  5. Which line type should be used for visible edges in an orthographic drawing?

    • Outline
    • Centre line
    • Leader line
    • Hidden detail

  6. Which line type shows features behind the surface in an orthographic view?

    • Outline
    • Projection line
    • Hidden detail
    • Leader line

  7. What collective term describes a front view, plan view, and side view of an object?

    • Orthographic set
    • Pictorial sketch
    • Isometric assembly
    • Exploded view

  8. Which drawing feature provides the scale and units for a third angle orthographic projection?

    • Centre line
    • Leader line
    • Dimension limit
    • Title block

  9. What convention is used on an engineering drawing to show linear measurements?

    • Centre line
    • Hidden detail line
    • Dimension line
    • Construction line

  10. What do projection lines link between views in an orthographic drawing?

    • Matching features
    • Centre points
    • Material types
    • Drawing scales

  11. Placing the plan view below the front view follows which projection method?

    • First angle
    • Isometric projection
    • Third angle
    • Oblique projection

  12. What must be included on an orthographic drawing to determine the actual object size?

    • Drawing scale
    • Part number
    • Material grade
    • Surface finish

  13. What does a centre line indicate when drawn through a hole?

    • Section plane
    • Outer boundary
    • Axis of hole
    • Surface texture

  14. What is the standard drawing convention used to show the size of a curved corner?

    • Radius dimension
    • Linear dimension
    • Angular dimension
    • Diameter symbol

  15. What term describes the permitted variation in a manufactured dimension?

    • Tolerance
    • Deviation
    • Allowance
    • Clearance

  16. Which feature on an orthographic drawing shows a sloped corner on a part?

    • Knurl
    • Countersink
    • Thread
    • Chamfer

  17. A student must show the external shape of a bracket with its three views. Which line type is used for the visible outline?

    • Dimension line
    • Centre line
    • Outline
    • Hidden detail

  18. Which model represents the arrangement of views in third angle orthographic projection?

    • Solid cube
    • Transparent box
    • Reflective mirror
    • Perspective grid

  19. Why must engineering drawings strictly follow standard conventions?

    • Consistent interpretation
    • Reduced ink use
    • Easier colouring
    • Faster rendering

  20. How is a screw thread conventionally represented on an engineering drawing?

    • Dashed outline
    • Standard representation
    • Solid fill
    • Detailed helix

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