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WorksheetsArchitecture Lettering Practice Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins
Architectural lettering
Forming a straight line
The art of drawing letters in a specific style and format for use in architectural design and drafting.
The imaginary line on which the bottom of most letters sit in a line of text.
Capable of being read (readable)
Baseline
Forming a straight line
The art of drawing letters in a specific style and format for use in architectural design and drafting.
The imaginary line on which the bottom of most letters sit in a line of text.
Capable of being read (readable)
Legible
Forming a straight line
The art of drawing letters in a specific style and format for use in architectural design and drafting.
The imaginary line on which the bottom of most letters sit in a line of text.
Capable of being read (readable)
Rectilinear
Forming a straight line
The art of drawing letters in a specific style and format for use in architectural design and drafting.
The imaginary line on which the bottom of most letters sit in a line of text.
Capable of being read (readable)
Composition
A small decorative stroke or embellishment added to the end of the letter's main strokes. Adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the text.
The spacing, layout and appearance of the lettering
An assortment of any one size of lettering or text
The relationship of one part to another, or to the whole. Having symmetry, harmony or balance.
Font
A small decorative stroke or embellishment added to the end of the letter's main strokes. Adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the text.
The spacing, layout and appearance of the lettering
An assortment of any one size of lettering or text
The relationship of one part to another, or to the whole. Having symmetry, harmony or balance.
Proportion
A small decorative stroke or embellishment added to the end of the letter's main strokes. Adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the text.
The spacing, layout and appearance of the lettering
An assortment of any one size of lettering or text
The relationship of one part to another, or to the whole. Having symmetry, harmony or balance.
Serif
A small decorative stroke or embellishment added to the end of the letter's main strokes. Adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the text.
The spacing, layout and appearance of the lettering
An assortment of any one size of lettering or text
The relationship of one part to another, or to the whole. Having symmetry, harmony or balance.
What is the standard size of architectural font?
1/2"
1/4"
1/8"
1/6"
What is the standard distance between two text lines?
1/2"
1/4"
1/8"
1/6"
What is the minimum size for lettering?
1/2"
1/4"
1/8"
1/6"
What is the maximum size for lettering?
1/2"
1/4"
1/8"
1/6"
What is the lettering height?
1/2"
1/4"
1/8"
1/6"
Character of letters
Should compliment the drafting style
"Optically" ('By eye'), not measured
Controls the height and line spacing
Spacing
Should compliment the drafting style
"Optically" ('By eye'), not measured
Controls the height and line spacing
Guide lines
Should compliment the drafting style
"Optically" ('By eye'), not measured
Controls the height and line spacing
Which suggestion is true?
Avoid slanting lines-very distracting
Maintain similar proportions of the characters in a line of text
Both
How should lettering be?
Dark
Crisp
Sharp
Easily reproducible
All
Everyone can have their own lettering style.
True
False
Which are true to architectural lettering? Select all that apply.
All letters are capitalized
Letters are same height
All vertical strokes are drafted with a T-square and triangle
All non-vertical stokes are freehand
Lines need a slight slant to line up with the proportions to the page.
