DRC1501
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE DATE: 23 APRIL 2026
QUESTION 1
1.1. List two reasons why engineering drawing is important.
4- It is the universal “language of engineering” - it communicates shapes, sizes and
details of objects more accurately than words.
4- It enables manufacturers to produce components exactly as the designer intended,
without misunderstanding. (Study guide, p. 11-12)
1.2. Which drawing technique best supports creativity and communication
during concept development.
, DRC1501 ASSIGNMENT 1 2026
DUE 23 APRIL 2026
QUESTION 1
1.1. List two reasons why engineering drawing is important.
It is the universal “language of engineering” - it communicates shapes, sizes and
details of objects more accurately than words.
It enables manufacturers to produce components exactly as the designer intended,
without misunderstanding. (Study guide, p. 11‑12)
1.2. Which drawing technique best supports creativity and communication
during concept development.
The drawing technique that best supports creativity and communication during
concept development is freehand drawing (sketching). It allows rapid visualisation of
ideas, easy modification, and sharing with others for brainstorming. (Study guide,
p. 12‑13)
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE DATE: 23 APRIL 2026
QUESTION 1
1.1. List two reasons why engineering drawing is important.
4- It is the universal “language of engineering” - it communicates shapes, sizes and
details of objects more accurately than words.
4- It enables manufacturers to produce components exactly as the designer intended,
without misunderstanding. (Study guide, p. 11-12)
1.2. Which drawing technique best supports creativity and communication
during concept development.
, DRC1501 ASSIGNMENT 1 2026
DUE 23 APRIL 2026
QUESTION 1
1.1. List two reasons why engineering drawing is important.
It is the universal “language of engineering” - it communicates shapes, sizes and
details of objects more accurately than words.
It enables manufacturers to produce components exactly as the designer intended,
without misunderstanding. (Study guide, p. 11‑12)
1.2. Which drawing technique best supports creativity and communication
during concept development.
The drawing technique that best supports creativity and communication during
concept development is freehand drawing (sketching). It allows rapid visualisation of
ideas, easy modification, and sharing with others for brainstorming. (Study guide,
p. 12‑13)
