Precis Sketching Quiz

What is the purpose of using the F.D. TONKS acronym in precis sketching?

• To remember the steps for drawing a sketch

• To identify the colors to use

• To choose the right photograph

• To determine the size of the sketch

Why is a trapezium-shaped frame used for the sketch?

• To make the sketch look artistic

• To compensate for the oblique angle of the photograph

• To fit the sketch on a standard paper size

• To highlight the main features

Which of the following is NOT included in the key for the sketch?

• Animals

• Highway

• Native bush

• Lake

What color is typically used for water in topographic maps?

• Green

• Blue

• Brown

• Red

What is the first step in drawing the outline of the sketch?

• Drawing the mountains

• Drawing the lake

• Drawing the roads

• Drawing the buildings

Why might corrections be necessary when drawing the sketch?

• To ensure the sketch is accurate

• To make the sketch larger

• To add more features

• To change the colors

What is the purpose of adding a North Point to the sketch?

• To provide orientation

• To show the direction of the wind

• To indicate the top of the sketch

• To mark the center of the sketch

How is the grid used to improve the accuracy of the sketch?

• By highlighting important features

• By dividing the sketch into equal parts

• By making the sketch more colorful

• By providing a scale for measurement

What is the final step in completing the precis sketch?

• Coloring the sketch

• Adding more features

• Annotating the main features

• Drawing the frame

What should be done if the photograph is 1800 by 1200 pixels?

• Use a different photograph

• Use a ratio to convert to a smaller size

• Draw the sketch in the same size

• Ignore the size and draw freely