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3001 In the end view of an external thread, the minor diameter is shown as which of these? Engineering Graphics
Conventional representation of threads
Easy
3002 In a sectional view of an internal thread, up to which line is the hatching carried? Engineering Graphics
Conventional representation of threads
Medium
3003 For an internal thread in section, which diameter is drawn with thick continuous lines? Engineering Graphics
Conventional representation of threads
Medium
3004 A bolt is screwed into a tapped hole and drawn in section. In the region where the two threads overlap, which… Engineering Graphics
Conventional representation of threads
Hard
3005 What distinguishes a stud from a bolt? Engineering Graphics
Studs
Easy
3006 What is the purpose of the square neck on a square-neck stud? Engineering Graphics
Studs
Easy
3007 An engine cylinder cover must be removed often for inspection, and the cylinder body is too thick for through… Engineering Graphics
Studs
Medium
3008 Why is the metal end of a stud usually made longer when it is screwed into cast iron rather than steel? Engineering Graphics
Studs
Medium
3009 A stud should seat firmly on the body surface and always project by the same length. Which type best meets th… Engineering Graphics
Studs
Hard
3010 Which screw has no head at all and is used to prevent a pulley from slipping on a shaft? Engineering Graphics
Screws
Easy
3011 A screw head must finish flush with the surface of a plate. Which screw should be used? Engineering Graphics
Screws
Easy
3012 How is a hexagonal socket head screw tightened? Engineering Graphics
Screws
Medium
3013 What is the main difference between a machine screw and a bolt? Engineering Graphics
Screws
Medium
3014 A designer needs a screw that can be sunk in a counterbored hole and tightened firmly where there is no room … Engineering Graphics
Screws
Hard
3015 Which type of fastener is a rivet? Engineering Graphics
Rivets
Easy
3016 Which rivet head is the most commonly used, with a rounded cup shape? Engineering Graphics
Rivets
Easy
3017 Using the proportions head diameter 1.6D and head height 0.7D, what is the head diameter of a snap head rivet… Engineering Graphics
Rivets
Medium
3018 Which rivet head should be chosen when the outer surface of a ship's plating must remain smooth? Engineering Graphics
Rivets
Medium
3019 A rivet head projects above the plate and is shaped like a frustum of a cone, with its larger end resting on … Engineering Graphics
Rivets
Hard
3020 Why is an open bearing convenient for fitting a shaft? Engineering Graphics
Open bearing
Easy