Fundamentals of Graphics Communication, 3/e

Introduction to Graphics Communication and Sketching

Questions for Review - Chapter 1


1		Define the following terms: drawing, engineering drawing, and technical drawing. What are the distinctions among these terms?



2		What are ideation drawings used for?



3		What is the purpose of document drawings?



4		Why are technical drawings an important form of communication for engineers and technologists?



5		How might graphics be used in your area of study or work?



6		Define standards.



7		Define conventions.



8		List three examples of how graphics are used in engineering design.



9		Sketch and label the concurrent engineering model in Figure 1.14.



10		Define CAD.



11		List the typical hand tools used to create a drawing.



12		What are templates used for? Give an example of one.



13		Describe how pencils are graded.



14		List the standard paper sizes used for technical drawings.



15		How are metric drawings clearly identified on the drawing sheet?



16		Define and describe the uses for technical sketching.



17		Define an ideation sketch and explain how it differs from a document sketch.



18		List the two important uses for text on a drawing.



19		Define font.



20		Define text alignment and sketch an example.



21		Define text aspect ratio and give examples.

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