higher stuff

Question 1

Explain the purpose of a detail view

Answer 1

Gives a larger view of a specific area
allowing for greater clarity in the view

Question 2

Describe, giving two reasons, the purpose of an exploded isometric view

Answer 2

Shows how the parts fit together
* Shows how many parts there are
* Allows someone to see how to
assemble the object

Question 3

Explain the term tangency

Answer 3

When two circles/arcs connect at a
single point

Question 4

two advantages to the designer of using digital sketching instead of
manual sketching

Answer 4

A wider range of tools/brushes are
available
* Easy to share via email
The sketches could include realistic
material representations

Question 5

Explain, giving two reasons, the benefits of using cloud computing.

Answer 5

Collaboration in a cloud environment
gives the ability to communicate and
share more easily outside of traditional
methods
* Companies working on a project across
different locations can use cloud
computing to give employees,
contractors and third parties access to
the same files

Question 6

why would a stepped section be used on a drawing?

Answer 6

cuts through the object
on two planes, shows clearly the outer locating and central holes of object

Question 7

Describe two advantages of using vector graphics

Answer 7

Scalable without pixelation
* Colour can be changed within DTP
software OR no specialist software
required
* Reduces overall file size

Question 8

advantages of digital sketching?

Answer 8

clearer realistic
material representations
Further illustration techniques can be
applied to enhance the initial sketch
A wider range of tools/brushes are
available
Easy to share via email

Question 9

whats the purpose of a sighted enviroment?

Answer 9

A rendered scene that places an object in a specific context and gives a greater sense of believability
uses the
surrounding environment to show how
products appears in light/sunny/dark
conditions

Question 10

Explain, giving two reasons, why a drop cap can be used to enhance the
readability of a document

Answer 10

Highlights the starting point of a piece
of body text so that the reader knows
where to start reading from
* Makes reading the document easier as
the start of each section of text is
emphasised