Module 5 Review Questions

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What does a scale of 1/4 inch on a drawing represent in feet?

Back

1/4 inch = 1 foot (SCALE: 1/4"=1'0")

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True or False: Each trade has its own symbols, and workers should learn to recognize the symbols used by other trades.

Back

True

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What scale must accommodate very large measurements?

Back

Engineer’s scale

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What are common lengths indicated on metric scales?

Back

30 and 60 millimeters

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If the scale on a site plan reads SCALE: 1" = 20' 0", what does 1 inch on the drawing represent?

Back

1 inch on the drawing represents 20 feet, 0 inches.

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Define 'architect’s scale'.

Back

A tool used in architectural drawings to represent distances accurately.

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What is the purpose of a metric scale?

Back

To measure lengths in metric units, such as millimeters and centimeters.

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What is the difference between an engineer’s scale and an architect’s scale?

Back

An engineer’s scale is used for larger measurements, while an architect’s scale is used for smaller, more detailed drawings.

Front

What does the term 'scale' refer to in drafting?

Back

The ratio of the size of a drawing to the actual size of the object.

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How do you convert inches to feet using a scale?

Back

Use the scale ratio to determine how many feet correspond to a given number of inches.