Blueprints, Level II (2) Lesson I (1)

Match the following electrical symbols to their correct name.

1.) AC Power Supply 2.) Ground 3.) Duplex Receptacle with GFCI Protection 4.) 4-way Switch

Match the following mechanical symbols to their correct term.

1.) Condenser water return 2.) Pipe Cap 3.) Expansion Joint 4.) Cooling Tower

Match the following lines to their correct term.

1.) Object 2.) Hidden 3.) Cutting Plane

Study this isometric drawing of a solid object. Match the following images to their correct side of the isometric object.

1.) Top 2.) Front 3.) Right Side 4.) Does Not Apply 5.) Does Not Apply

A standard construction tape measure marked in inches may easily be used to scale a drawing, provided the scale on the print is based on a scale of ? equals a foot and the user is following proper guidelines.

1/8" or 1/4"

What is the width of the cased opening leading to the Smith Residence's kitchen of Sheet RA-1?

44"

How long is the bathtub that is to be installed adjacent to the linen closet in the Smith Residence of Sheet RA-1?

5'0"

The master bath bump-out in the Smith Residence (shown on Sheet RA-1), is approximately ? .

80 ft2

Who should read and thoroughly understand specifications?

All of the above

The ? is one organization responsible for standardizing symbols used on blueprints.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

On construction prints, most likely a(n) ? will choose the best scale for a given application.

Architect or Engineer

The two common architectural views are the floor plan view and the elevation view. The floor plan view shows mounting elevations and positions. The elevation view shows device and material locations.

False

Which of the following may NOT provide written approval for material substitutions or installation changes on a construction project?

General Contractor

A solid object may be drawn as a flat plane object showing all sides, or it may be drawn as an isometric drawing. From the list below, choose which statements about solid objects drawn as isometric drawings are true.

II., IV., V.

Using a scale, the small graduated lines at each end before the zero on the scale divide the scale into smaller divisions. Using the 1/4" = 1' on an architect's scales, these small graduated lines are used to measure ? .

Inches

What type of drawings or perspectives are not usually found in a residential print set?

Isometric Views

The organized and systematic list (or table) of necessary materials as shown is called a(n) ? .

Schedule

The project ? provide(s) a list of detailed job requirements, under which all work must be performed.

Specifications

Blueprint symbols and their meanings may be found in various blueprint drawing legends as well as in blueprint text and reference books.

True

The main reason for using symbology in the creation of blueprints is to establish simple graphic representations.

True

This drawing is a cutting plane line using ball and arrow notes. From the choices below, select the correct X and Y entry label information.

X = Detail Number; Y = Sheet Number

Before scaling a drawing to find a distance or location, verify the given scale on the print with the ? , both in a vertical and a horizontal direction.

dimensions on the print