Virtual Labs

Lettering

What is the impact of poor lettering on engineering drawings?

a: It enhances creativity Explanation

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b: It reduces readability and precision Explanation

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c: It doesn’t affect the drawing Explanation

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d: None of these Explanation

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How is lettering size determined for different elements in a drawing?

a: Based on ease of reading and hierarchy Explanation

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b: Based on available space Explanation

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c: Randomly chosen by the drafter Explanation

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d: None of these Explanation

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Why are sub-titles placed below views in engineering drawings?

a: To be consistent with guidelines Explanation

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b: To avoid cluttering above the views Explanation

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c: To follow tradition Explanation

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d: None of these Explanation

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What techniques help improve speed and accuracy in freehand lettering?

a: Use rulers for all letters Explanation

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b: Practice freehand with consistent letter spacing Explanation

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c: Draw large letters for better control Explanation

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d: None of these Explanation

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Why are different sizes used for titles, sub-titles, and annotations?

a: To avoid overcrowding and improve readability Explanation

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b: To highlight important areas Explanation

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c: To save space in the drawing Explanation

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d: None of these Explanation

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What is the difference between vertical and inclined letters?

a: Vertical letters are slanted left, inclined letters are slanted right Explanation

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b: Inclined letters have a 75° slope, vertical letters don’t Explanation

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c: Vertical letters are thicker than inclined letters Explanation

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d: None of these Explanation

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Why is maintaining uniform shape, slope, size, shade, and spacing important in lettering?

a: For artistic appeal Explanation

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b: For consistent readability and professionalism Explanation

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c: For better alignment with drawings Explanation

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d: None of these Explanation

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Where should the main title be positioned on an engineering drawing?

a: Top of the sheet Explanation

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b: Bottom edge, horizontal alignment Explanation

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c: Anywhere on the sheet Explanation

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d: None of these Explanation

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How do guide-lines help with uniform size on detailed engineering drawings?

a: They provide a base for alignment Explanation

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b: They create contrast in background spacing Explanation

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c: They serve as a grid for other details Explanation

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d: None of these Explanation

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How does background adjustment improve letter spacing?

a: It eliminates unnecessary gaps Explanation

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b: It ensures letters are equally spaced visually Explanation

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c: It aligns letters with the edges of the sheet Explanation

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d: None of these Explanation

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When might you use underlined letters versus non-underlined letters in a drawing?

a: To indicate titles or important dimensions Explanation

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b: To add style to the drawing Explanation

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c: For adding extra detail Explanation

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d: None of these Explanation

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