CD Quality Assurance & Compliance 5

Question 1

Which scenario represents a breach of drawing configuration control?

Accepted Answer

A shop supervisor pencils a dimension change onto the released print and uses it for production

Answer

Unauthorized markups on released drawings bypass configuration control and change authorization.

Question 2

When checking an assembly drawing, the item numbers in the parts list must match the:

Accepted Answer

Balloon callouts on the assembly views

Answer

Each balloon on the views must correspond to the correct item number in the parts list.

Question 3

A dimension chain accumulates tolerance so the overall length could exceed its stated limit. The checker should require:

Accepted Answer

A dimensioning scheme, such as baseline dimensioning, that controls tolerance accumulation

Answer

Baseline or direct dimensioning prevents chained tolerances from stacking beyond functional limits.

Question 4

Record retention requirements for released engineering drawings are typically defined by:

Accepted Answer

The company quality system and applicable contractual or regulatory requirements

Answer

Retention periods come from the quality system plus contract and regulatory obligations.

Question 5

A drafter is asked to release a drawing without the required checker signature to meet a deadline. The appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Follow the release procedure and escalate the schedule conflict to management

Answer

Required approvals cannot be skipped; schedule pressure should be escalated through proper channels.

(CD) Certified Drafter Practice Test