Which 2D drawing method shows plan, front and end elevations?

Which 2D drawing method shows plan, front and end elevations?

• A. Orthographic
• B. Isometric
• C. Section drawings
• D. One Point Perspective

Answer: (A)

Orthographic projection uses separate 2D views to show an object from different directions, giving true size and shape in each view. A plan is the view from above, the front view shows the face facing you, and the end (side) view shows the object from the side. Because these are parallel projections, there’s no perspective distortion, so each view can be measured accurately. This is why it’s the standard method for technical drawings where you need precise dimensions for manufacturing. Other methods mix depth or cut through the object, so they don’t provide the exact orthogonal views of plan, front, and end elevations.

Orthographic projection uses separate 2D views to show an object from different directions, giving true size and shape in each view. A plan is the view from above, the front view shows the face facing you, and the end (side) view shows the object from the side. Because these are parallel projections, there’s no perspective distortion, so each view can be measured accurately. This is why it’s the standard method for technical drawings where you need precise dimensions for manufacturing. Other methods mix depth or cut through the object, so they don’t provide the exact orthogonal views of plan, front, and end elevations.