Deck 3: Scales

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

The scale to which a drawing is made is ____.

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 7

For construction projects that are too large to be drawn full size on a sheet of paper, everything must be drawn proportionately smaller than it really is.

Question 8

The engineer's scale uses ____.

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 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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.

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

Question 12

Not all necessary dimensions need to be shown on drawings.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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.

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

Smaller objects and drawings that must show more detail are drawn to a larger scale.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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 22

The two best known national green certification programs are _________.

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