Higher

Graphic
Communication

Exam
Revision Pupil Name
Teacher
 Higher Graphic Communication
Exam Question Practice

This booklet will help students sitting Higher Graphic Communication develop their skills in answering
exam style questions. Refer to the various resources for Higher Graphic Communication when
answering these questions. Your teacher will mark them and give you feedback on your answers.
This will help you improve your exam performance for this part of the course assessment.

Invest the time in preparing and you will see the benefit in improved results.

Barry Forbes - Stirling High School

This booklet would not have been possible without the hard work of Technical teachers throughout
Scotland. I would like to thank the following people for their contributions:

P25-36 Angela Murphy - Broxburn Academy

P37-40 Avril Allan - Eastwood High School
P41-49 Callum Anderson - Earlston High School
P50-51 Adam Henry - Park Mains High School
P59-63 Claire Grant - Barrhead High School
P64-69 Mark Conboy - Braidhurst High School
P70-79 Sandy Eggo - St Paul’s RC Academy
P80-87 Ross Stewart - Hermitage Academy
P88-91 Stuart Longair - Stewart’s Melville College
P92 Stuart Spears - Levenmouth Academy
P93-101 Nicola Ferns - St. Aloysius' College
P102-128 Florence Donaldson - Trinity Academy
P129-132 Sara Porter - Dunblane High
P133-141 Ross Megan - Saint Roch's Secondary School

Good opportunities
often come in
the form of

when hard work

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Question 1
Headphones designed to celebrate the performance of our Great Britain Olympic Team
are to be released.

A company called Display IT is going to produce a display stand used to present these
headphones in a range of shops located across the United Kingdom. This stand should be
easily transported and assembled in stores. The designer created the solution shown
above.

(a) This display stand is to be produced by a CAD technician so that it can be used in a range
of promotional and technical drawings.

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Drawing for Question 1 (a) i)

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i) Using the information in the technical drawings shown at Drawing for Question 1 (a) i), Marks
describe the process for creating a 3D CAD model of the base of the stand.

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Drawing for Question 1 (a) ii)

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ii) Using the information in the technical drawings shown at Drawing for Question 1 (a) ii), Marks
describe the process for creating a 3D CAD model of the upright part of the stand.

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iii) Using the information in the technical drawings shown at Drawing for Question 1 (a) iii), Marks
describe the process for creating a 3D CAD model of the top of the stand.

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Drawing for Question 1 (a) iv)

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iv) Acrylic nuts and bolts are used to hold the parts together. Using the information in Marks
the technical drawings shown at Drawing for Question 1 (a) iv), describe how the bolts
could be produced using 3D CAD.

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Once all of the parts of the display stand had been created using 3D CAD software they Marks
were then assembled together to create the finished model.
(b) State the assembly command used at the stages shown below when assembling the
bolts with the holes.

i) State the assembly command used to line up the bolt with the holes.

ii) State the assembly command used to line up the flat surface of the bolt with the flat
surface of the upright part of the display.

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The CAD Technician also produced some exploded views of the display stand. These had Marks
to be saved as an assembly file before being exported to specialist rendering software.

iii) State the assembly command used to create a distance between the flat surface of the
bolt and the flat surface of the upright part of the display.

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The CAD technician decided to use existing M5 Bolts that were available from an online Marks
CAD library. These parts were downloaded in the format of STEP files.
(c) Explain what a STEP file is and why it has advantages to use in online CAD libraries.

(d) Explain the advantage of using a CAD library.

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(e) The functionality of the headphones display stand is to be tested through 3D printing
the component parts then assembling them. Describe how CADCAM methods such as
3D printing can aid the development and manufacture of a new product.

(f) the symbol here is shown through the technical drawings for the headphones display
stand.

i) State the name of this symbol.

ii) Explain why this symbol is important to be included on technical drawings like
these.

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(g) A tolerance of +0.7mm and -0.2mm was applied to the holes at the top and bottom of Marks
the headphones display that the bolts have to fit through.
i) Explain why tolerances are applied to parts of a drawing.

ii) The drawing below shows a part view of the base of the display stand. The circle
has a diameter of 5mm. Dimension the circle shown below correctly adding the tolerance
of +0.5mm and -0.1mm using British Standard conventions.

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(h) Sectional views are often shown in Technical drawings. Explain what sectional Marks
drawings are used to show.

(i) State the name of the types of sectional views shown below.

i)

ii)

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The advertisement shown here is for use with Question 2 (a).

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(a) Describe how the design elements and design principles have been used to create the Marks
advertisement shown on page 16. This is labelled for use with Question 2 (a)

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Before the advertisement for the headphones was printed the symbol shown below was Marks
visible.

(b) Explain what this symbol is and what it’s purpose is.

(c) When the final version of the advertisement was sent to the printers, it was saved as
a vector graphics file. Explain 2 advantages of using a vector graphics file over a raster
graphic file.

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As phones and tablets have grown in popularity, more and more advertisements are Marks
appearing on these screens rather than being printed.

(d) Explain why it may be an advantage to companies to present their advertisements

using electronic methods.

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When planning for new homes being built the architects have to produce a range of Marks
drawings. Some of the types of drawings they produce are shown here.

Drawing A
SPR
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352m

351m

(a) State the name of the Drawing A.

(b) List some of the details that are included in a Location Plan.

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(c) Layers were used in the production of these house plans. Explain the advantages of Marks
using layers to produce these drawings.

(d) The British Standard symbols below were included in the house plans. State the name
of these symbols.

i) ii) iii)

iv) v) vi)

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A company that produce dice for a casino company are looking to produce a range or Marks
dice called Late Night Rollers.
As part of their work developing the dice, they have produced a range of types of
drawings following the 3 P’s.

(a) (i)State the name of the 3 P’s this type of

drawing this belongs to.

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drawings. 50

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End Elevation
Scale 2:1

Date 16/12/15

All sizes in mm

(b) (i)State the name of the 3 P’s this type of

drawing this belongs to.

Dice
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(ii) Explain the purpose of these types of

drawings.
How do you play?

(c) (i)State the name of the 3 P’s this type of

drawing this belongs to.

(ii) Explain the purpose of these types of

drawings.

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Question 1

Study the posters, they are all aimed at children aged 3-10 and have been used to promote the
release of the film.

(a)

(i) Explain how the designer has used to appeal to the target market.

(ii) Explain ways in which the designer has created unity in the layout.

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(b)

(i) In what ways has the designer used contrast throughout the layout.

(ii) Explain how dominance has been used and the impact this has on the poster.

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(c)

(i) The designer has created depth in this poster, explain how this has been incorporated.

(ii) Explain the effect of balance used in this poster.

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A heavy duty trolley has been bought in to help the CDT department move materials from one Marks
workshop to the other.

Below is an orthographic drawing of the front

wheel of the trolley.

A
END ELEVATION ELEVATION

Section A-A is incomplete. Complete section A-a by cross - hatching it according to BS Drawing
Standards and Conventions. 5

SECTION A-A

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A CAD Technician created a 3D model of a visualiser, Marks
shown below.

a) Describe the 3D CAD modelling techniques

used to create the head of the visualiser.
Refer to the dimensions given in the drawing.

Detail A

R1mm, PCD 22, Repeat

12 times

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a) Describe the 3D CAD modelling techniques used to create the head of the visualiser. Marks
Refer to the dimensions given in the drawing.

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A drawing of the neck is shown below. This was used by the CAD Technician to create models of Marks
the individual components.

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R7
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Outside Ø14

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Pipe

(b) Describe the 3D CAD modelling techniques used to create the pipe component.
Refer to the dimensions given in the drawing. You may use sketches to support
your answer.

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(c) As the neck joins the head of the visualiser it gradually gets larger. Describe the 3D CAD Marks
modelling technique used to create the part model of the neck shown above. You may use
sketches to support your answer.

Join

Part model

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Q1. A CAD technician has created a 3D model of a lamp stand. Do not write
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On the following page you will find an orthographic drawing of the lamp that you will need to
analyse to answer questions.

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Describe how you would use the 3D CAD modelling technique required to produce the main
part of the STEM component.

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Describe how you would use the 3D CAD modelling technique required to produce the foot
component.

Rather than remove each of the holes to fit the foot component in the stem component, the
CAD technician used a modification tool. Name this tool.

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Q1. A music festival aimed at 18-30 year old music lovers has had a graphic designer design an Marks
advert which is to be displayed on a local billboard and printed off in a smaller version to be
handed out in pubs and clubs. The draft layout for the advert is shown below.

a) Describe the effects the graphic designer has created in the layout by using the following.

i) White Space

ii) Colour

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(b) Explain how the graphic designer has used proportion in the layout.

c) Explain how the graphic designer has created depth in the layout.

d) Explain how the graphic designer has used dominance in the layout.

e) Explain how the graphic designer has created texture in the layout.

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“Beats” are going to sponsor the event and have provided the graphic designer with their margin
logo in Vector format. Marks

f) Explain two advantages of using a vector file in he production of the advert.

g) Explain why the graphic designer opted to used Centre Alignment for all the text.

h) Explain how the graphic designer would use layers in this advert.

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(ii) State two reasons why tolerances are an important feature in manufacturing.

(iii) Show a horizontal linear dimension of 30mm with a tolerance of +0.15 and –0.25 applied
directly to the given graphic, using one of the recommended methods.

b) Tolerances can be applied to dimensions either by adding a note to the drawing or applying
the tolerances directly to the dimension. State one reason for the choice of each means of
representation.

Note

Dimension

c) What is the difference between a functional tolerance and a non functional tolerance?

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Andy Murray has had a bottle designed which is to be launched as part of his product range to
celebrate becoming the world #1 men’s tennis player.

Under Armour, Murray’s sponsor, require a range of production drawings and promotional
material so they can have the bottle manufactured and advertised. The above design was created
by the designer but it requires technical detail added.
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Q1a) With reference to the size given in the given technical drawings, describe how the body of
the bottle would be modelled using 3D CAD.

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Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3

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(c) The method chosen to attach the lid was by means of a thread. Making reference to the sizes
given, describe how the thread would be made on both

i) The lid

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ii) The body of the bottle

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(a) With reference to the typeface used in each layout, describe how this maintains brand Marks
identity and relates to the target market.

(b) Identify and explain the use of alignment in the ‘Country Living’ magazine.

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A CAD technician was asked to populate a 3D environment of a classroom. He created a
3D model of a “Window Pull”, a device for used for opening and closing windows.

Question 1

(a) Describe the 3D CAD modelling technique used to create Bolt Thread.
You may use sketches to illustrate your answer.

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(b) Describe the 3D CAD modelling techniques used to create the top of the device
starting from the state shown above. Refer to the dimensions given in the drawing.

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(c) How would the CAD Technician put these holes in the model?

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(d) Describe the 3D CAD modelling techniques used to create the support handle. Refer
to the dimensions given in the drawing.

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Question 2. Below are three examples from a Graphic Designers port folio.

Layout 1 Layout 2

Layout 3

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(a) Layout 2 was chosen for the folio as the designer thought it was a good Marks
example of creating unity. Discuss how the designer has created Unity within this poster.

(b) Layout 3 was chosen for the folio because it was a good example of
creating a strong focus. The readers eye immediately focuses on the “summer sound
festival” title. Discuss how the designer has created emphasis to make this title stand out.

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Below is a CAD model of a tool rest for a woodwork lathe. Marks

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Question 1

A CAD Technician has made a 3D model of a traditional tin opener shown below.

The part below was modelled using a CAD modelling edit.

(a) State the name of the CAD edit used to complete this part.

(b) Explain why the CAD technician has used the edit to complete the part.

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(c) State the CAD modelling feature used to complete this part?

(d) Where might you have used a tangent Constraint when modelling the above part.

Indicate on the profile of the part below with an X

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A Graphic Designer has created a DTP advertisement for a new mascara from Styleyes.

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(b) How has the designer created depth in the layout.

(c) Where has unity been created in this publication.

(d) The skyline as the background has had a transparency applied. Why do you think the designer
has done this.

(e) The publication has been printed for use in the UK but the designer lives in the
USA. Explain an advantage and disadvantage of this approach to creating the publication.

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Reface are a kitchen design and fitting company in Glasgow. They use 3D models of
individual units, fittings and appliances from a library they have created.
(a) State two advantages of using a CAD library.

(b) State an advantage to the client of using 3D software.

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(c) State an advantage to the company of using 3D software.

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(d) The company is keen to be an eco-company. State a way the company could be
more environmentally friendly within their office or on site.

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PLAN

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Thickness of metal is 2mm.

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ELEVATION

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Describe the most efficient way of modelling the main body of the hood Marks
using 3D software. You may use sketches to illustrate your answer.

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The control panel and conduit are added to the outside of the extractor as shown. Marks

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Describe the most efficient way of adding the conduit to the middle of the three
surfaces. You may use sketches to illustrate your answer.

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The buttons and control panel were modelled as a single part. Describe the most efficient way of Marks
modelling the panel. You may use sketches to illustrate your answer

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Complete the Auxiliary Plan below for the main body. Ignore the thickness of the sheet metal. Marks

PLAN

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Question 1 Marks

A CAD technician created a 3D model of a G-Clamp shown below.

Component C was modelled using 3D CAD Software.

(a) Describe the 3D modelling technique used to create component C. You may use
sketches to illustrate your answer.

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(b) With reference to sizes describe the 3D modelling techniques used to create
component D. You may use sketches to illustrate your answer.

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(c) With reference to sizes describe the 3D modelling technique used to create
component B. You may use sketches to illustrate your answer.

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component E which is shown on the previous page, you may use sketches to illustrate margin
your answer. Marks

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(a) Explain the fundamental difference between an assembly drawing and an exploded Marks
drawing.

(b) Explain why product designers often provide exploded view drawings to the client.

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(c) i) Name the drawing type shown in Fig 1

(c) iii) Describe the purpose of this drawing.

(c) ii) State the name of the stage of the graphic process that this type of drawing would
be seen.

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i) Name the sectional view shown here.

ii) Name the sectional view shown here.

iii) Name the sectional view shown here.

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(a) Name two instances where the designer has used contrast when producing the final Marks
layout?

(b) What is the DTP term for the effect shown at A?

(c) Explain two instances where the designer has used alignment in producing the final
layout.

(d) Explain how the designer has used White Space to impact the overall layout of the
graphic?

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Ross Stewart - Hermitage Academy

Question 1

The drawing below was used to create a 3D model of the salt and pepper
cellar. The 3D model will be used to make production drawings and
promotional illustrations.

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Describe the 3D modelling technique proposed for each stage, making Marks
reference to all relevant dimensions from the orthographic sketch. You can
sketch, annotate the sketches provided and/or use text in your answer.

(a) i)

(a) ii)

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(b) Describe using a ‘top-down’ approach, the techniques used to create the
two component parts from the solid model. You can sketch, annotate and/or
use text in your answer.

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(c) Explain why this type of component would be included in a CAD library.

The two main component parts of the salt and pepper cellars need to be
assembled within the CAD software.

(d) Outline the 3D modelling techniques to fully constrain the two component
parts (not the plugs). You can sketch, annotate and/or use text in your answer.

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(e) Produce a modelling plan for the salt and pepper plugs. You can sketch,
annotate the sketches provided and/or use text in your answer.
(Note: The two modelling techniques must be different)

i)

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The promotional layout below is used to attract consumers to a new product. Marks

Explain how the graphic designer has used typeface, colour and choice of
images to attract consumers.

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Sketch on the views below, to British Standards convention. Marks

Overall height on the Elevation 87mm

Overall length on the Elevation 64mm
Overall depth on the End Elevation 32mm
A diameter on the End Elevation 12mm
A radius on the End Elevation 16mm

Drawing is a scale of 1:1

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Stuart Longair - Stewart’s Melville College

Question 1

A CAD technician has created a 3D model of a toast rack.

On the following page you will find an orthographic drawing of the
toast rack that you will need to analyse to answer questions.

Final toast rack assembly 3D CAD model.

Rack component.

Foot component.

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Plastic foot component shown assembled into the
base support.

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a) Name the CAD 3D modelling feature required to produce the rack component. Marks

b) Describe the 3D CAD modelling plan required to produce the rack component.

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c) Name the CAD 3D modelling feature required to produce the foot component. Marks

d) Describe the 3D CAD modelling plan required to produce the foot component.

e) The support bar (below) that the foot is attached to has sharp edges, name 2 CAD
modelling techniques (shown) that could be used to rectify this.

i)

ii)

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Question 1 Marks

A) Describe the effects that the graphic designer has by using the following:

I)White Space

II)Mass and Weight

B)Describe the impact of the graphic designers layout of the page heading.

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Question 1

A CAD technician created a 3D model of a water bottle.

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a) Describe the 3D CAD modelling techniques used to create the lid component. Make reference Marks
to the dimensions given in the production drawing.

You may use sketches to illustrate your answer.

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You may use sketches to illustrate your answer.

The two component parts of the water bottle need to be assembled within the CAD software.

c) Outline the 3D modelling techniques used to fully constrain the two component parts.

You may use sketches to illustrate your answer.

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Epoch magazine is producing an article on poetry. A graphic designer created the layout for the Marks
article which is shown below.

a) Describe two methods that the designer has employed to encourage people to read the
article.

b) The colour scheme of the layout has been critical to the design. Explain the choice of colour
used in the layout.

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d) Describe how the designer used proportion in the layout to draw the readers attention.

The final layout was produced in layers using DTP software.

e) Describe two advantages to the graphic designer of using layers.

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Question 3

A furniture designer has produced a CAD illustration of a new bar

stool design. The furniture designer needs to prepare the design for
manufacture.

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Length of bar stool leg +1mm and -0.5mm

Thickness of bar stool seat +2.5mm and -1.5mm

a) Calculate the maximum and minimum allowable heights of the fully assembled bar stool after
applying the tolerances.

b) Apply the dimensional tolerances to the views below using the correct British Standard
conventions.

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to assemble; they require no specialist skills and are easily mass produced. Shown below are the
component drawings for three knock-down fittings.

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c) Apply the British Standard conventions for the screw threads in each view below. Marks

In preparation for the manufacture of the seat component, the furniture designer has been asked
to specify some measurements.

d) Calculate how far the wooden dowel protrudes from the bar stool leg when fully inserted.

e) State the type of linear dimensioning used in the elevation view of the locking pin on the
previous page.

f) State the name of view ‘DETAIL D’ and describe its purpose in the drawing.

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Study the magazine pages carefully and answer the following questions. The double page layouts in
the magazines have each won graphic design awards.

Question 1 (a)

Explain how the designer has used contrast to create a visually exciting layout.

Question 1 (b)

The graphic designer uses DTP features to incorporate shape in the layout. Explain how the
designer’s use of shape improves the layout.

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Question 1 (c)

Explain the DTP techniques the designer has used to link the article above to its content.

Question 1 (d)

Firstly, explain what type of balance the designer has used in this layout. Secondly, describe his
success in using this technique and explain/justify his reasons for this.

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Question 1 (e)

Explain how the designer has used the technique proximity in the article above.

Question 1 (f)

Explain how the designer has used the technique alignment.

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You will need to make reference to the “Blast from the Past” article (layout A and B) found at the Marks
end of this paper. A graphic designer has created a double page spread for a car company as shown
in layout A. After development the designer enhanced the layout and produced a pre-press copy,
layout B.

Question 2 (a)

In a multipage document such as a magazine give two reasons why headers and footers would be
used.

Question 2 (b)

State the name of the DTP feature seen here which can be
found in the corners of layouts A and B.

Question 2 (c)

Explain the purpose of this feature.

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Use of the image has been altered in the two layouts. Explain why the designer may have chosen to Marks
use the technique bleed in layout B.

Question 2 (e)

Thoroughly examine layout A and layout B. There are three DTP improvements that have been
made to the text on the page.

Improvement:

Impact:

Improvement:

Impact:

Improvement:

Impact:

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The Taipei Performing Arts Center and Taiwan is due for opening later this year. As with any other Marks
extravagant building the architecture firm was required to submit a number of different drawings
to the local authority to gain planning permission. During this process the architects also produced
a number of other graphics for different purposes.

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Explain, with reference to the 3P’s, the purpose of each of the graphics shown in Figures 1, 2 and Marks
3.

Question 3 (b)

The scale commonly used for figure 2 is 1:50. State two factors that influence the choice of scale
in this type of graphic.

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A selection of rendered CAD pictorial images of the new train station were uploaded to the website, Marks
see Figures 1 and 3. Explain three advantages of using rendered CAD pictorials to communicate
the design to the local community.

Question 3 (d)

The official website includes various types of graphics aimed at promoting the development to the
local community. These include:

· Location plans of the entire development

· Site plans of some of the new proposed buildings

Describe the features for both types of plans for providing information about the redevelopment
to the local community.

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The standardised construction drawing symbols and conventions shown below are commonly found Marks
in many construction drawings. Identify each of the symbols/conventions.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

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You will need to make reference to the “Road Safety” posters (layout 1, 2 and 3) found at the end Marks
of this paper.

Promotional layouts for road safety are shown. The layouts are specifically aimed at three
different target markets and will be advertised in tree different magazines.

Target Market Layout 1: (4 - 14) Young children, male and female, comical images,
cartoon, light hearted theme, colourful, creative

Target Market Layout 2: (15 - 60) Young adults or adults, male and female, musical
Influence, rock n’ roll, popular rock, celebrities

Target Market Layout 3: (55+) Elderly, male and female, working and retired, bold,
tranquil, comforting, idealistic, minimal

The graphic designer has used a range of design elements and principles in the production of
these three elements so to appeal to different target markets.

Question 4 (a)

Explain why the style of typeface used in layout 1 will appeal to its target market.

Question 4 (b)

Explain how the use of shape has enhanced layout 1.

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The colours yellow and black have been used throughout layouts 2 and 3. Explain and justify the Marks
reason for this.

Question 4 (d)

In layouts 2 and 3 a more formal use of line and shapes has been used than in layout 1. Explain the
reason for this.

Question 4 (e)

Advancing and receding colours have been used in each of the layouts. Identify an advancing colour
in layout 2 and describe the effect this has on the layout.

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Different forms of balance have been used across the layouts. Layout 1 has an asymmetrical layout Marks
where as layout 2 follows a symmetrical layout. With reference to layouts 1 and 2 explain what is
meant the terms asymmetrical and symmetrical balance.

Question 4 (g)

In layout 3 the focal point of the image has been placed off centre. Explain one benefit of placing a
main item off-centre in a layout.

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For each of the promotional layouts explain a different way the graphic designer has used any Marks
design principle or element to appeal to its specified target market.

Design Principle:

Appeal:

Design Principle:

Appeal:

Design Principle:

Appeal:

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Layout 2

Layout 3

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Over the course of time the way companies advertise their products will change. One example of Marks
this can be seen below:

Wispa launch 1981 Present day packaging

Question 5 (a)

Name two differences can you see in the use of font, colour or alignment and justify why the designer
may have made these changes.

The use of logos are extremely important for companies across the world. Some examples of evolving
logos are shown here:

Apple 1976 - Present Starbucks 1971 - Present

Question 5 (b)

Explain the importance of having a logo that consumers will instantly associate with a particular
brand or company.

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Chose one of the company logos above and explain how the logo has been improved. In your answer Marks
you may wish to consider font, colour, shape or use of any DTP element.

Question 6

The technique ‘layering’ is used by architects in construction drawings of a new building. An example
of the different kinds of layers used can be found below:

Question 6 (a)

Give two reasons why it is advantageous for architects to use layers in a drawing created in CAD.

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Given in the previous image are layers you might expect to find in an architectural drawing. Name Marks
two more appropriate layers you might find in an architectural drawing.

Question 6 (c)

Explain why it is appropriate to have different colours for each of the different layers.

Question 6 (d)

This particular architectural firm is a paperless office. Explain what is meant by this term and identify
one advantage.

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State the type of section produced by the three cutting planes shown below. Marks

Question 7 (b)

Sketch the four dimensions shown on the pictorial view on the elevation below, to British Standards
convention.

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The incomplete list below gives either the description or the application of the British Standard Marks
line types indicated on the drawing.

State the description or the application of each line type in order to complete the list. A completed
example is given for P.

P Description: Thick, continuous

Application: Visible edges and outlines

Q Description:

Application: Centre lines, lines of symmetry

R Description: Continuous thin straight with zigzags

Application:

S Description:

Application: Hidden outlines and edges

T Description:

Application: Cutting planes 4

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A pictorial view and elevation of a menu holder are shown below. The location pins each Ø30 mm Marks
are set apart at 400 mm nominal centres. There are tolerances on both the sizes and location of
the pins and these are shown on the drawing below.

Question 8 (a)

Calculate the maximum and minimum gap between the pins. Show all calculations.

Maximum :

Minimum : 2

Question 8 (b)

State two reasons why tolerances are an important feature in manufacturing.

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The paddles from a pinball game are shown. The paddles are set at a nominal 100 mm apart centre Marks
to centre. The distance between the pivot centre and the end of the paddle is 40 mm with a tolerance
of +0.75 and -0.25.

Question 8 (c)

Calculate the maximum and minimum gap between the pins. Show all calculations.

Maximum :

Minimum : 2

Question 8 (d)

Give two examples of Industry Professionals who would make use of Tolerances and explain how
they would use them in their work.

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The CAD technician sketched a modelling plan before creating the 3D model. The first two stages Marks
of the modelling plan are shown below.

Question 9 (a)

Describe the 3D modelling techniques proposed for each stage, making reference to all relevant
dimensions from the orthographic sketch above. You can sketch, annotate the sketches provided
and use text in your answer.

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A solid model of the speaker casing and some components generated from it are shown below. Marks

Question 9 (b)

Describe, using a “top-down” approach, the techniques used to create the two component parts
from the solid model. You can sketch, annotate and use text in your answer.

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State an advantage of “top-down” modelling. Marks

Shown below is the component which emits sound from the speaker.

Question 9 (d)

Describe the command the technician has used to create the holes and the steps required to carry
out this process. You can sketch, annotate and use text in your answer.

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To attach the speaker grill to the housing of the body, screws were used. Standard fixing screws Marks
were imported from the CAD library. Explain why this type of component would be included in a
CAD library.

The two component parts of the speaker casing need to be assembled within the CAD software.

Question 9 (f)

Outline the 3D modelling techniques used to fully constrain the two component parts. You may
use annotated sketches to support your answer if you wish.

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Shown is a sketch of the back of speaker casing. The design has been modified, with the addition of Marks
a bracket on the back, allowing it to be wall mounted.

Complete a modelling plan for the bracket, that can be used to add the bracket to the 3D CAD
model. You may use annotated sketches to support your answer if you wish.

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1. A CAD Technician created a 3D model of a heavy duty tent peg.

Component A

Component B

150
Ø12

25°

15

Ø5
(a) The Technician used the drawing above to model Part A. 0
Describe the 3D CAD modelling techniques used to create Part A.
Refer to the dimensions given in the drawing.
DO NOT INCLUDE THE Ø12 HOLE AT THE BASE.

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Ø10
30

Taper angle is 10º.

(b) Component B was modelled using 3D CAD.

Describe the 3D CAD modelling technique used to create the spiral part of component B.
You may use sketches to illustrate your answer.

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P & Ex
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air
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Phoe

(a) The designer has created a business card and a leaflet.

Explain the ways in which the designer has used DTP techniques to create unity
between the two layouts.

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i) White Space:

ii) Colour:

iii) Depth:

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Two parts of a 3D model are shown below. A CAD technician used the process of top
down modelling to ensure the top and bottom parts would fit together.

(a) Describe the process of top down modelling. You may use sketches to support
your answer.

(b) To complete the modelling of the product above, the CAD technician used screws
from a CAD library. Explain the benefits of a CAD library.

(c) The technician decided to 3D print the CAD model to create a prototype. Explain
the benefits of doing this before each part is fully manufactured.

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The production drawing for a chess piece is shown below. Describe the 3D CAD modelling Marks
techniques required to produce the model. Make reference to the dimensions given in the
production drawing. You may use sketches to support your answer.

45°
Ø16

Note: Internal hole 10mm deep

Ø24
Ø20 PLAN

ISOMETRIC VIEW
5

Ø18
50
40
38

2 X 45°
12
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ELEVATION

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An extract from a graphic design magazine is shown below. Marks

(X)

(Z)

(a) (i) Name the DTP feature shown at (X) above:

(ii) Explain why the designer would incorporate this feature into the layout.

(b) (i) The DTP feature shown at (Z) above is called a ‘floating’ item. Explain why the
designer would have incorporated this feature into the article.

(ii) The graphic of the fork at (Z) ‘bleeds’ off the side of the page. Explain why the
designer would have incorporated this feature into the article.

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(a) Identify the following BS symbols. Marks

(i) 1

(ii) 1

(iii) 1

(b) (i) Sketch to British Standards conventions, the two given sizes. 2

(ii) Add to British Standards conventions the thread detail on the Elevation and
End Elevation. 2

M10 x 30mm

*Total length of Bolt 50mm

END ELEVATION ELEVATION

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An extract from a beauty magazine is shown below. Marks

(X)

(Z)

(a) (i) Name the DTP feature shown at (X) above:

(ii) Describe why the designer would incorporate this feature into the layout.

(a) (i) Name the DTP feature shown at (Z) above:

(ii) Describe why the designer would incorporate this feature into the layout.

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The production drawing for the lamp upright is shown below. Describe the 3D CAD Marks
modelling technique required to produce the shape. Make reference to the dimensions
given in the production drawing. You may use sketches to support your answer.

R9
0
Ø10
Lamp Upright
8
n

20°

PROFILE DETAIL

*Pipe: 1mm Thick.

300

ELEVATION

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An page from a photography magazine is shown below. Marks

(a) Describe how the designer has created unity the layout.

(b) The designer has used a standard column structure to display the extended text on
the page. Describe the benefits of using columns.

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Sketch on the drawing below, using British Standard conventions. Marks

(i) The metric thread diameter 12 mm on the elevation. 1

(ii) The flat surface at the right hand end of the component. 1

(iii) The external thread detail on the end elevation. 1

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The outline of a kite handle is shown. Marks

5
R7
B
C

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90°
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R20

Kite Handle

R90

(a) Calculate the distance between centre points A & B.

(b) Calculate the distance between centre points C & D.

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