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NEW MEXICO GS-24 STRUCTURAL STEEL ERECTION
EXAMINATION COMPLETE VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR JUST RELEASED
In structural drafting, the CAD technician makes extensive
use of lines to show the outline of the object being drawn.
Which line type does this describe? - Answer-Object lines
The outline of a roof that is actually above a framing plan
may be included in a structural drawing for the purpose of
clarity. Which line type would be used for this component
of the drawing? - Answer-Phantom lines
A CAD technician often includes lines in a structural
drawing to shoe the edges or outlines of structural
components that are important but could not be seen by
an actual viewer of a given part of a structure. The lines
are known as _________________. - Answer-hidden lines
Measurements are essential in structural drafting. Sizes
and distance are indicated in structural drafting with lines
that are enclosed by extension lines. Which line type is
used for this purpose? - Answer-Dimension lines
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Computer-aided drafting, or CAD, is now the norm in the
modern structural engineering department. Which of the
following statements helps explain this practice? - Answer-
The consistent quality of the line work and lettering is
much improved in CAD systems as compared to hand
drawings.
Suppose a certain dimension in a structure is supposed to
stay the same no matter what other changes might be
made to the structure. The ability to set a directive in the
software that determines how to respond to changes in
parameters, such as the example presented, is an
illustration of a concept known as ___________________.
- Answer-design intent
Detailed drawings created by structural CAD technicians
are essential for designing, fabricating, manufacturing, and
erecting the structural products that go into a job. What
type of drawings should be implemented to provide this
information? - Answer-Shop drawings
A structural CAD technician may be called upon to prepare
drawings that provide an overall picture of a job for
marketing purposes. What type of drawings would be
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suitable in presenting this overview? - Answer-Engineering
drawings
What information would you expect to find in an
engineering drawing? - Answer-Locations of major
structural components such as columns, beams, and
girders.
A __________________ has a primary responsibilities,
including running printers and plotters, typing internal and
external correspondence, filing, running errands, and
maintaining the supply room. - Answer-drafting clerk
Examples of tasks completed by a(n) ___________
include preparing elementary engineering and shop
drawings, drawing details, performing revisions and
corrections. - Answer-junior CAD technician
Preparing engineering and shop drawings in accordance
with architectural plans, contractor's sketches, engineer's
sketches, sales personnel sketches, or verbal instructions
from any of these sources are examples of primary
responsibilities of persons employed as
_________________. - Answer-CAD technicians
NEW MEXICO GS-24 STRUCTURAL STEEL ERECTION
EXAMINATION COMPLETE VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR JUST RELEASED
In structural drafting, the CAD technician makes extensive
use of lines to show the outline of the object being drawn.
Which line type does this describe? - Answer-Object lines
The outline of a roof that is actually above a framing plan
may be included in a structural drawing for the purpose of
clarity. Which line type would be used for this component
of the drawing? - Answer-Phantom lines
A CAD technician often includes lines in a structural
drawing to shoe the edges or outlines of structural
components that are important but could not be seen by
an actual viewer of a given part of a structure. The lines
are known as _________________. - Answer-hidden lines
Measurements are essential in structural drafting. Sizes
and distance are indicated in structural drafting with lines
that are enclosed by extension lines. Which line type is
used for this purpose? - Answer-Dimension lines
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Computer-aided drafting, or CAD, is now the norm in the
modern structural engineering department. Which of the
following statements helps explain this practice? - Answer-
The consistent quality of the line work and lettering is
much improved in CAD systems as compared to hand
drawings.
Suppose a certain dimension in a structure is supposed to
stay the same no matter what other changes might be
made to the structure. The ability to set a directive in the
software that determines how to respond to changes in
parameters, such as the example presented, is an
illustration of a concept known as ___________________.
- Answer-design intent
Detailed drawings created by structural CAD technicians
are essential for designing, fabricating, manufacturing, and
erecting the structural products that go into a job. What
type of drawings should be implemented to provide this
information? - Answer-Shop drawings
A structural CAD technician may be called upon to prepare
drawings that provide an overall picture of a job for
marketing purposes. What type of drawings would be
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suitable in presenting this overview? - Answer-Engineering
drawings
What information would you expect to find in an
engineering drawing? - Answer-Locations of major
structural components such as columns, beams, and
girders.
A __________________ has a primary responsibilities,
including running printers and plotters, typing internal and
external correspondence, filing, running errands, and
maintaining the supply room. - Answer-drafting clerk
Examples of tasks completed by a(n) ___________
include preparing elementary engineering and shop
drawings, drawing details, performing revisions and
corrections. - Answer-junior CAD technician
Preparing engineering and shop drawings in accordance
with architectural plans, contractor's sketches, engineer's
sketches, sales personnel sketches, or verbal instructions
from any of these sources are examples of primary
responsibilities of persons employed as
_________________. - Answer-CAD technicians
