FREQUENTLY ASKED

SOLVED QUESTIONS
OF
ENGINEERING DRAWING

~FREQUENTLY ASKED SOLVED QUESTIONS OF ENGG. DRAWING~

Que;1 What is true length of a line?

Ans;1 When a line is parallel to one of the reference plane or both reference planes,
the length of projection on that reference plane is called True length of that line. It is the
real or actual length of the line under consideration.

Que;2 What is the difference between prism and pyramid?

Ans;2 Prism and pyramid: Both are solids. But prims have top and bottom face same
size and shape which are connected by vertical edges. While pyramids have an apex,
from which gaint edges are connected to each and every corner of bottom face lamina.
The axis for pyramids is an imaginary line joined from apex to centeroid of base lamina,
While in case of prisms it is an imaginary line joined centroid of top face lamina to
centroid bottom face lamina.

Que;3 Why sectional views are used in engineering drawing?

Ans;3 The sectional views are drawn to show the internet details of the object as other
views are not sufficient to show. We can show the internal details by hidden lines also;
but too many hidden lines are there. It becomes just impossible to read the views. So to
facilitate easy reading of the drawing we draw sectional views.

Que;4 What is an isometric view?

Ans;4 If the object is so placed that its mutually perpendicular edge makes equal
angles with plane of projection, the edge will equally for shortened in the projection is
called as isometric projection. The three dimensional view drawn using isometric
projections is called isometric view.

Que;5 What is the trace of a line?

Ans;5 When an inclined line is produced to intersect a principal plane of action, it will
intersect the plane in a point. That point is called as trace of that line with that principal
plane.
Que;6 Why is the layout of sheet is necessary?

Ans;6 Layout of sheet is necessary because it helps in giving proper margin, title
block, list of parts, revision panel etc.

Que;7 Give the difference between reducing and increasing scale?

Ans;7 1.) Reducing scale: The scale to which the actual measurement of an object
are reduced to some proportionate size so as to accommodate the size of the object on
drawing is called reducing scale.

2.) Increased/Enlarged scale: The scale in which the actual measurement of an object
are enlarged to some proportionate size is called enlarged scale.

Que;8 Sectional portion is represented by……….lines.

Ans;8 Hatched.

Que;9 What is the principle of development of surfaces?

Ans;9 It consists of drawing the successive surface of the object in their true shape
and size with common edges joined.

Que;10 A solid having four equilateral triangular faces is called…………

Ans;10 Tetrahedran.

Que;11 What is an orthographic projection?

Ans;11 The representation of an object obtained on a plane when all the projections
from the object are parallel but perpendicular to the plane of projection is called an
orthographic projection.

Que;12 A straight line is defined as the……….distance between two points.

Ans;12 Shortest.

Que;13 What is the standard size of letters used in drawings? And what is the height
of width ratio?

Ans;13 Item Size (h) in mm

1.) Drawing number in title block 10-12

2.) Title of drawing 6-8

3.) Subtitle and heading 3,4,5,6

4.) Notes, dimensioning 3,4,5

5.) Tolerances 2,3

The width of normal letter is about 0.67 times of the height of letter.

Que;14 What is the true shape of the section obtained by cutting and cone parallel to
one of the generators?

Ans;14 Triangle.

Que;15 What is the side view of a cylinder if its axis is parallel to both HP and VP?

Ans;15 Circle.

Que;16 What is the shape obtained by development of a cone?

Ans;16 Sector of a circle.

Que;17 What are soids by reveloution?

Ans;17 Cylinders, cones, spheres etc.

Que;18 What is first angle projection?

Ans;18 In this state we consider that the object is placed in first quadrant. The object
is assumed to be situated in front of V.P and above H.P. The object lies between the
observer and plane of projections.

1.) The view from above is placed underneath

2.) The view from below is placed above

3.) The view from left is placed right

4.) The view from right is placed left

5.) The view from rear may be placed on left or right.

Que;19 A cone is cut by a plane in such a way that the cutting plane passes through
apex. What is the true shape of the section?

Ans;19 Isosceles Triangle.

Que;20 Name the different types of drawing instruments?

Ans;20 1.) Drawing board 2.) T-square

3.) Set square 4.) Instrument box

5.) Pencils 6.) Sand paper board

7.) Rubber 8.) Protector

9.) Scales 10.) Cello tape/ clips/ pins

11.) French curve 12.) Pencil sharpner

13.) Drawing sheet/ paper.

Que;21 Why is the layout of sheet necessary?

Ans;21 Layout of sheet is necessary because due to this proper allotment of margin,
title block, list of parts, revision panel, folding marks etc. and selection of suitable scale
for drawing sheet could be done easily.

Que;22 What do you understand by thickness of lines and various line groups?

Ans;22 Thickness of lines means those lines which are three times more thick normal
line.

Thick lines = 3 times more thick than thin line.

Medium lines = 2 times more thick than thin line.

Que;23 What do you mean by normal, compressed and extended lettering?

Ans;23 1.) Normal lettering: It is used for normal purpose /general purpose, having
normal height and width.

2.) Compressed lettering: It is written in much smaller space as the space required for
normal lettering.

3.) Extended lettering: It is written in such larger space as the space required for
normal lettering.

Que;24 What is the importance of dimensioning?

Ans;24 A detailed and properly dimensional drawing is of great importance in

production work. It facilitates mass production. A part of machine or a structure cannot
be completed if a drawing with complete dimensions is not given.
Que;25 What do you mean by development of surfaces?

Ans;25 A layout of the complete surface of solid on a plane is called its development.

During developing any surface of an object it is in its true shape and size.

Que;26 What is the difference between apparent section and true section?

Ans;26 True section: It could be obtained when the projection of plane is parallel to
the cutting plane.

Apparent section: It could be obtained when the projection of plane is not parallel to
the cutting plane.

Que;27 What are auxiliary planes? How are the projections to auxiliary planes useful?

Ans;27 Any plane other than the two reference planes (H.P and V.P) is called auxiliary
plane and view we get on this plane is called auxiliary plane.

1.) Auxiliary planes are used in projections when objects are of shape that their
principle faces are not parallel to R.P and has certain details that are not parallel
to R.P.

2.) To obtain true shape of inclined or oblique surfaces.

Que;28 What is the trace of a straight line?

Ans;28 The point of intersection of a given straight line extended if necessary, With the
reference planes (H.P and V.P) are called its traces. Intersection point of line with H.P
is called Horizontal Trace (H.T) and with V.P is called Vertical Trace (V.T).

Que;29 What are the practical applications of development of surfaces?

Ans;29 1. Stone cutting 2. Pattern making 3. Sheet metal work.

Que;30 Where and why is a cutting plane drawn in a drawing?

Ans;30 A cutting (section) plane is an imaginary plane used for obtaining section of
the object. Cut surface obtained by using section planes is called section. We can show
it by section lines drawn uniformly and inclined by an angle of 45° to the right or left. The
section planes used for obtained section of solids are perpendicular to one of the
reference planes.

Que;31 What do you mean by single stroke letters?

Ans;31 These are the simplest form of letters and are used in most of the engineering
drawings. The word single stroke does not mean that the letter should be made in one
stroke only without lifting the pencil. It actually means that the thickness of the line of the
letter should be such as is obtained in one stroke of the pencil.

Que;32 What are oblique planes?

Ans;32 Plane surface inclined to any of the three principle planes is known as oblique
plane.

Que;33 Why is layout of sheet necessary?

Ans;34 1.) It helps in maintain uniformity in the drawing.

2.) It helps in proper presentation of matter.

3.) It helps in justifying proper space divison.

Que;34 Why the solids are sectioned?

Ans;34 In orthographic views, the visible edges and faces of a solid are inclined by
continuous lines, while its invisible feature are represented by dotted lines. If the
invisible features of an object are complex, there will be network of dotted lines in
orthographic view. Such a network of dotted lines will create difficulty in reading the
orthographic views. In such cases the solid is imagined to be cut apart by a plane so as
to expose its invisible feature. This imaginary process of cutting the solid is called
section.
Que;35 What are the apparent angles of indications?

Ans;35 The angles made in front view and top view with the X,Y planes are called
apparent angles. These are denoted by α and β.

Que;36 When the auxiliary planes are used?

Ans;36 AIP (auxiliary inclined planes) and AVP (auxiliary vertical planes) are used so
as to obtain auxiliary plane and auxiliary elevation.

Que;37 How will you test the set-square and T-square?

Ans;37 Before beginning the job, the top edge of the edge of the T-square and set
square for wrap or nicks by drawing a sharp line along the top of the blade.

Que;38 List out some contents of title block and the material list.

Ans;38 1.Name of the college/firm.

2. Name of the drawing.

3. Scale

4. Symbol for method of projection

5. Sheet no.

6. Dig of checker

7. Material of part

8. Date

Material Lists:
 1. Name of parts.

2. Quantity of parts.

3. Type of finish.

Que;39 Where and why a cutting plane is drawn in adrawing?

Ans;39 A cutting plane or section plane is an imaginary plane used for obtaining
section of the object. Cut surface obtained by using section planes is called section. It is
shown by section lines drawn uniformly and inclined at 45° to the right or left. The
section planes used or obtaining section of solids are perpendicular to one of the
reference planes.

Que;40 Why the conventional representation of common feature is adopted on the

drawing?

Ans;40 Drawing is accepted as the language for engineers to communicate. Hence,

the feature used in a particular drawing should be understood through out the world.
This is why the conventional representation of common feature is adopted on the
drawing.

Que;41 What are the main requirements of lettering?

Que;41 To make a drawing informative lettering is used. Lettering if done properly can
enhance the drawing else it can ruin the drawing as well. A conical shaped pencil works
best for most lettering. Generally H pencil is used for lettering. A pencil is too soft would
require frequent sharpening and it will produce lettering that may smear easily on a
drawing.

Que;42 What do you mean by single stroke letters?

Ans;42 Single stroke letters are the simplest forms of letters and are used in most of
the engineering drawings. It actually means that the thickness of the line should be
made in one stroke without lifting the pencil. The horizontal lines should be drawn from
left to right and vertical or inclined lines from top to bottom.
Que;43 Why the projections of an object are not drawn in second and fourth
quadrants?

Ans;43 In both second angle method of projection and fourth angle method of
projection the front view and top view of the object will overlap with each other.

Que;44 What are oblique planes?

Ans;44 When plane surface is inclined to any of the three principal planes, it is known
as oblique plane.

Que;45 Why sectional view are used in drawing?

Ans;45 In drawing invisible interior details are shown by dotted lines. But for complex
objects, too many dotted lines makes the drawing confusing and not understanding. So
to know the exact interior details and for clear drawings, sectional view are used.

Que;46 Define locus of a point?

Ans;46 It is the mathematical representation of the position of that point in a plane.

Que;47 What is representative factor?

Ans;47 R.F. dimension of object in drawing

Actual dimension of the object

Que;48 What is the difference between quadrilateral and polygon?

Ans;48 Quadrilateral : A quadrilateral is a plane figure bounded by four sides. For

e.g. Square, rectangle, rhombus etc

Polygon: A polygon is a plane figure bounded by number of sides. For e.g. Traingle,
Square, Hexagon etc.
Que;49 Define isometric scale?

Ans;49 In the isometric view of a cube, all the principal lengths of the cube are
shortened by equal amount, these shortened lengths are called isometric length and
scale showing these lengths are called isometric scales.

Que;50 What is the difference between epicycloids and hypocycloids?

Ans;50 Epicycloids: Epicycloids is a curve generated by a point on the circumference

of a circle, which is rolling outside against an another circle without slipping.

Hypocycloids: Hypocycloids is a curve generated by a point on the circumference of a

circle, which is rolling inside against circle without slipping.