Drafting and Construction Quiz

Who are architects?

• People who apply scientific principles in design.

• Qualified, licensed people who create and design drawings for construction projects.

• Drawings that represent a material or component on a plan.

• Lines on a drawing with a measurement indicating length.

Which line type is used to represent property boundaries?

• Dimension Line

• Property Line

• Break Line

• Object Line

Which line type is used to represent hidden parts of an object?

• Center Line

• Hidden Line

• Object Line

• Dimension Line

In construction, what does "N.I.C." stand for?

• Not In Contract

• New In Construction

• Next In Command

• Near In Completion

What does "Ø" symbolize in construction symbols?

• Diameter

• Degree

• Depth

• Distance

Why is it important not to assume that symbols always mean the same thing?

• Symbols are always the same

• Symbols can be unique to a craft

• Symbols are universal

• Symbols are rarely used

What type of view is used to show 'Sheet Metal Flashing'?

• Plan View

• Elevation View

• Section View

• Perspective View

What does the 'Finish Lumber' symbol look like?

• A series of diagonal lines

• A solid black rectangle

• A grid pattern

• A series of horizontal lines

What is the symbol for 'Block-CMU Masonry'?

• A series of small squares

• A brick pattern

• A dotted line

• A crosshatch pattern

How are gridlines generally created?

• By drawing random lines

• By using different colors

• By the alignment of supporting columns

• By adding decorative patterns