Eng Scales Quiz

Scale usually refers to the __ of size, which is either the reduction or magnification of real-life objects.

• graphing

• frequency

• adjustment

• matching

A drawing at a scale of 1:10 means that the object is __ times smaller than in real life.

• 100

• 10

• 1/10

As the numbers in the scale get bigger, the elements in the drawing actually get __.

• smaller
• larger

What does it mean when a drawing is described as 'to scale'?

• a) The drawing isn't life-sized

• b) The drawing is larger than the original object

• c) Each element in the drawing is in the same proportion to the real thing

• d) The drawing uses only straight lines

In architectural scales, what does 1:1 scale represent?

• a) Half the original size

• b) Double the original size

• c) Ten times the original size

• d) The same size as the original

In a 1:50 scale drawing, what does 1 unit in the drawing represent in real life?

• a) 1 unit

• b) 5 units

• c) 50 units

• d) 500 units

What is the purpose of a scale bar in architectural drawings?

• a) To show the drawing's orientation

• b) To provide an understanding of distances depicted

• c) To indicate the drawing's color scheme

• d) To show the architect's signature

If a drawing is at 1:200 scale, how would you describe the size of elements compared to a 1:50 scale drawing of the same object?

• The elements would be larger

• The elements would be the same size

• The elements would be smaller

• The elements would be distorted

Aiden is making a model of the Lincoln Memorial. The height of his model is going to be 20 in. What is the width of his model?

• 50 in.

• 220 in.

• 20 in.

• 10 in.

Written dimensions always take precedence over scaled measurements.

• True

• False