Blue Prints

Question 1

What is an object line?

Answer 1

Defines shape.

Question 2

A hidden line shows____ features.

Answer 2

Hidden(cabinets, footings)

Question 3

What are centerlines used for?

Answer 3

To indicate the centers of symmetrical objects(columns, fixtures, windows, doors, other openings).

Question 4

What does a dimension line do?

Answer 4

Shows size or location.

Question 5

What does an extension line do?

Answer 5

Defines size or location.

Question 6

What does a leader line do?

Answer 6

Calls out specific features.

Question 7

What does a cutting plane show?

Answer 7

Shows internal features.

Question 8

What does a section line do?

Answer 8

Identifies internal features.

Question 9

Why are break lines used?

Answer 9

They are used to terminate a feature or show that the feature continues but is not drawn.

Question 10

_____ is the relative size to which an object is drawn.

Answer 10

Scale

Question 11

What is shown on a plot plan?

Answer 11

The shape and size of a building lot; location, shape, and overall size of a building on the lot and the finished floor elevation if the building. Setbacks may be included.

Question 12

A_________ is a fixed location on a building site used as a reference for horizontal and vertical dimensions.

Answer 12

point of beginning

Question 13

A________ is a dashed or solid line on a plot plan that passes through points with the same elevation.

Answer 13

contour line

Question 14

Solid contour lines represent the ______ of the lot.

Answer 14

finished grade

Question 15

Dashed contour lines represent the ________ or ________ grade.

Answer 15

Natural

Existing

Question 16

Contour lines are spaced ________ together if there are significant changes in the lot grades and ________ indicate less slope.

Answer 16

closer

farther apart

Question 17

A ________ plan is a plan view of a building that shows the arrangement of walls and partitions as they appear in an imaginary horizontal section taken at approximately 5’ above floor level.

Answer 17

floor

Question 18

An _______ is a scaled view looking directly at a vertical surface and usually shows ____ sides.

Answer 18

elevation

four

Question 19

A _______ is a scaled view created by passing a cutting plane either horizontally or vertically through a portion of a building.

Answer 19

section

Question 20

A ________ section is a section created by passing a cutting plane through the long dimension of a building.

Answer 20

longitudinal

Question 21

A ______ section is a section created by passing a cutting plane through the short dimension of a building.

Answer 21

transverse

Question 22

A ______ is a scaled plan view, elevation, or section produced at a larger scale to show special features.

Answer 22

detail

Question 23

The _______ block includes the project name and location, architect’s name and office location, architect seal, plan completion date, drafter initials, sheet number and number of sheets in the set of prints.

Answer 23

title

Question 24

Abbreviations that end with a period are?

Answer 24

Are an actual word.

EX.
CAB. cabinet
IN. inch

Question 25

A ________ is a detailed list on a print that provides information about building components such as windows, doors and mechanical equipment.

Answer 25

schedule