Chapter 4: Drawing Instruments and Technical Sketching

A(n) ____________ drawing contains enough views of an object or structure to represent its true size and shape from all sides.

• architectural

• elevation

• multiview

• finished

The top view of a structure is called a(n) ___________ view.

• floor

• plan

• plot

• perspective

A standard drawing sheet size that measures 9"x 12" is designated by the letter __________.

• A

• B

• C

• D

The _______ can be used in place of 30, 60, or 45 degree triangles.

• straightedge

• adjustable triangle

• scale

• protractor

The _______ is used to draw circles and arcs.

• dividers

• protractor

• compass

• irregular curve

A standard drawing sheet size that measures 24" x 36" is designated by the letter ______.

• A

• B

• C

• D

The size of a standard C-sized drawing sheet is ______.

• 12" x 18"

• 18" x 24"

• 24" x 36"

• 36" x 48"

A(n) ___________ scale provides both architect's and engineer's scales.

• straightedge

• plastic

• combination

• wood

In drafting terminology, a "half size" drawing means ___________.

• 1/4" on the drawing equals 1'-0"

• 1/2" on the drawing equals 1'-0"

• the drawing is only half as large as the object in real life

• None of the above

What piece of drafting equipment protects surrounding lines from erasure?

• Erasing shield

• Pink eraser

• Plastic eraser

• Electric eraser