Introduction to Construction Drawings

The title block generally contains​ _____.

• the mechanical plans

• special marks used in the drawing

• revision blocks

• the legend

The latest revision date on a set of construction drawings can be found​ _____.

• inside the title block

• inside the detail

• in the schedule

• in the legend

The Alphabet of Lines consists of​ _____.

• the line types used on a construction drawing

• lines that indicate land boundaries on the site plan

• lines that are indicated using letters of the alphabet

• lines that match up detail and section drawings

On a gridline​ system, a grid divides the area into small parts called​ _____.

• segments

• PODS

• sections

• bays

When the metric system is​ used, dimensions are written in​ _____.

• CADS, RADS, and KRADS

• meters, centimeters, and millimeters

• inches, feet, and yards

• degrees, radians, and gradians

If the scale on a site plan reads​ SCALE: 1"​ = 20'​ 0", then every​ _____.

• 1/20th of an inch on the drawing represents 20 feet, 0 inches

• 
  inch on the drawing represents 20​ feet, 0 inches

• 20 inches on the drawing represents 1​ foot, 0 inches

• 20 inches on the drawing represents 20​ feet, 0 inches

What is the length in meters at the point indicated by the arrow on the metric scale in Figure

RQ01​?

The unit of length used on the scale is the meter.

• 350

• 3.5

• 3500

• 35

An​ engineer's scale is set up in multiples of​ _____.

• 12

• 39.37

• 5

• 10

Which type of plan shows the layout of the HVAC​ system?

• Plumbing

• Mechanical

• Foundation

• Structural

Electrical plans can include​ _____.

• plumbing isometrics

• lighting plans

• section drawings

• exterior elevations