D469 Exam 2

2. Title blocks on construction-drawing sheets are generally placed along the left side of the sheet for ease of reading left to right. T/F

False

3. In construction drawings, the most important aspect of lettering is its ______________. a. capitalization b. stylization c. readability d. height e. calligraphy

Readability

4. The use of modular components in building construction is a common practice, as many of the components are manufactured in standard sizes, such as 16-, 24-, and ___________ (40.6-, 60.9-, and _______cm). a. 48-inch (121.9-cm) b. 30-inch (76.2-cm) c. 18-inch (45.7-cm) d. 15-inch (38.1-cm) e. 9-inch (22.8-cm)

a. 48-inch (121.9-cm)

6. For a more complex project, the codes on a furniture installation plan may consist of a combination of letters and numbers. What would the code be for the fourteenth type of chair, located in room 409 of a new tenant space? a. C14/409 b. R409/CT14 c. CHP14-409 d. P409/C14

a. C14/409

5. If a floor plan becomes too cluttered and unreadable due to the need for a lot of dimensions to be added, a separate and dedicated "______________________" is created and added to the set of construction drawings. a. Dimension Plan b. Demolition Plan c. Reference Plan d. Electrical Plan e. Mezzanine Plan

a. Dimension Plan

1. Finish plans are drawn at a large scale as they have to accurately convey information critical for placing finishes. a. This statement is false b. This statement is true

a. This statement is false

2. Generally, there is not a lot of dimensioning placed on the furniture installation plan. However, in some specific cases, such as with systems furniture, critical clearances and alignment with other items might need to be dimensioned directly on the plan. a. This statement is true b. This statement is false

a. This statement is true

3. In large or more complex interiors when there is more than one type of finish on each wall, or when there are complex finish configurations, such as a tile design on a floor, a finish plan is more appropriate than a finish schedule. a. This statement is true b. This statement is false

a. This statement is true

9. When drawing a finish plan and an accompanying schedule, usually only one schedule is included for multiple floors, with a note on each floor plan sheet to see the proper sheet number to find the location of the schedule. a. This statement is true b. This statement is false

a. This statement is true

6. In a building project, various contractual agreements are needed between the parties involved in order to detail each party's responsibilities. a. True b. False

a. True

4. Dimensions should be established from objects that are easily obtainable on the construction site, such as wall or__________ locations, when dimensioning Demolition plans. a. column b. electrical outlet c. equipment piece d. furniture piece e. plumbing fixture

a. column

4. Before final selections are made for procurement of furniture the designer should perform assessments to evaluate the _________________ concept, especially those related to the demand for natural resources. a. cradle-to-cradle b. cycle-to-waste c. reused. economical e. reinvestment

a. cradle-to-cradle

9. To find the total number of treads in a stair run, there is always one tread _____________ the number of risers, as the floor levels at each stair end are not counted as treads. a. fewer than b. equal to c. more than d. half the sum of e. twice

a. fewer than

1. In construction drawings, movable furniture ________________ in the building section drawings. a. generally not shown b. always shown c. shown with dashed lines d. is shown in isometric view to be dimensioned elsewhere e. is called out

a. generally not shown

9. The better the partition is at minimizing or stopping sound, in acoustical design, the ___________ the STC rating. a. higher b. lower c. square root of d. more equal to the sq. ft.

a. higher

8. A ___________ details each piece of furniture and often includes a piece of the fabric (if applicable) and a photograph or drawing of the item, and references it to the furniture installation plan. a. job book b. schedule c. legend d. budget e. request order

a. job book

6. Because these drawings detail the particulars of new or remodeled construction, demolition plans must __________ the construction drawings. a. precede b. follow c. replace d. be twice the scale of e. contradict

a. precede

8. Cabinetry can be designed and built in a variety of ways. However, the two standard methods of construction are essentially __________________________________. a. rail and stile and solid construction b. slip-joint and rabbeted c. mortise and tenon d. flush and grooved e. hinged and frameless

a. rail and stile and solid construction

4. Traditionally, a finish ____________is developed in a tabular form that lists each room or space and the specific types of finishes that are to be applied to the floors, walls, bases, and ceilings. a. schedule b. furnishings c. plan d. contract e. transition

a. schedule

8. A building section cut through the narrow width of a building is a _______________ section. a. transverse b. axial c. longitudinal d. reversed e. half

a. transverse

6. Gas fireplaces are manufactured as modular units and are offered in two basic types, __________________________. a. vented and non-vented b. vented and zero-clearance c. zero-clearance and non-vented d. chase and non-chase e. chase and non-vented

a. vented and non-vented

6. Similar to doors and cabinetry, the _________ of the window size is called out first, followed by the dimension in the other direction. a. width b. area c. clear opening d. height e. thickness

a. width

7. What is the actual size for 2 x 4 wood studs for interior partitions in wood construction? a. 1¼′′x 3¼′′(31.7 mm x 82.5 mm) b. 1½′′x 3½′′(38.1 mm x 88.9 mm) c. 1¾′′x 3¾′′(44.5 mm x 95.2 mm) d. 2′′x 4′′(50.8 mm x 101.6 mm)

b. 1½′′x 3½′′(38.1 mm x 88.9 mm)

10. As there is often not a lot of detailed information that needs to be drawn in the furniture installation plan, a scale of ___________________________ is generally used. a. 1/10′′ = 1′-0′′ (1:200 metric) b. 1⁄8′′ = 1′-0′′ (1:100 metric) c. 3/32′′ = 1′-0′′ (1:50 metric) d. 1/2′′ = 1′-0′′ (1:20 metric)

b. 1⁄8′′ = 1′-0′′ (1:100 metric)

2. _____________ considerations for selection of finishes include environmental impact for acquisition, manufacturing efficiency, renewable resources, recyclable content, non-toxicity to users, and moisture resistance for inhibiting growth of biological contaminants. a. Flammability b. Ecological c. Economical d. Life-cycle costs e. Rejuvenation

b. Ecological

8. Loadbearing walls do not carry the dead and live loads from upper floors or roofs. Hence, they are not considered as structural elements. a. True b. False

b. False

8. When measuring an existing space, the designer should never measure the overall dimensions of a room to ensure the smaller increment measurements do not introduce accumulative errors. a. True b. False

b. False

9. When field measuring, to produce a set of "as-built" drawings, it is not necessary to note finished ceiling heights and other assemblies above the finished floor (AFF). a. True b. False

b. False

10. Within the ___________ Plan of the Safety Plans, compliance is shown that includes the interior building systems such as fire barriers, fire detection, and fire suppression. a. Adjacency b. Fire c. Exit d. Demolition e. Barrier Compliance

b. Fire

1. A furniture installer or contractor does not have to field verify existing dimensions of the space or structure against those shown on the installation plan, as the designer's drawings are always assumed correct. a. This statement is true b. This statement is false

b. This statement is false

2. Generally the scale of the floor plan is placed ____________ the title. a. above b. below c. at the top right d. at a larger scale than

b. below

8. The designer prepares a ________________ plan, which also can be combined with a fire and life safety plan (for commercial projects) to demonstrate the project meets the required building and fire codes. a. demolition b. building code compliance c. minimum standards d. barrier access e. area of refuge

b. building code compliance

6. Exterior building elevations are usually titled according to the __________________ they are facing. a. opposite direction b. compass direction c. the owner's choice d. street e. name of the building

b. compass direction

5. In drawing elevations, one should draw the outline (profile) of the elevation with a ___________, as it represents the outermost limits of the drawing. a. transparent b. dark c. medium d. light e. dashed

b. dark

10. In drawing interior spaces in a building section, full assemblies such as the concrete floor thickness, granular fill, and below-ground footings ______________________. a. need to be shown b. do not really need to be illustrated c. are shown with dashed lines d. are shown with dotted lines e. are detailed showing the structural components

b. do not really need to be illustrated

4. Door hand is determined by standing on the _____________ of the building or the side from which security is desired. a. interior b. exterior c. back d. rear e. passage way

b. exterior

9. Generally, interior elevations are drawn to the same scale as the _________________. a. foundation plan b. floor plans c. building sections d. exterior elevations e. wall sections

b. floor plans

9. What is the most common method of dimensioning, which is advantageous because it most closely follows the construction sequence in the field and informs the particular trades of dimensions that are the most important to their area of construction? a. abbreviated b. framing c. additive d. finished face e. centerline

b. framing

8. In elevation drawings, notes describing materials, such as ceramic tile, are _________ in most cases. a. very detailed b. generic c. left off the drawing d. italicized e. lettered in lower case fonts

b. generic

2. In drawing a section through an object, the lines or outlines around these sliced materials are drawn with ________________ lines to accent the cut. a. light b. heavy thick c. medium d. dashed e. thin

b. heavy thick

7. In specialized drawings (such as interior elevations in the kitchen and bath industry), cabinetry, doors, windows, and other items are dimensioned primarily in _________ (or metric). a. feet b. inches c. modular d. yards e. fractions

b. inches

4. A building section cut line shown on the floor plan through the length of a building is called a ___________________ section. a. transverse b. longitudinal c. latitudinal d. inverted e. axial

b. longitudinal

2. The terminating baluster at the bottom or top of a stair, which is usually larger than the other balusters is called a _______________. a. guardrail b. newel post c. Winder d. stringer e. nosing

b. newel post

6. Dimensions are generally _________ needed on a finish plan. a. always b. not c. severely d. without exception

b. not

9. A lot of detailed dimensions are ______________ on the Fire and Life Safety Plans. a. always needed b. not needed c. placed in italics d. placed vertically e. placed at modular intervals

b. not needed

8. The finish ____________ codes and graphically indicates where each surface treatment is placed and its extents in the building. a. schedule b. plan c. legend d. tabulation e. specification

b. plan

7. The vertical part of a stair between the treads is called the ____________. a. nosing b. riser c. kicker d. run e. stringer

b. riser

10. The bottom part of the frame for a door or window is called the ____________. a. crown b. sill c. lintel d. jamb e. head

b. sill

6. Buildings are limited in maximum floor areas according to the fire zone they are in, occupancy use, number of stories, and type of construction. These areas can often be increased by segmented "fire-resistive barriers" or ___________________ in the building. a. reducing the number of exits b. sprinkler systems c. reducing the occupants d. limited dead-end corridors e. removing all wood

b. sprinkler systems

1. When drafting a demolition plan(s), in order to allow the viewer to ascertain the scale of objects and features, it is generally drawn ________________ as the floor plans. a. at half the scale b. the same scale c. at twice the scaled as a reversed image d. three times the scale

b. the same scale

5. Most building codes in commercial buildings now specify at least ________ separate exits per floor (depending on the occupant load) in the case of an emergency. a. one b. two c. three d. four e. five

b. two

4. In the kitchen and bath industry, the size of cabinetry in the drawings is often expressed in numbers which include the __________________________ of the manufactured units. a. manufacturer's order number b. width, height, and depth c. tolerances and omissions d. wood species and grade e. field notations for demolition

b. width, height, and depth

8. Sometimes a designer will require the client to pay them a "retainer" (a sum of money) at the beginning of a project. The usual retainer is what percent of the total fees? a. 2 b. 5 c. 10 d. 15 e. 20

c. 10

2. Building code compliance and fire and life safety must also include provisions for freedom of access and egress for all individuals, which was the passing of the _________ Americans with Disabilities Act, and updated in 2010. a. 1970 b. 1985 c. 1990 d. 2000 e. 200

c. 1990

4. When viewing a floor plan, which is an orthographic view of a total building or an area within a building, it is seen as if a horizontal cutting plane were passed through it at a height of approximately _____________________ above the floor line. a. 6 feet (1829 mm) b. 5 feet (1525 mm) c. 4 feet (1219 mm) d. 3 feet (915 mm) e. 2 feet (609 mm)

c. 4 feet (1219 mm)

3. Building section lines keyed on a floor plan ____________ cut in an entirely straight line through a building or interior space. a. must be b. are always c. are not always d. never e. cannot be

c. are not always

10. The dimensions placed on any "as-built" drawings should be noted as "field measurements" as they often require the ________ to verify these dimensions before or during the remodel/construction process. a. owner b. intern c. contractor d. design professional e. electrician

c. contractor

2. When no former plans exist of a building or interior space to be renovated, new drawings must be made through a process commonly called _______. a. replacement measurements b. preliminary measurements c. field measuring d. schematic measurements

c. field measuring

3. The _____________ plan is sometimes aligned with the electrical and power/communication plans, because the exact location of many of these outlets is directly related. a. finishes b. furnishings c. furniture d. accessories

c. furniture

1. A window which is hinged at the bottom and can swing in or out is called a ____________ window. a. casement b. awning c. hopper d. jalousie e. double hung

c. hopper

3. Interior elevations can be named ____________________________. a. by compass direction only b. to match the exterior elevations c. in several different ways d. by room name only e. according to the designer's whim

c. in several different ways

1. Most residential building codes now require smoke detectors and alarms _____________ a sleeping room. a. inside b. outside c. inside and just outside d. above e. below

c. inside and just outside

3. In an egress plan, an area of _________ is a designated area that provides safety from fire and smoke for people awaiting help or rescue. a. detection b. redundancy c. refuge d. congestion e. compliance

c. refuge

6. The arrows shown on building section symbols (in the floor plan) show the direction of the view. The top number is the section number, and the bottom one indicates _________________________. a. how many sections are cut b. the reference to the elevations c. the sheet it is drawn on d. the section number in sequence e. the last section on this sheet

c. the sheet it is drawn on

3. To produce a floor plan drawing that will "read" well, a minimum of _______ line weight(s) should be used. a. one b. two c. three d. four e. five

c. three

9. In drawing sections one should use at least ____________ graphical line weight(s) to visually make the section clearly understandable as to materials shown in section, voids, and objects seen beyond the section cut. a. one b. two c. three d. four e. five

c. three

9. In general, fire door assemblies are rated at ___________ of the rating of the surrounding wall. a. one-fourth b. two-fourths c. three-fourths d. the same e. one and one-half

c. three-fourths

10. Steel stud partitions, for most commercial interior construction, are often placed on _______________ spacing. a. 12-inch (304 mm) b. 16-inch (406 mm) c. 18-inch (457 mm) d. 24-inch (610 mm) e. 30-inch (762 mm) f. 36-inch (915 mm)

d. 24-inch (610 mm)

4. In drawing the Fire and Life Safety Plans, situations such as dead end corridors (usually a maximum of ___________________, maximum distances to exits is noted and dimensioned. a. 15 feet (4.57 m) b. 20 feet (6.09 m) c. 22 feet (6.7 m) d. 25 feet (7.62 m) e. 35 feet (10.6 m)

d. 25 feet (7.62 m)

1. In the design of commercial spaces, where corporate environments may be included, the spacing of exterior windows and columns generally set the modular unit, which is usually ___________. a. 2′-0′′(.6m) or 3′-0′′(.9m) b. 3′0′′(.9m) or 4′0′′(1.22m) c. 4′-0′′(1.22m) or 5′0′′(1.52m) d. 5′-0′′(1.52m) or 6′-0′′(1.83m) e. 6′0′′(1.83m) or 8′0′′(2.43m)

d. 5′-0′′(1.52m) or 6′-0′′(1.83m)

3. ________________ are the vertical components that hold the handrail on a stairway. These are spaced to prevent people from falling through. a. Stringers b. Guardrails c. Newel posts d. Balusters e. Nosings

d. Balusters

7. _________________ are used to keep the door operation from damaging adjacent surfaces, such as walls, equipment, and other construction. a. Door strikes b. Door astragals c. Door hinges d. Door stops e. Panic hardware

d. Door stops

7. _____________, ____________ & _____________ comprise what is commonly referred to as the FF&E program. a. Furnishings, Finishes, & Equipment b. Finishes, Furniture, & Equipment c. Furnishings, Finishes, & Evaluation d. Furniture, Furnishings, & Equipment

d. Furniture, Furnishings, & Equipment

5. A window which is hinged at the top and can swing in or out is called a _____________ window. a. hopper b. jalousie c. casement d. awning e. pivot

d. awning

1. In drawing cabinet elevations, the direction of cabinet door swings are often shown with__________ lines in the elevation views. a. reversed b. light c. curved d. dashed e. solid

d. dashed

4. When drawing interior elevations of doors, windows, and built-in cabinetry, such as in a kitchen, bath, or office, ___________ lines are used to indicate hinge location and door swings. a. light b. solid, dark c. jagged d. dashed e. curved

d. dashed

2. In drawing elevations, the width of a wall or room is best dimensioned on the _____________. a. the elevation b. wall section c. building section d. floor plan e. cabinetry drawings

d. floor plan

8. The top part of the frame for a door or window is called the ____________. a. crown b. jamb c. lintel d. head e. sill

d. head

10. Elevations serve as a primary source to show ___________, materials, and related information that cannot be seen in floor plans, sections, or other drawings. a. widths b. depths c. lengths d. heights e. colors

d. heights

1. The angled dashed line drawn near the midpoint of a door elevation indicates the _________ side of the door or cabinet door. a. door knob b. sill c. astragal d. hinge e. closer

d. hinge

5. The finish schedule is generally set up showing each room by name or number along the _________ side of the tabular layout. a. right b. middle c. top d. left e. bottom

d. left

10. A good practice, to give an overview of the sequence of sheets and their individual contents before the construction drawings are drafted up, is to first create a ______________ set of construction drawings. a. bound b. shop drawings c. PowerPoint d. mock-up e. specification

d. mock-up

7. As errors, changes, or modifications can occur in the drawings and will need to be corrected immediately, field measurements taken at an existing project are often done in what? a. ink b. felt-tip c. color d. pencil e. the computer

d. pencil

5. Most furniture plans in commercial projects include an accompanying ___________________ that is referenced to the plan view. a. code evaluation b. acquisition c. diagram d. schedule

d. schedule

7. In determining building code compliance, buildings are classified by ______________, which refers to the materials, how they are assembled, and their known fire-resistive qualities. a. height b. square footage c. number of exits d. type of construction e. proximity to property lines

d. type of construction

10. Basic sizes, arrangements, materials, and overall details are drawn by the designer. Many are redrawn in more detail and submitted back to the designer as ____________________ done by one of the subcontractors, such as the cabinetmaker or glazing subcontractor. a. "bid documents" b. "working drawings" c. "field drawings" d. "assembly drawings" e. "shop drawings"

e. "shop drawings"

5. When measuring in the field for an as-built drawing, who is the best person to do this, who would know what major and minor information is needed? a. the owner b. a lawyer c. a new intern d. an electrician e. a design professional

e. a design professional

5. In interiors, the term millwork is often used interchangeably with __________________. a. custom cabinetry b. stock cabinetry c. finish woodwork d. case cabinetry e. architectural woodwork

e. architectural woodwork

9. As space usage and furniture selections become more specific in the ______________ phase of a project, furniture is now placed to scale in the floor plan. a. analysis b. programming c. concept development d. schematic e. design development

e. design development

7. In selecting floor finishes, the _____________ should address the height and width of transitional materials that might be needed between various floor finish heights where they abut one another. a. owner b. lawyer c. supplier d. manufacturer e. designer

e. designer

3. __________ or recorded drawings are also terms used to describe "as-built drawings". a. preliminary b. estimated c. replacement d. temporary e. measured

e. measured

3. The ___________ lock is named for the complete assembly that is installed in a cut-out door recess, thus making it one of the most secure locking units. a. combination b. rolling lock c. hinged d. rabbet e. mortise

e. mortise

7. For bidding purposes, specifications are referred to as "closed" or "open". "Closed" means _____ product can be used on the project other than what is specified. a. a replacement b. a and d only c. any d. a substituted e. no

e. no

10. Generally, there is ______________ dimensioning placed on the finish plan. a. always b. a complete absence of c. never any d. a whole bunch e. not a lot of

e. not a lot of

5. In drawing sections, if an item is not to be supplied by contractor, a note N.I.C. is added, which stands for __________________________ a. never in construction b. noted in construction c. noted in contract d. not in composition e. not in contract

e. not in contract

6. When drafting floor plans, doors are drawn to show the direction of their operation, which means they are drawn in the ________ position. a. forty five degree b. sixty degree c. dashed d. closed e. open

e. open

2. Fire doors must be ___________________ and have proper latching devices to contain the possible spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases. a. easily opened b. with no glass c. non-rated d. equipped with an alarm e. self-closing

e. self-closing

7. A section that is drawn at a large scale to show the specifics of an interior or exterior building wall is called a ____________ section. a. building b. detail c. longitudinal d. transverse e. wall

e. wall

5. Construction drawing legends combine graphic symbols with notes and are used on what type of drawings? a. floor plans b. furniture plans c. electrical plans d. lighting plans e. a and b only f. c and d only g. all of the above

g. all of the above

As part of the contract documents, what are the written documents called that describe the required materials, requirements for the execution of the work, and workmanship expected? a. Construction drawings b. Contracts c. Punch lists d. Specifications e. Shop drawings

Specifications