Types Of Drawing

Question 1

What is a free hand sketch

Answer 1

2D and 3D sketches used to quickly generate a range of design ideas

Question 2

What is an isometric drawing

Answer 2

3D pictorial drawing that focuses on the edge of an object and uses an angle of 30° to the horizontal

Question 3

What is an oblique drawing

Answer 3

3D pictorial drawing that focuses on the edge of an object and uses an angle of 45° to the horizontal

Question 4

What is an orthographic drawing

Answer 4

Represents a 3D object using several ( usually 3 ) 2D views. The top, side and front. It defines accurately the requirements of the component

Question 5

What are exploded view drawings

Answer 5

Drawing that shows the component parts and the order they are assembled

Question 6

What are advantages of free hand sketches

Answer 6

Quick and cost effective

Question 7

What is a disadvantage of free hand sketches

Answer 7

Takes a lot of skill

Question 8

What is a disadvantage of orthographic drawings

Answer 8

To produce or interpret them requires skill

Question 9

What is a disadvantage of exploded views

Answer 9

Do not provide detail of each component. Requires separate orthographic drawing of each component

Question 10

What are assembly drawings

Answer 10

Show how multiple components are assembled to make final product
The components are in the correct position unlike exploded views

Question 11

What are disadvantages of assembly drawings

Answer 11

They do not show detail about each component. Each component requires an orthographic drawing

Question 12

What are block diagrams

Answer 12

Uses blocks lines and arrows to represent a complex system as a diagram

Question 13

What is an advantage of a block diagram

Answer 13

Helps show how a system or process works

Question 14

What is a disadvantage of a block diagram

Answer 14

Does not show in detail the technical detail and workings of the content of each block in the diagram

Question 15

What is a circuit diagram

Answer 15

Used in electrical and electronic engineering. Shows symbols of electronic components and how they are interconnected to form a working circuit

Question 16

What is a flowchart

Answer 16

Type of block diagram where blocks are joined together using lines and arrows to show how various processes are linked together to achieve an outcome

Question 17

What can flow charts be used for

Answer 17

Planning purposes or writing computer programs

Question 18

What is an advantage of a flowchart

Answer 18

Visually showing how a process works

Question 19

What are disadvantages of flowcharts

Answer 19

Takes time to learn which symbols to use
Take time to learn how to convert a flowchart into a working system

Question 20

What is a wiring diagram

Answer 20

Simple visual representation of physical connections and layout of an electrical circuit

Question 21

What do wiring diagrams do

Answer 21

Show how plugs, sockets and different coloured electrical wires and cables are used to interconnect electrical devices

Question 22

What is an advantage of a wiring diagram

Answer 22

Easy to follow

Question 23

What is a disadvantage of wiring diagrams

Answer 23

Do not show what the physical layout of the system looks like

Question 24

What are working drawings

Answer 24

Scale drawings which act as a guide for the manufacture of a product.
Contain graphical presentation and dimensions required by manufacturer

Question 25

What is the most commonly used working drawing

Answer 25

An orthographic drawing