Question 1

The instrument used to make drawings to scale is called a(n) ____ scale.

Accepted Answer

A)  contractor's 
B)  subcontractor's 
C)  engineer's 
D)  carpenter's 
A)  contractor's 
B)  subcontractor's 
C)  engineer's 
D)  carpenter's C

Question 2

The two best known national green certification programs are _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  LEED and NAHB 
B)  Green Globes and Green Guard 
C)  Energy Star and Green Key 
D)  Green Seal and Mexico Regulation 
A)  LEED and NAHB 
B)  Green Globes and Green Guard 
C)  Energy Star and Green Key 
D)  Green Seal and Mexico Regulation A

Question 3

The fraction, or number, near the zero at each end of the scale indicates the unit length in inches that is used on the drawing to represent ____ of the actual building.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 inches 
B)  6 inches 
C)  1 foot 
D)  2 feet 
A)  4 inches 
B)  6 inches 
C)  1 foot 
D)  2 feet C

Question 4

The engineer's scale uses ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  feet and decimal parts of a foot 
B)  inches and sixteenths of an inch 
C)  feet and eighths of an inch 
D)  centimeters and decimal parts of a centimeter 
A)  feet and decimal parts of a foot 
B)  inches and sixteenths of an inch 
C)  feet and eighths of an inch 
D)  centimeters and decimal parts of a centimeter

Question 5

The scale to which a drawing is made is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  not noted on the drawing 
B)  never indicated alongside the title of the view 
C)  often indicated alongside or beneath the title of the view 
D)  always indicated above the title of the view 
A)  not noted on the drawing 
B)  never indicated alongside the title of the view 
C)  often indicated alongside or beneath the title of the view 
D)  always indicated above the title of the view

Question 6

Measuring a drawing with an architect's or engineer's scale ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  makes precision easier 
B)  should be encouraged 
C)  is poor practice 
D)  is standard practice 
A)  makes precision easier 
B)  should be encouraged 
C)  is poor practice 
D)  is standard practice

Question 7

In the 1 1/2-inch scale, the divided unit is broken into twelfths of a foot (____).

Accepted Answer

A)  millimeters 
B)  fractionals 
C)  inches 
D)  centimeters 
A)  millimeters 
B)  fractionals 
C)  inches 
D)  centimeters

Question 8

Two scales, including the full-size scale, are combined on each face of the architect's scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Each line represents ____ inch(es) at the 1/8-inch scale.

Accepted Answer

A)  1/2 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
A)  1/2 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3

Question 10

Each line on the 1 1/2 inch scale is equal to ____ of an inch.

Accepted Answer

A)  1/6 
B)  1/4 
C)  1/3 
D)  1/2 
A)  1/6 
B)  1/4 
C)  1/3 
D)  1/2

Question 11

The combined scales work together because one is twice as large as the other and their zero points and extra divided units are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  on same side of the scale 
B)  on opposite ends of the scale 
C)  on back of the scale 
D)  None of these are correct 
A)  on same side of the scale 
B)  on opposite ends of the scale 
C)  on back of the scale 
D)  None of these are correct

Question 12

Floor plans for a house are frequently drawn 1/____ of the actual size.

Accepted Answer

A)  16 
B)  32 
C)  48 
D)  64 
A)  16 
B)  32 
C)  48 
D)  64

Question 13

The architect's scale uses feet and decimal parts of a foot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

On an architect's scale, the full-size scale is divided into ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sixteenths 
B)  eighths 
C)  fourths 
D)  halves 
A)  sixteenths 
B)  eighths 
C)  fourths 
D)  halves

Question 15

At a scale of 1/4" = 1'-0", ____ inch on the drawing represents 1 foot on the actual building.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The triangular architect's scale includes ____ scales frequently used on drawings.

Accepted Answer

A)  eight 
B)  nine 
C)  ten 
D)  eleven 
A)  eight 
B)  nine 
C)  ten 
D)  eleven

Question 17

Not all necessary dimensions need to be shown on drawings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Many homes have green or ____ features such as solar panels to provide energy or extra insulation to conserve energy.

Accepted Answer

A)  efficient 
B)  dynamic 
C)  standard 
D)  sustainable 
A)  efficient 
B)  dynamic 
C)  standard 
D)  sustainable

Question 19

A ____ program is a set of standards for green building practices that are followed by the building team and verified by an independent third party.

Accepted Answer

A)  green systems 
B)  green certification 
C)  green training 
D)  green complaint 
A)  green systems 
B)  green certification 
C)  green training 
D)  green complaint

Question 20

____ scales are combined on each face of a triangular architect's scale except for the full-size scale.

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Four 
D)  Six 
A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Four 
D)  Six

Exam 3: Scales

The instrument used to make drawings to scale is called a(n) ____ scale.

The two best known national green certification programs are _________.

The fraction, or number, near the zero at each end of the scale indicates the unit length in inches that is used on the drawing to represent ____ of the actual building.

The engineer's scale uses ____.

The scale to which a drawing is made is ____.

Measuring a drawing with an architect's or engineer's scale ____.

In the 1 1/2-inch scale, the divided unit is broken into twelfths of a foot (____).

Two scales, including the full-size scale, are combined on each face of the architect's scale.

Each line represents ____ inch(es) at the 1/8-inch scale.

Each line on the 1 1/2 inch scale is equal to ____ of an inch.

The combined scales work together because one is twice as large as the other and their zero points and extra divided units are __________.

Floor plans for a house are frequently drawn 1/____ of the actual size.

The architect's scale uses feet and decimal parts of a foot.

On an architect's scale, the full-size scale is divided into ____.

At a scale of 1/4" = 1'-0", ____ inch on the drawing represents 1 foot on the actual building.

The triangular architect's scale includes ____ scales frequently used on drawings.

Not all necessary dimensions need to be shown on drawings.

Many homes have green or ____ features such as solar panels to provide energy or extra insulation to conserve energy.

A ____ program is a set of standards for green building practices that are followed by the building team and verified by an independent third party.

____ scales are combined on each face of a triangular architect's scale except for the full-size scale.

The Design-Construction Sequence and the Design Professions

Views

Alphabet of Lines

Use of Symbols

Plan Views

Elevations

Sections and Detail

Clearing and Rough Grading the Site

Locating the Building

Site Utilities

Footings

Foundation Walls

Drainage Insulation and Concrete-Slabs

Framing Systems

Columns, Piers, and Girders

Floor Framing

Laying Out Walls and Partitions

Framing Openings in Walls

Roof Construction Terms

Roof Trusses

Common Rafters

Hip and Valley Framing

Cornices

Windows and Doors

Exterior Wall Coverings

Decks

Finishing Site Work

Fireplaces

Stairs

Insulation and Room Finishing

Cabinets

Lake House Specifications

Orienting the Drawings

Fire Rated and Acoustical Considerations

Seismic Considerations

Heavy Commercial Construction

Coordination of Drawings

Structural Drawings

HVAC Plumbing Drawings

Electrical Drawings

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