general question bank 4

qbchap4.json

[
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q1",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "In the aviation industry, what is drawing primarily used for?",
    "options": [
      "Conveying ideas concerning the construction or assembly of objects.",
      "Creating artistic representations of aircraft.",
      "Documenting historical aviation milestones.",
      "Replacing all forms of written and oral communication."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "Conveying ideas concerning the construction or assembly of objects."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q2",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "Which of the following computer software packages is most commonly used by airframe manufacturers to design their aircraft?",
    "options": [
      "SolidWorks",
      "CATIA",
      "AutoCAD",
      "Rhino3D"
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "CATIA"
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q3",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "What is the primary purpose of an assembly drawing?",
    "options": [
      "To describe a single part in detail.",
      "To show the relationship of various parts within an object made of two or more components.",
      "To provide information for a part or assembly in its final installed position in the aircraft.",
      "To cut away part of an object to show internal construction."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "To show the relationship of various parts within an object made of two or more components."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q4",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "Which type of section view is used with symmetrical objects to show both the interior and exterior?",
    "options": [
      "Full section",
      "Half section",
      "Revolved section",
      "Removed section"
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "Half section"
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q5",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "Where is the drawing number typically found on a print?",
    "options": [
      "Upper left-hand corner of the drawing.",
      "Middle of the drawing, near the object.",
      "Lower right corner of the title block.",
      "Only on the reverse side of the print."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "Lower right corner of the title block."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q6",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "In the universal numbering system for drawings, what does the first digit '1' indicate?",
    "options": [
      "A drawing of $17\\times22$ inches.",
      "A drawing of $8\\frac{1}{2}\\times11$ inches.",
      "A drawing of $11\\times17$ inches.",
      "A drawing with a width between 17 and 36 inches on a continuous roll."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "A drawing of $8\\frac{1}{2}\\times11$ inches."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q7",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "What is the definition of 'tolerance' in the context of drawing dimensions?",
    "options": [
      "The maximum allowable variation from a given dimension.",
      "The sum of the plus and minus allowance figures.",
      "The minimum allowable variation from a given dimension.",
      "A specific measurement that must be strictly adhered to without any deviation."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "The sum of the plus and minus allowance figures."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q8",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "What is an isometric drawing?",
    "options": [
      "A drawing that most closely resembles a photograph, where lines converge.",
      "A pictorial drawing that tilts the object forward so portions of all three orthographic views can be seen in one view, with parallel lines.",
      "A drawing where two of the three drawing axes are always at right angles to each other.",
      "A drawing showing individual parts and their relative positions before assembly."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "A pictorial drawing that tilts the object forward so portions of all three orthographic views can be seen in one view, with parallel lines."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q9",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "What is the primary function of a schematic diagram?",
    "options": [
      "To show the actual size and shape of individual components.",
      "To show the principle of operation of an aircraft system and the relationship of components within the system.",
      "To identify and locate components in their final installed position in the aircraft.",
      "To illustrate a sequence or flow of events for troubleshooting."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "To show the principle of operation of an aircraft system and the relationship of components within the system."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q10",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "What do centerlines indicate on a drawing?",
    "options": [
      "Visible edges or contours of an object.",
      "Hidden surfaces or invisible edges.",
      "The center of an object or part of an object.",
      "The plane where a sectional view of the object is taken."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "The center of an object or part of an object."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q11",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "Which type of line is used to indicate invisible edges or contours?",
    "options": [
      "Dimension lines.",
      "Hidden lines.",
      "Outline or visible lines.",
      "Centerlines."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "Hidden lines."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q12",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "What is the purpose of a revision block on a drawing?",
    "options": [
      "To list the materials and parts necessary for fabrication.",
      "To document changes in dimensions, design, or materials to the drawing.",
      "To indicate the specific aircraft, assembly, or sub-assembly the drawing applies to.",
      "To provide a simple rough drawing made rapidly without much detail."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "To document changes in dimensions, design, or materials to the drawing."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q13",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "What is an exploded view drawing primarily used for?",
    "options": [
      "Showing an object as it appears to the eye, like a photograph.",
      "Illustrating individual parts and their relative positions before assembly.",
      "Indicating the plane where a sectional view of an object is taken.",
      "Displaying the electrical wiring and circuitry of devices."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "Illustrating individual parts and their relative positions before assembly."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q14",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "What is the main advantage of using digital storage methods (like CDs/DVDs) for aircraft drawings compared to microfilm and microfiche?",
    "options": [
      "Digital methods are generally more resistant to physical damage.",
      "They allow for greater ease of access and information sharing.",
      "They produce higher resolution images that are always 1:1 scale.",
      "They eliminate the need for any physical printers or plotters."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "They allow for greater ease of access and information sharing."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q15",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "When reading a multiview drawing, what should you do first to get a general idea of the object's shape?",
    "options": [
      "Immediately focus on the dimensions and tolerances.",
      "Consult only one view for a careful study.",
      "Scan all the views to get a general idea of the shape.",
      "Look for the title block and revision history."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "Scan all the views to get a general idea of the shape."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q16",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "Which term describes where a computer is used in the design of a part or product?",
    "options": [
      "Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)",
      "Computer Aided Design (CAD)",
      "Computer Graphics (CG)",
      "Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)"
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "Computer Aided Design (CAD)"
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q17",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "How are prints often made in the traditional method, as described in the document?",
    "options": [
      "By directly printing from a digital file using an inkjet printer.",
      "By placing a tracing of the drawing over chemically-treated paper and exposing it to strong light.",
      "By drawing directly onto a large format printer with specialized pens.",
      "By sketching freehand onto sensitized paper that develops instantly."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "By placing a tracing of the drawing over chemically-treated paper and exposing it to strong light."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q18",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "What is the recommended method for handling drawings to prevent damage?",
    "options": [
      "Spreading them on the floor for easier viewing.",
      "Smoothing out fold lines instead of bending them backward.",
      "Making notes or marks directly on the print for clarity.",
      "Leaving them unfolded on a desk for quick access."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "Smoothing out fold lines instead of bending them backward."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q19",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "What is an installation drawing?",
    "options": [
      "A description of a single part, including its size, shape, and material.",
      "A description of an object made up of two or more parts, showing their relationships.",
      "A drawing that includes all necessary information for a part or an assembly in its final installed position in the aircraft.",
      "A view obtained by cutting away part of an object to show internal construction."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "A drawing that includes all necessary information for a part or an assembly in its final installed position in the aircraft."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q20",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "What is the purpose of zone numbers on drawings?",
    "options": [
      "To identify the drawing for filing purposes.",
      "To help locate a specific point, part, section, or view on large drawings.",
      "To indicate the specific materials used in the construction of the object.",
      "To show revisions and changes made to the drawing."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "To help locate a specific point, part, section, or view on large drawings."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q21",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "In aircraft, if a part on the left side is shown in the drawing, what is used to identify the corresponding right-hand part?",
    "options": [
      "A completely different drawing number.",
      "A note in the title block with a dash number (e.g., -2RH opposite).",
      "A separate detail drawing labeled 'Right-Hand Version'.",
      "A different material symbol."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "A note in the title block with a dash number (e.g., -2RH opposite)."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q22",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "What is the definition of 'applied geometry' as used in drawings?",
    "options": [
      "The artistic interpretation of shapes and forms in space.",
      "The use of geometric principles to accurately and correctly represent objects graphically.",
      "The historical study of drafting instruments and their uses.",
      "The process of converting two-dimensional drawings into three-dimensional models."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "The use of geometric principles to accurately and correctly represent objects graphically."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q23",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "Which of the following is NOT one of the six possible views in orthographic projection?",
    "options": [
      "Front view",
      "Side view (right or left)",
      "Isometric view",
      "Top view"
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "Isometric view"
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q24",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "What is a detail view primarily used for?",
    "options": [
      "To show the complete object at a reduced scale.",
      "To display the electrical connections of a system.",
      "To show only a part of the object, but in greater detail and to a larger scale than the principal view.",
      "To illustrate a sequence of troubleshooting steps."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "To show only a part of the object, but in greater detail and to a larger scale than the principal view."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q25",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "Which type of diagram is used to show a simplified relationship of a complex system of components, often using rectangles?",
    "options": [
      "Schematic diagram",
      "Wiring diagram",
      "Block diagram",
      "Installation diagram"
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "Block diagram"
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q26",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "What kind of line indicates the exposed surfaces of an object in a sectional view?",
    "options": [
      "Phantom lines",
      "Hidden lines",
      "Sectioning lines (crosshatching)",
      "Leader lines"
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "Sectioning lines (crosshatching)"
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q27",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "What is a 'nomogram'?",
    "options": [
      "A graph that usually consists of three sets of data, where knowing any two allows finding the third.",
      "A type of chart used for historical data analysis over time.",
      "A simplified drawing of an electrical circuit with symbols.",
      "A digital image used to show damage to aircraft structures."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "A graph that usually consists of three sets of data, where knowing any two allows finding the third."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q28",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "When are fractional allowances typically sufficient for dimensions?",
    "options": [
      "When very accurate dimensions are necessary.",
      "When precise tolerances are not required.",
      "Only for cylindrical or spherical parts.",
      "When dimensions are given from center to center of holes."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "When precise tolerances are not required."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q29",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "What is the purpose of 'finish marks' on a drawing?",
    "options": [
      "To indicate the type of paint or coating to be applied.",
      "To show the scale at which the drawing is made.",
      "To indicate surfaces that must be machine finished for better appearance and fit.",
      "To mark areas where notes or changes have been made."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "To indicate surfaces that must be machine finished for better appearance and fit."
  },
  {
    "id": "gen-ch1-q30",
    "type": "multiple-choice",
    "text": "What is the most accurate way to get information about an object's dimensions when using computer-generated drawings that can be zoomed in or out?",
    "options": [
      "Rely on the apparent size of the object on the screen or printout.",
      "Refer to the dimensions shown on the drawing.",
      "Assume a 1:1 scale unless otherwise specified.",
      "Measure the object directly from the physical printout."
    ],
    "correctAnswer": "Refer to the dimensions shown on the drawing."
  }
]