Prints

Question 1

A ratio of distance.

Answer 1

Scale

Question 2

Inches are broken down into 16 increments, each 1/16

Answer 2

Architectural Scale

Question 3

Inches are broken down into 10 increments, each 1/10

Answer 3

Engineering Scale

Question 4

Used to show more information than what appears in the current drawing

Answer 4

Details

Question 5

Used to show the insides of the house, including the structure and all the inside elements.

Answer 5

Section Mark

Question 6

Used to show what an area will look like from a straight on view, and to show heights, interior and exterior features.

Answer 6

Elevation Detail

Question 7

Indicates the height of a particular object.

Answer 7

Elevation Mark

Question 8

Indicates something is either dimensioned to a center line of a wall or an object.

Answer 8

Center Line Symbol

Question 9

Indicates the orientation of the buliding in relation to the sun.

Answer 9

North Arrow

Question 10

Contains information not given directly on the drawing with dimensions or notes, such as drawing number or address of the client.

Answer 10

Title Blocks

Question 11

Should Appear first in the final set of drawings. Contains vital project information, such as code issues and property lines.

Answer 11

Site Plan

Question 12

Drawing that governs the design of the house. Shows the overall layout of entrances, rooms, and windows.

Answer 12

Floor Plan

Question 13

Provides a view of the project as if it were cut in half. Cross-sections of the project.

Answer 13

Building Sections

Question 14

Shows vertical surface from a straightforward view.

Answer 14

Elevation

Question 15

Documents features like decks and porches. Reveals window and door locations, and roofing dimensions.

Answer 15

Exterior Elevation

Question 16

May indicate finishes, trims and colors. Not always included in a set of house drawings.

Answer 16

Interior Elevation

Question 17

Illustrates ceiling as if it were projected downward.

Answer 17

Reflected Ceiling Plans

Question 18

shows details such as beam and column locations. Prepared by architect.

Answer 18

Structural Drawings

Question 19

Prepared and sealed by mechanical engineering consultant. Includes information about HVAC and plumbing.

Answer 19

Mechanical Drawings

Question 20

Includes power and lighting circuiting. Prepared by electrical engineer

Answer 20

Electrical Drawings

Question 21

Includes spec of finishes for the floor, base, wall, and ceilings.

Answer 21

Finish Plan

Question 22

Shows parts to be retained and the parts to be removed.

Answer 22

Demolition Plans

Question 23

A table used to give type, size, location, and number of building parts.

Answer 23

Schedules

Question 24

Used either to reflect dimensioning information on the drawing or to be explanatory. Mostly expressed in abbreviations.

Answer 24

Specific Notes

Question 25

Refers to all of the notes on the drawing not accompanied by a leader and an arrowhead.

Answer 25

General Notes

Question 26

Method of identifying the finished products and materials by brand name.

Answer 26

Prescription or Closed Specification

Question 27

One product or equal substitution allowed. Limits product choice and does not allow for competitive bidding.

Answer 27

Proprietary Specification

Question 28

Method of allowing as much choice as possible in the selection of finished products and materials by describing the end results required.

Answer 28

Performance or Open Specification

Question 29

Descriptive SpecificationSpecifically describes the requirements for products and materials but not the manufacturers name.

Answer 29

Descriptive Specification

Question 30

Requires that the products and materials meet industry standards.

Answer 30

Reference Standard Specification

Question 31

Defines the specific criteria and results to be achieved for the construction products and materials.

Answer 31

Pure Performance Specification

Question 32

Limits choice to select manufacturers. Allows contractor greater choice.

Answer 32

Base-Bid Specification