Deck 30: Section Layout

Question 1

When adding annotations, all sections are typically fully notated.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

B

Question 4

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

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

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.

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

The goal of any detail is to represent material clearly.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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?

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 11

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

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