Capstone 7,8,9
To make sure building corners form a 90 angle, measure 6' along one line and 8' along the intersecting line. The diagonal from the 6' mark to the 8' mark should be_____ feet
10
The vernier scale on a transit is marked in ____ intervals.
15
A laser level transmits a laser beam for a full____ degree to cover the job site.
360
When a plan is drawn to a scale of 1/4" = 1 the ratio is 1
48 times
A plumb bob should be used to exactly align a level over a reference point.
5
Which of the following is not a common term for the list of materials needed on a building project? A. Spec sheet. B. Bill of materials. C. Lumber list. D. Mill list.
B
A builder's level is leveled by centering a(n)___ in its vial.
Bubble
____lines mark where the walls of the structure will be.
Building
Quantities of each item needed to build the structure are given on a list of
Building Materials
An electronic leveling tool that uses a transmitter to emit a beam of light in a circle and special receivers mounted on excavating equipment is called a(n) A. photoelectric leveler B. optical level C. laser level D. microwave grade system
C
Footings are represented on a foundation plan with lines? A. dark, solid B. light, solid C. dashed D. None of the above.
C
Most builder's levels have a telescope with a power of approximately A.8 B.12 C.20 D.24
C
A community's ______building covers all aspects of building construction, alteration, repair, or demolition
Code
Which of the following are usually included in a set of house plans A. Floor plane B. Foundation or basement plane C. Floor plane D All of the above
D
Which of the following cannot be determined from an elevation drawing? A. Floor level. B. Window and door heights. C. Roof slopes. D. Room size
D
Stairs or built-in cabinets might be shown in a(n)drawing.
Detail
Size of representation on drawing
a
The point where the builder's level is located when a reading is taken is called the A. station mark B.level station C.reference gradient D. marking point
a
When adjusting a builder's level for levelness, the bubble in the level vial will travel in the direction that your A. left thumb moves B. right thumb moves C. telescope is pointed D. None of the above.
a
interior door
a
Developer of a model building code.
b
Graduated in feet and decimal parts of a foot.
b
Measuring tapes for long distances are available in lengths of A. 10'to 100' B. 50' to 300' C. 50' to 500' D. 100' to 5oo'
b
On building plans, all dimensions greater than one foot are expressed in A. full inches B. feet and inches C. feet and decimal fractions of a foot D. feet and yards
b
One degree contains minutes. A. 30 B. 60 c. 90 D. 120
b
The model building code known as the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings was developed by the? A. international Conference of Building Officials B. International Code Council C. Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. D. Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc.
b
The small graduations and markings at the zero end of an architect's scale? A. represent the scale at half size B. represent a foot divided into inches and fractions of inches C. are the same regardless of the scale being used D. represent the scale at 1/10th size
b
When sighting over long distances, a is used with the builder's level or level transit. A. graduated cylinder B. leveling rod C. target pole D. calibrated reflector
b
Window and door heights are shown on what? A. elevation drawings B. foundation plans C. floor plans D. plot plans
b
_____shows the size and outline of a building and its rooms A. elevation drawings B. floor plans C. plot plans D. Section drawings
b
double action door
b
The officially established reference point that can be used for all of the elevations on a building project is called the
bench mark
A drawing that shows how part of a structure looks when cut by a vertical plane is called a A. cutaway drawing B. detail drawing C. section drawing D. plan view
c
Arch
c
Before issuing a building permit, most communities require the builder or owner to furnish a(n) A. floor plan B. architect's rendering C. plot plan D. contract
c
Finding the difference in the grade level between several points is called A. grading B.calibrating C.grade leveling D. grade staking
c
Once a building inspector is satisfied with all the work, a(n) be issued. A. certificate of compliance B. inspection report C. occupancy permit D. zoning approval
c
Provides information on concealed features.
c
Surveyors in the United States typically use measuring tapes graduated in A.feet, inches, and eighths of an inch B. meters, centimeters, and millimeters C. feet and decimal parts of a foot D. yards, feet, and inches
c
The scale normally used for residential plans is A. 1"=1'-0" B. 1/2"= 1'-0" C. 1/4"= 1'-0" D 1/8"= 1'-0"
c
Who issues building permits? A. International Code Council. B. Architect. C. Local building official. D. State Department of Code Enforcement.
c
A device similar to the builder's level, but with the ability to measure vertical angles, is called a A. spirit level B. sextant C. chronoscope D. transit
d
Pocket Sliding Door
d
Property lines are located and marked by the A. engineer B. builder C. property owner D. surveyor
d
Represents material on drawings.
d
The 6-8-10 method can be used to verify____ corners A.30 B. 45 c. 60 D. 90
d
Which of the following are other names used for a builder's level? A. Dumpy level. B. Optical level. C. Grading level. D. BothAandB
d
Which of the following is not a job that can be done with leveling instruments? A. Laying out square corners. B.Finding grade levels and elevations. C. Determining plumb (vertical) lines. D. Laying out curved contours.
d
which of the following is not true about Foundation plans A. they are similar to floor plans B. they are often combined with basement plans C. they assume that the basement floor is in place D. They show the footings as a solid line
d
Some____ drawings are made full-size.
detail
Amount based on the cost of construction.
e
bypass sliding door
e
A carpenter can determine grade lines and roof slopes from the___ drawings
elevation
A line measuring 4'— 0" on a drawing with a 1/4" = I f— 0" scale will appear larger than the same line on a 1/8" = I 0" drawing
f
A set of single-family house plans usually includes a perspective drawing to aid in visualizing the finished house.
f
Bifold doors
f
Building codes deal only with the framing and exterior finish of buildings.
f
Copies of building plans are always made with white lines on a blue background.
f
Dimension lines on architectural drawings show distance and size.
f
Has a target for sighting over long distances.
f
Leveling instruments must be used to layout building lines for any size project.
f
Major changes in plans, if requested by the owner, can usually be made by the carpenter without consulting the architect.
f
Most residential floor plans are drawn at a scale of 3/4"=1'-0"
f
The laser plane receiver requires two people to carry out any layout operation.
f
The telescope of a builder's level can be pivoted vertically.
f
The window and door schedule always specifies the manufacturer of the window or door.
f
True/False Indicate whether the statement is true or false. The window and door schedule states when the windows and doors will be delivered to the construction site.
f
On building elevation drawings, views are always labeled as "front," "rear," "right side," and so on.
false
For a firm base, the____ of a tripod should be embedded in the ground.
feet
accordion door
g
As construction progresses, periodic are made by local officials to be sure it conforms to building codes.
inspection
Completion Complete each statement. Building plans developed for sale to many clients are called plans
model
For precise marking of a corner, a(n)___is usually driven into the top of the corner stake
nail
To obtain a(n) building ___the contractor or owner usually must submit plans and pay a fee.
permit
A pictorial sketch can help a customer what a completed job will look like
picture
The dimensions of_____ openings are listed on the door and window schedule
rough
Never force any of the ____ on a builder's level or level transit as they should turn easily by hand.
screws
______plans show the number, size, and locations of structural members.
structural
A building permit must be prominently displayed on the job site.
t
A circle contains 3600. degrees
t
A laser level system allows excavation without stopping to check grade levels.
t
A line of sight is always a straight line.
t
A reference point where a leveling instrument is located is called a station mark
t
A truss plan shows how openings in the roof are to be framed.
t
A wall section shows what would be seen if the section was taken at any point in the wall.
t
As a timesaver, most kinds of materials can be represented on drawings by the use of symbols.
t
Building lines are the lines indicating where the footings will be constructed.
t
Building sites may slope up or down from level to level.
t
Building specifications are intended to help ensure quality work.
t
Detail drawings are drawn in scales as large as full size
t
For precision work, a leveling instrument must be allowed to reach air temperature before readings are made.
t
Most communities require buildings to be set back at certain distances from the street.
t
One eye should be closed when sighting a leveling instrument.
t
Surveyors usually work in feet and decimal parts of a foot.
t
An elevation established at one corner can be quickly____ to other corners or points in between.
transferred
One____ contains 90
triangle
Transit can be used to check____ and____ angles.
vertical, and horizonal