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Obj 3.01 Architectural Basics

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which tool enables a designer to draw angled and vertical lines on a floor plan?

a)

architectural scale

b)

T - square

c)

template

d)

triangle

2.

Which construction document will show Tori an overhead or bird's eye view of the walls of her home?

a)

detail

b)

elevation

c)

floor plan

d)

section

3.

Refer to the electrical symbol below. On construction documents, this symbol indicates a:

a)

ceiling light

b)

GFCI outlet

c)

recessed light

d)

wall mounted light

4.

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?

a)

architectural square

b)

T - square

c)

template

d)

triangle

5.

Refer to the architectural symbol below. On construction documents, this symbol indicates a/an:

a)

bi - fold door

b)

exterior door

c)

french door

d)

pocket door

6.

Scott wants to create a rendering that is smudge proof and permanent. Which rendering tool(s) would best meet Scott's needs?

a)

chalk

b)

colored pencils

c)

felt - tip markers

d)

graphite pencil

7.

Refer to the architectural symbol below. On construction documents, this symbol indicates a/an

a)

dishwasher

b)

electric range

c)

oven

d)

washer/dryer

8.

Which type of construction drawing should Cara study to see a close up view of her fireplace mantel?

a)

detail

b)

elevation

c)

floor plan

d)

section

9.

Which scale does architects typically use for measurements?

a)

1/4" = 1'

b)

1/16" = 1"

c)

1/2" = 1"

d)

1/16' = 1"

10.

What would a designer use to trace architectural symbols onto a floor plan?

a)

architectural scale

b)

T - square

c)

template

d)

triangle

11.

There are four types of views in the elevation of a structure, which view shows the main door?

a)

left side

b)

back

c)

front

d)

right side

12.

Which construction document illustrates the construction of the interior of a wall?

a)

detail

b)

elevation

c)

floor plan

d)

section

13.

What is rendering?

a)

drawing with color to show a realistic view of the completed structure

b)

translucent paper

c)

a felt tip marker

d)

a stencil

14.

What two rooms of your home may you see a GFCI outlet?

a)

bathroom and living room

b)

bathroom and kitchen

c)

living room and bedroom

d)

kitchen and bedroom

15.

Refer to the electrical symbol below. On construction documents, this symbol indicates a:

a)

standard outlet

b)

standard light switch

c)

recessed light

d)

240 volt outlet

16.

What is the difference between these two symbols?

a)

they are the same

b)

both are part of a stove

c)

one is a gas and the other is electric

d)

both are used to cook

17.

The architectural scale is use to:

a)

measure dimensions of interior and exterior of doors, windows, walls, and rooms

b)

measure the dimensions of enclosed bath tubs

c)

measure dimensions of the kitchen sink

d)

measure the dimensions of the refrigerator

18.

What type of tool would an architect use to draw kitchen or bathroom fixtures?

a)

tracing paper

b)

template or stencil

c)

triangle

d)

rectangle

19.

Refer to the symbol below. On construction documents, this symbol indicates a:

a)

telephone outlet

b)

standard outlet

c)

cable television outlet

d)

240 volt outlet

20.

What are the purpose of floor plans?

a)

to illustrate the layout

b)

to illustrate where the furniture will go

c)

to illustrate the size of the room

d)

to illustrate the location of the walls, windows, doors and fixture structures