3.01: Architectural Tools & Drawings (IDF)

What would a designer use to TRACE architectural symbols onto a floor plan?

• architectural scale

• T-square

• template

• triangle

Which tool enables a designer to draw ANGLED and VERTICAL lines on a floor plan?

• architectural scale

• T-square

• template

• triangle

Which tool uses the side of the table as a guide, along with an attached bar, enabling the designer to draw accurate HORIZONTAL lines?

• architectural scale

• T-square

• template

• triangle

Which industry standard software is used by architects and design professionals to support building information modeling (BIM) workflows?

• Homestyler

• Illustrator

• Photoshop

• Revit

Which TWO tools would Whitney need to draw perpendicular, horizontal, and, vertical lines on her drawing?

• drafting board and architectural scale

• triangle and architectural scale

• T-square and drafting board

• T-square and triangle

An advantage of using CADD-based programs over hand drawings is

• CADD drawings are cheaper than hand drawing.

• CADD programs are easier to learn than hand drawing.

• CADD drawings are easier to modify.

• CADD programs can be expensive.

Braiden needs to edit a PHOTO of his client's exterior home rendering. Which program would be most helpful for this purpose?

• Adobe Photoshop

• Homestyler

• Planner 5D

• Revit

Nisha wants to experiment with different furniture arrangements for her bedroom without making changes to her floor plan. Which tool/material should she use on top of her existing floor plan?

• architectural scale

• drawing board

• tracing paper

• T-square

The dimensions of each room in a house can be determined from a _____.

• floor plan

• plot/site plan

• interior elevation

• section view

If JJ is using the scale 1/2" = 1'-0", how many feet does a sofa that measures 3 inches represent?

• 2 feet

• 4 feet

• 6 feet

• 8 feet