Arch Final (Part 1)

Kitchen base cabinets are drawn ____ inches deep while wall cabinets are ____ inches deep. A. 24; 12 B. 12; 24 C. 16; 10 D. 36; 24

A. 24; 12

Plan for outdoor recreation equipment and gardening tools to be stored in the ____. A. garage B. attic C. family room D. kitchen

A. garage

Another name for a garage door is a(n) ____ door. A. overhead B. service C. sliding D. accordion

A. overhead

One of the most frequent errors in dimensioning is that ____. A. partial dimensions do not add up to the total distance B. the numbers cannot be read C. dimensions face the wrong direction D. dimensions are too close together

A. partial dimensions do not add up to the total distance

The ____ normally determines the number of bedrooms a house will have. A. size of the family B. size of the neighborhood C. number of guests D. None of the above.

A. size of the family

A 5′ × 8′ bath would be considered a(n) ____ bath. A. small B. average C. large D. very large

A. small

In manual drafting, the interior and exterior walls may be darkened after ____. A. the doors, windows, stairs, and fireplaces have been drawn B. the kitchen cabinets, appliances, and bathroom fixtures are drawn C. checking the drawing for accuracy D. construction is underway

A. the doors, windows, stairs, and fireplaces have been drawn

Another name for sink cabinet is ____. A. vanity B. water closet C. water drain D. bathtub

A. vanity

To accommodate a person using a wheelchair, a space of ____″ is needed for passing between furniture pieces or walls. A. 24 B. 32 C. 40 D. 48

B. 32

A(n) ____ drawing contains enough views of an object or structure to represent its true size and shape from all sides. A. architectural B. elevation C. multiview D. finished

C. multiview

Outdoor spaces that are partially or fully enclosed by walls or a roof are called ____. A. porches B. balconies C. courtyards D. decks

C. courtyards

The scale commonly used for residential floor plans is ____. A. half size B. 1″ = 1′-0″ C. 1/2″ = 1′-0″ D. 1/4″ = 1′-0″

D. 1/4″ = 1′-0″

To be handicapped accessible, a garage or carport should be a minimum of ____′ long (deep). A. 21 B. 22 C. 23 D. 24

D. 24

The material symbols should be added ____. A. when the design elements that use these materials are drawn B. only if the contractor wants them drawn C. at any time D. when the drawing is almost complete

D. when the drawing is almost complete

Overall width and length of primary walls should be multiples of ____ feet to comply with building material sizes. A. 4 B. 6 C. 8 D. 10

A. 4

The most common size bathtub is ____. A. 26″ × 48″ B. 30″ × 50″ C. 30″ × 60″ D. 32″ × 72″

C. 30″ × 60″

A small dining room requires approximately ____ square feet to seat four to six people. A. 100 B. 120 C. 150 D. 175

B. 120

The size of a standard C-size drawing sheet is ____. A. 12″ × 18″ B. 18″ × 24″ C. 24″ × 36″ D. 36″ × 48″

B. 18″ × 24″

Dimensions should be at least ____ inch(es) from the floor plan. A. 1/2 B. 3/4 C. 1 D. 2

B. 3/4

Most toilets require a space at least ____" wide for installation. A. 24 B. 30 C. 36 D. 40

B. 30

The floor of a garage or carport should be constructed of ____″ thick concrete, reinforced with steel or wire mesh. A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8

B. 4

In manual drafting, interior wood frame walls with drywall on both sides are often drawn as a(n) ____ nominal thickness. A. 4″ or 8″ B. 5″ C. 6″ D. 8″, 10", or 12″

B. 5″

A typical scale used for site plans is ____. A. 1″ = 1′-0″ B. 1/4″ = 1′-0″ C. 1″ = 30′-0″ D. 10′ = 1′-0″

C. 1″ = 30′-0″

Recommended spacing between dimension lines is ____ inch. A. 1/4 or 3/8 B. 3/8 or 1/2 C. 1/2 or 5/8 D. None of the above.

A. 1/4 or 3/8

A toilet that is ____ high provides easy transfer from a wheelchair. A. 17″ to 19″ B. 20″ to 21″ C. 22″ to 23″ D. 25″ to 26″

A. 17″ to 19″

A standard drawing sheet size that measures 9″ × 12″ is designated by the letter ____. A. A B. B C. C D. D

A. A

Which of the following are examples of special-purpose rooms? A. Atrium, greenhouse, sunroom. B. Darkroom, library, greenhouse. C. Shop, darkroom, living room. D. Kitchen, atrium, sunroom.

A. Atrium, greenhouse, sunroom.

What piece of drafting equipment protects surrounding lines from erasure? A. Erasing shield B. Pink eraser C. Plastic eraser D. Electric eraser

A. Erasing shield

The basement plan is ____. A. a combination foundation plan and floor plan B. no different than a foundation plan C. easier to draw than a foundation plan D. required for all houses

A. a combination foundation plan and floor plan

A(n) ____ line should be drawn lightly so it does not reproduce on a print. A. construction B. object C. hidden D. hatch

A. construction

Some symbols are simplified while others are ____. A. detailed B. abbreviated C. described D. None of the above.

A. detailed

The floor plan is normally started ____. A. first B. last C. after the elevations D. after the electrical plan

A. first

To accommodate a wheelchair, doorways should be at least ____ wide. A. 2′-6″ B. 2′-8″ C. 2′-10″ D. 3′-0″

B. 2′-8″

A space of ____ feet should be provided on at least one side of the bed for transfer from a wheelchair. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

B. 3

Which one of the following steps is included in drawing a foundation plan, but not a basement plan? A. Locate and draw the beam and supports or bearing wall partition. B. Locate the supporting beam, if one is required, and draw the beam using a thick centerline. C. Design the room layout and darken in the lines. D. Show electrical switches, outlets, and fixtures.

B. Locate the supporting beam, if one is required, and draw the beam using a thick centerline.

Proper kitchen ventilation generally requires ____. A. a small wall fan B. a hood with a fan C. exhausting fumes into the attic D. All of the above.

B. a hood with a fan

In architectural drawing, dimension lines are continuous lines with the dimension figure placed ____. A. at the end of the line B. above the line C. under the line D. at the beginning of the line

B. above the line

The ____ can be used in place of 30°, 60°, or 45° triangles. A. straightedge B. adjustable triangle C. scale D. protractor

B. adjustable triangle

One reason that a house may be constructed with a basement is that ____. A. basements do not add cost to the price of a house B. basements are popular in areas where space is limited and sites are small C. some codes require each house to have a basement D. heat loss is reduced

B. basements are popular in areas where space is limited and sites are small

It is necessary for each bedroom to have a ____. A. bathroom B. closet C. double window D. ceiling fan

B. closet

Lines used to indicate the termination point of a dimension line are called ____. A. centerlines B. extension lines C. border lines D. object lines

B. extension lines

When color is used on a topographical drawing, black is used to represent ____. A. all land forms B. human-built works C. streams, lakes, marshlands, and ponds D. vegetation

B. human-built works

After the exterior walls have been completed, draw the ____ next. A. windows and doors B. interior walls C. stairs D. title block and scale

B. interior walls

The ____ entry should be impressive because it is the first part of the house that guests see. A. special-purpose B. main C. service D. side

B. main

The purpose of a ____ is to provide a place to remove and store overcoats, boots, and other outdoor gear. A. carport B. mudroom C. laundry room D. kitchen

B. mudroom

The best location for a bedroom door is ____. A. on a long wall B. near a corner C. in the center of a wall D. on an exterior wall

B. near a corner

The top view of a structure is called a(n) ____ view. A. floor B. plan C. plot D. perspective

B. plan

A major consideration in the design of an entryway is ____. A. the appearance of neighboring homes B. protection from the weather C. visibility of the play area D. wind direction

B. protection from the weather

The ____ opening should be shown for windows. A. rough B. sash C. finished D. None of the above.

B. sash

Approximately ____ of the house is devoted to the sleeping area, which includes bedrooms, bathrooms, and accessory rooms. A. 1/2 B. 1/4 C. 1/3 D. 3/4

C. 1/3

A clearance space of ____″ is required under the bed for the footrests of a wheelchair. A. 5 B. 7 C. 10 D. 13

C. 10

A bedroom between ____ square feet provides ample space for a twin or double bed, chest of drawers, dresser, and other small pieces of furniture. A. 65 and 70 B. 90 and 100 C. 125 and 175 D. 200 and 225

C. 125 and 175

Which of the following dimension formats is correct for floor plans? A. 0′-1/2″ B. 6.125″ C. 1′-6″ D. 10.6′

C. 1′-6″

A garage designed for two cars may be as small as ____. A. 11′ × 19′ B. 16′ × 20′ C. 20′ × 20′ D. 24′ × 24′

C. 20′ × 20′

For practical kitchen design, the length of the work triangle should not exceed ____ feet. A. 18 B. 20 C. 21 D. 30

C. 21

The minimum recommended depth of a clothes closet is ____". A. 12 B. 18 C. 24 D. 30

C. 24

The room name should be placed near the center of the room and lettered ____ inch high to draw attention to it. A. 1/16 B. 1/8 C. 3/16 D. 1/4

C. 3/16

At least ____ feet of clearance should be provided on all sides of the island in an island kitchen. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

C. 4

The brick ledge is generally ____ inch(es) wide. A. 1 B. 2 C. 4 D. 6

C. 4

Which of the following are proper dimension notations? A. 9″ B. 1′-6″ C. Both A and B. D. None of the above.

C. Both A and B.

____ toilets make access easier for the elderly, disabled, and other people who have limited mobility. A. Regular-height B. Elongated C. Comfort-height D. Low-flush

C. Comfort-height

Which type of line is used to show an archway or plain opening on a floor plan? A. Object line. B. Cutting-plane line. C. Hidden line. D. Centerline.

C. Hidden line.

The proper format for describing the bearing of a property line is ____. A. S 45° N B. N 45° 60′ 15″ E C. N 90° E D. S 75° 30′ 62″ W

C. N 90° E

The most desirable location for a closet is ____. A. on an outside wall B. in the hall near the bedroom C. along an interior wall D. None of the above.

C. along an interior wall

Contour lines help describe the ____ of a site by depicting shape and elevation of the land. A. view B. entourage C. value D. topography

D. topography

Ms. Smith and Mr. Jones are each building a house from the same floor plan. Ms. Smith is using a stud wall with siding and Mr. Jones is using brick veneer. Which of the following statements applies to Ms. Smith and Mr. Jones? A. Mr. Jones's foundation plan will be 8″ longer and wider than Ms. Smith's because a brick veneer house needs a 4″ ledge on all four sides. B. The size of the foundations will be exactly the same. C. Ms. Smith's foundation plan will be 4″ longer and wider than Mr. Jones's because a stud wall requires a 4″ ledge on the length and width. D. None of the above statements apply.

A. Mr. Jones's foundation plan will be 8″ longer and wider than Ms. Smith's because a brick veneer house needs a 4″ ledge on all four sides.

The ____ door width should be used for doors. A. actual B. rough C. finished D. None of the above.

A. actual

The floor plan is actually a(n) ____ drawing. A. elevation B. pictorial C. typical top view D. section

D. section

The ____ is used to draw circles and arcs. A. dividers B. protractor C. compass D. irregular curve

C. compass

Outside features such as patios, walks, or decks should be drawn ____. A. before the exterior walls are drawn B. after the house has been built C. before the kitchen cabinets, appliances, and bathroom fixtures have been drawn D. after all interior features have been drawn

C. before the kitchen cabinets, appliances, and bathroom fixtures have been drawn

One method of dimensioning interior walls is dimensioning to the ____ of the wall. A. inside B. outside C. center D. All of the above.

C. center

A(n) ____ scale provides both architect's and engineer's scales. A. straightedge B. plastic C. combination D. wood

C. combination

For efficient use, the dining room should be adjacent to the ____ and the kitchen. A. foyer B. master bedroom C. living room D. utility room

C. living room

A good policy to follow when locating dimensions on a floor plan is to ____. A. group them all together in one corner B. leave out everything that may be obvious C. locate dimensions where one would logically look for them D. follow your hunches

C. 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. A. service B. special purpose C. main D. side

C. main

The kitchen should be located ____. A. adjacent to the main entry B. in a quiet part of the house C. near the service entrance to the garage D. near the living room

C. near the service entrance to the garage

A brick veneer structure is dimensioned to the ____. A. outside of the brick veneer B. inside of the brick veneer C. outside of the rough stud wall D. inside of the rough stud wall

C. outside of the rough stud wall

Horizontal grab bars are designed for ____. A. pulling up B. sliding over C. pushing up D. None of the above.

C. pushing up

Sliding doors are often used on ____ entries. A. main B. service C. special-purpose D. All of the above.

C. special-purpose

In drafting terminology, a "half size" drawing means ____. A. 1/4″ on the drawing equals 1′-0″ B. 1/2″ on the drawing equals 1′-0″ C. the drawing is only half as large as the object in real life D. None of the above.

C. the drawing is only half as large as the object in real life

Object lines, hidden lines, and centerlines should ____. A. be the same width B. be the same symbol (linetype) C. vary in width D. None of the above.

C. vary in width

An average-size living room is about ____ square feet. A. 100 B. 150 C. 200 D. 250

D. 250

The usual height of an interior door is ____. A. 6'-0" B. 6'-2" C. 6'-4" D. 6'-8"

D. 6'-8"

Closet doors may be ____. A. sliding B. bi-fold C. flush D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

For people of limited mobility, place grab bars where the ____ is located. A. toilet B. tub C. shower D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

Glass side panels in the entry may ____. A. provide visibility B. add natural light C. contribute to the design D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

Information related to patios and swimming pools that appears on the floor plan can include ____. A. location B. size C. materials D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

Standard garage doors are available in ____. A. wood and fiberglass B. plastics C. aluminum and steel D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

The foundation plan is a section view that provides all of the information needed by the ____. A. carpenters B. excavators C. cement workers D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

The foundation plan is drawn from information presented on the ____. A. floor plan B. site plan C. elevations D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

Bedroom doors should be ____ wide to accommodate a wheelchair. A. 2′-6″ B. 2′-8″ C. 2′-10″ D. B or C

D. B or C

A standard drawing sheet size that measures 24″ × 36″ is designated by the letter ____. A. A B. B C. C D. D

D. D

The L-shaped kitchen is located along two ____ walls. A. opposite B. outside C. interior D. adjacent

D. adjacent

Drafters refer to the collection of line types used in drafting as the ____ of lines. A. assembly B. group C. accumulation D. alphabet

D. alphabet

A ____ receptacle should be used in the bathroom. A. shielded B. vertical C. waterproof D. ground fault circuit interrupter

D. ground fault circuit interrupter

The type of line used on a drawing to indicate ceiling beams is a(n) ____. A. section line B. object line C. centerline D. hidden line

D. hidden line

In a split bedroom plan, the ____ is separated from the remaining bedrooms for additional privacy. A. smallest bedroom B. nursery C. guest bedroom D. master bedroom

D. master bedroom

The standard procedure for dimensioning the location of a house on a site is to dimension ____ of the house from adjacent lot lines. A. one side B. two sides C. two corners D. one corner

D. one corner

A(n) ____ plan has few walls in the living area of the home. A. two-story B. ranch-style C. closed D. open

D. open

The ____ kitchen design is a popular style because it provides plenty of workspace. A. L-shaped B. corridor C. straight line D. peninsula

D. peninsula