1. The art of representation of an object by systemic lines on a paper is known as
a) drawing
b) art
c) dimensioning
d)profession
2. Drawing is the ……….of engineers.
a) language
b) tool
c) machine
d) all of the above
3. The edge of drawing board where T-square is made to slide is called
a) sliding edge
b) fixing edge
c) working edge
d) all of the above
4. As per ISI recommended size of drawing board is/are
a) B0 (1000x1500m)
b) B1 (700x1000m)
c) B2 (500 x 700m)
d) all of the above
5. Drawing board is made of
a) well-seasoned soft wood
b) well-seasoned hard wood
c) moisted soft wood
d) moisted hardwood
6. During drawing stock of T-square is placed
a) adjoining the working edge of the board
b) adjoining the sliding edge of the board
c) surface of the board
d) none of the above
7. The working edge of T-square is used to
a) draw horizontal line
b) as a base of set square
c) draw horizontal parallel line
d) all of the above
8. Set squares are not used to draw
a) straight line
b) vertical line with T-square
c) horizontal line
d) all of the above
9. The diameter of semi-circle is called
a) diameter of protractor
b) base of protractor
c) length of protractor
d) none of the above
10. Drawing pins/cello tapes are used to
a) draw a drawing
b) move the drawing
c) fix the drawing
d) all of the above
11. When only one drawing is to be made then its position should be
a) left side of paper
b) right side of paper
c) upper side of paper
d) centre of paper
12. Working/ drawing space on the paper is determined by
a) working line
b) drawing line
c) border line
d) deader line
13. The edge of the board on which T-square is made to slide is called
a) working edge
b) drawing line
c) border line
d) deader line
14. To prevent warping of the board………are cleated at its back.
a) packing
b) wooden block
c) batten
d) none of the above
15. Drawing is the ……….of engineers.
a) language
b) tool
c) machine
d) all of the above
16. The two parts of T-square are……. and
a) vertical and horizontal edge
b) straight and slant edge
c) stock and blade
d) blade and batten
17. Angles in multiples of 15° are constructed by the combined use of
a) T-square and set-square
b) set-square and scale
c) scale and french curve
d) french curve and erasing shield
18. To draw or measure angles……….. is used.
a) set-square
b) T-square
c) protractor
d) all of the above
19. For drawing large-size circles…….. is attached to the compass (>150mm).
a) straight bar
b) bow compass
c) lengthening bar
d) divider
20. Circles of small radii are drawn by means of a
a) straight bar
b) bow compass
c) lengthening bar
d) drop compass
21. The scale should never be used as a…….. for drawing straight lines.
a) set-square
b) working edge
c) straight edge
d) none of the above
22. Measurements from scale to the drawing are transferred with the aid of
a) scale
b) compass
c) divider
d) plumbing fork
23…………..is used for setting of short equal distances.
a) compass
b) bow divider
c) scale
d) lengthening bar
24. In drafting machine, which one does not follow
a) levelling machine
b) T-square
c) set square
d) divider
25. Which one is not drafting equipment?
a) drafter
b) dust cloth
c) scale
d) none of the above
26. Circles of very small radii are drawn by means of a
a) straight bar
b) bow compass
c) lengthening bar
d) drop compass
27. ………….. used to protect the adjoining lines on the drawing when some parts of the line is being erased.
a) eraser
b) erasing shield
c) pencil
d) drop compass
28. For drawing thin lines of uniform thickness the pencil should be sharpened in the form of
a) chisel edge
b) conical
c) pointed
d) circular
29. Pencil of……grade sharpened in the form of sketching
a) soft & conical point
b) low and conical point
c) hard & conical point
d) chisel & conical point
30. ……….is used for drawing curves which can’t be drawn by Compas
a) bow compass
b) protractor
c) french curve
d) scale
31. To remove unnecessary lines……. is used
a) duster
b) chalk
c) sand box
d) eraser
32. Uses of the T-square, set squares, scale and protractor are combined in the
a) set-square
b) drafting machine
c) compas
d) none of the above
33. Circle and arcs of circles are drawn by means of a……
a) lengthening bar
b) divider
c) compass
d) T-square
34. The projection of any feature on the horizontal plane is called
a) plan
b) elevation
c) map
d) all of the above
35. Inking pen is used for drawing……. in ink
a) writing
b) curve
c) straight line
d) none of the above
36. Set squares are used for drawing……….and…….lines.
a) vertical
b) curve
c) straight line
d) none of the above
37. The purpose of making the drawing board with seasoned soft wood.
a) easy to carry
b) for fixing of drawing paper with the help of drawing pin
c) to match with T-square
d) all of the above
38. For dimensioning and lettering normally following pencils are used
a) H & HB
b) 2H & HB
c) H & 2HB
d) 2H & 2HB
39. The most important material for drawing is
a) pencil and eraser
b) eraser & paper
c) paper & pencil
d) none of the above
40. Which pencil is used for thinner line?
a) H
b) B
c) 2B
d) 2H
41. 9H pencil is…….than the 7H pencil
a) softer
b) harder
c) medium
d) none of the above
42. To draw very light line which pencil is used
a) B
b) HB
c) H
d) 2H
43. The paper size of A, is
a) 297 x 420
b) 210×297
c) 420×850
d) none of the above
44. Size of A4 size paper is
a) 148×210 mm
b) 210 x 297 mm
c) 297 x 210 mm
d) 320 × 460 mm
45. Number of equal pieces of A4 size paper from A, is equal to
a) 2
b) 4
c) 8
d) 16
46. The area occupied by A0 (drawing sheet) is………… times the area occupied by A1 (drawing sheet).
a) 2
b) 4
c) 8
d) 16
47. The area occupied by A0 (drawing sheet) is………times the area occupied by A2 (drawing sheet).
a) 2
b) 4
c) 8
d) 16
48. The area occupied by A0 (drawing sheet) is ……….. times the area occupied by A3 (drawing sheet).
a) 2
b) 4
c) 8
d) 16
49. The area occupied by Ao (drawing sheet) is………….times the area occupied by A4 (drawing sheet)
a) 2
b) 4
c) 8
d) 16
50. The equipment mainly used to transfer the measurements is
a) scale
b) divider
c) compass
d) drawing ping
51. The shape of scales are
a) flat and triangular
b) flat and rectangular
c) flat and square
d) all of the above
52. The drawing for municipality is done at scale
a) 1″ = 8′
b) 1:50
c) 1:100
d) both (a) and (c)
53. To measure a fraction we use
a) diagonal scale
b) T-square
c) set square
d) planimeter
54. Find the RF for scale 1cm = 25 km
a)1 250
b) 1 2500
c) 1 25000
d) 1 2500000
55. Tracing paper is also named as
a) drafting vellum
b) drafting film
c) drafting media
d) drafting line
56. During draw a drawing we start from
a) top to bottom of drawing paper
b) left to right of drawing paper
c) right to left of the drawing paper
d) both (a) and (b) of above
57. Bisecting a line means, divide a line into….. equal part.
a) two
b) three
c) four
d) none of the above
58. The angle between two perpendicular line is
a) 0°
b) 45°
c) 90°
d) 180°
59. The angle between two horizontal line is
a) 0°
b) 180°
c) both (a) and (b) of above
d) none of the above
60. Dashed (dotted) line is used for indication
a) edge of the object
b) hidden edge of the object
c) centre line of the object
d) all of the above
61.The lines which are drawn to represent visible edges and surface boundaries of objects are called…………
a) outlines
b) principle lines
c) both (a) and (b) of above
d) none of the above
62. The unseen/inner edge of an object is represented by
a) solid line
b) dotted line
c) hatch line
d) none of the above
63. The space between two sentences should be left equal to
a) height of letter
b) twice the ht. of letter
c) 1.5 times ht. of letter
d) none of the above
64. In case of aligned method of dimensioning, they can be readable form
a) bottoms and right side of drawing sheet
b) bottoms and left side of drawing sheet
c) bottoms and top side of drawing sheet
d) all of the above
65. In case of unidirectional method of dimensioning, they can be read from
a) bottom side of drawing sheet only
b) right side of drawing sheet only
c) top side of drawing sheet only
d) left side of drawing sheet only
66. The main objective of writing letters/alphabets on the drawing is to make the drawing
a) more fantastic
b) more informative
c)more expensive
d) all of the above
67. The angle between isometric axes is
a) 30°
b) 60°
c) 90°
d) 120°
68. The isometric length of the edge of the cube is
a) more than actual length
b) equal to actual length
c) less than actual lengthd) all of the above
69.The isometric length of the edge of the cube is obtained by
a) adding 0.815 in actual length
b) dividing actual length by 0.815
c) multiplying actual length by 0.815
d) none of the above
70. In case of perspective projection, picture plane is placed
a) between eye and object
b) outside of eye towards eye
c) outside of object towards object
d) all of the above71. Perspective projection is used to represent
a) real exact size of object
b) real exact shape of object
c) natural view of the object
d) all of the above
72. Normally perspective projection is used by……. to represent the object
a) engineer
b) doctor
c) manufacturer in marketing
d) painter
73. Picture plane is
a) transparent
b) opaque
c) semi transparent
d) all of the above
74. The plane on which perspective is formed is called:
a) horizontal plane
b) picture plane
c) ground plane
d) central plane
75. Ground plane is
a) horizontal plane
b) vertical plane
c) inclined plane
d) none of the above
76. Perspective drawing is done for
a) not for civil engineers
b) show details of market products
c) both (a) and (b) of above
d) none of the above
77. Why perspective drawing is done by manufacturer?
a) It is easy to express in the market
b) shape is confirmed
c) exact size is not measured
d) all of the above
78. In orthographic projection which one have all three views same
a) cube
b) circle
c) sphere
d) both (a) and (c) of above
79. Which is not pictorial projection?
a) oblique projection
b) orthographic projection
c) trigonometric
d) axonometric projection
80. View of circle in orthographic is
a) ellipse
b) circle
c) ellipse and circle
d) triangle
81. In orthographic projection, projector lines are
a) vertical lines
b) inclined lines
c) horizontal lines
d) none of the above
82. In third angle projection top view is put
a) above front view
b) below font view
c) side view
d) none of the above
83. In case of third angle projection, plan is kept at
a) top
b) below
c) side
d) none
84. In case of orthographic projection the number of views generally used are
a) 2
b) 4
c) 6
d) 8
85. Mechanical lines are types of
a) mechanic drawing
b) line of drawn with free hand
c) line drawn with drawing equipment
d) none of the above
86. The main purpose of leader line is
a) show dimension
b) to connect a note with the feature
c) to show beauty
d) to show hatch
87. Hatching line is a line which makes an angle of 45° with
a) horizon
b) vertical
c) main line of the section
d) all of the above
88. Horizontal lines are drawn
a) left to right,
b) right to left
c) top to bottom
d) both (a) and (b) above
89. Vertical lines are drawn
a) top to bottom
b) bottom to top
c) both (a) and (b) above
d) none of the above
90. The other name of axonometric projection is
a) one plane projection
b) two plane projection
c) three plane projection
d) all of the above
91. One plane projection is
a) axonometric projection
b) oblique projection
c) both (a) and (b) above
d) none of the above
92. Axonometric view/drawing is what type of view?
a) one plane
b) two planes
c) three plane
d) six planes
93. Axonometric drawing is a drawing like
a) parallel to the plane
b) perpendicular to the plane
c) inclined to the plane
d) all of the above
94. In one plane drawing, which one does not fall under
a) orthographic
b) axonometric
c) oblique
d) dimetric
95. A 100 m long line making 300 with the vertical, show its projection on horizontal plane
a) 100 m
b) 50 m
c) 86.6 m
d) 70.71 m
96. The point of intersection of co-ordinate axis is called
a) zero-zero
b) origin
c) cross point
d) all of the above
97. Axonometric projection is a special type of
a) orthographic projection
b) perspective projection
c) isometric projection
d) multi view projective
98. In case of dimetric projection
a) two sides are not equally inclined
b) two sides are equally inclined
c) two sides are parallel
d) two sides are equal
99. In a topographic drawing the symbols representing natural features are drawn by free hand while artificial works are drawn by
a) free hand
b) mechanically
c) both (a) and (b) of above
d) none of the above
100. Topographic map is used to represent the
a) artificial detail
b) natural detail
c) construction detail
d) all of the above
101. Concept drawing is normally provided for the work of
a) tender
b) construction
c) revise estimate
d) all of the above
102. As built drawing is normally constructed………… the construction.
a) before construction
b) simultaneously with construction
c) after construction
d) all of the above
103. Free hand sketch is normally used for
a) concept
b) final
c) discussion
d) none of the above
104. Free hand drawing is done for
a) generate new idea
b) to make correction
c) both (a) and (b) of above
d) none of the above
105. In engineering field free hand drawing is mostly used for
a) shape
b) size
c) to express easily to client
d) to express dimension
106. The techniques for free hand sketch to drawing circle is
a) fixing a fixed point and are
b) fixing the perimeter
c) fixing the radius only
d) none of the above
107. The main purpose of as built drawing is
a) maintenance of service work
b) dimensioning
c) profession
d) to award tender
108. The section obtained when the section plane is inclined to the axis of cone and cuts all the generators on either side of the apex, is called
a) an ellipse
b) a parabola
c) a hyperbola
d) a circle
109. The section obtained when the section plane is inclined to the axis of cone, but parallel to one of the generators of a cone is called
a) an ellipse
b) a parabola
c) a hyperbola
d) a circle
110. The section obtained when the section plane makes a smaller angle with its axis than that of the angle made by the generator of a cone is called
a) an ellipse
b) a parabola
c) a hyperbola
d) a circle
111. The section obtained when the section plane passes parallel to the base of a cone is called
a) an ellipse
b) a parabola
c) a hyperbola
d) a circle
112. The section obtained when the section plane passes through the apex of the cone in such a way that it is perpendicular to the base is called
a) a triangle
b) a parabola
c) a hyperbola
d) a circle
113. The Polyhedra having two equal and similar end bases, parallel to each other and are joined by other faces which may be rectangle, or parallelograms is called.
a) a prism
b) a pyramid
c) a cylinder
d) a cone
114. The Polyhedra having a plane figure for its base and equal number of isosceles triangular faces meeting at a point is called a
a) a prism
b) a pyramid
c) a cylinder
d) a cone
115. The solid which is generated by the revolution of a rectangle about one of its sides which remains fixed is called……..
a) a prism
b) a pyramid
c) a cylinder
d) a cone
116. The solid which is generated by the revolution of a right-angle triangle about one of its perpendicular sides which remains fixed is called
a) a prism
b) a pyramid
c) a cylinder
d) a cone
117. When a pyramid or cone is cut by a cutting plane parallel to its base, the remaining portion thus obtained after removing the top portion is called …
a) a prism
b) frustum
c) a cylinder
d) a cone
118. Which of the following is not a drawing hand tool?
a) alidade
b) straight edge
c) french curve
d) set squares
119. For drawing of small objects, the scale used is
a) enlarged
b) full size
c) reducing
d) all of the above
120. French curve is used to draw
a) regular curve
b) circle
c) irregular curve
d) none of the above
121. Parallel rullig straight edge machine is used to draw
a) inclined lines
b) curved lines
c) irregular lines
d) horizontal lines
122. Working drawing is prepared not for
a) bill of quantities
b) estimation
c) layout
d) specification
123. The set of technical drawings used during the manufacturing phase of product including civil construction, are known as
a) structural drawing
b) as built drawing
c) structural drawing
d) working drawing
124. In orthographic projection, the line of sight and plane of projection are
a) perpendicular
b) parallel
c) horizontal
d) vertical
125. In full sectional view, the object is imagined to be cut off
a) one third
b) one half
c) one fourth
d) one fifth
126. The purpose of sectional view is to show the
a) surface of the object
b) internal of the object
c) shape of the object
d) none of the above
127. The drawing prepared by a pencil and without use of drawing instrument is called
a) isometric drawing
b) orthographic projection
c) cadastral
d) free hand sketching
128. The view actually appears to the observer when viewed from a fixed position is called
a) isometric drawing
b) orthographic projection
c) perspective drawing
d) none of the above
129. The point in space where parallel lines meet is called
a) station point
b) vanishing point
c) origin
d) all of the above
130. Free hand sketching can be done only when, one has
a) proper proficiency
b) good practice
c) proper patience
d) all of the above
131. Sketching is usually done:
a) with French curves
b) free hand
c) with drafting machine
d) with protractor
132. One method of preparing perspective of an object is
a) lattice method
b) vanishing point method
c) evolution method
d) equilibrium method
133. The proportion by which the actual size of an object is enlarged or reduced in drawing is simply known as
a) multiplication factor
b) scale
c) reflection factor
d) none of the above
134. “Title Block” is placed at bottom right hand corner of the drawing which gives information about
a) title of drawing
b) scale of the drawing
c) serial no of drawing
d) all of the above
135. The locus of centre of curvature is known as
a) space
b) evolute
c) point
d) centre
136. In engineering drawing, auxiliary views are used to show details of
a) incline surface
b) horizontal surface
c) vertical surface
d) none of the above
137. In the first angle projection the object is assumed to be placed in
a) fourth quadrant
b) third quadrant
c) second quadrant
d) first quadrant
138. First angle projection method and third angle projection method are used in:
a) axonometric views
b) isometric views
c) orthographic views
d) none of the above
139. “Perspective Drawing” is an approximate representation on a flat surface of an image…….
a) as it is perceived by the eye
b) as it is drawn on computer
c) of a free hand drawing
d) as it is felt by the hands
140. Which of the following is not intended while making a ‘sketch’ in the context of technical drawings?
a) a fished product
b) free hand sketching
c) a preliminary product
d) a quick way to record an idea for work
141. One of the characteristics features of a perspective drawing is that objects are drawn:
a) smaller as their distance from the observer increases
b) same size irrespective of distance
c) larger as their distance from the observer increases
d) none of the above
142. The principal of oblique view drawing is to keep:
a) width axes at 90°
b) width and height axes at 90°
c) width, height and depth axes at 90°
d) all of the above
143. In Engineering Drawing, French Curves mean :
a) the shape of an hourglass
b) drafting tools used to draw non-linear figures
c) drafting tools used to draw oblong figures
d) helical designs patented in France
144. The maps which are on sufficient large scale to enable the individual features shown on the map to be identified on the ground by their shape and position are called:
a) topographical maps
b) geographical maps
c) geological maps
d) site plan
145. The letter ‘H’ lebelled in a Drawing Pencil indicates –
a) relative hardness
b) thickness of line
c) both of above
d) none of the above
146. The line connecting a view to note is called:
a) leader
b) cross line
c) outline
d) dimension line
147. In isometric view a circle is seen as :
a) a parabola
b) a hyperbola
c) a cone
d) an ellipse
148. In orthographic projection, the projection’s are always to the plane of projection.
a) perpendicular
b) parallel
c) 60°
d) 30°
149. In standard A series drawing sheet, the ratio of length of shorter side to longer side
a) 1:2
b) 3:4
c) 1:√2
d) 13:2
150. Which of the following theories of mathematics is used by a CAD (computer Aided Design) software in creating a perspective design?
a) descriptive geometry
b) linear algebra
c) Bernoulli’s theorem
d) vector analysis
151. The most of the texture can be drawn with the help of drawing pen with line thickness
a) 0.1mm
b) 0.5mm
c) 0.8mm
d) 1.0mm
152. Presentation drawing are generally rendered due to
a) decoration
b) give real effects
c) attract the client
d) satisfaction
153. The most suitable angle for the cone of the vision for drawing perspective is
a) 600
b) 450
c) 300
d) 150
154. The best drawing paper used for water color is :
a) handmade paper (handmade drawing sheet)
b) tracing drawing sheet
c) ordinary drawing sheet
d) ammonia paper
155. The length of the rectangle representing the development of the lateral surface of a right circular cylinder is equal to :
a) circumference of the circular base
b) twice the circumference of circular base
c) diameter of the circular base
d) radius of the circular base
156. Third angle projection is the traditional……….system
a) American
b) British
c) Indian
d) Nepal
157. Engineers prefer to make ……….. sketches than to pictorial sketches to clear the shape of an object
a) orthographic
b) perspective
c) auto CAD
d) all of the above
158. The selection of suitable scale and allotment of proper space for margin, title block, revision panel, folding marks, etc. on the drawing sheet is known as:
a) formatting
b) layout
c) folding
d) centering
159. The size of the title block of all sizes of drawing sheet is:
a) 420 mm, 65 mm
b) 185 mm, 65 mm
c) 297 mm, 65 mm
d) 185 mm, 50 mm
160. The projection in which the length, breadth and height of an object is shown in one view is Known as:
a) pictorial projection
b) isometric projection
c) cavalier projection
d) cabinet projection
161. The shades and shadows are:
a) the same
b) the different
c) the result of object on the ground
d) the result of light on the ground
162. Pencil drawings are generally corrected or revised with the help of:
a) razor blade
b) eraser shield
c) ink
d) all of the above
163. Dimension lines and projection lines are drawn as
a) continuous thick lines
b) continuous thin line with zig zags
c) continuous thin line
d) continuous thin and wary lines
164. Select the incorrect statement about orthographic projections:
a) the reference planes are also called the principle planes
b) the object must the situated in the first quadrant
c) the planes of projection and assumed to be transparent
d) projections are obtained by drawing perpendiculars from the object to the planes
165. In the first angle method of orthographic projection
a) the object comes between the observer and the plane
b) the plane comes between the object and the observer
c) the observer comes between the object and the plane
d) none of the above
166. Which of the following regarding scales in drawing is NOT true?
a) the name of the scale (e.g. scale 1:10) should be mentioned below the scale
b) a diagonal scale consists of a primary scale and a venirer
c) comparative scales may be plain or diagonal
d) when an unusual scale is used it is constructed on the drawing sheet
167. The free hand drawing of a ordinary room is generally:
a) one point perspective
b) two-pint perspective
c) three point perspective
d) all of the above
168. Site plan is a :
a) structural plan
b) architectural plan
c) section plan
d) none of the above
169. Working drawings:
a) must provide complete information to produce the object
b) need not provide complete information
c) should be supplemented by further details
d) should be supplemented by specifications
170. In general structural drawings would typically include following information:
a) north point
b) plan, section and elevation
c) notes on specification
d) all of the above
171. A technical drawing of an object that shows the relationship or order of assembly of the various parts is known
a) orthographic projection
b) exploded view drawing
c) compacted view drawing
d) axonometric drawing
172. The space covered by a drawing in a paper after changing the scale from 1:100 to 1:50 will: (PSC-2079)
a) increase 400%
b) increase 200%
c) decrease 200%
d) decrease 400%
