What term describes close-up information shown on a particular section of a larger drawing?

• A. Sectional view
• B. Expanded view
• C. Enlarged section
• D. Detailed view

Answer: (B)

When a drawing needs more clarity for a small, specific area, you create an expanded view. This magnifies that portion and places it on the sheet with its own scale so readers can see precise details, features, or tolerances without crowding the main drawing. The expanded view effectively “expands” information about that section, making the close-up information easier to read and interpret.

A sectional view, in contrast, shows a cut-through to reveal interior features, not just a magnified portion of the surface. A detailed view would also present a magnified portion, but the term used in this context is expanded view, which is the standard phrasing for providing close-up information of a particular section on a larger drawing. An enlarged section describes the idea but isn’t the formal term used here.