Deck 9: Blueprint Reading and Drafting

Question 1

A bathtub symbol will not indicate the drain location.

Answer 1

False
A bathtub symbol will indicate the drain location.

Question 2

____________________ are required on blueprints to eliminate clutter within a design.

Answer 2

Abbreviations

Question 3

MATCHING
Match the following terms
a.Joist
b.Side view
c.Stud
d.Branch
e.Drawings
f.Plan view
g.Sketch
h.Isometric view
i.Section view
j.Load-bearing
Horizontal board to support a structure;floor joist and ceiling joist are the two common types.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

A bidet symbol is similar to a toilet symbol but without the indication of a toilet tank.

Question 5

Symbols are used to indicate the actual fixture to be installed.

Question 6

If a line that represents a pipe is connected to a circle,that symbol indicates the __________ is facing toward you.

Question 7

A detailed blueprint created by a contractor is known as a ___________________.

Question 8

A plan view symbol for a _______________ is a combination of a 90-degree up and a 90-degree down symbol.

Question 9

MATCHING
Match the following terms
a.Joist
b.Side view
c.Stud
d.Branch
e.Drawings
f.Plan view
g.Sketch
h.Isometric view
i.Section view
j.Load-bearing
A view of a design from the side also known as a section view.

Question 10

A vent has a continuous _______________ line,while a drain is a _______________ line.

Question 11

_______________ have three connecting pipes and are illustrated similarly to a 90-degree offset pertainining to facing toward or away from you.

Question 12

An isometric view is a three-dimensional view of a piping system.

Question 13

A _______________ installed in a floor has a cover,and the indication of a circle with the abbreviation CO indicates intent to a plumber.

Question 14

If the same symbol is used to identify different types of fixtures,the abbreviation or other methods of identifying a fixture must clarify design intent.

Question 15

If the line penetrates the circle,that symbol indicates the 90-degree is away from you.

Question 16

A _______________ diagram is an isometric view of a large portion or the entire piping system.

Question 17

Most shower symbols have the drain located in the upper left of the symbol.

Question 18

A 90-degree offset is one of the most common offset fittings in the plumbing industry.

Question 19

Ceiling joists are indicated on a blueprint known as a ____________________ plan.

Question 20

The location and direction of floor joists are indicated on a blueprint known as a ____________________.

Question 21

MATCHING
Match the following terms
a.Joist
b.Side view
c.Stud
d.Branch
e.Drawings
f.Plan view
g.Sketch
h.Isometric view
i.Section view
j.Load-bearing
A view of a design from the side,usually a detailed view also known as a side view.

Question 22

MATCHING
Match the following terms
a.Joist
b.Side view
c.Stud
d.Branch
e.Drawings
f.Plan view
g.Sketch
h.Isometric view
i.Section view
j.Load-bearing
An illustration focusing on a certain portion of an area or piping system.

Question 23

What is the purpose of an elevation plan?

Question 24

MATCHING
Match the following terms
a.Joist
b.Side view
c.Stud
d.Branch
e.Drawings
f.Plan view
g.Sketch
h.Isometric view
i.Section view
j.Load-bearing
A view of a design from the top,also known as a birds-eye view.

Question 25

MATCHING
Match the following terms
a.Joist
b.Side view
c.Stud
d.Branch
e.Drawings
f.Plan view
g.Sketch
h.Isometric view
i.Section view
j.Load-bearing
Describe blueprints.

Question 26

What are the two types of triangles used in drafting?

Question 27

Identify one way to reduce the amount of paper consumed on a job site.

Question 28

The common residential systems are:

Question 29

MATCHING
Match the following terms
a.Joist
b.Side view
c.Stud
d.Branch
e.Drawings
f.Plan view
g.Sketch
h.Isometric view
i.Section view
j.Load-bearing
Term to describe that a wall is supporting a portion of the structure above.

Question 30

MATCHING
Match the following terms
a.Joist
b.Side view
c.Stud
d.Branch
e.Drawings
f.Plan view
g.Sketch
h.Isometric view
i.Section view
j.Load-bearing
A pipe that is routed from a main pipe to another location on a jobsite or serving a particular fixture.

Question 31

MATCHING
Match the following terms
a.Joist
b.Side view
c.Stud
d.Branch
e.Drawings
f.Plan view
g.Sketch
h.Isometric view
i.Section view
j.Load-bearing
Vertical board to erect walls;2" ×4" and 2" ×6" are the two common sizes in residential construction.

Question 32

What are the two types of scales (rulers)commonly used in drafting?

Question 33

MATCHING
Match the following terms
a.Joist
b.Side view
c.Stud
d.Branch
e.Drawings
f.Plan view
g.Sketch
h.Isometric view
i.Section view
j.Load-bearing
Three-dimensional view of a piping system indicating the scope of work.