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NEC Civil · Practice

Engineering drawings and concepts Set 1

50 questions

Question 1

______ is a two-dimensional representation of three-dimensional objects.

A.
Engineering Sketching
B.
Engineering Painting
C.
Engineering Architecture
D.
Engineering Drawing

Question 2

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Foundation fundamentals

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Bearing capacity and settlement

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Open-channel flow

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Hydrology

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Determinate structures

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Indeterminate structures

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Road construction and maintenance

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Project planning and scheduling

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Project management

Set 150

Project management

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Engineering professional practice

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Nepal Engineering Council Acts and Regulations

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Set 130

______ is also called the universal language of engineers.

A.
Engineering Sketching
B.
Engineering Painting
C.
Engineering Structuring
D.
Engineering Drawing

Question 3

The person who possesses an engineering drawing knowledge has ability to ______.

A.
Read, Prepare and Understand the Engineering Drawing
B.
Create or draw rough hand sketch
C.
Visualize the objects
D.
Understand other objects
E.
All of above

Question 4

Engineering drawings are prepared on standard size ______.

A.
Drawing Boards
B.
Drawing Sheets
C.
Any white sheets
D.
All of above

Question 5

The drawing boards used to draw an object is made up of softwood of thickness about 25 mm. with a working edge for ______.

A.
Chi- Square
B.
Set- Square
C.
T- Square
D.
P- Square

Question 6

Present days ______ are used instead of T-squares which can be fixed on any board.

A.
Mini- draughter
B.
P- square
C.
Set- square
D.
None of above

Question 7

Set squares contains ______ angles most commonly used in engineering drawing.

A.
30, 45, 60 and 90
B.
45, 60, 90 and 180
C.
30, 60, 90 and 270
D.
30, 45, 60 and 360

Question 8

Consider a diagram below in which angles produced by set squares are combined to obtain new angle. What is the value of

x

? \[For your reference, please consider figure 1: set squares to identify which degree set squares are used in above diagram].

x = ?

A.
$x = 20$ degree
B.
$x = 45$ degree
C.
$x = 15$ degree
D.
$x = 5$ degree

Question 9

Consider a diagram below in which angles produced by set squares are combined to obtain new angle. What is the value of

x

? \[For your reference, please consider figure 1: set squares to identify which degree set squares are used in above diagram].

A.
$x = 180$ degree
B.
$x = 45$ degree
C.
$x = 15$ degree
D.
$x = 90$ degree

Question 10

Consider a diagram below in which angles produced by set squares are combined to obtain new angle. What is the value of

x

and

y

? \[For your reference, please consider figure 1: set squares to identify which degree set squares are used in above diagram].

x = ?

A.
$x = 180$ degree, $y = 75$ degree
B.
$x = 90$ degree, $y = 75$ degree
C.
$x = 75$ degree, $y = 90$ degree
D.
$x = 75$ degree, $y = 180$ degree

Question 11

Consider a diagram below in which angles produced by set squares are combined to obtain new angle. What is the value of

x

and

y

? \[For your reference, please consider figure 1: set squares to identify which degree set squares are used in above diagram].

x = ?

A.
$x = 120$ degree, $y = 60$ degree
B.
$x = 60$ degree, $y = 120$ degree
C.
$x = 180$ degree, $y = 60$ degree
D.
$x = 60$ degree, $y = 180$ degree

Question 12

Consider a diagram below in which angles produced by set squares are combined to obtain new angle. What is the value of

x

and

y

? \[For your reference, please consider figure 1: set squares to identify which degree set squares are used in above diagram].

x = ?

A.
$x = 120$ degree, $y = 60$ degree
B.
$x = 60$ degree, $y = 120$ degree
C.
$x = 30$ degree, $y = 60$ degree
D.
$x = 60$ degree, $y = 30$ degree

Question 13

Consider a diagram below in which angles produced by set squares are combined to obtain new angle. What is the value of

x

? \[For your reference, please consider figure 1: set squares to identify which degree set squares are used in above diagram].

x = ?

A.
$x = 180$ degree
B.
$x = 135$ degree
C.
$x = 270$ degree
D.
$x = 45$ degree

Question 14

Consider a diagram below in which angles produced by set squares are combined to obtain new angle. What is the value of

x

? \[For your reference, please consider figure 1: set squares to identify which degree set squares are used in above diagram].

x = ?

A.
$x = 180$ degree
B.
$x = 90$ degree
C.
$x = 270$ degree
D.
$x = 45$ degree

Question 15

______ are the parts of T-square.

A.
Working edge
B.
Stock
C.
Blade
D.
All of the above

Question 16

The ______ is used to draw a smooth line through predetermined points.

A.
Spanish Curve
B.
Parabolic Curve
C.
Hyperbolic Curve
D.
French Curve

Question 17

______ have predefined, pre-dimensional holes already in the right scale, so that engineers as well as architects can accurately draw a specific symbol or objects.

A.
T Squares
B.
Flexible Curves
C.
Templates
D.
Instrument Box

Question 18

Mini-draughter is fixed to the ______ at one edge using a screw provided for the draughter.

A.
Drawing Sheets
B.
Drawing Board
C.
T squares
D.
Square sets

Question 19

______ combines the functions of T-square, set-squares, scales and protractor.

A.
Instrument Box
B.
Templates
C.
Mini-draughter
D.
Square sets

Question 20

______ is a square, circular or semicircular instrument, typically made of flat celluloid sheets, for measuring an angle.

A.
Scale
B.
Protractor
C.
Template
D.
French curve

Question 21

In the context of Pencil in Engineering drawing, the hardness increases as the value of the numeral before the letter H ______.

A.
Decreases
B.
Increases
C.
Both increases or decreases
D.
Neither increases nor decreases

Question 22

In the context of Pencil in Engineering drawing, the lead becomes ______, as the value of the numeral before B increases.

A.
Softer
B.
Harder
C.
Neither softer nor harder
D.
Both softer and harder

Question 23

______ angle is not possible to make using both setsquares.

A.
125 degrees
B.
120 degrees
C.
75 degrees
D.
15 degrees

Question 24

In the set of ______ scales, the cardboard scales are available.

A.
Seven
B.
Nine
C.
Six
D.
Eight

Question 25

240 mm x 330 mm. is the untrimmed size of ______ sheet.

A.
A0
B.
A1
C.
A3
D.
A4

Question 26

According to the recommendation of SP: 46 (2003), for the sheet sizes A0 and A1 there should be the border ______ width and for the sheet sizes A2, A3, A4 and A5 there should be the border ______ width.

A.
20 mm, 10 mm
B.
5 mm, 10 mm
C.
10 mm, 20 mm
D.
10 mm, 5 mm

Question 27

In both the methods of folding (folding of sheets for binding and folding of sheets for storing in cabinet), the ______ is always visible.

A.
Scale
B.
Title Block
C.
Identification Number
D.
Name of the firm

Question 28

______ is used for drawing Dimension lines, Extension lines, Leader lines, Reference lines, short center lines, Projection lines, Hatching Construction lines, Guide lines, Outlines of revolved sections, Imaginary lines of intersection.

A.
Continuous narrow freehand lines
B.
Continuous narrow lines with zigzags
C.
Continuous narrow lines
D.
Continuous wide lines

Question 29

______ is preferably manually represented termination of partial or interrupted views, cuts and sections, if the limit is not a line of symmetry or a center line.

A.
Continuous narrow freehand lines
B.
Continuous narrow lines with zigzags
C.
Continuous narrow lines
D.
Continuous wide lines

Question 30

______ is preferably mechanically represented termination of partial or interrupted views, cuts and sections, if the limit is not a line of symmetry or a center line.

A.
Continuous narrow freehand lines
B.
Continuous narrow lines with zigzags
C.
Continuous narrow lines
D.
Continuous wide lines

Question 31

______ is used for drawing visible edges, visible outlines, main representations in diagrams, maps, flow charts.

A.
Continuous narrow freehand lines
B.
Continuous narrow lines with zigzags
C.
Continuous narrow lines
D.
Continuous wide lines

Question 32

______ is used for drawing hidden edges and hidden outlines.

A.
Continuous narrow freehand lines
B.
Continuous narrow lines with zigzags
C.
Dashed narrow lines
D.
Continuous wide lines

Question 33

______ is used for drawing center lines / Axes, lines of symmetry.

A.
Continuous narrow freehand lines
B.
Continuous narrow lines with zigzags
C.
Long dashed dotted narrow lines
D.
Continuous wide lines

Question 34

______ is used for cutting planes at the ends and changes of direction outlines of visible parts situated in front of cutting plane.

A.
Continuous narrow freehand lines
B.
Continuous narrow lines with zigzags
C.
Long dashed dotted narrow lines
D.
Long dashed dotted wide lines

Question 35

______ is the numerical value that define the size characteristics such as length, height, breadth, diameter, radius, angle.

A.
Projection
B.
Dimension
C.
Point
D.
None of above

Question 36

During dimensioning leaders should not be ______.

A.
Inclined at an angle less than 30°
B.
Parallel to adjacent projection lines.
C.
Parallel or adjacent dimensions.
D.
All of above

Question 37

______ are never drawn horizontal, vertical, curved, or freehand. They are generally drawn at any convenient angle 30°, 45°, and 60°.

A.
Arrowheads
B.
Dimension lines
C.
Leaders
D.
Dimension values

Question 38

According to the dimensioning principle “Placing the dimensions where the shape is best shown”. Which figure satisfies the above principle? Figure A\ Figure B

A.
Figure A satisfies the principle
B.
Figure B satisfies the principle
C.
Both figure A and B satisfies the principle
D.
Neither figure A neither B satisfies the principle

Question 39

According to the dimensioning principle “Placing Dimensions Outside the View”. Which figure satisfies the above principle? Figure A\ Figure B

A.
Figure A satisfies the principle
B.
Figure B satisfies the principle
C.
Both figure A and B satisfies the principle
D.
Neither figure A neither B satisfies the principle

Question 40

According to the dimensioning principle “Marking the dimensions from the visible outlines” Which figure satisfies the above principle? Figure A\ Figure B

A.
Figure A satisfies the principle
B.
Figure B satisfies the principle
C.
Both figure A and B satisfies the principle
D.
Neither figure A neither B satisfies the principle

Question 41

According to the dimensioning principle “Marking of Extension Lines” Which figure satisfies the above principle? Figure A\ Figure B

A.
Figure A satisfies the principle
B.
Figure B satisfies the principle
C.
Both figure A and B satisfies the principle
D.
Neither figure A neither B satisfies the principle

Question 42

According to the dimensioning principle “Crossing of center Lines” Which figure satisfies the above principle?

A.
Figure A satisfies the principle
B.
Figure B satisfies the principle
C.
Both figure A and B satisfies the principle
D.
Neither figure A nor B satisfies the principle

Question 43

The arrangement of dimensions on a drawing must indicate clearly the purpose of the design of the object. The arrangement can be done using ______.

A.
Chain dimensioning
B.
Parallel dimensioning
C.
Combined dimensioning
D.
All of above

Question 44

In ______ successive dimensions are arranged in a continuous straight line.

A.
Chain dimensioning
B.
Parallel dimensioning
C.
Combined dimensioning
D.
Coordinate dimensioning

Question 45

Chain dimensioning is also known as ______.

A.
Progressive dimensioning
B.
Superimposed dimensioning
C.
Continuous dimensioning
D.
Coordinate dimensioning

Question 46

In ______ a number of single dimensions parallel to one another are placed from a common origin.

A.
Chain dimensioning
B.
Parallel dimensioning
C.
Combined dimensioning
D.
Coordinate dimensioning

Question 47

Parallel dimensioning is also known as ______.

A.
Progressive dimensioning
B.
Superimposed dimensioning
C.
Continuous dimensioning
D.
Coordinate dimensioning

Question 48

In ______ all the dimensions begin from a common origin, which is indicated by a small circle of 3mm diameter, and terminated with arrowheads where individual dimension ends.

A.
Progressive dimensioning
B.
Superimposed dimensioning
C.
Continuous dimensioning
D.
Running dimensioning

Question 49

Running dimensioning is also known as ______.

A.
Progressive dimensioning
B.
Superimposed dimensioning
C.
Continuous dimensioning
D.
Coordinate dimensioning

Question 50

______ are used to represent real eye objects such as vehicles, large machine parts, Mountains, buildings, town plans etc.

A.
Enlarging scales
B.
Reducing scales
C.
Full size scale
D.
None of above

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