Construction Drawings, Specification, and Layout

A dimension line is drawn at right angles between ____.

• object lines

• extension lines

• center lines

• leader lines

On drawings, heavy lines that show exterior walls are referred to as ____.

• object lines

• leader lines

• extension lines

• dimension lines

Lines on drawings used to indicate an area that has been cut away and shown in a section view are called ____.

• extension lines

• break lines

• phantom lines

• cutting plane lines

Which of the following is not a contour symbol used on the welding symbol?

• Concave

• Flush

• Depressed

• Convex

On drawings, dimensions are placed ____.

• underneath unbroken lines

• above and near the center of a line

• on the legend

• wherever they can be easily read

The location of interior and exterior footings would be shown on the ____.

• site plan

• mechanical plan

• roof plan

• foundation plan

Which of the following is shown on a roof plan?

• floor to ceiling pipe runs

• location of foundation footings

• outside walls

• roof slope

The abbreviation ASTM stands for ____.

Specifications do all of the following except ____.

• clarify information that cannot be shown on the drawings

• define materials to be used

• serve as a guide for compliance with building codes

• replace the drawing notes

Which of the following would not be found in the general conditions section of specifications?

• Permits and payment of fees

• Safety

• Supervision of construction

• Types and limits of insurance