Graphics Revision

Question 1

State two pieces of information you would find in the title block

Answer 1

Project title/title
 Name/name of
draughtsperson/designer/
approver.
 Start date/completion date/
print date/date
 Scale
 Drawing number/sheet number
 Dimensional tolerances.
 Dimensional units used.
 Document/drawing type

Question 2

State one advantage that pictorial line drawings have over CAD illustrations

Answer 2

This type of graphic is more
informative than the 3D CAD
illustration
 It lets the viewer see how the
product is assembled
 It lets the viewer see all the
component parts of the product.

Question 3

State two reasons why a CAD technician would have produced a rendered 3D CAD illustration

Answer 3

 The graphic can be used for
promotional/marketing reasons.
 The graphic can aid discussions
with the client prior to
manufacture.
 This type of graphic is more
universally understood.
 This type of graphic is more
easily understood by nontechnical
people.
 Provides a realistic
representation of the product.

Question 4

State this line type

_________________

Answer 4

Visible outlines and edges

Question 5

State this line type

_ .. _ .. _ .. _ .. _

Answer 5

Fold lines

Question 6

State this line type

_ . _ . _ . _ . _ . _

Answer 6

Centre line

Question 7

Explain in terms of environmental impact, why careful consideration of the layout of multiple parts is important

Answer 7

a reduction
of waste materials or manufacturing process may release C02 which is harmful to the environment and a wrong part will need the production process to start all over again

Question 8

State a CAD feature that would allow the CAD technician to produce a variety of assemblies quickly and efficiently

Answer 8

CAD Library

Question 9

Name a type of constraint

Answer 9

Mate

Question 10

How would a postcard create impact?

Answer 10

 Create impact – Bold/Bright/Vivid
orange colour, contrasting colours
(accept black & white), contrast of
graphics to background; items
‘stand out’; reverse, use of bold
text.

Question 11

How would you encourage further exploration of a product?

Answer 11

Encourage further exploration of
the product – minimal information
provided to entice consumers;
silhouette graphics of chair do not
give a complete picture/
understanding of the product.
Website/URL is provided.

Question 12

How would a postcard provide basic details of function?

Answer 12

Provide basic details of function -
abstract graphics of the ‘matching
system’ (triangle, square and
hexagon) and pictorial view of
corner bracket hint at the
products function. Text on back of
postcard gives information on
function.

Question 13

How would a postcard make their advertising non-gender specific

Answer 13

 Appeal to a target audience of 18-
40 year old males and females,
font styles, non-gender specific
colour choice and simple graphics
appeal to both genders and age
group. None of the graphic
elements mentioned above
exclude any section of the target
market based on gender or age.

Question 14

How would a company create a modern layout on advertisement cards

Answer 14

Create a modern feel to the layout
- background and graphics bleed
to edges, minimal/simple overall
style, use of white space,
unconventional layout.

Question 15

How would you create a sense of depth?

Answer 15

Create a sense of depth -
overlapping elements (text and
graphics)

Question 16

Describe two advantages that an electronic promotional item gives the company over traditional promotional items

Answer 16

Is capable of reaching a larger
target audience
 Post production editing is possible
 The electronic item can be
adapted or expanded at a later
date.
 Can impart more information
about the product to the viewer.
 Hyperlinks to other aspects of the
company can be included
 Ability to interact with the
electronic promotional item
 No printing costs
 No waste of printing materials
 Flexibility to send/share in a
number of ways.
 Transport costs.

Question 17

Explain how the production of an app can be simplified by having the graphic elements already digitally produced

Answer 17

Graphic elements can be dragged
and dropped if the programs used
are compatible.
 Having the elements already
created saves time and effort.
 Font matching is easier
 Colour matching is easier
 Editing is possible of pre-existing
graphics

Question 18

State two reasons why thumbnail sketches would be produced during the
preliminary stages.

Answer 18

Generate ideas quickly
• Generate a range of ideas
• Allow for evaluation of ideas
• Ideas can be shared with the client

Question 19

Explain three advantages to the graphic designer of using DTP software
to produce a graphic layout.

Answer 19

Layer function can be used to overlap elements
• Ease of editing
• Images can be manipulated
• Variety of fonts are available to try
• Grid/guide tools can be used to enable accurate alignment of elements
• Speed of production
• Layouts and files can be sent long distances via email, remote working
share with client
• Wide range of colour schemes available
• Access to a wide range of media
• Layout would be more accurate

Question 20

How would you create depth?

Answer 20

Overlapping of various elements
• Faded background image appears further away
• Drop shadow on the pictorial gives illusion of depth

Question 21

How would you create dominance?

Answer 21

Focal point is created by large exploded view
• Bold and capitalised text
• Faded image recedes and makes the exploded view more dominant
(2 marks for identification and justification)
• Smaller images are scaled down to make the focal point more dominant
(2 marks for identification and justification)

Question 22

How would you create alignment?

Answer 22

Vertical alignment of heading with other written content makes the
layout feel organised and structured (2 marks for identification and
justification)
• Horizontal/central alignment of heading with small icons and/or
horizontal green line also makes the page appear structured and
organised (2 marks for identification and justification)

Question 23

Describe why a graphic designer would use a desktop publishing technique “transparency”

Answer 23

Transparency can be used to make sure the background graphic does not distract from the main focus of the promotional item

Question 24

Describe the positive impact to the environment of using a web page rather than printed posters to promote the product.

Answer 24

No ink would be used
• No paper would be used
• No surplus of posters would be wasted
• No transport required to take posters around the country/world
• Only consumers interested in the product would use a webpage

Question 25

Describe two ways a designer can reduce the impact the packaging has on the environment.

Answer 25

Make packaging from recyclable/biodegradable materials
• Make packaging from recycled materials
• Reduce the amount of material used for packaging
• Environmentally friendly inks
• Limit amount of ink being used
• Reusable packaging
• Highlight recyclability of materials
• Efficient layout of multiple parts when manufacturing

Question 26

State one factor that would influence the choice of scale in a drawing.

Answer 26

Size of media
• Size of object
• Level of detail
• Drawing type

Question 27

Advantages of using DTP

Answer 27

Documents can be produced more quickly and accurately
Images and documents can be easily edited
Layouts, files and documents can be sent quickly over long distances via the
internet
The user can work from home
It is easy and efficient to communicate with the client

Question 28

Disadvantages of using DTP?

Answer 28

Computer files can be easily lost or stolen
Computers can fall victim to viruses, malfunction or power failure
It is initially time consuming and expensive to train staff to use new software

Question 29

Advantages of 3D modelling?

Answer 29

3D models can be produced more quickly and cheaply than physical ones
The designs can be very easily modified and several variations can be quickly produced
Designs can be sent around the world quickly via the internet

Question 30

Disadvantages of 3D modelling?

Answer 30

The software required is initially expensive and training staff to use it is time consuming
Computer failure, viruses and theft can result in lost work
The model cannot be physically handled

Question 31

What are line graphs used for?

Answer 31

Line Graphs are used to show how values change over a period of time.

Question 32

What are pie charts used for?

Answer 32

Pie Charts are used to show how values compare to some whole number.

Question 33

What are bar charts used for?

Answer 33

Bar Charts are used to show how values compare directly against other values.

Question 34

What is grid snap?

What does it do?

Answer 34

Grid snap only allows the cursor to follow the corners of the squares on the box.
This allows drawings to be produced quickly and accurately

Question 35

What does CAD library do?

Answer 35

A CAD library allows frequently used symbols like sockets or doors to be selected from a pre-drawn
catalogue and placed anywhere on the drawing.
This saves the user time and effort.
The library is a series of standardised components that are drawn to British Standards and save users
time by placing them in drawings
They can be easily edited and scaled.