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Key Facts: MATSEC IM Engineering Drawing and Graphical Communication Exam

IM 09

Official MATSEC Intermediate subject code

MATSEC 2026 syllabi catalogue

A–E / F

Subject grade scale (A highest pass; F fail)

Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025

10 / 8 / 6 / 4 / 2

IM grade points for grades A / B / C / D / E

Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025

Minimum total grade points for Matriculation Certificate (with required subject mix)

Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025

EUR 40

Revision of Paper fee at IM level (from 2026 sessions fee schedule)

MATSEC Examination Fees document

EUR 35

Late registration fee per subject (from 2026 sessions fee schedule)

MATSEC Examination Fees document

100

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MATSEC Intermediate Matriculation Engineering Drawing and Graphical Communication (IM 09) is a University of Malta MATSEC subject assessed under the 2026 syllabus (one paper: 3 hours). Results use grades A–E (pass) or F; IM grade points contribute to the Matriculation Certificate (minimum 44 points). The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official MATSEC format simulation.

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1A parabola is formed when a right circular cone is cut by a plane that is:

A.Parallel to the base of the cone

B.Parallel to a generator (slant side) of the cone

C.Perpendicular to the axis of the cone

D.Passing through the apex only

Explanation: A parabola is the conic section produced when the cutting plane is parallel to a generator of the cone. Parallel to the base gives a circle; other angles give ellipses or hyperbolas.

2When drawing a parabola in a rectangle, which statement is correct?

A.The focus lies on the base of the rectangle only

B.Equal divisions on the sides and parallels transfer ordinate points of the curve

C.Only a compass is needed; no rectangle construction is used

D.The directrix must always be drawn first outside the rectangle

Explanation: The rectangle method divides two adjacent sides into equal parts, draws lines parallel to the axes from those divisions, and their intersections locate points on the parabola.

3The focus of a given parabola can be found by using the property that:

A.Distance to focus equals distance to directrix for every point on the curve

B.Every chord through the focus is a diameter of a circle

C.The focus always lies at the midpoint of the axis of the rectangle

D.Focus and vertex always coincide

Explanation: By definition, a parabola is the locus of a point equidistant from a fixed point (focus) and a fixed line (directrix). Constructions for the focus use this equidistance property.

4At a point P on a parabola, the tangent and normal are related how?

A.They are always parallel to the directrix

B.They are always horizontal and vertical

C.They are always parallel to the axis

D.They are mutually perpendicular at P

Explanation: By definition the normal at P is perpendicular to the tangent at P. Constructions first establish the tangent (often via focus/directrix methods), then draw the normal at 90°.

5An ellipse is produced when a right circular cone is cut by a plane that:

A.Is parallel to a generator of the cone

B.Cuts all generators and is not parallel to the base

C.Is parallel to the axis of the cone

D.Passes through the apex and one generator only

Explanation: An elliptical section arises when the cutting plane intersects all generators of the cone (or both nappes in related cases) at an angle not parallel to a generator and not parallel to the base.

6When constructing an ellipse using auxiliary circles, the major and minor auxiliary circles have diameters equal to:

A.The major and minor axes of the ellipse respectively

B.Twice the distance between foci only

C.The perimeter of the enclosing rectangle only

D.The focal length and eccentricity only

Explanation: The concentric major and minor auxiliary circles have diameters equal to the major and minor axes. Radial lines cut both circles; horizontal and vertical projections of those intersections locate ellipse points.

7In the intersecting-arc construction of an ellipse, the constant sum PF1 + PF2 equals:

A.The minor axis length only

B.The distance between the foci only

C.The major axis length V1V2

D.Half the major axis length

Explanation: By definition of an ellipse, the sum of distances from any point P on the ellipse to the two foci equals the major-axis length V1V2. Arcs of radii that sum to V1V2 locate the curve.

8A hyperbola is formed as a conic section when the cutting plane:

A.Is parallel to a generator of the cone

B.Is perpendicular to the cone’s axis through mid-height

C.Is parallel to the base of a right circular cone

D.Cuts both nappes of a double cone (or is steeper than a generator)

Explanation: A hyperbola arises when the plane cuts both nappes of a double cone, or more generally when its inclination is steeper than that of a generator so it does not produce an ellipse or parabola.

9In the intersecting-arc construction of a hyperbola, the constant difference |PF1 − PF2| equals:

A.The major (transverse) axis length V1V2

B.The distance between the asymptotes only

C.The eccentricity of the curve only

D.Twice the distance from centre to directrix

Explanation: For a hyperbola, the absolute difference of distances from any point on the curve to the two foci equals the transverse-axis length V1V2. That constant is used when setting compass radii for the construction.

10A rectangular hyperbola is characterised by asymptotes that are:

A.Parallel to each other

B.At 45° to each other only when axes are rotated

C.Perpendicular to each other

D.Coincident with the transverse axis only

Explanation: A rectangular (equilateral) hyperbola has perpendicular asymptotes. In standard orientation relative to its axes the asymptotes lie at 45° to the transverse axis and are mutually at 90°.

About the MATSEC IM Engineering Drawing and Graphical Communication Exam

Malta Intermediate Matriculation (IM) Engineering Drawing and Graphical Communication — IM 09 (2026) is administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board (University of Malta). Intermediate Matriculation subjects form part of the Matriculation Certificate pathway (two Advanced Level subjects, three Intermediate Level subjects and Systems of Knowledge, with group restrictions and a minimum of 44 grade points). Assessment for IM 09 follows the official 2026 syllabus scheme: One written/drawing paper of 3 hours assessing engineering drawing and graphical communication competencies under IM 09 2026. Available in September session. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of syllabus knowledge and judgment, not an official paper simulation or substitute for required oral, practical, performance or project work.

Exam sponsor: MATSEC Examinations Board, University of Malta. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

One written/drawing paper of 3 hours assessing engineering drawing and graphical communication competencies under IM 09 2026. Available in September session.

Time Limit

One paper: 3 hours

Passing Score

Subject results are graded A, B, C, D, E (pass, A highest) or F (fail). For the Matriculation Certificate, Intermediate Level grade points are: A=10, B=8, C=6, D=4, E=2. The Certificate requires among other criteria a minimum total of 44 grade points from the required subject combination within five years (Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025).

Exam / Certification Fees

The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at Intermediate Matriculation (IM) level EUR 40, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published as a single national percentage by MATSEC. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Core

Orthographic projection

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Isometric and pictorial views

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Sectional views

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Dimensioning standards

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Geometric constructions

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Loci and mechanisms

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Assembly drawings

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Freehand sketching

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Graphical communication conventions

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CAD awareness and standards

Preparing for the MATSEC IM Engineering Drawing and Graphical Communication Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Subject results are graded A, B, C, D, E (pass, A highest) or F (fail). For the Matriculation Certificate, Intermediate Level grade points are: A=10, B=8, C=6, D=4, E=2. The Certificate requires among other criteria a minimum total of 44 grade points from the required subject combination within five years (Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025).
Assessment: One written/drawing paper of 3 hours assessing engineering drawing and graphical communication competencies under IM 09 2026. Available in September session.
Time limit: One paper: 3 hours
Exam / certification fees: The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at Intermediate Matriculation (IM) level EUR 40, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable. Official sources

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MATSEC IM Engineering Drawing and Graphical Communication: Suggested Study Strategy

1Work from the official IM 09 2026 syllabus learning outcomes and scheme of assessment on um.edu.mt/matsec — examiners mark to those criteria.

2Practise timed written-paper style answers and any required oral, practical, performance or project work; MCQs alone cannot replace those components.

3Note Matriculation Certificate combination rules (groups, prohibited pairings, Systems of Knowledge, 44-point minimum) in the Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025.

4Use MATSEC past papers and marking schemes for personal study only; commercial reproduction requires MATSEC permission.

5Register within published First Session and September Second Session windows; late and very late fees apply per the 2026 fee schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATSEC Intermediate Matriculation Engineering Drawing and Graphical Communication?

Malta Intermediate Matriculation (IM) Engineering Drawing and Graphical Communication — IM 09 (2026) is an Intermediate Matriculation subject administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board at the University of Malta under the official 2026 syllabus (IM 09). Intermediate subjects contribute grade points toward the Matriculation Certificate.

How is MATSEC IM Engineering Drawing and Graphical Communication assessed?

One written/drawing paper of 3 hours assessing engineering drawing and graphical communication competencies under IM 09 2026. Available in September session. Official papers are not fixed multiple-choice totals.

How much does MATSEC IM registration cost?

What grades and points apply at Intermediate Level?

Are these official MATSEC examination questions?

No. Official MATSEC IM Engineering Drawing and Graphical Communication uses the written/oral/practical/project components set in the IM 09 syllabus—not a fixed multiple-choice paper. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation for syllabus knowledge practice only.

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Key Facts: MATSEC IM Engineering Drawing and Graphical Communication Exam

Sample MATSEC IM Engineering Drawing and Graphical Communication Practice Questions

About the MATSEC IM Engineering Drawing and Graphical Communication Exam

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Preparing for the MATSEC IM Engineering Drawing and Graphical Communication Exam

What You Need to Know

Using Our Practice Resources

MATSEC IM Engineering Drawing and Graphical Communication: Suggested Study Strategy

Frequently Asked Questions