Tools And Equipment Flashcards
1
Q
What is a pencil made of?
A
Graphite
2
Q
What are pencils classified by?
A
- Hardness (H)
- Blackness (B)
3
Q
What is an appropriate pencil for sketching?
A
HB
4
Q
Why do people use drawing boards?
A
Because they make drawing easier and more accurate
5
Q
What is the horizontal beam on a drawing board called?
A
Parallel Motion
6
Q
What are the two types of set square?
A
- 30· 60·
- 45· 45·
7
Q
What is a compass used for?
A
Drawing circular shapes (not just circles!)
8
Q
Which compass is more accurate: one with a pencil attached, or a bow compass?
A
A bow compass, as the extension is fixed by a horizontal piece connecting the two legs
