Architectural Drawing Quiz 1

What do we call architectural drawings that show the size of the building, the style of the building and the placement of doors and windows from the side view?

• Floor Plan

• Elevation

• Section

• Site Plan

Why is the triangular architect's scale the most commonly used?

• Because it is easy to carry

• Because it is durable

• Because it can combine multiple scales

• Because it is inexpensive

The materials to be used for the walls would be found in the structural plan.

• True

• False

The information needed to identify lines and other symbols on a construction drawing can be found in the:

• title block

• legend

• scale

• border

Break lines are used to show that only part of an object is represented to save space.

• True

• False

What are engineered plans for motors, pumps, piping systems and piping equipment called?

• Blueprints

• Schematics

• Diagrams

• Layouts

On a site plan, the scale may read 1”=20’. This means that every inch represents how many feet?

• 10 feet

• 15 feet

• 20 feet

• 25 feet

A dimension is a measurement written as a number.

• True

• False

What information in a drawing’s title block identifies the project?

• Project name

• Date of creation

• Scale of the drawing

• Name of the drafter

An aerial view of the layout of each room that provides the most information about the architectural project is called:

• Elevation plan

• Site plan

• Floor plan

• Section plan