Exam 2: Drafting Equipment, Media, and Reproduction Methods

Give the purpose of the revision block in the title block and identify (1) what is used for an original drawing and (2) what is used the first time the drawing is hanged.

Why are drawings scaled?

How are the civil engineer's scales calibrated?

What is a continuation sheet title block? When is it used?

According to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers document ASME Y14.5-2009, Dimensioning and Tolerancing, what is the commonly used International System of Units (SI) linear unit used on engineering drawings? What is the commonly used U.S. customary linear unit used on engi- neering drawings?

Give the dimensions of an ASME A3-size sheet.

Identify the purpose of the dimensioning and tolerancing block.

What name describes traditional drafting practice using pencil or ink on a medium such as paper or polyester film with the support of drafting instruments and equipment?

How do you specify a half scale when using inches?

When is the zoning compartment of the revision history block used? What is its purpose?

Give the dimensions of an ASME B-size sheet.

The triangular architect's scale contains 11 different scales. Describe how these scales are calibrated.

Describe vellum.

What does an application block include?

Define microfilm.