exam review #5

Question 1

What are the two general types of dimensions used on drawings?

Answer 1

Size and location

Question 2

All lines used in dimensioning are drawn as _______ lines.

Answer 2

thin

Question 3

A dimension line is a line with _________ symbols at each end (generally arrowheads) to indicate the direction and extent of a dimension.

Answer 3

termination

Question 4

The first dimension line is spaced ________ from the view depending on space available on the drawing.

Answer 4

.375” to 1”

Question 5

_________ are thin, straight lines that lead from a note or dimension to a feature on the drawing.

Answer 5

leaders

Question 6

The width of the base of an arrowhead should be _______ its length.

Answer 6

⅓

Question 7

What type of dimensioning is commonly used on drawings in architectural and structural drafting?

Answer 7

Fractional

Question 8

Many countries that use the SI Metric system of measurement use a(n) _________ for the decimal point in dimension figures.

Answer 8

comma

Question 9

Circular arcs are dimensioned by indicating their _______

Answer 9

radius