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1	In the construction of an isometric scale, the true lengths are marked on a line inclined at what angle to th…	Engineering Graphics Isometric scale	Easy
2	The ratio of isometric length to true length is closest to which value?	Engineering Graphics Isometric scale	Easy
3	An edge of a block is 60 mm long and parallel to an isometric axis. What length should it be drawn in its iso…	Engineering Graphics Isometric scale	Medium
4	What is the angle between the true-length line and the isometric-length line in the construction of an isomet…	Engineering Graphics Isometric scale	Medium
5	Each edge of a cube in isometric projection is inclined to the plane of projection at about 35°16′. Why does …	Engineering Graphics Isometric scale	Hard
6	In isometric projection, the slant edges of a pyramid are best described as which kind of line?	Engineering Graphics Prisms and pyramids	Easy
7	Which method is commonly used to draw the base of a hexagonal prism in isometric projection?	Engineering Graphics Prisms and pyramids	Easy
8	A hexagonal base has sides of 25 mm. What are the true dimensions of the rectangle that just encloses it, wit…	Engineering Graphics Prisms and pyramids	Medium
9	A square pyramid with base side 40 mm and axis 60 mm stands on its base on the HP. How is its apex located in…	Engineering Graphics Prisms and pyramids	Medium
10	A student draws a cube of side 50 mm in isometric projection and shows all three visible faces as rhombuses w…	Engineering Graphics Prisms and pyramids	Hard
11	In isometric projection, a sphere of radius 30 mm appears as which shape?	Engineering Graphics Cone, cylinder, sphere and hemisphere	Easy
12	What is the side of the rhombus used to draw the ellipse for a circle of diameter 60 mm in isometric projecti…	Engineering Graphics Cone, cylinder, sphere and hemisphere	Easy
13	How are the outline (generator) lines of a cone drawn after the base ellipse and apex are fixed?	Engineering Graphics Cone, cylinder, sphere and hemisphere	Medium
14	In the four-centre method, which points are used as two of the four centres?	Engineering Graphics Cone, cylinder, sphere and hemisphere	Medium
15	A hemisphere of radius 30 mm rests on its flat face on the HP. Which statement about its isometric projection…	Engineering Graphics Cone, cylinder, sphere and hemisphere	Hard
16	A cylinder stands on its base on the HP. Along which isometric direction is its axis drawn?	Engineering Graphics Positions of solids	Easy
17	In isometric projection, a line that is perpendicular to the VP is drawn in which direction?	Engineering Graphics Positions of solids	Easy
18	A hexagonal prism lies on one of its rectangular faces on the HP with its axis perpendicular to the VP. On wh…	Engineering Graphics Positions of solids	Medium
19	A cone has its axis parallel to both the HP and the VP. Its base therefore lies parallel to which plane?	Engineering Graphics Positions of solids	Medium
20	A square pyramid stands on its base on the HP with two base sides parallel to the VP. How are the base edges …	Engineering Graphics Positions of solids	Hard
21	Two solids are said to be placed centrally. What does this mean?	Engineering Graphics Combining two solids	Easy
22	When a cylinder is placed centrally on a square slab, where is the centre of the cylinder's base located?	Engineering Graphics Combining two solids	Easy
23	A cone of height 40 mm is placed centrally on a cube of side 50 mm. In isometric projection, how high above t…	Engineering Graphics Combining two solids	Medium
24	A sphere of radius 25 mm rests centrally on top of a cylinder. How is it drawn in isometric projection?	Engineering Graphics Combining two solids	Medium
25	A hexagonal prism (side 20 mm) is placed centrally on a square slab of side 80 mm. Which statement about the …	Engineering Graphics Combining two solids	Hard
26	What is the thread angle of an ISO metric screw thread?	Engineering Graphics Screw threads	Easy
27	Which thread profile is generally preferred for transmitting power, as in a screw jack?	Engineering Graphics Screw threads	Easy
28	A double-start thread has a pitch of 3 mm. How far does the screw advance in one complete turn?	Engineering Graphics Screw threads	Medium
29	A thread has rounded crests and roots, a 55° included angle and a depth of about 0.64 times the pitch. Which …	Engineering Graphics Screw threads	Medium
30	Why is a knuckle thread suitable for parts such as railway carriage couplings that are handled roughly?	Engineering Graphics Screw threads	Hard
31	Why are hexagonal nuts more common than square nuts on machines?	Engineering Graphics Bolts and nuts	Easy
32	Using the proportion S = 1.5D + 3 mm, what is the width across flats of a nut for an M20 bolt?	Engineering Graphics Bolts and nuts	Easy
33	Using the proportions nut thickness = D and bolt head height = 0.8D, what is the difference between the two f…	Engineering Graphics Bolts and nuts	Medium
34	The front view of a hexagonal nut shows three faces with curved arcs on each. What causes these arcs?	Engineering Graphics Bolts and nuts	Medium
35	A bolt must have its head held from turning while the nut is tightened, and the head sits in a recess cut in …	Engineering Graphics Bolts and nuts	Hard
36	What is the main function of a plain washer under a nut?	Engineering Graphics Washers and nut-bolt assembly	Easy
37	In a sectional front view of a nut-bolt assembly cut along the bolt axis, how is the bolt shown?	Engineering Graphics Washers and nut-bolt assembly	Easy
38	Using washer proportions hole D + 1 mm, outside diameter 2D + 3 mm and thickness 0.15D, what is the outside d…	Engineering Graphics Washers and nut-bolt assembly	Medium
39	Two plates each 15 mm thick are joined with an M20 bolt, a 3 mm washer and a nut 20 mm thick. What is the lea…	Engineering Graphics Washers and nut-bolt assembly	Medium
40	Why should the threaded portion of a bolt end slightly inside the clearance hole of the parts being joined?	Engineering Graphics Washers and nut-bolt assembly	Hard
41	In the conventional representation of an external thread, how is the root (minor) diameter shown in a side vi…	Engineering Graphics Conventional representation of threads	Easy
42	In the end view of an external thread, the minor diameter is shown as which of these?	Engineering Graphics Conventional representation of threads	Easy
43	In a sectional view of an internal thread, up to which line is the hatching carried?	Engineering Graphics Conventional representation of threads	Medium
44	For an internal thread in section, which diameter is drawn with thick continuous lines?	Engineering Graphics Conventional representation of threads	Medium
45	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
46	What distinguishes a stud from a bolt?	Engineering Graphics Studs	Easy
47	What is the purpose of the square neck on a square-neck stud?	Engineering Graphics Studs	Easy
48	An engine cylinder cover must be removed often for inspection, and the cylinder body is too thick for through…	Engineering Graphics Studs	Medium
49	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
50	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