Deck 6: Building Plans and Codes

Question 1

The most commonly used scale found on blueprints is ____ inch equals 1 foot.

A)1/16
B)1/8
C)1/4
D)1/2

Answer 1

C

Question 2

An orthographic is a single-view drawing.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

____ are views of the structure as viewed from above.

A)Plans
B)Elevations
C)Sections
D)Aerials

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Isometric drawings give a 3D type of view of a building.

Question 5

How a building is positioned with respect to the sun will affect the cost of heating and cooling.

Question 6

Window schedules include information useful to the framing carpenter.

Question 7

Symbols on a set of prints may be used to identify the material being specified.

Question 8

Any hardships imposed by zoning regulations may be relieved by a(n) ____.

A)waiver
B)exception
C)variance
D)permit

Question 9

____ are used on drawings to represent objects in the building, such as doors, windows, cabinets, plumbing, and electrical fixtures.

A)Characters
B)Symbols
C)Arrows
D)Hidden lines

Question 10

A ____ inspection takes place after the roof, framing, fire blocking, and bracing are in place, and all concealed wiring, pipes, chimneys, ducts, and vents are complete.

A)foundation
B)final
C)foreground
D)frame

Question 11

After a city implements a new zoning law, all nonconforming buildings are immediately torn down.

Question 12

An architect designs buildings and creates drawings to reflect those designs.

Question 13

____ are small parts drawn at a very large scale.

A)Refinements
B)Elaborations
C)Details
D)Expansions

Question 14

A ____ schedule gives information on the kind of finish material to be used on the floors, walls, and ceilings of the individual rooms.

A)window
B)door
C)panel
D)finish

Question 15

A(n) ____ line is a fine, solid line used to indicate the location, length, width, or thickness of an object.

A)object
B)dimension
C)break
D)cutting-plane

Question 16

Specifications are written to give information that cannot be completely provided in the drawings or schedules.

Question 17

____ lines are drawn from the object, but not touching the object, so that the end point of the dimension is clearly defined.

A)Extension
B)Center
C)Section reference
D)Leader

Question 18

When put together, plans, elevations, sections, and details constitute a set of ____.

A)drafts
B)prints
C)schema
D)templates

Question 19

GYP abbreviation also stands for drywall.

Question 20

If there is a discrepancy on a set of plans, the specifications should be followed before the set of prints.

Question 21

A _____________ is usually a perspective view.It shows the building from a desirable vantage point to display its most interesting features.

A)horizon
B)presentation drawing
C)section view
D)elevation

Question 22

Information needed to stake out a building on a site may be found on the __________ plan

Question 23

The drawing that provides information such as the height of a wall is the __________ view.

Question 24

The dotted line with alternating very long and short dashes is the __________ line.

Question 25

A triangle that is similar to a 3-4-5 right triangle is a ____.

A)2-3-4
B)6-8-12
C)12-16-20
D)15-20-25

Question 26

According to the Pythagorean theorem, if building length is 40' and the width is 32', then the diagonal equals ____'.

A)2624'
B)51.2249939
C)40.3980198
D)46.1410880

Question 27

The dimensions of a building and their location on a site are determined from information in the ____ plan.

A)lot
B)zoning
C)foundation
D)plot

Question 28

A drawing in which three surfaces of an object are seen in one view, with the base of each surface drawn at a 30-degree angle.

A)detail
B)blueprint
C)isometric
D)orthographic

Question 29

The boldest line on a drawing is the __________ line.

Question 30

Before a certificate of occupancy is issued a __________ inspection is required.