Drafting ch. 1 &2

What does the acronym AIA stand for?

American Institute of Architects

What does 1/4"=1'-0" represent on an architectural drawing of a house?

That 1 foot on the construction site equals ¼ inch on the drawing

Designers have a higher salary than drafters because:

They have a higher degree of responsibility for the success of the project than drafters

Sheet size for a Mechanical B size sheet?

17 x 11

Sheet size for an Architectural D sheet

36 x 24

Which ratio below indicates that a drawing is Full size?

1/1 1=1 1:1

Which of the following attributes do most employers value?

Ability to communicate clearly Ability to work independently Ability to fit into to a team

A "C" sheet is equal in size to two of these sheets laid side by side?

B

According to the US Department of Labor statistics (2016), which field of drafting has the highest median salary?

Electronics

In what field must a drafter be familiar with roads, bridges, water and waste-water systems, and surveying techniques?

Civil