Question 1

When drawing a three-point perspective drawing, you should:

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A)   draw vertical parallel lines representing the width and depth of the object
B)   draw vertical lines to three distinct vanishing points
C)   draw vertical lines to a third vanishing point
D)   place the third vanishing point below the object if the viewer is at the base of the buildingE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The most popular type of perspective drawing is the _____ drawing because it provides the greatest amount of realism with a minimum amount of complex projection.

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A)   one-point perspective
B)   two-point perspective
C)   three-point perspective
D)   four-point perspectiveE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Nonisometric lines can only be established by locating points of intersection with isometric lines.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The receding lines of a one-point perspective drawing meet at a distant location called a(n) :

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A)   isometric axis
B)   exploded view
C)   station point
D)   vanishing pointE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

A drawing with long receding lines reduced by one-half, but dimensioned true size, is known as a(n)  _____ drawing.

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A)   cavalier
B)   trimetric
C)   two-point perspective
D)   cabinetE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

An axonometric drawing may be drawn as a(n) :

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A)   cavalier
B)   dimetric
C)   cabinet
D)   two-point perspectiveE) All of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 7

All isometric lines are drawn 45° or vertical from the horizontal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Imagine that you are constructing a two-point perspective drawing intended to closely approximate the true appearance of an object. What should you do where the visual projectors intersect the picture plane?

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A)   darken the intersection point
B)   draw diagonal lines to the station point
C)   draw horizontal lines to the vanishing point
D)   draw vertical lines to the ground lineE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The isometric axis consists of three lines, _____ apart.

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A)   45°
B)   60°
C)   90°
D)   120°E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

What term refers to the base line upon which the front plane of a one-point perspective drawing is viewed?

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A)   ground line
B)   horizon
C)   picture plane
D)   line of visionE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

To prevent a perspective drawing from being distorted, the base angle should be:

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A)   less than 45°
B)   at least 45°
C)   less than 90°
D)   greater than 90°E) B) and D)
F) All of the above D

Question 12

You generally do not need to draw to precise dimensional limits when preparing perspective drawings.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

To plot ellipses on nonisometric surfaces, you must first prepare an orthographic three-point perspective drawing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A half isometric section shows half of the object.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When drawing a one-point perspective drawing, the _____ represents the location of the observer.

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A)   vanishing point
B)   station point
C)   picture plane
D)   exploded viewE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Imagine that you are drawing a two-point perspective drawing using an estimating procedure and you have just estimated the position of features toward the vanishing points. What should you do next?

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A)   draw the back corners to the vanishing points
B)   measure the width and length
C)   draw the top and bottom to the vanishing points
D)   connect the intersecting linesE) All of the above
F) None of the above D

Question 17

The most popular form of pictorial drawing used in engineering is the _____ drawing.

Accepted Answer

A)   trimetric
B)   cavalier
C)   isometric
D)   one-point perspectiveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Imagine that you are plotting an isometric irregular curve. What should you do next after projecting lines at each point?

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A)   connect the points
B)   sketch the curve lightly
C)   measure the thickness at each point
D)   prepare two orthographic views of the objectE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Two-point perspective drawings are prepared from a front orthographic face.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Imagine that you are centering an isometric drawing. What should you do next after locating the center of the area?

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A)   draw a vertical line upward equal to one-half the height of the object
B)   extend a light vertical line down from the corner
C)   outline the area needed for the drawing
D)   draw a line 30° downward to the right, equal to one-half the length of the objectE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 15: Pictorial Drawings

When drawing a three-point perspective drawing, you should:

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The most popular type of perspective drawing is the _____ drawing because it provides the greatest amount of realism with a minimum amount of complex projection.

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Nonisometric lines can only be established by locating points of intersection with isometric lines.

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The receding lines of a one-point perspective drawing meet at a distant location called a(n) :

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A drawing with long receding lines reduced by one-half, but dimensioned true size, is known as a(n) _____ drawing.

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An axonometric drawing may be drawn as a(n) :

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All isometric lines are drawn 45° or vertical from the horizontal.

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Imagine that you are constructing a two-point perspective drawing intended to closely approximate the true appearance of an object. What should you do where the visual projectors intersect the picture plane?

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The isometric axis consists of three lines, _____ apart.

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What term refers to the base line upon which the front plane of a one-point perspective drawing is viewed?

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To prevent a perspective drawing from being distorted, the base angle should be:

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You generally do not need to draw to precise dimensional limits when preparing perspective drawings.

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To plot ellipses on nonisometric surfaces, you must first prepare an orthographic three-point perspective drawing.

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A half isometric section shows half of the object.

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When drawing a one-point perspective drawing, the _____ represents the location of the observer.

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Imagine that you are drawing a two-point perspective drawing using an estimating procedure and you have just estimated the position of features toward the vanishing points. What should you do next?

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The most popular form of pictorial drawing used in engineering is the _____ drawing.

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Imagine that you are plotting an isometric irregular curve. What should you do next after projecting lines at each point?

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Two-point perspective drawings are prepared from a front orthographic face.

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Imagine that you are centering an isometric drawing. What should you do next after locating the center of the area?

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