Building technician Level 5
Perform technical drawing
COPIES 32
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING/CIVIL ENGINEERING
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT NOVEMBER 2024
PERFORM TECHNICAL DRAWING
LEVEL 5
CLASS: automotive/plumbing /building 2024s
drawing Summative Assessment Test – NOVEMBER 2024
TIME: 2 HRS
trainer: obonyo jack
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
This paper consists of two sections
Attempt all questions in section A and at least 3 questions in section B.
Marks for each question is as indicated
Observe all examinations rules
SECTION A
Answer all the questions
1. Identify and list three essential drawing materials commonly used in technical drawing. (2 marks)
2. Explain the purpose of a T-square in technical drawing. (2 marks)
3. Sketch a freehand diagram of a triangle, rectangle, and circle. Label each shape. (3 marks)
4. Describe the difference between first-angle and third-angle orthographic projection. (2 marks)
5. Draw a parallelogram and label its sides. Use appropriate line thickness for outlines. (3 marks)
6. Explain the function of masking tape in maintaining the quality of technical drawings. (2 marks)
7. Identify three types of lines used in technical drawing and explain their meanings. (3 marks)
8. Construct a 45° angle using a protractor or compass. Show construction lines. (3 marks)
9. List three common symbols used in engineering drawings and briefly state their meanings. (2
marks)
10. ) List 3 equipment used in technical drawing (3marks)
11. state 2 precaution taken in safe keeping of drawing equipment (2 marks)
12. Sketch a simple orthographic view of a cylindrical object showing the front and top views. (3
marks)
13. Explain the significance of the title block in an engineering drawing. (2 marks)
14. Construct and bisect a 60° angle. Show your construction lines and steps. (3 marks
15. Draw lines use in technical drawing (3marks)
SECTION B
Answer at least the question
16a ) using universal method construct a regular pentagon with length of one side equal to 30mm (10
marks)
b) Draw a circle to touch three side of a triangle xyz given xy =90mm,yz= 80mm and xz= 70 mm.
(10 marks)
17a) Construct a regular hexagon of sides 40 mm (10marks)
b) construct an ellipse using rectangular method given length 80mm and width 60 mm (10
marks)
18 the figure below shows a block drawn in pictorial view. Project the views of the block in first
angle
(20marks)
19.The figure below shows a truncated pyramid using first angle projection draw the following
i) Front elevation
ii) End elevation in the direction of arrow EE
iii) true Shape of the cut surface
iv) plan 20marks