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WorksheetsObj 3.01 Architectural Basics
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which tool enables a designer to draw angled and vertical lines on a floor plan?
architectural scale
T - square
template
triangle
Which construction document will show Tori an overhead or bird's eye view of the walls of her home?
detail
elevation
floor plan
section
Refer to the electrical symbol below. On construction documents, this symbol indicates a:
ceiling light
GFCI outlet
recessed light
wall mounted light
Which tool uses the side of the table as a guide, along with an attached metal flat bar, enabling the designer to draw accurate horizontal lines?
architectural square
T - square
template
triangle
Refer to the architectural symbol below. On construction documents, this symbol indicates a/an:
bi - fold door
exterior door
french door
pocket door
Scott wants to create a rendering that is smudge proof and permanent. Which rendering tool(s) would best meet Scott's needs?
chalk
colored pencils
felt - tip markers
graphite pencil
Refer to the architectural symbol below. On construction documents, this symbol indicates a/an
dishwasher
electric range
oven
washer/dryer
Which type of construction drawing should Cara study to see a close up view of her fireplace mantel?
detail
elevation
floor plan
section
Which scale does architects typically use for measurements?
1/4" = 1'
1/16" = 1"
1/2" = 1"
1/16' = 1"
What would a designer use to trace architectural symbols onto a floor plan?
architectural scale
T - square
template
triangle
There are four types of views in the elevation of a structure, which view shows the main door?
left side
back
front
right side
Which construction document illustrates the construction of the interior of a wall?
detail
elevation
floor plan
section
What is rendering?
drawing with color to show a realistic view of the completed structure
translucent paper
a felt tip marker
a stencil
What two rooms of your home may you see a GFCI outlet?
bathroom and living room
bathroom and kitchen
living room and bedroom
kitchen and bedroom
Refer to the electrical symbol below. On construction documents, this symbol indicates a:
standard outlet
standard light switch
recessed light
240 volt outlet
What is the difference between these two symbols?
they are the same
both are part of a stove
one is a gas and the other is electric
both are used to cook
The architectural scale is use to:
measure dimensions of interior and exterior of doors, windows, walls, and rooms
measure the dimensions of enclosed bath tubs
measure dimensions of the kitchen sink
measure the dimensions of the refrigerator
What type of tool would an architect use to draw kitchen or bathroom fixtures?
tracing paper
template or stencil
triangle
rectangle
Refer to the symbol below. On construction documents, this symbol indicates a:
telephone outlet
standard outlet
cable television outlet
240 volt outlet
What are the purpose of floor plans?
to illustrate the layout
to illustrate where the furniture will go
to illustrate the size of the room
to illustrate the location of the walls, windows, doors and fixture structures
