Blueprint Reading Fundamentals

Dashed lines are used to represent?

• The outline of hidden objects

• The outline of main objects

• The center of beams

• The outline of secondary items

How are main objects lines drawn?

• Medium weight dashed lines

• Continuous heavy weight lines

• Continuous thin weight lines

• Heavy phantom lines

What type of drawing technique is used to show

different views within a set of blueprints?

• Perspective

• Isometric

• Orthographic

• Cabinet

To accurately read a set of working drawings you will

need to have an understanding of?

• The paper language

• The pattern and path to information

• Knowledge of construction

• All of the above

Identify what this symbol represents:

• Exterior door

• Interior door

• Exterior door with sidelight

• Pocket door

What does item 2 on the diagram represent?

• Cutting plane line

• Cabinets

• Leader Line

• Center mark of the arc

Identify what this symbol represents:

• Double Bifold

• Garage Door

• Single Bifold Door

• Surface mount sliding door

Identify what this symbol represents:

• Medicine Cabinet

• Lazy Susan

• Fire Place

• Upper Cabinet

Identify what this symbol represents:

• Earth

• Gravel

• Rock

• Concrete

Identify what this symbol represents:

• Rigid Insulation

• Concrete Block

• Batt Insulation

• Glass Block