Basic Architectural Terminologies (Identification)

Question 1

It is a reproduced drawing of architectural plans and layout.

Answer 1

Blueprint

Question 2

It is the overhead surface of a room or the material used to line the surface.

Answer 2

Ceiling

Question 3

System of accepted laws and regulations that govern procedure or behavior in particular circumstances or within a particular profession.

Answer 3

Code

Question 4

It is the exterior and interior works of a building. It is perpendicular or upright projection from the floor plan to show vertical architectural or design details.

Answer 4

Elevation Drawing

Question 5

An orthographic projection of the floor of a building or a house.

Answer 5

Floor Plan

Question 6

It is a drawing angle from which an object or structure is viewed.

Answer 6

Perspective

Question 7

A drawing or diagram on a horizontal plane of the layout or arrangement of something.

Answer 7

Plan

Question 8

An act of changing or revising.

Answer 8

Revision

Question 9

A plan that presents roof types used.

Answer 9

Roof Plan

Question 10

It refers to enlarging or reducing the sizings and measurements of a drawing.

Answer 10

Scaling

Question 11

These are drawings of an object as though they were cut in order to expose the interior construction.

Answer 11

Sections

Question 12

An area of land available for construction or the lot on which a building is constructed.

Answer 12

Site

Question 13

[Under “Site”] It is a piece of ground of a specific size.

Answer 13

Lot

Question 14

[Under “Site”] It is a large tract of land that is being developed.

Answer 14

Subdivision

Question 15

It refers to the position and the location of the building with property line, setbacks, approaches, grade contours, landscape, and other pertinent data in relation to the site.

Answer 15

Site Development Plan
or
Lot Plan

Question 16

A finished plan drawing containing complete information for the workmen.

Answer 16

Working Drawing