Lesson 1

Question 1

A convention is defined as a practice that has become the customary way of doing something.

True or False?

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Introduction,” Bullet 2

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Threaded bolts and rods are drawn with ____ symbols.

a. conventional
b. hardware
c. mechanical
d. structural

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Mechanical Symbols,” Image 2

Answer 2

c. mechanical

Question 3

The two general classifications of electrical symbols are one-line and ____ .

a. analog
b. composite
c. digital
d. standard

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Electrical Symbols,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1

Answer 3

d. standard

Question 4

Cross-hatching is made up of ____ lines drawn at an angle.

a. dashed
b. dotted
c. fine
d. heavy

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Mechanical Symbols,” Paragraph 2, Last Sentence

Answer 4

c. fine

Question 5

A ____ is designed to resemble an object, force, motion, or idea.

a. benchmark
b. profile
c. standard
d. symbol

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Symbols,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1

Answer 5

d. symbol

Question 6

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is involved in publishing and distributing standard graphic symbols.

True or False?

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Introduction,” Paragraph 3, Number 2

Answer 6

True

Question 7

A(n) ____ is added to a basic symbol to further clarify what is needed.

a. amendment
b. data line
c. note
d. variation

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Variations of Symbols,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1

Answer 7

d. variation

Question 8

Structural symbols are normally used when indicating ____ members.

a. aluminum
b. copper
c. steel
d. wood

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Structural Symbols,” Paragraph 1, Last Sentence

Answer 8

c. steel

Question 9

Symbols used to represent concrete, gravel, or sand are examples of ____ symbols.

a. architectural
b. geological
c. structural
d. underground

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Architectural Symbols,” Image

Answer 9

a. architectural

Question 10

The type of weld to be made on a piece of material can be shown with a ____ symbol.

a. fabrication
b. mechanical
c. plan
d. structural

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Structural Symbols,” Image

Answer 10

d. structural

Question 11

A ____ is a method used for exposing the inside of an object as though it has been cut through.

a. break out
b. cut out
c. fold out
d. section

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Mechanical Symbols,” Paragraph 2, Sentence 2

Answer 11

d. section

Question 12

The letters at the ends of the cutting plane line show the direction from which the section is viewed.

True or False?

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Mechanical Symbols,” Paragraph 3, Sentence 2

Answer 12

False

Question 13

The depth of a drilled hole would be shown in a ____ drawing.

a. mechanical plan
b. mechanical section
c. structural detail
d. structural profile

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Mechanical Symbols,” Paragraph 2, Sentence 3

Answer 13

b. mechanical section

Question 14

SS is the abbreviation for ____ .

a. south
b. stainless steel
c. structural steel
d. substation

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Abbreviations,” Image

Answer 14

d. substation

Question 15

When special details need to be shown on an electrical drawing, one would use a ____ drawing symbol.

a. conventional
b. section
c. standard
d. three-line

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Abbreviations,” Paragraph 1, Last Sentence

Answer 15

c. standard

Question 16

One-line diagrams are simplified versions of ____ diagrams.

a. complete
b. conventional
c. detail
d. three-line

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “One-Line,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1

Answer 16

a. complete

Question 17

To avoid confusion, blueprints usually contain only a few abbreviations.

True or False?

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Abbreviations,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1

Answer 17

False

Question 18

Standards for symbols are never fixed because it is often necessary to add new symbols.

True or False?

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Introduction,” Paragraph 3, Sentence 2

Answer 18

True

Question 19

The ____ for a distribution line shows roads, towns, and section lines.

a. layout
b. overview
c. plan
d. profile

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Plan,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1

Answer 19

c. plan

Question 20

The contour of the terrain directly under the outside conductor is shown with a ____ line.

a. broken
b. dotted
c. profile
d. solid

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Profile,” Image

Answer 20

a. broken

Question 21

When a fuse is shown on a drawing, a(n) ____ could be used to show the amperage rating.

a. abbreviation
b. convention
c. indicator
d. reference

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Conventions,” Image

Answer 21

b. convention

Question 22

he abbreviation CM 336 on a drawing would indicate ____ .

a. centerline measurement
b. conductor size
c. metric length
d. metric volume

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Abbreviations,” Image

Answer 22

b. conductor size

Question 23

The ____ drawing can be used to select the size of the poles that will provide sufficient clearance between the transmission lines and the ground.

a. elevation
b. line
c. profile
d. terrain

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Profile,” Paragraph 2

Answer 23

c. profile

Question 24

A blueprint has to be drawn either as standard or as one-line, not both.

True or False?

Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “One-Line,” Paragraph 3

Answer 24

False

Question 25

A shortened form of a word or phrase is called a(n) ____ . a. abbreviation b. convention c. logo d. symbol ## Footnote Reference: Symbols, Conventions, and Abbreviations, “Introduction,” Bullet 3

Answer 25

a. abbreviation