Practice Test in Architectural Plan

What is an architectural plan?

• A drawing that shows only the structure’s foundation

• A blueprint design of a building showing its layout

• A 3D model of a building

• A written description of a building

What type of drawing shows the relationship between rooms and spaces from above?

• Elevation plan

• Site plan

• Floor plan

• Roof plan

Which AutoCAD command is used to create exterior and interior walls?

• Offset

• Line

• Copy

• Array

What is the standard thickness for exterior walls in a floor plan?

• 0.10 m

• 0.15 m

• 0.20 m

• 0.25 m

Which of the following doors revolves 360° on a spindle?

• Swing door

• Pocket door

• Sliding door

• Pivot door

What type of window cannot be opened?

• Awning

• Hopper

• Fixed

• Swing

What is the vertical part between each tread in a staircase?

• Stringer

• Riser

• Nosing

• Baluster

What type of column fails by crushing?

• Long column

• Tied column

• Short column

• Composite column

What AutoCAD command is used to add dimensions?

• Dim

• Offset

• Trim

• Line

What is the main purpose of drawing symbols?

• To make the drawing colorful

• To represent building elements uniformly

• To decorate the plan

• To show measurements