IDF Terms 3.02

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What is an elevation in architectural drawings?

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A drawing that shows vertical representations of walls in the space.

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What does the horizon line represent in a perspective drawing?

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The line where the sky meets the ground and the viewer's eye level

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In one-point perspective drawing, how do objects appear to change as they get further away?

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They become smaller and converge towards a single vanishing point

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What is the purpose of orthographic drawings in architecture?

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To illustrate a 2-D layout with height, width, and depth

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What is an orthogonal line in linear perspective drawings?

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A line at right angles to another, converging towards the vanishing point.

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What is a scale drawing?

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A drawing with dimensions at a specific ratio relative to the actual size of the object.

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What does a section drawing show?

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A slice through a series of elevations along a consecutive line

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What is a serif in typography?

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A slight projection finishing off a stroke of a letter in certain typefaces.

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The purpose of a sketch in architectural design is to:

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visualize ideas and concepts

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What is the purpose of using fluid, loose lines in architectural drawing? A. To create an exact and detailed replica of the building B. To communicate ideas quickly using fluid, loose lines C. To calculate the cost of materials for a project D. To display the final construction design

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To communicate ideas quickly using fluid, loose lines