Question 1

The goal of any detail is to represent material clearly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

When representing finishing materials for the floor joists and foundation, in what layer should you place batt floor insulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  SECT MBND 
B)  SECT PATT 
C)  SECT DIMS 
D)  SECT MCUT 
A)  SECT MBND 
B)  SECT PATT 
C)  SECT DIMS 
D)  SECT MCUT B

Question 3

A sketch is often given to the drafter to help explain the written calculations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What command should you use to locate each overhang when completing the layout of a truss roof?

Accepted Answer

A)  PROPERTIES 
B)  FILLET 
C)  MIRROR 
D)  OFFSET 
A)  PROPERTIES 
B)  FILLET 
C)  MIRROR 
D)  OFFSET

Question 5

The layout of the foundation and lower walls must be completed before you can complete the lower floor and the main floor system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Continuous members shown in details are traditionally drawn with what symbol placed in the member?

Accepted Answer

A)  # 
B)  + 
C)  X 
D)  / 
A)  # 
B)  + 
C)  X 
D)  /

Question 7

When locating interior walls, what should you do next after using the OFFSET command to assign the wall thickness around the centerline?

Accepted Answer

A)  erase the centerline from the wall 
B)  determine the wall location on the framing plan 
C)  use the dimension from the framing plan to locate the center of the wall 
D)  represent the tops of any required doors and windows 
A)  erase the centerline from the wall 
B)  determine the wall location on the framing plan 
C)  use the dimension from the framing plan to locate the center of the wall 
D)  represent the tops of any required doors and windows

Question 8

When representing structural members with finished quality lines for a trussed framed roof with a vaulted ceiling, what should you do next after drawing the eave blocking?

Accepted Answer

A)  represent the roof sheathing with thin lines 
B)  use the MIRROR command to place items on the opposite side of the section 
C)  draw the fascia 
D)  trim the lines representing the top and bottom truss chords as needed 
A)  represent the roof sheathing with thin lines 
B)  use the MIRROR command to place items on the opposite side of the section 
C)  draw the fascia 
D)  trim the lines representing the top and bottom truss chords as needed

Question 9

Before starting the sections, you should create layers to separate information by _____, by lineweight, and by linetypes.

Accepted Answer

A)  size 
B)  material 
C)  location 
D)  shape 
A)  size 
B)  material 
C)  location 
D)  shape

Question 10

The ____ commands of AutoCAD are excellent for connecting two partial sections.

Accepted Answer

A)  FILLET, EXTEND, and PROPERTIES 
B)  ARRAY, FILLET, and STRETCH 
C)  FILLET, EXTEND, and COPY 
D)  FILLET, EXTEND, and STRETCH 
A)  FILLET, EXTEND, and PROPERTIES 
B)  ARRAY, FILLET, and STRETCH 
C)  FILLET, EXTEND, and COPY 
D)  FILLET, EXTEND, and STRETCH

Question 11

When placing dimensions, you should align all dimension text and make it _____ high when plotted.

Accepted Answer

A)  1/8" (3 mm) 
B)  1/4" (6 mm) 
C)  1/2" (13 mm) 
D)  1" (25 mm) 
A)  1/8" (3 mm) 
B)  1/4" (6 mm) 
C)  1/2" (13 mm) 
D)  1" (25 mm)

Question 12

You should never use a partial section to form a full section.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When adding annotations, all sections are typically fully notated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A section can be drawn by dividing the work into six stages. What is the first stage of this process?

Accepted Answer

A)  dimension 
B)  place all finishing materials 
C)  evaluate the drawing needs 
D)  annotation 
A)  dimension 
B)  place all finishing materials 
C)  evaluate the drawing needs 
D)  annotation

Question 15

When drawing sections for a home with a stick-framed vaulted ceiling, if collar ties are required, their depth should _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  be approximately half that of the rafters 
B)  be less than or equal to the depth of the rafters 
C)  always match the depth of the rafters exactly 
D)  match or exceed the depth of the rafters 
A)  be approximately half that of the rafters 
B)  be less than or equal to the depth of the rafters 
C)  always match the depth of the rafters exactly 
D)  match or exceed the depth of the rafters

Exam 30: Section Layout

The goal of any detail is to represent material clearly.

When representing finishing materials for the floor joists and foundation, in what layer should you place batt floor insulation?

A sketch is often given to the drafter to help explain the written calculations.

What command should you use to locate each overhang when completing the layout of a truss roof?

The layout of the foundation and lower walls must be completed before you can complete the lower floor and the main floor system.

Continuous members shown in details are traditionally drawn with what symbol placed in the member?

When locating interior walls, what should you do next after using the OFFSET command to assign the wall thickness around the centerline?

When representing structural members with finished quality lines for a trussed framed roof with a vaulted ceiling, what should you do next after drawing the eave blocking?

Before starting the sections, you should create layers to separate information by _____, by lineweight, and by linetypes.

The ____ commands of AutoCAD are excellent for connecting two partial sections.

When placing dimensions, you should align all dimension text and make it _____ high when plotted.

You should never use a partial section to form a full section.

When adding annotations, all sections are typically fully notated.

A section can be drawn by dividing the work into six stages. What is the first stage of this process?

When drawing sections for a home with a stick-framed vaulted ceiling, if collar ties are required, their depth should _____.

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