Construction Drawing Quiz

What information in a drawing's title block identifies the project?

• Sheet title

• Company logo

• Drawing number

• Revision block

The information needed to identify lines and other symbols on a construction drawing can be found in the _____.

• index

• title block

• legend

• scale

Break lines are used to show that _____.

• an object will appear in a separate drawing

• an object is hidden

• only part of an object is represented to save space

• an object is not included on the cutting line view

Which statement concerning symbols used on plans is true?

• Only carpenters use symbols.

• The same symbols are used on all plans throughout the world.

• The symbols are to be noted on the title or introductory sheet.

• Symbols are never replaced by keynotes.

A dimension is a measurement written as a _____.

• range

• number

• letter

• symbol

On a site plan, the scale may read SCALE: 1" = 20' 0". This means that _____.

• every inch represents 20 inches

• every inch represents 20 feet

• every foot represents 20 inches

• every foot represents 20 feet

The triangular architect's scale is the most commonly used because it _____.

• can combine multiple scales

• provides greater accuracy due to its shape

• is more rugged on job sites than other scales

• is more accurate than other types of scales

Plans that show an aerial view of the building site location are called _____.

• civil plans

• architectural renderings

• structural foundations

• exterior views

The materials to be used for the walls would be found in the _____.

• plumbing plan

• structural plan

• civil plan

• mechanical plan

What are engineered plans for motors, pumps, piping systems, and piping equipment called?

• Instrumentation drawings

• Detail drawings

• Foundation plans

• Mechanical plans