Birds nest and railway problem analysis

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In this post, we will identify and analyse problems for two of the questions asked in CEED previous question papers. 

Question-1 :

Assuming that you are a 'designer bird', write down the different factors you will consider in building a nest on a cloths-line (nest picture shown below).

(Appeared as question no.5 in CEED 2008 exam)

Identifies Factors :

• The cloths line should probably be a abandoned one. Means, there should be no human user using it for drying cloths and for any other issues.
• The cloth line should be less or no accessible in reach to various intruders like human, animals (like dogs, cats) and also snakes. It should be located in isolated area with less or no reach to the above intruders. 
• Preferably it should be away from eagles eye.
• The cloth line should preferably be located under a trees shadow or under a slab of a building; just as a protection from sun and rain.
• The cloth line should be strong enough to bear the load of the nest with residents inside.
• The nest build in a cloth line should bear seismic conditions (wind).
• Entrance for the nest should be difficult to find (confusing nest), in case if any  intruders access the nest unexpectedly.
• The outer surface area of the nest could be made of prickles (like thorns) for extra protection and safety from any living thing touching it.
• The nest should allow good flow of natural air for better comfort.

Question-2 :

Identify TEN major problems in the toilet of a second class sleeper compartment that a passenger would encounter. The problems can be related to ease and comfort of use, safety, hygiene, looks etc. Write down in brief these problems.

(Appeared as question no.4 in CEED 2006 exam)

1. There was less space in toilets and while in sitting position, it will be difficult to turn around and even operate tap.
2. The height of the toilets was very optimum, with more congestive space, thus giving discomfort feel.
3. Water tap (bottom tap near toilet) was located very low in height, making it difficult to fill water in jug.
4. Flush button was very hard to push and sometimes it won't work due to greater tightness, because of which cleaning effect was not effective, thus creating un-hygienic condition.
5. Exhaust system for the inside air was very poor.
6. Pesticide cleaning were irregularly carried causing un-hygienic condition.
7. Wash basin was very small and even difficult to use while doing face wash and brush.
8. There is no proper hanger support for clothes, and the old system of hanger might sometimes make the clothes fell down.
9. The flush button for flushing the toilet was positioned right behind; which when going toilet (sitting position) will be difficult to operate as one has to turn around completely to reach it.
10. When waking up from the toilet sitting position, the Ceiling fan located above (over-head position of toilet) will be hitting the head, thus creating un-safe condition.

Please note; for this type of questions, you may not want to give illustrative sketches because the question asks only problem factors and explanation and not illustrations. 

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Bus Stop problem Identification and Analysis

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Question :

Write five unique problems with solutions (sketch) for each problem that you notice in a typical bus stop as shown below imagining yourself as a user. (Appeared as question no. 4 in CEED 2011 exam paper)

Problems :

1. Foot path/platform on which bus stop is located is almost in level with road surfaces, which may allow two wheeler to run their vehicle over foot path. Even water may log near sitting place during rainy weather under such situations.
2. There is no proper draining facility for rain and sewer water.
3. The waiting place was somewhat congested with less waiting/sitting place, no lightening arrangement and little shelter area.
4. Material wastes and paper wastes were spread here and there; due to unavailability of dust-bins, thus creating un-hygienic conditions.
5. Metal boards (which is acting as stops) near the bus stop were very near to sitting place, giving less walkway width with only two side openings. This may create problem when people rush to catch the bus from their sitting position. 

Solutions :

Remember you need not want to write the detailed individual solutions as the questions demands only illustration in the form of sketches. 

Sketch illustrating solution for problem 1

Sketch illustrating solution for problem 2

Sketch illustrating solution for problem 3

Sketch illustrating solution for problem 4 and 5. 

(I just clubbed the two solution in the same illustration to save my time. However you need to draw them separately)

Now, as we had gone through illustrations for the problems, I will be pointing some important findings or suggestions that you will find helpful for attempting Problem identification and analysis questions. I had already discussed similar points in my other posts but just to make sure that you won't forget these tips, i am once again reminding you.

• I avoided human sketches in the above illustrations as it might have consumed more time (at least to my sketching level). 
• The first picture was drawn with more details to give impression, and I slowly reduced giving more details for the remaining illustrations.
• I avoided sketching advertisements (like those shown in question), trees and other wall pictures to focus more on the problem.
• I avoided coloring and used only basic pencil sketching.
• I maintained the same view/perception of bus-stop as shown in the question to showcase a standard and impress.
• I used ruler (scale) for border making, however you may also use scale for drawing straight lines (as usage of scale is not restricted in  the question). 

Frankly speaking, it took more time for me to complete these illustrations (of course i am average in sketching). But, If you apply the above thumb rules, you may easily put your ideas in lesser time. Remember you will be given only 20 marks for this question and for 20 marks you cannot spend hell lot of time just for detailing.

As a suggestion from my end, identify and think for very simple but different solutions. Keep your sketches plain/simple; giving less importance to shading works.

The more you spend time for problem identification (rather than for sketching), better will be impression on you as well as your result. Please don't overdo or over show your artistic intelligence. Concentrate on shadings or coloring only if specified particularly. These tips may help to people like me (whom got average or low sketching skills).If you are an artistic genius then you may proceed with your own style. 

You may suggest some additions to this page on "problem Identification and Analysis for Bus-stop". You are most welcome to leave comment regarding my sketching or anything like idea change or so. I would be happy to hear others views also; and of course you too do right ? and don't forget to like stuffyoulook Facebook page (to get updated with latest posts).

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Cooker problem analysis and illustration

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Problem Identification and Analysis is an important part of CEED exam, where you need to identify five unique problems, give simultaneous justifications for the identified problems and finally provide solution in the form of illustration. Let us see the below example for more details.

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Question :

Write five unique problems briefly with justifications regarding problems with a Pressure Cooker (shown below) commonly used in the Indian households. Illustrate a solution for each of the identified problems with a sketch for each.

(Appeared as question no. 4 (A) in CEED 2010 exam paper)

Identified Problems :

1. The larger part of hand grip seems some what uneasy to hold.
2. The smaller part of hand grip is certainly difficult to hold due to less hold area.
3. The lift (weight pan) above the cooker top was difficult to handle especially when pressured air is gushing out.
4. Extra locking facility is required for avoiding pressure burst. (providing chained lock on both the handles).
5. There is a difficulty in removing the inner utensil when some food (like rice) is cooked, because the inner utensil will almost be in contact with cylindrical wall of cooker. (propose tapered cooker).

Problem-wise Justifications :

1. Larger part of the hand grip with sharp edges will hurt the hand when held; especially when the cooker is loaded full, thus giving discomfort to the user. 
2. Hand burns may occur when we hold the smaller hand grip and even the load might not be evenly distributed to both of the hands. 
3. When the user tries to adjust the weight pan or to remove the pressurized air out, they may sense hot because weight pan is very near to the cooker cover and air will be gushing straightly towards the weight.
4. Sometimes while lifting the cooker, the handle cover may get opened due to unavailability of extra locking system.
5. Most of the times rice will be cooked with the help of inner utensil. So, after the rice gets boiled; the user may find difficulty in removing the hot utensil (utensil and cooker surfaces are adjacent to each other).

Solutions and Illustrations :

Remember; you need not want to write the detailed individual solutions as the questions demands only illustration in the form of sketches. 

Sketch illustrating solution for problem 1

Sketch illustrating solution for problem 2

Sketch illustrating solution for problem 3

Sketch illustrating solution for problem 4

Sketch illustrating solution for problem 5 

Now, as we had gone through illustrations for the problems, I think I should be pointing some important findings or suggestions that you will find helpful for attempting Problem identification and analysis questions. I had listed them below.

• The first picture was drawn with more details to give impression, and I slowly reduced giving more details for the remaining illustrations.
• Less details and shading were given to the successive illustrations (like I said above).
• Only the identified problems were specifically illustrated; neglecting the other parts/components to save time. If you see second illustrations (above) you should be noting that I neglected sketching cooker vessel with handles; and if you see the third illustration I drew only the half section of the cooker just to save time.
• I avoided coloring and used only basic pencil sketching.
• I maintained the same view/perception of cooker as shown in the question to showcase a standard and impress.

If you apply the above thumb rules, you may easily put your ideas in lesser time. Remember you will be given only 20 marks for this question and for 20 marks you cannot spend hell lot of time just for detailing.

As a suggestion from my end, identify and think for very simple but different solutions. Keep your sketches plain/simple; giving less importance to shading works. You may note that it took 10-15 min for me to draw just first illustration. I drew it purposely to estimate time. Then Imagine; how you gonna identify problem and illustrate them in that limited time frame. 

The more you spend time for problem identification (rather than for sketching), better will be impression on you as well as your result. Please don't overdo or over show your artistic intelligence. Concentrate on shadings or coloring only if specified particularly. These tips may help to people like me (whom got average or low sketching skills).If you are an artistic genius then you may proceed with your own style. 

You may suggest some additions to this page on "problem Identification and Analysis for Cooker". You are most welcome to leave comment regarding my sketching or anything like idea change or so. I would be happy to hear others views also; and of course you too do right ? and don't forget to like stuffyoulook Facebook page (to get updated with latest posts).

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