Lesson 3.3
3.3 Using CAD drawing software Quiz: OCR Engineering Design, Unit 1
20 questions
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Lesson 3.3, Using CAD drawing software: 20 multiple choice questions for the OCR Engineering Design (J822), Unit 1: Principles of engineering design, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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What is a major advantage of using CAD instead of manual drawing?
- Zero power cost
- Rapid editing
- Instant printing
- No computer needed
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What is a primary financial limitation of using CAD software in engineering design?
- Manual drawing speed
- Software and hardware costs
- Poor design accuracy
- Limited file formats
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Which CAD feature helps ensure high precision in geometric models?
- Random snap mode
- Freehand sketching
- Manual scaling
- Exact coordinate input
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Which CAD capability automatically updates related views when a dimension changes?
- Layer locking
- Raster scanning
- Manual erasing
- Parametric modelling
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Why might a designer choose hand sketching over CAD for initial ideas?
- Faster concept generation
- Better file organisation
- Automatic rendering
- Higher dimensional precision
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What common issue with manual drawing does CAD software eliminate?
- Smudging and inaccuracies
- Material failure
- Manufacturing costs
- Design faults
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What is a key benefit of digital drawing storage over paper filing systems?
- Easy remote sharing
- Colour permanence
- Weight reduction
- Manual sorting
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Which CAD tool allows a designer to verify component sizes before production?
- Fillet tool
- Measurement tool
- Extrude tool
- Hatch tool
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Do CAD drawings need to follow standard engineering drawing conventions?
- No, never
- Yes, always
- Only for assembly
- Only for 3D
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What is essential when printing a CAD drawing for a manufacturer?
- Correct scale
- Hidden lines
- No dimensions
- Random scale
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Which CAD limitation most affects a school with few computers?
- Instant loading
- Infinite storage
- Hardware shortages
- Excess power
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What advantage do CAD drawings typically have over manual drawings?
- Slower edits
- Lower precision
- More manual errors
- Higher repeatability
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What is the best use of CAD during the design process?
- Physical carving
- Accurate modelling
- Random doodling
- Rough sketching
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What key benefit is lost if CAD lines do not properly connect?
- Animated videos
- Rough sketches
- Colour fills
- Accurate geometry
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Which characteristic best describes CAD drawing software?
- Permanent ink
- Non-adjustable
- Manual drafting
- Easily editable
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Which CAD feature allows a length update to change all views automatically?
- Static sketching
- Pixel erasing
- Manual redrawing
- Parametric modelling
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Which task most strongly favours manual drawing over CAD?
- Mass production
- Circuit simulation
- Stress testing
- Quick sketching
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What is a major drawback of relying solely on CAD for early ideas?
- Absolute freedom
- Slower exploration
- Zero precision
- Instant sketching
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Which common misconception about CAD software is inaccurate?
- Better design guaranteed
- Linked dimensions
- Editable features
- Accurate geometry
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What convention must be stated on a printed CAD drawing for correct interpretation?
- Scale and units
- Designer name
- Paper brand
- Company logo
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