Construction Drawings and Documents Quiz

What is the purpose of a working drawing?

• To show the colours used in a building

• To show accurate details and measurements

• To give a general idea of design

• To describe materials

What does “scale 1:50” mean on a drawing?

• 1mm on the drawing = 50m in real life

• 1cm on the drawing = 50cm in real life

• The drawing is 50 times smaller than real life

• The drawing is full size

Which of the following is not a type of construction drawing?

• Elevation

• Section

• Colour drawing

• Floor plan

What is a datum point used for?

• Measuring distances

• Measuring heights or levels

• Showing colour schemes

• Indicating materials

What does a location drawing show?

• The materials used

• The building’s position on the land

• The internal layout

• The cost of materials

What is a specification?

• A list of materials only

• A document giving extra details not shown on drawings

• A type of drawing

• A safety checklist

What does a Gantt chart show?

• A plan of the building

• A schedule of work over time

• The site boundaries

• The materials to be used

Why is it important to store documents safely?

• So they can be recycled later

• To stop them being lost or damaged

• To decorate the office

• Because they are not important

What is an elevation drawing?

• A view from above

• A side view showing doors and windows

• A close-up of materials

• A map of the site

What do hatchings on a drawing show?

• Colour patterns

• Different materials

• Furniture positions

• Electrical circuits