CORE Intro to Construction Drawings 00105 Trade Terms
Authored by Christopher Foy
Life Skills
9th - 12th Grade
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This quiz focuses on construction drawings and blueprint terminology, covering essential vocabulary and concepts for students beginning their study of architectural and construction documentation. The content is appropriate for grades 9-12 students in career and technical education programs, particularly those enrolled in construction trades or architecture courses. Students need to understand the fundamental components of construction drawings including various types of plans (floor plans, roof plans, structural plans, civil plans), drawing elements (title blocks, legends, symbols, dimensions), different types of lines (hidden lines, break lines, contour lines), and the roles of construction professionals (architects, engineers). The questions assess students' ability to identify and define technical terminology, understand the purpose and function of different drawing components, and recognize the relationships between various types of construction documentation. Mastery requires memorization of industry-standard vocabulary combined with comprehension of how these elements work together in the construction design and planning process. Created by Christopher Foy, a Life Skills teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for introducing students to the NCCER Core Curriculum Module 00105 on construction drawings and trade terminology. Teachers can use this assessment as a formative evaluation to gauge student understanding of blueprint reading fundamentals before advancing to more complex drafting concepts. The quiz works effectively as a review activity following initial instruction on construction drawings, as homework to reinforce classroom learning, or as a warm-up exercise to activate prior knowledge before hands-on blueprint reading activities. It supports career readiness by building the foundational vocabulary students need for success in construction trades programs and apprenticeships. The content aligns with CTE standards for Architecture and Construction career cluster fundamentals and supports Common Core literacy standards in technical subjects through discipline-specific vocabulary development and reading comprehension of technical materials.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
A professional, licensed person who creates and designs drawings for a construction project.
engineer
Architect
professional constructionist
civil planner
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A part of a drawing sheet that includes some general information about the project.
hidden lines
leader
legend
title block
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A dashed line showing an object obstructed from view by another object is:
legend
hidden lines
beam
blueprints
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A large, horizontal structural member made of concrete, steel, stone, wood, or other structural material to provide support above a large opening is:
beam
civil plan
blueprints
contour lines
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A description of the symbols and abbreviations used in a set of drawings is:
hidden lines
legend
not to scale
schematic
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The traditional name used to describe construction drawings is:
beam
contour lines
blueprints
sketching architecture
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A drawing of the view of the roof from above the building is:
beam
isometric drawing
not to scale
roof plan
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