2nd Semester S.

Y 2020 - 2021
Midterm Examination
Drafting Tools and Materials
Direction: Write the correct answer in the blank.
___________1. Is used to draw circles, arcs, radii, and parts of many symbols.
___________2. It is the measuring tool used for measuring and setting of Angles
___________3. It is the most popular type of measuring tools, usually 6 or 12 inches
in length.
___________4. Its main purpose is to reproduce, reduce or enlarge the dimension of
size on a drawing.
___________5. It is used for drawing vertical and oblique lines.
___________6. It provides an easy means for accurately measuring curved surfaces.
___________7. Is used as guide in drawing horizontal lines and in measuring up to 48”
straight line.
___________8. Is a concave, spring-steel blade ranging from 1/4" to 1" wide and 6 to about
300 feet in length, coiled inside a carrying case.
___________9. Is used to draw circles, arcs, radii, and parts of many symbols.
___________10. This is used to clean the dirt off the drawing.
___________11. It is a drawing instrument used when making horizontal lines.
___________12. Similar to the compass in construction. As the name implies, divider is used for
dividing distances into a number of equal parts by the trial-and-error method.

Essay: Write your answer based in your own understanding,

1. What are the difference between Compass and Divider?
2. Give the importance of Measuring Tools.