Terminology check: The description “exposes the interior of one half of the object and the exterior of the other half” defines a half section, not a quarter section. Assess the statement that this is a property of quarter sections.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Incorrect

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Knowing the standard section types is essential for clear communication. Half sections, offset sections, broken-out sections, aligned sections, revolved and removed sections each have distinct purposes. This question probes the correct definition of a half section versus the less common term “quarter section.”


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • A half section is produced by cutting a symmetrical object in half and removing one quarter of the material in the view so that one half shows interior (hatched) and the other half shows exterior (unsectioned).
  • Quarter section is not a standard term in most mechanical drafting standards; when used informally, it may refer to special views but not to the conventional half-section definition.
  • The statement attributes the half-section behavior to a quarter section.


Concept / Approach:
Terminology matters: the hallmark of a half section is the combination of interior details (sectioned) and exterior silhouette (unsectioned) within the same view. Mislabeling this as a quarter section can mislead fabrication or inspection teams.


Step-by-Step Solution:
Recall the half section: one half sectioned, one half exterior.Match the described property to the correct term (half section).Evaluate the claim that this defines a quarter section.Conclude the statement is incorrect.


Verification / Alternative check:
Typical textbook figures explicitly label such views as “half section,” showing a symmetrical part like a bearing housing with one half hatched and one half not.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“Correct” would misname a standard view. Conditional options about symmetry, hatch spacing, or offset cutting do not alter the definition of a half section.


Common Pitfalls:
Using nonstandard terms on drawings; swapping meanings of half and broken-out sections; omitting the centerline that divides the two halves in a half section.


Final Answer:
Incorrect

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