GC 250
Small scale solid models are usually ____ scale.
1/32" = 1'-0" or 1/8" = 1'-0"
Interior walls of presentation models are typically ____ thick balsa.
1/8"
Minimum driveway width for a single car garage
10'
Base cabinet height
34 1/2"
Garage door height.
7'
When using one of the two rough estimate methods for residential cost determination, what is the first step?
Calculate the area of the house.
Commands tell the computer which functions to perform
T
In architectural drawing, dimension lines are continuous lines with the dimension figure placed ____.
above the line
Instructions you provide to CADD software to accomplish an end result are known as ____.
commands
Outdoor spaces that is partially or fully enclosed by walls or a roof are called ____.
courtyards
The process of measuring lengths, distances, or angles between objects is ____.
dimensioning
Measures geometric properties.
distance
A construction drawing that shows each side of a house is a(n) ____.
elevation
Generates a smoothly fitted arc of specified radius between two lines, arcs, or circles.
fillet
Provides information about excavation, waterproofing, and supporting structure.
foundation plan
Most of the weight of a post and beam building is carried by the ____.
posts
To be handicapped accessible, a garage or carport should be a minimum of ___ long (deep).
24'
Countertop width (front to back)
25"
An average-size living room is about ____ square feet.
250
Most toilets require a space at least ____ wide for installation
30"
Standard bathroom vanity sizes are 21" deep by ____high.
30"
The most common size bathtub is ____.
30" x 60"
Countertop height
36"
Garage floor thickness.
4"
The floor of a garage or carport should be constructed of ____ thick concrete, reinforced with steel or wire mesh.
4"
An exterior frame wall composed of 5/8" siding, 3/4" insulation board, 2" X 4" studs, and 1/2" drywall is exactly ____ inches thick.
5 3/8
It is reasonable to expect the labor cost to build a new home to be ____ percent of the total cost.
60-80
Includes details of kitchens, stairs, chimneys, fireplaces, windows and doors, and foundations
Construction details
Commands that provide for the modification of a drawing include ____.
ERASE, MOVE, COPY
A building permit can be obtained at any time during the construction process.
F
A firestop is required in platform framing.
F
A long and narrow site allows for limitless construction possibilities.
F
Bathroom doors are usually the same width as bedroom doors.
F
Cost to build living space and garage space are figured at the same rate.
F
Liability covered by the contractor during construction is not covered in the specifications.
F
Lighting is unimportant in kitchens.
F
zoom
Increases or decreases the apparent size of objects on the screen without changing their actual size.
Which of the following is usually a major heading under building operations in the specifications?
Millwork
The L-shaped kitchen is located along two _____ walls.
adjacent
Used to add movement to the object.
animate
Makes multiple copies of selected objects in a rectangular or circular pattern.
array
Useful in creating walls on floor plans.
double line
Illustrates all exterior and interior walls, doors, windows, patios, walks, decks, fireplaces, mechanical equipment, built-in cabinets, appliances, and bathroom fixtures
floor plan
_____ is commonly used for architectural model construction.
foam board, cardboard, balsa wood
The foundation plan is a plan view drawing in section that shows the location and size of ____.
footings, piers, columns, foundation walls, and supporting beams
After the exterior walls have been completed, draw the ____ next.
interior walls
A(n) ____ model is usually built at 1/2" = 1'-0" or 1" = 1'-0" scale to show the basic construction.
large scale solid
A good policy to follow when locating dimensions on a floor plan is to ____.
locate dimensions where one would logically look for them
The ____ entry should be centrally located to provide easy access to various parts of the house
main
In a split bedroom plan, the ____ is separated from the remaining bedrooms for additional privacy.
master bedroom
The best location for a bedroom door is ____.
near a corner
Moves the drawing in the display window from one location to another.
pan
One of the most frequent errors in dimensioning is that ____.
partial dimensions do not add up to the total distance
Glass side panels in the entry may ____.
provide visibility, add natural light, contribute to the design
Can be used to alter the orientation of objects on a drawing.
rotate
The ____ opening should be shown for windows.
sash
Used to change the size of an existing object.
scale
A drawing aid helpful for accurately connecting objects is ____.
snap
Sliding doors are often used on ____ entries.
special purpose
Standard symbols as well as unique symbols used on drawings are stored in the ____.
symbol library
Used to place notes, specifications, and other information on a drawing.
text
Material specifications are more difficult to define than tradework and quality of construction.
F
Small scale solid models are commonly used to show interior and exterior detail.
F
Structural models are shown with most of the siding and roofing materials in place.
F
Three systems of roof beam placement are possible with post and beam construction.
F
Traffic should be planned through the living room because it is the center of activity.
F
Very strict building codes do not affect the cost of construction.
F
Bedroom design is directly related to the amount and size of the furniture to be used.
T
Dwarf walls are built to retain an excavation or embankment.
T
Footings are represented on the foundation plan using a hidden line.
T
In cool climates, a living room placed on the south side of the house can take advantage of winter sun.
T
Nonhousing costs include food, clothing, transportation, recreation, and payments on outstanding loans.
T
Plants may be purchased or fabricated from sponge and twigs.
T
The face brick section symbol is made from a series of 45° hatch lines.
T
Information related to patios and swimming pools that appears on the floor plan can include ____.
location, materials, size
Today, most architects and home designers use standard forms called ____ that have been developed by reputable organizations.
master specifications
Many builders add the cost of insurance to protect ____.
materials and workers in the event of damage or accident
The kitchen should be located ____.
near the service entrance and the dining room
For practical kitchen design, the length of the work triangle should not exceed ____ feet.
21
A small dining room requires approximately ____ square feet to seat four people.
120
A toilet that is ____ high provides easy transfer from a wheelchair.
17" to 19"
Which of the following dimension formats is correct for floor plans?
1' 6"
Base cabinet widths.
12" to 48" in increments of 3"
Wall cabinet heights.
12"-30" in increments of 3"
Turnaround radius.
18'
____ is a product in which long strands of wood are mixed with resin, placed in layers, and pressed and cured.
Oriented strand board