Question

To save space on the drawing or to save time only ___________ view may be drawn.

(a) Half auxiliary

(b) Full auxiliary

(c) Front

(d) Top

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Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) Half auxiliary

For explanation: If an auxiliary view is symmetrical, and if it is necessary to save space on the drawing or to save time, only half of the auxiliary view may be drawn, as shown below. In this case, half of a regular view is also shown since the bottom flange is also symmetrical as shown in the figure below.