Question 1

Which of the following is the largest opening measurement given for a window?

Accepted Answer

A)   masonry
B)   sash
C)   rough
D)   glass size A

Question 2

Explain why symbols are used on construction drawings.

Accepted Answer

Many construction features cannot be drawn exactly as they appear on a building.

Question 3

Reference marks, called __________ indicate on plans and elevations where details or sections of important features have been drawn.

Accepted Answer

callouts

Question 4

Which of the following systems is usually not shown in much detail on drawings for single-family homes?

Accepted Answer

A)   wall
B)   mechanical
C)   basement
D)   roof

Question 5

Draw the symbol for a gas line.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Draw the symbol for a gas line....

Question 6

A short line, or __________ represents the joint between the pipe and the fitting on plumbing plans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A short line, or __________ represents the...

Question 7

Draw the symbol for a thermostat.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Draw the symbol for a thermostat....

Question 8

Which of the following is not a type of hinged window?

Accepted Answer

A)   bay
B)   awning
C)   casement
D)   hopper

Question 9

Draw the symbol for a wall light fixture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Draw the symbol for a wall light...

Question 10

Which of the following is not a basic way for household doors to open?

Accepted Answer

A)   swing
B)   retract
C)   slide
D)   fold

Question 11

A __________ dimension is an approximate size and may not represent any of the actual dimensions of the object.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ dimension is an approximate size...

Question 12

Draw the symbol for a fixed window (plan view).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Draw the symbol for a fixed window...

Question 13

The abbreviation for "reinforced" is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The abbreviation for "reinforced" is __________....

Question 14

The abbreviation FOUND. means __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The abbreviation FOUND. means __________....

Question 15

Draw the symbol for a union fitting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Draw the symbol for a union fitting....

Question 16

Draw the symbol for a convenience outlet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Draw the symbol for a convenience outlet....

Question 17

When a large area is made up of one material, it is common to only draw the symbol in a part of the area. Some drafters simplify this even further by __________ and omitting the symbol altogether.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a large area is made up...

Question 18

The abbreviation DIA. means __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The abbreviation DIA. means __________...

Question 19

The abbreviation EXT. stands for __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The abbreviation EXT. stands for __________....

Question 20

Draw the symbol for a 90 ° elbow.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Draw the symbol for a 90 °...

Exam 21: Use of Symbols