Which views can mechanical drawings and symbols be shown in?

• A. Plan and elevation views
• B. Plan only
• C. Elevation only
• D. Section views

Answer: (A)

In mechanical drawings, you want to clearly show the size, shape, and arrangement of features from ways you can read the part. A plan view (top view) and an elevation view (front view) together give you a complete picture: plan shows the layout and relationships seen from above, while elevation shows the vertical relationships and profile. This pairing is where most drawings and symbols—such as weld symbols, hole callsouts, finish marks, and fastener symbols—are placed for easy interpretation, because each symbol can be tied to the feature as it appears in these standard views.

Section views are indeed useful for exposing internal details, but they’re used when you need to reveal stuff inside the part, not for the general depiction of the part and its common symbols. So, plan and elevation views are the typical combination for presenting mechanical drawings and their symbols, making them the best answer.