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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (POWER OPTION) LEVEL 6
ENG/OS/PO/CC/04/6
PREPARE AND INTERPRET TECHNICAL DRAWING
July/August 2024
Time: 3 Hours

TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

COUNCIL (TVET CDACC)

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
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3 HOURS
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
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1. This paper consists of TWO sections: A and B.

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2. Answer ALL questions in section A and THREE questions in section B in

the booklet and drawing paper provided.
3. Marks for each question are indicated in the brackets.
4. Do not write on this question paper.
5. Answer the questions in English.

This paper consists of SEVEN (7) printed pages

Candidate should check the tool to ascertain that all the pages are printed as indicated
and that no questions are missing.

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The following resources will be required during the assessment:

 Drawing paper size A2  Eraser
 T-square  Sharpener
 HB and 2H/3H/4H Pencils  Engineering drawing set
 Set squares  Masking tape
 Printing paper size A4  Computer installed with AutoCAD
 Printer software

SECTION A (40 MARKS)

Answer ALL questions in this Section.
1. Sketch the conventional symbols of the following:
a) First angle orthographic projections
b) Third angle orthographic projections (2 marks)
2. Construct the following angles using a ruler and a compass only.
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a) 750
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b) 150
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(4 marks)
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3. Care and maintenance of drawing equipment is crucial for ensuring accuracy, longevity,
and optimal performance of your tools. Explain two care and maintenance practices that
should be carried out on pencils. (2 marks)
4. Construct a hyperbola given the perpendicular distance between the focus and the
directrix is 25 mm and the eccentricity 3/2. (5 marks)
5. Draw a line 80mm long and divide it in the ratio 2:3. (3 marks)
6. A set square is a fundamental instrument in technical drawing, engineering, architecture,
and woodworking. Explain any two uses of set squares in preparation and interpretation of
technical drawing (2 marks)

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7. Two views of a block are given in figure 1. Make an isometric sketch of the block taking
corner “B” as the lowest point. (5 marks)

Figure 1
8. Sketch BS 3939 symbols for the following:
a) Light bulb;
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b) Fuse;
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c) Resistor. (3 marks)
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9. Briefly explain the following types of diagrams used in preparation and interpretation of
technical drawings:
a) Layout diagram
b) Schematic diagram (4 marks)
10. Construct a regular pentagon, given the length of side 40 mm (5 marks)
11. Figure 2 shows an isometric view of a wooden block. Sketch the views in third angle
orthographic projection. (6 marks)

Figure 2
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SECTION B (60 MARKS)

Answer three questions in this section. All questions carry equal marks.
12. Figure 3 shows the sectional orthographic view of an object. Perform the following tasks:
a) draw the figure in AutoCAD software,
b) include your name and index number,
c) print on A4 size paper. (20 marks)

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Figure 3

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13. The font view and sectional side view of a casting is shown in figure 4. Draw the oblique
projection when the receding axis is inclined at an angle of 45o with the horizontal.
(20 marks)

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Figure 4

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14. Figure 5 shows a jig, using Computer Aided Design program (CAD):
a) Draw the view
b) Include all dimensions
c) Include your name and candidate number
d) Print the layout on an A4 size paper (20 marks)

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Figure 5
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15. Figure 6 is a pictorial view in isometric projection. Draw the following views in first
angle orthographic projection full-size
a) Front view from the direction of the arrow
b) Plan
c) End view
d) Insert five major dimensions. (20 marks)

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Figure 5

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