Freehand Drawing & Sheet Layout is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 Engineering Graphics and Design 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 distinguishes freehand drawing from instrument-based drawing?
Freehand drawing does not use instruments such as a T-square, set square or compass
Freehand drawing is always more accurate than instrument-based drawing
Freehand drawing can only be done on grid paper
Freehand drawing does not require any judgement of proportion
Answer: Freehand drawing does not use instruments such as a T-square, set square or compass — Freehand drawing relies on trained hand-eye coordination and proportion judgement without the use of drawing instruments like a T-square, set square or compass.
Easy
2. What is the recommended technique for drawing a freehand straight line?
Light, short, overlapping strokes in the intended direction, allowing small corrections
One single uncontrolled stroke drawn as fast as possible
Using a ruler lightly, then erasing the ruler guide marks
Closing your eyes while drawing to rely purely on muscle memory
Answer: Light, short, overlapping strokes in the intended direction, allowing small corrections — Freehand straight lines are drawn using light, short, overlapping strokes in the intended direction, which allows small corrections as the line develops, rather than one uncontrolled stroke.
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3. Name the type of sketch that shows an object from two or more directions, such as front and top, using flat 2D views.
Answer: a multi-view sketch — A multi-view sketch shows the object from two or more directions to capture more of its three-dimensional shape using only flat 2D views, the same principle later formalised in orthographic projection.
