NAME…………………………………………….……. ADM NO………..…………………..
SIGNATURE……………………………….………………DATE……………………………..
SIRONET SECONDARY SCHOOL
END TERM EXAMINATION
TERM 2 - 2023
FORM 3
DRAWING AND DESIGN
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) You should have the following for this examination:
Answer sheets of paper size A4
Drawing instruments
Sheets of drawing paper size A3
b) This paper consist of three sections: A, B and C.
c) . Answer all the questions in section A and B. Choose any two questions in section C
d) All dimensions are in millimetres unless otherwise stated
e) Candidates should answer the questions in English.
1. Define the term design (2mks)
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2. a) State two classes of drawing (2mks)
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b) Give two reasons why its not advisable to use very hard or very soft pencils (2mks)
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3. Give four reasons for the care and storage of drawing instruments (2mks)
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4. State the sizes of the following drawing papers (2mks)
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5. a) Construct triangle ABC in which AB = 66mm and BC = 58mm. Angle ABC = 450
(2mks)
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b) Name the triangle (1mk)
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6. a) Differentiate between a sector and a segment (2mks)
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b) In the figure below the end X of the rod XY is constrained to follow the horizontal
groove RQ white end Y is constrained to follow the vertical groove ST. plot the locus of
the point P. on the link XY. (Assume relevant instruments) (7mks)
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7. Using the grid paper provided, draw the projection of the isometric box given below.
(Show the three dimensions) (7mks)
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8. Draw three views of a pentagonal prism whose circumscribing circle is 60mm diameter
and whose height is 65mm, in first angle projection (7mks)
9. Below is a certain method of seasoning a Timber
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a) Identify the process (1mk)
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b) Other than the method given, Identify another method which can be used for seasoning timber
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c) Explain how the set up works (5mks)
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10. Using the ordinate method, Construct an Isometric circle of diameter 60mm (7mks)
SECTION B: COMPULSORY (20MARKS)
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11. The object below shows an exploded drawing carefully study how the parts fit and hence
draw;
i) The isometric projection of the object when assembled. Include the necessary
hidden details lines (8mks)
ii) The orthographic projection according to the sectional view X-X (12mks)
SECTION C: (30MARKS)
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12. Draw the three views in first angle according to the sectional view X-X of the bracket
shown. The front elevation is to be drawn in the direction of arrow A. Include three
major dimensions (15mks)
13. A 60mm cylinder has a string wound it to form a helix with a lead of 70mm. Draw the
helix (15mks)
14. Draw the isometric projection of the views shown below. With the point X being the
lowest point. Include the hidden details lines (15mks)
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