Caribbean Examinations Council

Technical
Drawing
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With thanks to the students of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, St Lucia: Kellian C harles
Macmillan Education
4 Crinan Street, London, N1 9XW
A division of Macmillan Publishers Limited
Companies and representatives throughout the world

www.macmillan-caribbean.com

ISBN 978-0-230-48182-4 AER

© Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC ®) 2015

2015
www.cxc.org
www.cxc-store.com

The author has asserted their right to be id entified as the author of this work in accordance with the
Copyright, Design and Patents Act 1988.

First published 2014

This revised edition published 2015

All rights reserved; no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,
transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publishers.

Designed by Macmillan Publishers Limited

Cover design by Macmillan Publishers Limited and Red Giraffe
Cover photograph © Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC ®)
Cover photograph by Mrs Alberta Henry
With thanks to the students of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, St Lucia: Kellian C harles
CSEC® Technical Drawing Past Papers List of Contents:

Paper 02 (May 2005) 4

Paper 03/1 (May 2005) 11
Paper 03/2 (May 2005) 18
Paper 02 (May 2006) 26
Paper 03/1 (May 2006) 32
Paper 03/2 (May 2006) 38
Paper 02 (May 2007) 44
Paper 03/1 (May 2007) 52
Paper 03/2 (May 2007) 58
Paper 02 (May 2008) 64
Paper 03/1 (May 2008) 71
Paper 03/2 (May 2008) 76
Paper 02 (May 2009) 82
Paper 03/1 (May 2009) 89
Paper 03/2 (May 2009) 97
Paper 02 (May 2010) 103
Paper 03/1 (May 2010) 110
Paper 03/2 (May 2010) 115
Paper 02 (May 2011) 121
Paper 03/1 (May 2011) 127
Paper 03/2 (May 2011) 133
Paper 02 (May 2012) 139
Paper 03/1 (May 2012) 147

Paper 03/2 (May 2012) 153

Paper 02 (May 2013) 159

Paper 03/1 (May 2013) 167

Paper 03/2 (May 2013) 173

Paper 02 (May 2014) 179

Paper 03/1 (May 2014) 187

Paper 03/2 (May 2014) 195

Paper 03/2 May 2011 144

Paper 02 May 2012 150

Paper 03/1 May 2012 158

Paper 03/2 May 2012 164

Paper 02 May 2013 170

Paper 03/1 May 2013 178

Paper 03/2 May 2013 184

Paper 02 May 2014 190

Paper 03/1 May 2014 198

Paper 03/2 May 2014 206

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Answer FOUR questions, TWO from Section I (Plane Geometry) and TWO from Section II (Solid
Geometry).

Each question is worth 20 marks.

SECTION I - PLANE GEOMETRY

GEOMETRY

Answer TWO questions from this section.

1. Figure
Figu re 1 represents
represents the shape
shape o f a template o f a 5-point figure.

E- C

A B

Figure 1

Copy the figure showing the constructi on method for obtaining the FI VE points A, B,
B, C, D and E.

AB = BC = CD = DE = EA = 40 mm (20 m ark s)

2. (a) Construct a triangle

triangle on ab as e of 100
100 mm and base angles of 75° and 45°.

(b) Inscribe the LARGEST possible square within the triangle with one side of the square lying
on the base of the triangle.
triangle. (20 m arks )

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3. Figu
Fi gu re 2 shows the outline of a template.

(a) Draw, FXJL

FXJLL
L SIZE, the outline of the template.

(b) Show clearly the methods used for establishing the tangents. Indicate ALL points of 
tangency.
tangency. (20 ma rks )

R25

30°

tn
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R 12
12

R30
R 18
18
DIM. IN MM.
50

Figure 2

4. Construct an Archimedian
Archimedi an spiral of TWO convolutions with the LONGEST radius at 80 mm.
(20 marks)

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SECTION II
II - SOLID GEOMETRY
GEOMETRY

Answer TWO questions from this section.

5. Figure 3 shows the development of the sides of a right square pyramid,

pyramid, which is cut at its lower end.

■A
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B

 A 
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C

'S

[A

Figure 3

Draw, FULL SIZE, the

(a) given development

(b) completed plan and elevation (with DC as the base). (20 marks)

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6. Fig ure 4 shows two orthographic views of a machined block and a reference line XX at 60° to the
horizontal.

c
X
V 

50
ELEVATION

o
60°
sc

DIM. IN MM.

20 10

PLAN

Figure 4

Using a scale of 1:1, draw the following:

(a) The given views

(b) An auxiliary elevation on the reference line XX (20 mar ks)

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7. Figure 5 shows two orthographic view s o f a square prism interpenetrating a cylinder.

o
00

SQ 50 yc 

DIM. IN MM.

110 05 0

Figure 5

Draw, FU LL SIZE, the following:

(a) The given plan view

(b) The complete elevation showing the curve o f interpenetration

(20 marks)

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8. Fi gu re 6 shows two orthographic views of a machined block in first-angle projection.

10
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X X
100

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DIM. IN MM.
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X X

Figure 6

Using a scale of 1:1, draw an oblique projection with X-X as the LOWEST line.
(20 marks)

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Sketch and Design OR 3D Solid Model Design Drawing

Answer ONE question from this section.

3. Make neat, well-proportioned, sectional orthographic sketches to illustrate any THREE of the
following types of sections:

(i) Ha lf (two views required)

(ii) Local (one view required)
(iii) Off-se t (two views required)
(iv) Revolved (one view required)
(v) Aligned (two views required) (20 m ark s)

4. Figure 3 shows the body of a wheel cylinder which is used in the braking system of a car.

6 4 6 6  4 6 

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Figure 3

Make a neat isometric sketch, of good proportion, of the wheel cylinder body with the point A
 bei ng the LO WE ST poi nt o f the sketch. (20 marks)

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(1) BO DY 1 off. MS

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 2  chamber at 45°

(7) ADJUST ING SCREW 1 off MS

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10 min length
full thread

(2) MOVING JAW 1 off MS

3-holes 04 c'sunk 010

(3) FIXED JAW PLATE 1 off MS

3-holes 04 c'sunk 010

4) MOVING JAW PLATE 1 off MS

(5) C'SUNK SCREW 6 off MS

Unspecified radii to be R5

MACHINE VICE ASSEMBLY

All dimensions in mm

Figure 1
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2- mlO
throu.

(1) BASE C.I.

M12 24 min. length full thread

2- M 8,16 min. length full thread

(3) REST C.I.

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(2) BOBY C.L

All fillet radii to be R3

Also required to complete the assembly:

(i) one M12 Hexagonal head bolt and plain washer 

(ii) two M10 Hexagonal head bolt and plain washers

GRINDING ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY

All dimensions in mm

Figure 2
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3. Using the focus method, draw the curve of a hyperbola with the eccentricity of 5:3. The distance
from its vertex to its focal point is 25 mm and from vertex to directrix is 15 mm.
(20 marks)

4. Figure 2 shows the line ABC at an angle of 45° to the horizo ntal at B and a circle, centre O, to uching
the line ABC at point P.

V i circumference

DIM. IN MM

Figure 2

(a) Copy, FUL L SIZE, the given view.

(b) Plot the locus of point P when the circle, centre O, makes one complete revolution along
the line ABC. (20 marks)

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SECTION II (SOLID GEOMETRY)

Answer TWO questions from this section.

5. Fi gure 3 shows a plan and elevation of a right square pyramid cut by a plane DD at 60° to the
horizontal.

ELEVATION

DIM. IN MM

PLAN

Figure 3

Draw, FULL SIZE, the following views:

(a) The given plan

(b) The given elevation

(c) The development with S-S as the seam (20 marks)

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6. Figure 4 shows two orthographic views o f a machined block and a reference line XY at45° to the
horizontal.

ELEVATION

PLAN

Figure 4

Using a scale of 1 : 1, draw the following:

(a) The given views

(b) An auxiliary elevation on the reference line XY (20 marks)

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7. Figure 5 shows two orthographic views of a block.

2 HOLES
0 8 X 15
DEEP

RIO

DIM. IN MM

Figure 5

Using the cabinet or cavalier method, draw an oblique projection of the block.

STATE the method used.

Omit ALL hidden detail lines. (20 marks)

8. A right-hand helical spring is made from a steel bar having a circular cross-section with diameter
10 mm. The outside diameter o f the spring is 70 mm. The pitch of the coils is 50 mm.

Draw TWO convolutions of the spring.

Show ALL relevant constructions employed.

Hidden details are NOT required. (20 marks)

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4. Figure 3 shows the elevation and plan of a lathe tool holder.

Draw, in isometric projection, the lathe tool holder with ‘S’ as its LOWEST point.

OMIT the four M8 slotted grub screws and tapped holes.

M10 SLOTTED
GRUB SCREW

4-M8
SLOTTED
GRUB SCREWS

LATHE TOOL HOLDER

Figure 3
(20 marks)

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This paper has TWO sections: Section I, Plane Geometry and Section II, Solid Geometry.
 Answer FOUR questions
questions,, TW O from Section I (Plane
(Plane Geometry) and TW O from Section
Section II
(Solid Geometry).

Each question is worth 20 marks.

SECTION
SECTION I - PLANE
PLANE GEOM ETRY

 Answer TWO
TW O questions
questions from this
this section
section..

1.

Figure 1

Figure 1 above shows an irregular polygon with AB = 40 mm, BC = 30 mm, AE = 20 mm,

ED = 50 mm and CD = 27 mm.

(a) Construct
Construct the
the figure using COMPASSES
COMPASS ES and RULE ONLY.

(b) Determine the area o f the figure

figur e in mm graphically.
graphicall y.

(c)
(c ) State the area o f the figure.
figure .
(20 marks)

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2.

Figure 2

Figure 2 above shows the outline for a light bulb.

(a) Reproduce thethe figure

figur e showing
showin g clearly
clea rly the
the construction methods used for
fo r obtaining the
centre o f the arcs required.

(b) Identif y clearly, the method o f obtaining all points

points o f tangency.
tangency.
(20 marks)

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