Computer Graphics and Design

Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances Question Bank.

A.Y. 2024-25

1 What is a Basic Dimension?

a) A dimension in a box that must be strictly adhered to b) An exact
by manufacturing. dimension with
no tolerance
associated with it.
c) The nominal size of a feature. d) A numerical value
that describes a
theoretically exact size,
profile, orientation or
location of a feature or a
datum target. It is the
basis from which
permissible variations
(tolerances) are
established.
2 The tolerance of a shaft diameter is represented as Փ 30+0.5
state it is a unilateral or bilateral tolerance
a) Unilateral b) Bilateral
c) No Tolerance d) both unilateral and
bilateral
3
Select the description for given Geometric Characteristic Symbol:
a) Straightness b) Perpendicularit
y
c) Location d) Run out
4
Select the description for given Geometric Characteristic Symbol:
a) Flatness b) Location
c) Run out d) Concentricity

5
Select the description for given Geometric Characteristic Symbol:
 a) Concentricity b) Radial runout
c) Position d) Cylindricity
6
Select the description for given Geometric Characteristic Symbol:
a) Symmetry b) Flatness
c) Profile of a line d) Parallelism
7 Positional tolerance is represented by the symbol

a) b)

c)
d)
8 Profile of a surface is represented by the symbol…

a) b)

c) d)
9 The arrangement of piston and cylinder in IC engine is an example of

a) Transition fit b) Clearance fit

c) Interference fit d) None of the
above
10 When the upper deviation is 0.08mm and lower deviation is 0.03mm, then the
tolerance of the part is
a) 0.11 b) 0.08
c) 0.05 d) 0.005
11 The relation between mating parts is called _____
a) Connection b) Fit
c) Joint d) Link
12 _______________ is the difference between the size of the manufactured product
and the corresponding basic size.
a) Deviation b) Allowance
c) Tolerance d) Actual
Deviation
13 The difference between the maximum and minimum permissible limits of the sizes
is called _________

a) Deviation b) Allowance
c) Tolerance d) Actual
deviation
14
What is indicated by the datum reference "A | B | C" in a feature control frame?

a) Material composition of a part b) Priority sequence of reference

datums
c) Maximum material condition limits d) Types of geometric tolerances
used
15 What is the symbol for total runout in GD&T?
a) Two concentric circles b) A triangle
c) An arrow pointing outward d) Two parallel wavy lines
16 What is the function of a datum in GD&T?
a) To define an exact size for a feature b) To serve as a reference for
measurement
c) To eliminate tolerance zones d) To define the material
composition of a part
17 Which modifier is used to indicate a feature is inspected at its largest permissible size?
a) MMC(Maximum Material Condition) b) LMC (Least Material Condition)
c) RFS (Regardless of Feature Size) d) TMC (Total Material Condition)
18 Which of the following is NOT a geometric characteristic in GD&T?
a) Flatness b) Cylindricity
c) Concentricity d) Roughness
19 What is the primary purpose of limits and tolerances?
a) To increase the size of components b) To ensure interchangeability of
parts
c) To reduce the cost of production d) To eliminate the need for
machining
20 What is the difference between the maximum and minimum sizes of a component
called?
 a) Basic size b) Tolerance
c) Allowance d) Deviation
21 What is the H7 tolerance in the ISO system of limits and fits?
a) A loose clearance fit for holes b) A medium tolerance fit for shafts
c) A standard tolerance fit for holes d) A tight interference fit for shafts
22 What does the term "tolerance zone" refer to?
a) The range between the upper and b) The theoretical size of a part
lower limits of a part size
c) The difference between a hole and a d) The fit type between two
shaft components
23 If a shaft has a maximum diameter of 25.05 mm and a minimum diameter of 25.00
mm, what is the tolerance?
a) 0.05 mm b) 0.10 mm
c) 0.03 mm d) 0.00 mm
24 A hole is specified as 60±0.05mm and a shaft as 59.95±0.03 mm
What is the minimum clearance?
a) 0.07 mm b) 0.02 mm
c) 0.05 mm d) 0.10 mm
25 Maximum clearance is the difference between ________ size of the hole and the
_________ size of the shaft.

a) minimum, maximum b) minimum, minimum

c) maximum, maximum d) maximum, minimum

26

Select the description for given Geometric Characteristic Symbol:

a) Surface finish b) Position

c) Datum Feature d) Reference plane

27 Select the description for given Geometric Characteristic Symbol:

a) Mass b) Material
c) Measurement d) Maximum Material
Condition (MMC)
28 Select the description for given Geometric Characteristic Symbol:

a) Flatness b) Straightness
c) Centre d) Symmetry
29 Select the description for given Geometric Characteristic Symbol:

a) Concentricity b) Double circle

c) Diameter d) Position
30 Using GD&T:
a) Tighter tolerances can be b) Creates a means for
achieved in manufacturing. expressing the true design
requirements for a part.
c) More tolerance is made d) Both b) and c)
available to manufacturing than
is possible with only plus/minus
tolerancing