Chapter 1; Green Book
When using the architect's scale, the ___ should always be placed on the beginning of the line being scaled.
0.
Interior doors for one-family and multifamily dwellings must be at least ___" thick.
1 3/8"
___ is a method of viewing an object in a pictorial form.
Layering.
The front view of an orthographic projection shows the ___ and height of an object.
Length.
HVAC information for commercial buildings is generally shown on ___ plans.
Mechanical.
Elevations are ___ drawings showing vertical planes of a building.
Orthographic.
___ is the relative size to which an object is drawn.
Scale.
A(n) ___ is created by passing a cutting plane through a portion of a building.
Section.
The ___ Elevation is the view of the south side of a building, not the direction a person faces to see that side of the building.
South.
The most commonly used scale for working drawings is ___.
1'-0" = 1/8"
A(n) ___ line is utilized to show that a detail continues but is not drawn.
Break.
T/F Hollow-core doors may be used for any room or any entrance of a one-family dwelling.
False.
T/F The keyed side of a lock is considered the inside for doors that open between rooms.
False.
T/F The minimum riser height for a commercial stairway is 6".
False.
T/F The two general types of doors are flush and panel.
False.
T/F When the same size and type of windows are shown on a drawing, the dimensions and light size of each are provided for clarity.
False.
T/F Window components are shown in detail on floor plans.
False.
T/F Working drawings include all of the information needed to construct a building.
False.
Cutting planes for sections are generally shown on ___.
Floor plans.
Lines below a surface or behind an object are drawn as ___ lines.
Hidden.
Flush doors may be either solid-core or ___-core.
Hollow.
Window height above a finished floor is usually indicated to the bottom of the top window ___.
Jamb.
Orthographic projections are also referred to as ___ drawings.
Multiview.
When determining door hand, the viewer is considered to be standing on the ___ of the door.
Outside.
The location of all exterior walls and interior ___ are shown on floor plans.
Partitions.
___ plans show the location of existing buildings on the property.
Plot.
The total ___ of a stairway is its total height.
Rise.
Dimensions on a print show ___.
Size, location, and size relationship of parts.
A legal ___ is required to establish the corners or a building lot in relation to official points of measurement in the vicinity.
Survey.
Complex building parts such as doors and windows are simplified and drawn as ___.
Symbols.
Exit passageways must be at least 44" wide except when serving an occupancy load of less than 50.
True.
Four elevations are generally sufficient to clearly show exterior walls of a building.
True.
Interior doors generally require only two hinges.
True.
T/F A floor or landing is required on each side of a door.
True.
T/F A section through the side jamb on a window detail is a slice through the jamb looking down.
True.
T/F Casement windows swing outward.
True.
T/F Concrete walkways and driveways are shown on plot plans.
True.
T/F Details may be part of a plan view, elevation, or section drawn at a larger scale.
True.
T/F Dimensions should not be repeated on prints unless marked REF.
True.
T/F Door openings on plan views are dimensioned in a manner similar to window openings.
True.
T/F Exit passageways must be a minimum of 44" wide except when serving a capacity load of less than 50 people.
True.
T/F Floor plans are generally the most used plans in a set of prints.
True.
T/F Location of water, sewer, and electrical power is generally indicated on plot plans.
True.
T/F Plumbing fixtures are generally shown on residential floor plans.
True.
T/F Software is the operating system of a CAD system that allows hardware components to interact.
True.
T/F Symbols may be used on floor plans and elevations but should not be used on details or sections.
True.
T/F The hinged side of a window is shown by the apex of a dashed triangle drawn on the window in an elevation.
True.
T/F The most common sections are taken through exterior walls.
True.
T/F The unit rise of a stairway is the height of each riser.
True.
T/F Windows in masonry walls are generally dimensioned to the edge of the opening.
True.
T/F Written information is often found in the title block.
True.
Only ___ letters are used for abbreviations on working drawings.
Uppercase.
The conventional representation for stairways on plan views is a series of ___.
Vertical lines representing risers.
The number 30/48 near windows shown on a set of prints indicates that ___.
Window lights are 30" wide and 48" high.
The three classifications of ___ are fixed-sash, sliding-sash, and swinging-sash.
Windows.
Conventional representation of lines used for drawings is prescribed in ANSI ___.
Y14.2M
___ ordinances restrict the use of land to particular types of businesses or dwellings.
Zoning.
Hidden lines are drawn with ___" dashes and 1/32" spaces.
1/8"
The vertical distance between residential stairway landings should not exceed ___'.
12'
A ___ degree angle is formed between the axes in isometric drawings.
120*
Cross-sectional areas of handrails must not be less than 1 1/4" nor more than ___".
2"
The minimum clear width of an exit door is ___.
3'-0"
The minimum size of an exit door is ___ wide by 6'-8" high.
3'-0"
The preferred angle for a stairway is between 30* and ___*.
35*
Interior frame partitions with a gypsum board finish on floor plans are usually indicated as ___" thick.
4"
The cutting plane for a floor plan is generally taken ___ the floor being shown.
5'-0" above.
Minimum headroom required for a stairway is ___.
6'-8".
The ___ has the responsibility of providing all required dimensions for the plans.
Architect.
___ terminate dimension lines.
Arrows, dots, and slashes.
Building ___ specify types of materials that must be used for particular aspects of construction.
Codes.
Finished grade is shown on a plot plan with ___ contour lines.
Dashed.
___ contour lines show existing grade.
Dashed.
___ may be drawn of any part of a building that is not clearly shown on the prints.
Details.
___ are shown to locate points from other points on the prints.
Dimensions.
E
East.
EL
Elevation.
ENT
Entrance.
For a hazardous area or when the occupancy load of a building exceeds 50 occupants, ___.
Exit doors must swing in the direction of travel.
Dimension lines are terminated by ___ lines.
Extension.
The abbreviation for "foundation" is ___.
FDN.
Hollow-core doors have a core of wood blocks
False.
T/F A casement window is a type of sliding-sash window.
False.
T/F A centerline and a cutting plane are drawn with the same linetype.
False.
T/F A standard abbreviation on a print can have only one meaning.
False.
T/F All drawings on a single print sheet must be drawn to the same scale.
False.
T/F All information about windows is shown on floor plans or section views.
False.
T/F An extension line is always terminated by an arrowhead.
False.
T/F As the space between contour lines increases, the lot becomes steeper.
False.
T/F Dimensions indicating the exact room size should be shown in each room on a floor plan.
False.
T/F Elevations are always drawn to the same scale as floor plans.
False.
T/F Exterior elevations are used to show cabinet details.
False.
T/F General information pertaining to drawings on several sheets in a set of prints must be included in the title block.
False.
T/F Hollow-core doors have a core of wood blocks.
False.
T/F Steep stairs have wide treads and low risers.
False.
T/F Symbols are not used on sections in order to avoid confusion on the drawings.
False.
T/F The abbreviation for "center" is CNT.
False.
A right-hand door hinges on the right and opens ___.
Inward.
Extension lines define size or ___.
Location.
All visible print lines are shown with ___ lines.
Object.
Drawings completed with ___ projection techniques are commonly referred to as multiview drawings.
Orthographic.
___ plans show the location and orientation of a building on the lot.
Plot.
R
Riser.
RF
Roof.
___ hinges are required to hang on solid-core doors.
Three.
A ___ block is the logical place to begin reading a set of prints.
Title.
An architect's scale is ___ in shape.
Triangular.
Door hand is the direction in which a door swings.
True.
T/F A code reference near a cutting plane indicates the sheet number on which the identified section is found.
True.
T/F A dimension, without other notion, should only be shown once on a print.
True.
T/F Awning windows swing outward.
True.
T/F Blueprints have white lines on a blue background.
True.
T/F Pictorial drawings show height, length, and depth of an object.
True.
T/F Prehung doors include the door frames and hardware.
True.
T/F The diazo print process produces black lines on a white background.
True.
T/F The use of hidden lines on working drawings is minimized to avoid confusion.
True.
WC
Water closet.
W
Water.
WP
Waterproof.
WS
Weatherstripping.
WD
Wood.
A door designated 2'-8" x 6'-8" x 1 3/4" ___.
may not be used as an exterior door, is a right hand door, and is not a flush door (none of the above).
