Print Reading, Specs. & Codes

A print is _____.

• a copy of a drawing used during construction

• a list of specifications

• a document that comes with equipment

• another name for a drawing

Electricians use a ____ print to locate service cables.

• framing

• plumbing

• foundation

• plot

A(n) ____ print contains symbols that represent outlet receptacles and panels.

• foundation

• framing

• electrical

• plot

Items found in a title block include ____.

• revision details

• scale

• symbol key

• dimensions

Changes and corrections are recorded in the ____ on a print.

• key

• legend

• title block

• revision block

Use a drawing’s ____ to determine the size of an undimensioned object.

• size

• symbols

• scale

• schedule

If a wall measures 1 1/2" on a drawing with a scale of 1/4"=1', what is the dimension of the actual wall?

• 6'

• 8'

• 10'

• 12'

A size C print measures ____.

• 22" x 34"

• 17" x 22"

• 14" x 17"

• 11" x 17"

What is the smallest size of paper a 30' x 40' house, drawn at a scale of 1/4"=1', will fit on? Do not account for a title block and border.

• A

• B

• C

• D

If a symbol is nonstandard or has special notation, you should refer to the _____ to learn the meaning of the symbol.

• title block

• NEC

• legend

• revision block