exam review #1

Question 1

Most drafters and engineers use ________ sketching to “think through” solutions to drafting problems before starting an instrument drawing.

Answer 1

freehand

Question 2

Graph paper is available in varying _______ sizes.

Answer 2

grid

Question 3

When sketching, the point of the pencil should extend approximately _______ inches beyond your fingertips.

Answer 3

1.5

Question 4

When sketching straight lines, your eye should be on the point where the line will ______.

Answer 4

end

Question 5

Horizontal lines are sketched with a movement that keeps the forearm approximately ____________ to the line being sketched.

Answer 5

perpendicular

Question 6

_______ lines are sketched from top to bottom.

Answer 6

Vertical

Question 7

All straight lines that are not horizontal or vertical are drawn as _________ lines.

Answer 7

inclined

Question 8

When sketching an ellipse, which method involves using only your hand-eye coordination and judgment?

Answer 8

free ellipse method

Question 9

An ___________ curve may be sketched freehand by connecting a series of points at intervals of ¼” to ½” along the path of the curve.

Answer 9

irregular

Question 10

__________ is the relation of one part to another, or to the whole object.

Answer 10

proportion