Mechanical Design Draftsperson

Technical Questionnaire
Please highlight the correct answer to the following technical questions.

1.

One critical issue drafters need to pay close attention to is the ________.

A.

size of the sheet

B.

designer's intent

C. scale factor
D.

2.

none of the above

In the mechanical design process the first step is to ________.

A.

brainstorm solutions

B.

prepare rough sketches

C.

prepare a budget

D.

identify the problem

3.
A cylinder can be created by drawing a rectangular shape then the ________
tool.

A.

Revolve

B.

Sweep

C.

Extrude

D.

none of the above

4.
CAD programs which incorporate parametric modeling utilize a system in which
the dimensions control the ________.
A.

size and shape of the model features

B.

perspective of the model

C.

shading used to render the model

D.

all of the above

5.
Using this as a communication and design review tool can help shorten the
process and eliminate productivity barriers:
A.

Development plans

B.

Portable document files

C.

The Internet and e-mail

D.

Gantt charts

6.

The UCS icon represents the intersection of the ________.

A.

X axis

B.

Y axis

C.

Z axis

D.

All of the above

7.
This type of rapid prototyping system uses a laser to fuse powdered metals,
plastics, or ceramics:
A.

Fused deposition modeling

B.

Stereolithography apparatus

C.

Solid ground curing

D.

Selective laser sintering

8.
In the design process for a product, it is not necessary that the designer
know the functions and performance expected of that product.
A. True

B.

False

9.
Problem identification has to do with the final stages in the mechanical
design process.
A. True

B.

False

10. An assembly drawing is intended to illustrate a single mechanical part.

A. True

B.

False

11. To create a hole through a 3-dimensional box the drafter can place a
3-dimensional cylinder into the box and subtract it.
A. True

B.

False

12. Computation and design sketches may be considered to be technical

drawings.
A. True

B.

False

13. Traditionally, design and manufacturing activities have taken place in

sequential order.
A. True

B.

False

14. Right-hand and left-hand parts are mirror images and are made to be
interchangeable.
A. True

B.

False

15. When a curved surface intersects a plane surface, an edge is formed.

A. True

B.

False

Candidate Questionnaire
Please provide answers to the following questions regarding your
application.
1. What do you
consider to be your
3-dimensional
modelling
strengths?

2. If successful in this
application, what
date would you be
able to start work?
3. What are your
salary expectations
for this position?

END OF TECHNICAL AND CANDIDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE