GENTD301-BASIC OF TECHNICAL
DRAWING
Date: MONDAY,24 JUNE 2024
PERIOD: 2:00PM-5:00PM
END OF TERM III EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL YEAR: 2023/2024
MARKING GUIDE
SECTOR: ICT AND MULTIMEDIA
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RQF LEVEL: 3
TRADE: COMPUTER SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
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MARKS: …………/100 CAMIS: …………/50
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DURATION: 3 HOURS
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
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This Exam paper is composed of Twenty-four (24) questions
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distributed in Three Sections (A, B, C). Follow the instructions given
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below, and answer the indicated questions in each section for a total
of 100marks
Section A: Seventeen (17) questions, all are compulsory. 55 marks
Section B: Five (5) questions, choose and answer any three (3). 30 marks
Section C: Two (2) questions, choose and answer any one (1) 15 marks
Allowed Materials: Ruler, Blue or Black pen, Non programable calculator
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SECTION A: Attempt all questions (55 marks)
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01. Define lettering. (1mark)
Answer: Lettering is the process of writing letters, numerals, and other characters in
technical drawing. /1mark
References (Element of competence 2: Draw symbols, geometric figures and
solids used in technical drawing, Performance criteria 2.3. Lettering is
effectively applied according to their user need Curriculum: September 2022),
Remembering
02. What are the main types of Axonometric projection? (3marks)
Answers: Isometric /1mark, Dimetric / 1 mark and Trimetric /1mark.
References (Element of competence:3 Apply 2 and 3 dimensional Performance
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criteria 3.2. Projection is properly differentiated according to the standards.
Curriculum: September 2022), Remembering
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03. Define 3D drawing as used in technical drawing. (2marks)
Answer: 3D is defined as drawings or model of an objects which shows three
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dimensions, height, width, and depth. /2mark
References (Element of competence:3 Apply 2 and 3 dimensional Performance
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criteria 3.1. 2D and 3D are properly described based on the object provided .
Curriculum: September 2022), Remembering
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04. Define 2D drawing used in technical drawing. (2marks)
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Answer: 2D shapes are flat and have only two dimensions of length and width with
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no thickness or depth. /2mark
References (Element of competence:3 Apply 2 and 3 dimensional Performance
criteria 3.1. 2D and 3D are properly described based on the object provided.
Curriculum: September 2022), Remembering
05. explain how scale is used in technical drawing. (3marks)
Answer: The scale is used to increase or decrease the actual size of an object on
paper. /3mark
References (Element of competence 2: Draw symbols, geometric figures and
solids used in technical drawing, Performance criteria 2.5. Scales are accurately
applied in technical drawing according to the measurements: Curriculum:
September 2022), applying
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06. What is orthographic projection? (3marks)
Answer: Orthographic projection is the method of representing the exact shape of an
object by dropping perpendiculars from two or more sides of the object to planes,
generally at right angles to each other; collectively, the views on these planes describe
the object completely. /3mark
References (Element of competence:3 Apply 2 and 3 dimensional Performance
criteria 3.2. Projection is properly differentiated according to the standards.
Curriculum: September 2022), Remembering
07. What are the six views of orthogonal projection? (3marks)
Answers: Views of the object can be obtained as is seen from the top, front, and right
side, left side, bottom and rear (back). /3mark
References (Element of competence:3 Apply 2 and 3 dimensional Performance
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criteria 3.3. Views and sections are correctly drawn according to the object
provided. Curriculum: September 2022), Remembering
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Define a term drawing and give any two classification of drawing. (3marks)
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Answer:
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Drawing: is the art of representation of an object by the use of systematic lines. /
1 mark
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There are two classifications of drawing: Artistic drawing (/ 1 mark) and
technical drawing (/ 1 mark)
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References (Element of competence: identify drawing materials, instruments
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and equipment Performance criteria 1.1. Drawing materials are properly identified
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according to their uses. Curriculum: September 2022), Remembering
09. Explain the role of any two drawing materials and instruments. (4marks)
Answers: consider only two (2 mark on each)
i)A drawing board is the wooden platform on which the drawing paper is placed
before the drawing starts. The two main types are (a) full imperial size which is 812 ×
585mm (b) half imperial (585 × 452mm) size / 2 marks
(ii) Tee square is used for drawing horizontal or parallel lines in conjunction with
drawing board. / 2 marks
(iii) Drawing pencils are of different grades used for general drawing, lettering or
freehand sketching and technical or engineering drawing. We have B, 2B, 3B, 4B up
to 8B and H, 2H, 3H, 4 H up to 8H pencils. / 2 marks
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(iv) A Compass is used for drawing circles and arcs. / 2 marks
(v) A Divider is used for transferring measurement from the metric rule to the
drawing. / 2 marks
(vi) Set Squares are used to draw vertical or diagonal lines. / 2 marks
References (Element of competence 1: Identify materials, instruments and
equipment, Performance criteria 1.1. Drawing materials are properly identified
according to their uses Curriculum: September 2022, Understanding)
10. Differentiate eraser from erasing shield. (4marks)
Answers: (2 marks each)
An eraser is used to clean the unwanted drawings or dirt off the drawings. A soft
eraser is used to remove smudges and pencil marks, /2mark
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whereas
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erasing shield is used for making changes and correcting errors in the drawing.
Erasing shield is helpful to save the rest of the drawing when removing smudges,
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needless pencil lines, and other dust. / 2 marks
References (Element of competence 1: Identify materials, instruments and
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equipment, Performance criteria 1.3. Drawing equipments are properly
identified according to the task assigned. Curriculum: September 2022),
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Understanding
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11. By its drawing, differentiate any four (4) types of angles. (4marks)
Answers: / 1 mark each
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References (Element of competence 2: Draw symbols, geometric figures and
solids used in technical drawing, Performance criteria 2.4. Geometrical angles
are described according to the standard s: Curriculum: September 2022),
Understanding.
12. Differentiate roman lettering from gothic lettering. (4marks)
Answers:
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Roman lettering: The lettering in which all alphabets are composed of thick and thin
elements is known as roman lettering and can either be vertical or inclined; / 2
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and
Gothic lettering: The lettering in which all the alphabets are of uniform width or
thickness / 2 marks
References (Element of competence 2: Draw symbols, geometric figures and
solids used in technical drawing, Performance criteria 2.3. Lettering is
effectively applied according to their user need: Curriculum: September 2022),
Understanding
13. Differentiate different sizes of scales and give examples. (5marks)
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Full size scale: The scale in which the actually measurements of the object are drawn
to the same sizes on the drawing. Example: 1:1 /1mark
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Reducing scale: The scale in which the actual measurements of the object are
reduced to some proportion. Example 1:100 /2marks
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Enlarging scale: the scale in which the actual measurements of the object are
increased in some proportion. Example: 20:1 /2marks
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References (Element of competence 2: Draw symbols, geometric figures and
solids used in technical drawing, Performance criteria 2.5. Scales are accurately
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applied in technical drawing according to the measurements: Curriculum:
September 2022), Understanding
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14. Choose the two (2) elements you can combine to construct an angle of 75 0.
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(2 marks)
a) Set square 450, 450, 900
b) Compass
c) Eraser
d) Set square 300,600,900
e) Protractor
Answers:
a) Set square 450, 450, 900 / 1 mark
d) Set square 300,600,900 / 1 mark
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References (Element of competence 1: Identify materials, instruments and
equipment, Performance criteria 1.2. Drawing instruments are properly
identified according to their uses Curriculum: September 2022), Applying
15. Show the standard sizes of drawing board Format Measurements in mm
D0,D1,D2 and D3 (5marks)
Answers:
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References (Element of competence 2: Draw symbols, geometric figures and
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solids used in technical drawing, Performance criteria 2.1. Drawing sheet layout
is properly presented according to the standard: Curriculum: September 2022),
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Applying
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16. Construct different types of triangles based on their angles. (4marks)
Answers:1 mark each
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References (Element of competence 2: Draw symbols, geometric figures and
solids used in technical drawing, Performance criteria 2.4. Geometrical angles
are described according to the standard: Curriculum: September 2022),
Applying
17. Identify any three (3) types of dimensions. (3marks)
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Answers:
Linear dimension / 1 mark
Radial dimension /1mark
Angular dimension / 1 mark
References (Element of competence 2: Draw symbols, geometric figures and
solids used in technical drawing, Performance criteria 2.6. Dimensions are
properly described to technical drawings according to the standards:
Curriculum: September 2022), Applying
Section B: Attempt any three (3) questions (30 marks)
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18. By using a net drawing, differentiate triangular prism from triangular pyramid.
(10marks)
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/6 marks
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Triangular prism has 2 base sides and three lateral sides / 2 marks
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whereas
triangular pyramid has 1 base side and three lateral sides / 2 marks
References (Element of competence 2: Draw symbols, geometric figures and
solids used in technical drawing, Performance criteria 2.2. The symbols,
geometric figures are accurately drawn according to their style : Curriculum:
September 2022), Analyzing
19. Any kind of representation of an object on a paper, screen or similar
surface by drawing or by photography is called the projection of that object.
By a clear chart, Explain properly the types of projection. (10marks)
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Answers:
References (Element of competence:3 Apply 2 and 3 dimensional Performance
criteria 3.2. Projection is properly differentiated according to the standards.
Curriculum: September 2022), Analyzing
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20. Re-draw and Find the front view, right and top view of the below figure as
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indicated arrow. Take arrow side as the front view. (10marks)
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Answers:
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References (Element of competence:3 Apply 2 and 3 dimensional Performance
criteria 3.3. Views and sections are correctly drawn according to the object
provided. Curriculum: September 2022), Analyzing
21. Follow these instructions then Construct an Arc Tangent to Two Lines at Right
Angles. (10 marks)
Step 1: Given angle AB
Step 2: With B as the point, strike arc R1 equal to given radius
Step 3: With D and E as the points, strike arcs R2 equal to given radius
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Step 4: With o as the point, strike arc R equal to given radius.
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References (Element of competence 2: Draw symbols, geometric figures and
solids used in technical drawing, Performance criteria 2.4. Geometrical angles
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are described according to the standard: Curriculum: September 2022),
Evaluating
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22. Using a drawing what is the difference between Circumscribe triangle and
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Inscribe triangle (10marks)
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Circumscribe: Process of creating a polygon that fully encloses acircle and is
tangent to all of the polygons sides. / 2 marks
Inscribe: Process of creating a polygon that is fully enclosed by acircle at its
corners / 2 marks
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/3 marks each diagram
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References (Element of competence 2: Draw symbols, geometric figures and
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solids used in technical drawing, Performance criteria 2.4. Geometrical angles
are described according to the standard: Curriculum: September 2022),
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Evaluating
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SECTION C. ATTEMPT ONLY ONE QUESTION /15 MARKS
23. Draw this three-dimension figure (a) in your answer sheet and provide also
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front views, top view and right view. (15 marks)
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Answers: (re-draw: 6 marks, each view 3marks)
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References (Element of competence:3 Apply 2 and 3 dimensional
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Performance criteria 3.1. 2D and 3D are properly described based on
the object provided. Curriculum: September 2022), Creating
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24. A) Redraw this figure and show its views in third angle projection.
(11marks)
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b) What is the difference between longitudinal section and transversal section?
(4 marks)
Answers:
b)Longitudinal section: is a section view obtained when cutting plane is
passing through the width of an object / 1 mark
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/ 1 mark
while
transversal section is a section view obtained when cutting plane is passing
through the length of an object / 1 mark
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/ 1 mark
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References (Element of competence: 3 Apply 2 and 3 dimensional
Performance criteria 3.3. Views and sections are correctly drawn according
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to the object provided. Curriculum: September 2022), Creating
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