GD&T Exam 1 Actual Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The function of a product determines the amount of variation permitted for each dimension. -
CORRECT ANSWER True
Dimensioning and tolerancing standards are a niche used mostly in high tech industries. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
ASME is the only dimensioning and tolerancing standard used internationally. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
An engineering drawing is a legal document. - CORRECT ANSWER True
Engineering drawings may affect product safety, tooling, and regulatory compliance. -
CORRECT ANSWER True
At the minimum, drawings should reference ASME Y14.5-2009. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
The applicable ASME standards may be specified in the general notes. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Does the ASME Y 14.5-2009 standard apply if it is not indicated on the drawing?
A. Yes, whenever ASME Y14.100-2004 is indicated, the Y14.5-2009 standard applies.
B. Yes, all ASME standards apply to all drawings made in North America.
C. No, Y14.5-2009 requires that it be indicated on the drawing in order for it to apply.
D. No, all applicable ASME standards must be listed on the drawing. - CORRECT
ANSWER C. No, Y14.5-2009 requires that it be indicated on the drawing in order for
it to apply.
,An engineering drawing...
A. Is a legal document that communicates a precise description of a part
B. Includes geometry, notes, dimensions, tolerances, and material information for
manufacturing purposes
C. Defines engineering requirements for fit and function of the part
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
Engineering drawings are important because...
A. The product specifications may affect safety and legal issues
B. The specified tolerances affect manufacturing, inspection, and tooling costs
C. The drawing is a legal document that is the basis for part acceptance per the purchase
agreement
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
If ASME Y14.5-2009 is not specified on the drawing, what may result?
A. The drawing interpretation may be challenged in court
B. Ambiguous specifications may lead to nonfunctional parts being accepted and/or higher
scrap costs.
C. An incorrect specification may lead to product failure resulting in customer injury or death
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
Where does a drawing user look to identify which dimensioning and tolerancing standards
apply to the drawing?
A. A note in the drawing notes area
B. A note in or near the title block
C. In a specification referenced on the drawing
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
, One purpose of dimensions and tolerances is to define the manufacturing setup. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Relationships between part surfaces should be defined based on their function in the product.
- CORRECT ANSWER True
The nominal size of a dimension is always the mean of the tolerance values. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Under ASME Y14.5, all dimensional limits are absolute. - CORRECT ANSWER True
A single feature control frame is required to have five or more compartments. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Basic dimensions are usually specified by enclosing the dimension in a rectangle. -
CORRECT ANSWER True
The sequence of listing notes indicates the importance of notes (1 is more important than 4). -
CORRECT ANSWER False
Using CAD models rather than an engineering drawing will eliminate most sources of
variation. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Dimensions are used to define size, location, orientation, and filtering of a part feature or
feature of size. - CORRECT ANSWER False
The two common linear units of measure are the decimal inch and the meter. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Which areas of a company are most directly impacted by dimensions and tolerances?
A. Manufacturing (production)
CORRECT Answers
The function of a product determines the amount of variation permitted for each dimension. -
CORRECT ANSWER True
Dimensioning and tolerancing standards are a niche used mostly in high tech industries. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
ASME is the only dimensioning and tolerancing standard used internationally. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
An engineering drawing is a legal document. - CORRECT ANSWER True
Engineering drawings may affect product safety, tooling, and regulatory compliance. -
CORRECT ANSWER True
At the minimum, drawings should reference ASME Y14.5-2009. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
The applicable ASME standards may be specified in the general notes. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Does the ASME Y 14.5-2009 standard apply if it is not indicated on the drawing?
A. Yes, whenever ASME Y14.100-2004 is indicated, the Y14.5-2009 standard applies.
B. Yes, all ASME standards apply to all drawings made in North America.
C. No, Y14.5-2009 requires that it be indicated on the drawing in order for it to apply.
D. No, all applicable ASME standards must be listed on the drawing. - CORRECT
ANSWER C. No, Y14.5-2009 requires that it be indicated on the drawing in order for
it to apply.
,An engineering drawing...
A. Is a legal document that communicates a precise description of a part
B. Includes geometry, notes, dimensions, tolerances, and material information for
manufacturing purposes
C. Defines engineering requirements for fit and function of the part
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
Engineering drawings are important because...
A. The product specifications may affect safety and legal issues
B. The specified tolerances affect manufacturing, inspection, and tooling costs
C. The drawing is a legal document that is the basis for part acceptance per the purchase
agreement
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
If ASME Y14.5-2009 is not specified on the drawing, what may result?
A. The drawing interpretation may be challenged in court
B. Ambiguous specifications may lead to nonfunctional parts being accepted and/or higher
scrap costs.
C. An incorrect specification may lead to product failure resulting in customer injury or death
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
Where does a drawing user look to identify which dimensioning and tolerancing standards
apply to the drawing?
A. A note in the drawing notes area
B. A note in or near the title block
C. In a specification referenced on the drawing
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
, One purpose of dimensions and tolerances is to define the manufacturing setup. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Relationships between part surfaces should be defined based on their function in the product.
- CORRECT ANSWER True
The nominal size of a dimension is always the mean of the tolerance values. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Under ASME Y14.5, all dimensional limits are absolute. - CORRECT ANSWER True
A single feature control frame is required to have five or more compartments. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Basic dimensions are usually specified by enclosing the dimension in a rectangle. -
CORRECT ANSWER True
The sequence of listing notes indicates the importance of notes (1 is more important than 4). -
CORRECT ANSWER False
Using CAD models rather than an engineering drawing will eliminate most sources of
variation. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Dimensions are used to define size, location, orientation, and filtering of a part feature or
feature of size. - CORRECT ANSWER False
The two common linear units of measure are the decimal inch and the meter. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Which areas of a company are most directly impacted by dimensions and tolerances?
A. Manufacturing (production)
