THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, MARCH 11, 1910.
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8. The candidate is advised not to begin more than he can clearly finish in the time allowed. An important object in this part of the examination is to ascertain whether the candidate can be trusted to mark all necessary dimensions upon a sketch or a drawing. The test of this is, practically, the making of the part from the sketch without having to supply additional dimensions, and without measuring the drawing. To prove this ability the candidate must fully dimension the parts, shown in his sketch or drawing, notwith- standing that the parts may be correctly drawn to scale. A drawing is fully dimensioned when no part of it is left to the option of the party who is to work to the drawing.
9. To prevent misunderstanding, however, when the candidate has been led into showing more of the details than he has time fully to finish, he should name, ineth statement on the other side, the particular parts which he has fully dimensioned.
10. All dimensions should have lines and darts, to indicate distinctly the points between which the dimensions are given.
11. Beware of writing cross dimensions upon centre lines, or upon longitudinal dimension lines. This is not an order but a recommendation.
12. The candidate is not expected to design anything; he has merely to sketch or draw something with which he is expected to be already familiar. At the same time he should call attention to any defect in the design of the article or apparatus. Omission to do so will imply want of practical knowledge.
13. Pencil in nothing after half-past three: all the dimensions, the figures, and the darts must be inked in ; employ the remaining time in examining the drawing and in inking in any figures which may have been before overlooked, and in checking the dimensions.
14. Make sure that you will have sufficient room on the drawing sheet to show all the necessary views. You can have another sheet of drawing paper if necessary. All
paper used must be forwarded with the drawing.
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Note. For the "Reading of the Water Gauges" candidates are referred to Appendix E" of the Regulations relating to the Examination of Engineers in the Mercantile Marine" issued by the Board of Trade, which can be had from local booksellers.