Question 1

In the accompanying figure, explain how the horizontal and vertical dimensions are measured.

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In the figure, the two base lines are at...

Question 2

Describe how inches are stated in drawings.

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Dimensions under 72 inches are usually stated in inches, so the inch symbol may be omitted on a drawing. This applies primarily to manufacturing industries. By comparison, measurements for structural work and the building industry are usually given in feet and inches.

Question 3

Describe why base line dimensions are desirable on a drawing.

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Base line dimensions simplify ...

Question 4

In base line dimensioning, all measurements are made from common finished surfaces called base lines or ____ lines.

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A)   relative
B)   connection
C)   dimension
D)   reference

Question 5

Explain how the center line is used in the accompanying figure.

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The center...

Question 6

In the accompanying figure, item number 1 represents a(n)  ____.

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A)   center that falls outside the object
B)   broken dimension line
C)   relative reference
D)   detached dimension line

Question 7

Measurements for ____ and the building industry are usually given in feet and inches.

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A)   manufacturing industries
B)   structural work
C)   mass production
D)   research B

Question 8

Dimensions under ____ inches are usually stated in inches so the inch symbol may be omitted on a drawing.

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A)   36
B)   48
C)   72
D)   80 C

Question 9

____ line dimensions simplify the reading of a drawing and also permit greater accuracy in making the part.

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A)   Staggered
B)   Relative
C)   Circle
D)   Base

Question 10

____ line dimensioning is used when accurate layout work to precision limits is required.

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A)   Staggered
B)   Relative
C)   Base
D)   Circle

Question 11

Explain when a broken dimension line is used.

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When the center of an arc falls outside ...

Question 12

When the center of an arc falls outside the limits of the drawing, a(n)  ____ line is used.

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A)   broken dimension
B)   hidden dimension
C)   displaced dimension
D)   continuous dimension

Question 13

Explain why errors are not cumulative in base line dimensioning.

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Errors are not cumulative with...

Exam 15: Dimensioning Large Arcs and Base Line Dimensions

In the accompanying figure, explain how the horizontal and vertical dimensions are measured.

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In the figure, the two base lines are at...
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Describe how inches are stated in drawings.

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Dimensions under 72 inches are usually stated in inches, so the inch symbol may be omitted on a drawing. This applies primarily to manufacturing industries. By comparison, measurements for structural work and the building industry are usually given in feet and inches.

Describe why base line dimensions are desirable on a drawing.

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Base line dimensions simplify ...
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In base line dimensioning, all measurements are made from common finished surfaces called base lines or ____ lines.

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Explain how the center line is used in the accompanying figure.

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The center...
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In the accompanying figure, item number 1 represents a(n) ____.

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Measurements for ____ and the building industry are usually given in feet and inches.

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Dimensions under ____ inches are usually stated in inches so the inch symbol may be omitted on a drawing.

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____ line dimensions simplify the reading of a drawing and also permit greater accuracy in making the part.

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____ line dimensioning is used when accurate layout work to precision limits is required.

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Explain when a broken dimension line is used.

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When the center of an arc falls outside ...
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When the center of an arc falls outside the limits of the drawing, a(n) ____ line is used.

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Explain why errors are not cumulative in base line dimensioning.

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Errors are not cumulative with...
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Exam 15: Dimensioning Large Arcs and Base Line Dimensions

In the accompanying figure, explain how the horizontal and vertical dimensions are measured.

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Describe how inches are stated in drawings.

Correct AnswerverifiedDimensions under 72 inches are usually stated in inches, so the inch symbol may be omitted on a drawing. This applies primarily to manufacturing industries. By comparison, measurements for structural work and the building industry are usually given in feet and inches.

Describe why base line dimensions are desirable on a drawing.

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In base line dimensioning, all measurements are made from common finished surfaces called base lines or ____ lines.

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Explain how the center line is used in the accompanying figure.

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In the accompanying figure, item number 1 represents a(n) ____.

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Measurements for ____ and the building industry are usually given in feet and inches.

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Dimensions under ____ inches are usually stated in inches so the inch symbol may be omitted on a drawing.

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____ line dimensions simplify the reading of a drawing and also permit greater accuracy in making the part.

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____ line dimensioning is used when accurate layout work to precision limits is required.

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Explain when a broken dimension line is used.

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When the center of an arc falls outside the limits of the drawing, a(n) ____ line is used.

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Explain why errors are not cumulative in base line dimensioning.

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In the figure, the two base lines are at...
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Dimensions under 72 inches are usually stated in inches, so the inch symbol may be omitted on a drawing. This applies primarily to manufacturing industries. By comparison, measurements for structural work and the building industry are usually given in feet and inches.

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Base line dimensions simplify ...
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The center...
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When the center of an arc falls outside ...
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Errors are not cumulative with...
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