Week 2: Ch 3,4,5 print reading

Each centimeter is divided into ____

10 mm

If the scale of a drawing is identified as 1/8² = 1¢ and an interior wall of the drawing measures 3², then the actual length of the wall is ____.

24¢

To convert millimeters to inches, divide by ____.

25.4

A "30 scale" on a three-sided engineer's scale translates to ____

30 feet are equal to 1 inch

Each inch on an engineer's scale is divided into 10 increments that represent 1¢, which means 1² = 10¢. A line measured with an engineer's scale that is 3 inches plus 3 increments would be ____.

33¢

There are ____ small divisions within each 1/4² division of a fractional rule

4

Convert 19 inches to millimeters

482.6 mm

A reading of 5.8 meters equals ____.

5800 mm

The total length of an exterior wall is 41¢. One of the known dimensions is 18¢-4² and the other known dimension is 13¢-8², what is the unknown dimension?

9¢

____ lines are used to separate the various portions of the drawing such as the title block, revision block, and notes.

Border

The one view not necessary in an orthographic projection is the ____ view

Bottom

A ____ line is used to indicate the centers of objects such as columns and fixtures

Center

The roof plan is only shown for ____ structures

Complex

A leader is a line that has an arrow at both ends.

False

Abbreviations are standard and can only stand for one thing

False

An architect's scale is typically used on civil drawings such as highway projects

False

An orthographic drawing is a print that shows the front and rear elevations exclusively

False

Centerlines are used to separate the title block and notes.

False

Extension lines are placed at the bottom of the symbol sheet

False

In the customary measuring system, distances are divided into meters.

False

Sketching serves no real purpose in the area of construction.

False

The abbreviation cm is used when dealing with a fractional rule

False

The customary measuring system is also known as the American system

False

The views of an orthographic drawing are projected at a 45° angle to each other.

False

When sketching straight lines, you should keep your eye on the point where the line will cross the y-axis.

False

When you sketch a vertical line, start from the bottom.

False

You should refrain from rotating your pencil when drawing a line.

False

Edges and surfaces that are not visible in a particular area are drawn with ____ lines.

Hidden

On a fractional rule, there are 16 tick marks in each ____.

Inch

The definition of a line that has an arrow at one end and a text note at the other is a ____.

Leader

A list of symbols and their corresponding meanings can be found in the ____.

Legend

The basic unit of linear measure in the metric system is the ____.

Meter

Which line is used to represent the main outline of an object, building, or walk?

Object line

Horizontal lines are sketched by positioning your forearm ____ to the line being sketched

Perpendicular

The top view of a building is called a ____.

Plan view

18 inches is equivalent to 457.2 mm.

True

A break line is used to indicate that an object's full length is not shown to save space.

True

Break lines indicate that a portion of the object has been omitted.

True

Doors in narrow areas do not have to be dimensioned if it is obvious they would be centered in the space available.

True

Graph paper has a grid of lines on it, helping to keep lines straight.

True

It is permissible to draw different lines with different widths.

True

Nearly all drawings used on a construction project are orthographic drawings.

True

Roof slope is usually given on a drawing as a slope triangle.

True

Symbols are used to represent building materials on a construction drawing

True

The different lines used on prints make up a system known as the Alphabet of Lines

True

The relationship of the size of one part of an object to another part is called proportion.

True

The standard for measurement accuracy in American construction is 1/16².

True

The term "scale" describes the relative size at which a drawing has been made

True

The term "scale" refers to the instrument that is used to measure the distances of a drawing.

True

To convert inches to millimeters, multiply by 25.4.

True

When you hold a pencil, allow the point to extend approximately 1 1/2² beyond your fingertips.

True

With a fractional rule, you can determine that 1/4² is less than 3/8².

True

A marking device such as an arrow, dot, or tick mark is placed at each end of a ____.

dimension line

Masonry walls are dimensioned to their ____ surfaces.

exterior

Straight lines that are neither horizontal nor vertical are called ____.

inclined lines

A ____ line is an extra-heavy line that is made up of long dashes alternating with two short dashes.

property

A section cutting line marks the part of the drawing being cut to create a(n) ____

sectional view

The method most used to sketch an arc is the ____ method

triangle-square

Dimensions provided on elevation drawings are those related to the ____.

vertical plane