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WorksheetsAAD Unit 2 Test
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
Identify the object.
Calculator
Cell phone
Portable Drafting Machine
Adding Machine
Identify the object.
Straight Edge
Multiple T-square
Drafting Machine
Drafting Guide
Identify the object.
Motorized drafting pencil
Electric Eraser
Electric drill
Electric toothbrush
Identify the object.
Flexible curve
Curve Guide
French Curve
Rubber Tie
Identify the Scale.
4-bevel
2-bevel
Flat-bevel
Opposite Bevel
Identify the object.
Architects Scale
Engineers Scale
Machinists Scale
Ruler
CADD is an acronym for Computer-Aided Drafting and Design.
True
False
The key element in the CADD system is the plotter.
True
False
The monitor is the key element in a CADD system.
True
False
Plotters are used to output large format drawings.
True
False
Printers are the most accurate for outputting "To Scale" drawings.
True
False
Plotting directly from the software are the most accurate in obtaining "To Scale" drawings.
True
False
A scale is an instrument used to measure a proportional ratio.
True
False
The only way to create an exact drawing is with CAD.
True
False
Engineering graph paper is always 1/4" square.
True
False
Plotted drawings are always "To Scale."
True
False
Most drawings are now printed instead of being plotted.
True
False
Typically, blueprints are no longer used in industry.
True
False
Blue-lines are special types of drawings printed with blue ink.
True
False
Vellum is a type of paper used for pencil drawings.
True
False
Mylar is used only in laser printers.
True
False
Mylar is typically used when inking a drawing.
True
False
Printer plots directly from the software are the most accurate in obtaining "To Scale" drawings.
True
False
Two-Point perspective has how many vanishing points?
Zero
One
Two
Three
In a perspective drawing, the _____ is the location of the observer's eye.
Station point
Vanishing point
Horizon point
Picture point
The _____ represents a horizontal plane called the ground plane.
Elevation line
Height line
Ground line
Picture line
One-point perspectives are commonly used for:
Room and furniture layouts
Kitchen cabinet pictorial details
Interior space studies
All the options
In a One-Point perspective, both views of the station point must be the same distance from the:
Picture plane
Ground line
Horizon line
Edge of the paper
One-point perspectives are ______ perspectives.
Oblique
Parallel
Angular
All the options
What is the result when an object is placed behind the picture plane and the station point is above the ground line?
The object must touch the ground line in the perspective of the object.
The object will extend below the ground line.
The perspective of the object will be above the ground line.
None of the options
The distance between the ground line and horizon line represents the:
Height of the observers' eye about the ground
Height of the object
Distance the observer is away from the object
None of the options
Any portion of the object that touches the picture plane will be _____ in the perspective drawing.
Smaller than scale
Larger than scale
Hidden from view
True size
The picture plane is normally located between the object and the:
Horizon line
Station point
Ground line
Right side view
It is always necessary to find at least one ____ in a Two-Point perspective drawing so that height measurement can be done.
True-length
Angular view
Full-size view
Side of the object
In most instances, the station point is positioned so that it forms a cone of vision of ____ degrees with respect to the object.
15º - 30º
45º - 60º
30º - 45º
60º
The height of the observer's eye is represented by the distance between the ___ and ___.
Horizon line; Picture plane
Horizon line; Ground line
Ground line; Picture plane
Station point; Picture plane
Two-point perspectives are good communication tools because:
The objects are drawn true to size
They are photo-like drawings that are very accurate in details
They are quite simple to draw
None of the options
What part of a perspective drawing is positioned to create a cone of vision between 30 degrees and 45 degrees?
Horizon line
Picture plane
Ground line
Station point
A "slice" of a planned structure is shown in this type of view.
Sections
Elevations
Plans
Detailed drawings
Construction lines:
Indicate where construction occurs in a design
Should be erased as soon as possible
Should reproduce if drawn properly
Should be drawn with a 4H or 6H lead
What is the dressed size of 4x12 lumber?
3-1/2" x 11-1/4"
3-1/2" x 11-1/2"
3-1/2" x 11-3/4"
3-3/4" x 11-3/4"
In the example shown of an architectural coding system, the third character identifies:
Site conditions
Drawing number
Group number
Discipline prefix
In the example shown of an architectural coding system, the first character identifies:
Drawing number
Discipline prefix
Group number
Site conditions
A type of pictorial drawing commonly used for communication purposes is the perspective.
True
False
Isometric and oblique drawings are types of pictorial drawings.
True
False
In perspectives, the station point is an indefinite distance from the object.
True
False
The picture plane may be in front of, behind, or pass through the object.
True
False
The picture plane is a transparent plane on which the perspective is drawn.
True
False
If the station point is too close to the object, the drawing will be distorted and unrealistic.
True
False
Window schedules are required regardless of the project size.
True
False
North arrows should always be dark and very visible on the drawing.
True
False
Good drafting skills are essential to any drafting project and are developed with practice. The three main skills that you need to develop are:
Lettering
Line quality
Reading a scale
All of the options
Because construction drawings are abstract, you should use as few lines as possible to describe an object. (4-2)
True
False
Section and elevation symbols as shown are sometimes referred to as:
General Note
Local Note
Call Outs
None of the options
Aligning notes at the ___ produces an even margin and improves readability.
top
bottom
left
right
Different line weights (thickness) and types communicate different ideas.
True
False
Drawn lines have a hierarchy of relative weight.
True
False
Hidden lines should touch each other at corners and touch any solid they intersect, begin, or end.
True
False
Poche (poh-shey) is a French word for a repetitive, textural pattern used to describe the material of which an object is made.
True
False
Match lines show where to align a large drawing that spans two or more sheets of paper.
True
False
A local note differs from a general note.
True
False
Miscellaneous symbols which indicate, finish wall type or structural grid, are identified by placing a name and/or number inside the shape.
True
False
Drawings are laid out on a structural grid system that shows the location of column, load-bearing walls and other structural elements.
True
False
Notes cannot be placed between dimension lines and object lines.
True
False
An area where a close-up is needed and is encircled by heavy dashed lines (called an enlargement box) has an attached ID label. The label states where to find the close-ups.
True
False
What is the area, in square feet, of the side elevations of this house? Do not include the four-foot square window. Round to the nearest whole number.
613 sq/ft
619 sq/ft
629 sq/ft
700 sq/ft
An Architectural Drafter lays out (measures off) a line 72 inches long. The line is divided into 12-inch lengths. How many sections are obtained from this?
5
6
7
8
How many 9-inch line segments are there in a straight line 108 inches long?
10
12
14
16
A structural drafter estimates that 50 gusset plates will be needed to frame a building. It was found that only 37 were needed. The actual amount is within what percent of the estimate?
71%
72%
73%
74%
An Architect estimates that it will take 120 bundles of roofing shingles to cover the roof of a building. When the job is completed, it is found that 113 bundles were used. What is the percent of accuracy of the estimate? (5-5)
94
94.2
94.3
94.4
