The diagonal scales are used when measurements are required in _____ units.

A)
1
B)
2
C)
3
D)
4

Correct Answer : Option (C) :   3

Explanation : Using plain scale we can accommodate 2 units (example: yard, feet). But with the diagonal scale we can accommodate 3 units (example: yard, feet and inch). It is possible by the principle of diagonal division.

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The Press-Pull tool will ________ the face of a solid model in the direction it faces.
A)
Spiral
B)
Extrude
C)
Taper
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Extrude

Architectural drafters generally prefer to use ________ drawings to help illustrate 3-dimensional views of a structure.
A)
Perspective
B)
Auxiliary
C)
Isometric
D)
Orthographic

Correct Answer :   Perspective

This is used to indicate that a surface is to be machined:
A)
Machining mark
B)
Finish mark
C)
Coordinate mark
D)
Roughness indicator

Correct Answer :   Finish mark

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