CSWP Engineering Drawings & Detailing Standards 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In SOLIDWORKS drawings, which dimension type automatically updates when a Geometric Tolerance (GD&T) feature control frame is placed on a feature?
- Driving dimension (Correct answer)
- Reference dimension
- Controlled dimension
- Smart dimension
Correct answer: Driving dimension
Driving dimensions control the model geometry and update automatically, ensuring the feature control frame reflects actual model values.
Question 2: When inserting a Section View in a SOLIDWORKS drawing, which line type is used to define the cutting plane?
- Phantom line
- Center line
- Cutting plane line (Correct answer)
- Chain line
Correct answer: Cutting plane line
Cutting plane lines (thick chain lines with arrows) define the cut location and direction for section views per ASME Y14.3.
Question 3: Which ASME standard governs dimensioning and tolerancing practices used in SOLIDWORKS engineering drawings in the US?
- ASME Y14.5 (Correct answer)
- ASME Y14.100
- ISO 1101
- ASME B4.2
Correct answer: ASME Y14.5
ASME Y14.5 is the US standard for dimensioning and tolerancing, covering GD&T symbols and rules used in engineering drawings.
Question 4: In a SOLIDWORKS drawing, a 'Broken-Out Section' view is used to:
- Show a partial interior cross-section without a separate section view (Correct answer)
- Replace the front view with a full section
- Display hidden lines in an isometric view
- Create a detail view of a small feature
Correct answer: Show a partial interior cross-section without a separate section view
A Broken-Out Section removes a portion of the view to expose interior features without creating a separate full section view.
Question 5: When setting up a SOLIDWORKS drawing sheet, 'Third Angle Projection' is standard in which country/region?
- Europe and Asia
- United States and Canada (Correct answer)
- Australia only
- Japan only
Correct answer: United States and Canada
Third Angle Projection is the standard in the United States and Canada, while Europe and most of Asia use First Angle Projection.
Question 6: Which SOLIDWORKS annotation tool is used to specify the finish quality of a machined surface on a drawing?
- Weld Symbol
- Surface Finish Symbol (Correct answer)
- Datum Feature Symbol
- Geometric Tolerance
Correct answer: Surface Finish Symbol
The Surface Finish Symbol (Ra) specifies the roughness average or texture required on a machined surface.
Question 7: In SOLIDWORKS, which option in Drawing Properties controls whether dimensions are shown in millimeters or inches on the sheet?
- Detailing options
- Document Properties > Units (Correct answer)
- Sheet Format settings
- Display Style settings
Correct answer: Document Properties > Units
Document Properties > Units sets the unit system (mm or inches) that drives how dimensions are displayed on the drawing sheet.
CSWP Engineering Drawings & Detailing Standards 2
In SOLIDWORKS drawings, which dimension type automatically updates when a Geometric Tolerance (GD&T) feature control frame is placed on a feature?