Chapter Tests
and Problems
ChaPTer 5 SkeTChing
aPPliCaTionS TeST
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer the questions with short, complete statements or draw–
ings as needed.
QUESTIONS
1. Define sketching.
2. How are sketches useful as related to computer-aided
drafting?
3. Describe the proper sketching tools.
4. When sketching, should the paper be taped down? Why or
why not?
5. What kind of problem can occur if a long straight line is
drawn without moving the hand?
6. What type of paper should be used for sketching?
7. Describe a method that can be used to sketch irregular shapes.
8. Define an isometric sketch.
9. What is the difference between an isometric line and a
nonisometric line? An example may be used.
10. What does the use of proportions have to do with sketching
techniques?
11. Why should a sketch be done quickly in most cases?
12. Why is graph paper good for sketching?
13. Briefly describe the procedure for sketching a long straight
line that is fairly close to the edge of the paper.
14. How can you sketch small circles with only two pencil strokes?
15. Briefly explain the difference between the box and center-
line methods for sketching circles.
16. Name the fastest method of sketching a circle that was de-
scribed in this chapter.
17. Why is the sketching method for arcs similar to sketching
circles?
18. What is the length and width of an ellipse called?
19. Define multiviews.
20. What is the difference between a multiview and an iso-
metric view?
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