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90 mins

Exam duration for the official Aragón PAU written paper

UNIZAR / PAU Organising Commission of Aragón

0–10

Official scoring scale (minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase)

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EUR 75.00

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1In plane geometry applied to technical drawing, what is the fundamental geometric property regarding a tangent line and a circle at their point of tangency?
A.The radius drawn to the point of tangency is strictly perpendicular (at 90 degrees) to the tangent line.
B.The tangent line intersects the circle at two distinct points separated by the circle's radius.
C.The angle between the tangent line and a chord passing through the point of contact is always 45 degrees.
D.The perpendicular distance from the center of the circle to the tangent line is greater than the radius.
Explanation: A line tangent to a circle touches the curve at exactly one point. The radius drawn from the circle's center to this point of tangency forms a right angle (90 degrees) with the tangent line. This fundamental property is used extensively in tangency constructions.
2In a homothety geometric transformation centered at point O with a scaling ratio of k = -2, how are the original figure and its transformed image related?
A.The image is enlarged by a linear factor of 2, inverted across center O, and all corresponding sides remain parallel.
B.The image is reduced to half size and remains on the same side of center O as the original figure.
C.The image is rotated 90 degrees around center O without any change in linear dimensions.
D.The image is distorted into an oblique parallelogram because k is negative.
Explanation: A homothety (central similarity) maps points along rays passing through center O. When k is negative (k = -2), image points lie on the opposite side of O, creating an inverted image scaled in linear dimensions by |k| = 2 with parallel corresponding sides.
3What is the defining geometric locus property of an ellipse?
A.The sum of the distances from any point on the curve to two fixed foci is constant and equal to the major axis length 2a.
B.The difference between the distances from any point on the curve to two fixed foci is constant and equal to 2a.
C.The distance from any point on the curve to a fixed focus equals its distance to a fixed straight directrix line.
D.The product of the distances from any point on the curve to two perpendicular axes is constant.
Explanation: An ellipse is defined as the locus of points in a plane for which the sum of the distances to two fixed points (foci F1 and F2) is constant, equaling the major axis length 2a. This property is used in the focal pin-and-string and concentric circles drawing methods.
4Which characteristic best describes an axial symmetry (reflection across a line) transformation in 2D technical drawing?
A.It is an indirect isometry that preserves lengths and angles but reverses the orientation (handedness) of the figure.
B.It is a direct isometry that preserves both lengths and clockwise orientation of points.
C.It is an affine transformation that scales figures proportionally along the symmetry axis.
D.It is a central transformation that moves all points along lines passing through a single focal point.
Explanation: Axial symmetry reflects every point P across an axis line e such that line segment PP' is perpendicular to e and bisected by e. Because it preserves distances and angles while reversing chirality (vertex ordering from clockwise to counter-clockwise), it is an indirect isometry.
5What is the exact algebraic expression and approximate numerical value of the Golden Ratio (phi) widely used in design proportion systems?
A.phi = (1 + sqrt(3)) / 2 approx 1.366
B.phi = (1 + sqrt(5)) / 2 approx 1.618
C.phi = (1 + sqrt(2)) / 2 approx 1.207
D.phi = (2 + sqrt(5)) / 3 approx 1.412
Explanation: The Golden Ratio phi is defined by the proportion (a + b)/a = a/b = phi. Solving phi^2 - phi - 1 = 0 gives phi = (1 + sqrt(5))/2, which is approximately 1.6180339887. It serves as a foundational proportion system in classical architecture, plastic arts, and graphic design.
6In plane geometric transformations, a central symmetry centered at point O is equivalent to which of the following rigid movements?
A.A translation by a distance equal to twice the distance from the point to center O.
B.An axial reflection across a line passing through center O.
C.A rotation of 180 degrees around center O.
D.A homothety centered at O with a ratio of k = +1.
Explanation: Central symmetry maps every point P to P' such that O is the midpoint of segment PP'. In two dimensions, this transformation is mathematically identical to a 180-degree planar rotation around center O.
7Which statement accurately describes the geometric locus definition of a parabola?
A.The set of points in a plane equidistant from a fixed point (focus) and a fixed line (directrix).
B.The set of points in a plane for which the difference of distances to two foci is constant.
C.The set of points in a plane for which the sum of distances to two perpendicular lines is constant.
D.The locus of points forming a constant subtended angle from two fixed points.
Explanation: A parabola is the locus of all points in a plane that are equidistant from a fixed point (the focus F) and a fixed line (the directrix d). Its eccentricity e is exactly equal to 1.
8What is the aspect ratio of sides (short side to long side) in a Root-2 dynamic symmetry rectangle, commonly used in ISO paper formats (A4, A3)?
A.1 : 1.618
B.1 : 1.500
C.1 : 1.333
D.1 : sqrt(2) approx 1 : 1.414
Explanation: A Root-2 rectangle has side proportions of 1 : sqrt(2) (approx 1 : 1.414). When folded or cut in half parallel to its short side, each resulting half retains the exact same 1 : sqrt(2) ratio. This property forms the basis for the ISO 216 paper standard (A0, A1, A2, A3, A4).
9How many regular convex polyhedra (Platonic solids) exist in three-dimensional space?
A.4 (Tetrahedron, Octahedron, Dodecahedron, Icosahedron)
B.5 (Tetrahedron, Hexahedron/Cube, Octahedron, Dodecahedron, Icosahedron)
C.6 (Tetrahedron, Cube, Octahedron, Decahedron, Dodecahedron, Icosahedron)
D.8 (Tetrahedron, Cube, Octahedron, Cuboctahedron, Dodecahedron, Rhombidodecahedron, Icosahedron, Truncated Icosahedron)
Explanation: There are exactly 5 regular convex polyhedra in 3D Euclidean space: Tetrahedron (4 triangular faces), Hexahedron/Cube (6 square faces), Octahedron (8 triangular faces), Dodecahedron (12 pentagonal faces), and Icosahedron (20 triangular faces).
10If point P is situated at distance d from the center of a circle of radius R (where d > R), what is the power of point P with respect to the circle?
A.Power = d^2 - R^2
B.Power = d^2 + R^2
C.Power = (d - R)^2
D.Power = d * R
Explanation: The power of a point P with respect to a circle with center O and radius R is defined as Power = d^2 - R^2, where d is the distance OP. For an exterior point (d > R), this value equals the square of the length of the tangent segment from P to the circle.

About the Aragón PAU Technical Drawing Applied to Plastic Arts and Design II Exam

This study module prepares students for the Aragón PAU (Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad) exam in Technical Drawing Applied to Plastic Arts and Design II (Dibujo Técnico Aplicado a las Artes Plásticas y al Diseño II), administered by the Universidad de Zaragoza (UNIZAR). Note that the official examination consists of practical drafting tasks. This resource provides 100 multiple-choice questions in English designed to reinforce theoretical concepts, geometric principles, descriptive spatial projection systems, modular design theory, and UNE-EN-ISO technical drawing standards.

Exam sponsor: PAU Organising Commission of Aragón / UNIZAR. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The official 90-minute Aragón PAU exam in Technical Drawing Applied to Plastic Arts and Design II consists of 5 practical exercises structured into 3 thematic blocks: Block 1 Geometry, Art and Environment (choose 1 of 2), Block 2 Applied Space Representation Systems (choose 1 of 2), and Block 3 Normalization and Project Design (mandatory single exercise). Each block accounts for 1/3 of the total score. This 100-question practice bank provides an English-language multiple-choice adaptation to test conceptual, spatial, and technical knowledge.

Time Limit

90 minutes (1.5 hours)

Passing Score

Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 75.00 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase plus two voluntary subjects); EUR 30.93 per additional voluntary subject (UNIZAR 2026)

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Geometry, Art & Environment

Plane geometry, tangencies, conic sections, geometric transformations (homology, affinity, homothety), modular grids, golden ratio, dynamic symmetry, and design proportions.

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Applied Space Representation Systems

Dihedral (orthographic) projection system, axonometry (isometric, cavalier), conical perspective, and topographic elevation systems.

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Normalization & Project Design

UNE-EN-ISO standards, scale calculations, dimensioning (acotación), sections and cross-hatching, ergonomics, and craft/industrial technical presentation.

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  • Passing score: Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).
  • Assessment: The official 90-minute Aragón PAU exam in Technical Drawing Applied to Plastic Arts and Design II consists of 5 practical exercises structured into 3 thematic blocks: Block 1 Geometry, Art and Environment (choose 1 of 2), Block 2 Applied Space Representation Systems (choose 1 of 2), and Block 3 Normalization and Project Design (mandatory single exercise). Each block accounts for 1/3 of the total score. This 100-question practice bank provides an English-language multiple-choice adaptation to test conceptual, spatial, and technical knowledge.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 75.00 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase plus two voluntary subjects); EUR 30.93 per additional voluntary subject (UNIZAR 2026) Official sources

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Aragón PAU Technical Drawing Applied to Plastic Arts and Design II: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master dihedral projections: finding real distances, true shapes of plane sections, intersections of lines/planes, and auxiliary views.
2Understand axonometric (isometric vs cavalier) scale factors (reduction coefficients e.g. 0.816 for isometric, 0.5 for cavalier) and axonometric axes orientation.
3Review modular design principles: regular polygons that tessellate the plane (triangles, squares, hexagons) and semi-regular tessellations.
4Know UNE-EN-ISO normalization rules for acotación (dimensioning): projection lines, dimension lines, arrowheads, leader lines, and dimension text placement.
5Practise calculating scales (numerical and graphic) for enlarging or reducing design drawings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official Aragón PAU Technical Drawing Applied to Plastic Arts and Design II exam a multiple-choice test?

No. The official exam administered by UNIZAR / PAU Commission of Aragón is a 90-minute practical technical drawing test where candidates solve geometric, projection, and normalization exercises using drawing instruments. This bank is an English-language MCQ adaptation for self-study and conceptual review.

How is the Aragón PAU Technical Drawing Applied to Plastic Arts & Design II exam structured?

The paper presents 5 practical exercises across 3 thematic blocks: Block 1 Geometry & Art (choose 1 of 2), Block 2 Representation Systems (choose 1 of 2), and Block 3 Normalization & Project Design (mandatory single exercise). Each block is worth 1/3 of the maximum grade (3.33 points out of 10).

What is the fee and passing score for the Aragón PAU exam?

The base registration fee for the PAU Access Phase in Aragón is EUR 75.00. The exam is scored on a 0–10 scale, with a minimum mark of 4.0 required in the Access Phase to combine with the Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).

How does Technical Drawing Applied to Plastic Arts & Design II differ from standard Technical Drawing II?

While sharing core descriptive geometry and normalization principles, the Plastic Arts & Design subject emphasizes spatial representation for artistic design, modular structures, network grids, proportion systems (e.g. golden ratio, dynamic symmetry), ergonomics, product/furniture drafting, craft technique applications, and visual communication in art and design.