Graphics: Drawing Basics & Orthographic Projection is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 Civil Technology CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. What is SANS 0143 in the context of Civil Technology drawings?
The South African standard setting out consistent rules for how construction drawings should be produced
A type of concrete mix design
A brand of drawing instruments
A specific brick bond pattern
Answer: The South African standard setting out consistent rules for how construction drawings should be produced — SANS 0143 sets out consistent rules for how construction drawings should be produced so any qualified reader can interpret them the same way, anywhere in the country.
Easy
2. What does a dashed line typically represent in a construction drawing?
A hidden edge that cannot be seen directly
A visible outline or edge
A dimension line
The title of the drawing
Answer: A hidden edge that cannot be seen directly — A dashed line typically shows a hidden edge that cannot be seen directly, as distinct from a continuous line showing a visible outline.
Medium
3. Name the drawing skill of quickly and roughly, but still reasonably accurately, drawing a building element by hand without a ruler or other instruments.
Answer: freehand sketching — Freehand sketching is drawing a building element quickly and reasonably accurately by hand, without a ruler or other instruments.
