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[su_note note_color=”#fcf2e0″]Note that Questions are based on the NERDC curriculum (UBE compliant)[/su_note]
Sample Technical Drawing Exam Questions and Answers
BUILDING DRAWING
1. Which walls, on floor plans, are indicated with parallel short dashes?
A. Parapet walls
B. Dwarf walls
C. Overhanging offset walls
D. Walls above openings
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
2. Which of the following is a shed roof?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See Answers” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
3. What are the structures labelled X and Y respectively called?

A. Wall plate and sill
B. Wall plate and lintel
C. Lintel and hood
D. Lintel and sill
E. Lintel and stud
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
4.The following are types of windows except _________.
A. casement
B. gable
C. louvered
D. pivot
E. sliding
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
5. Which of the conventional symbols represents a sliding and folding door?

A. S
B. W
C. Y
D. X
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
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CONVENTIONAL SYMBOLS
1. Which of the diagrams A – E shows a spring washer?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
2. Which of the following is the conventional representation of water?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
3. Which of the following thread forms is ACME?
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D.![]()
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C.[/su_spoiler]
4. What does the conventional symbol drawn indicate?

A. Tension spring.
B. Splined shaft.
C. Serrated shaft.
D. Threaded hole.
E. Threaded shaft.
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C.[/su_spoiler]
5. Which of the following material symbols is insulator?
A.
B.
C.
D.![]()
E.![]()
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C.[/su_spoiler]

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