Construction Documents

________________ are basically notes or other types of explanatory objects (or symbols) that are commonly used to add information to a drawing. Some examples are notes and labels, dimensions, hatches, tables, blocks, and callouts.

• Buildings Codes and Specification

• Standard Permits

• Annotations

• ADA Compliances

The most commonly used scale for residential drawings is _____.

• ⅛” scale

• ½” scale

• ¼” scale

• ¾” scale

A(n) _____________ is a specialized ruler designed to facilitate the drafting and measuring of architectural drawings, such as floor plans and orthographic projections.

• Protractor

• T-Scale

• Architect Scale

• Engineering Scale

The ______________ is the phase of rough study drawings that illustrate the basic concepts of the design such as site plan, floor plans, elevations and often illustrative sketches or computer renderings. This most often includes spatial relationships as well as basic scale and forms the owner might desire.

• Design Development Phase

• Construction Documents Phase

• Schematic Design Phase

• Construction Administration Phase

The role of the ______________ provides planning, designing and constructing form, space and ambience. This role extends from urban design and master planning to building design, the design of individual spaces, and even fixtures and fittings.

• Construction Manager

• Owner

• Subcontractor

• Architect

The Electrical trade involves tradesmen that specialize in electrical wiring of buildings, stationary machines, and related equipment.

• True

• False

____________ may be employed working with a system of pipes and fixtures installed in a building for the distribution and use of potable (drinkable) water and the removal of waterborne wastes. (RST 11-12.2)

• Mechanical tradesmen

• Industrial tradesmen

• Plumbing tradesmen

• Electrical tradesmen

The Electrical trade involves installing and maintaining electrical systems including lighting and control systems for public and private clients. (RST 11-12.2)

• True

• False

This type of drawing shows/displays what is seen if you cut through a building, revealing the inside of walls, floors, foundations, and other elements.

• Wall Section

• Wall Detail

• Foundation Plan

• Floor Plan

A(n) _____________ a horizontal orthographic projection of a building on to a vertical plane, the vertical plane normally being parallel to one side of the building.

• Floor Plan

• Blueprint

• Bubble Diagram

• Elevation