Literature Test 5-Functional Text - How-To Article: How to Read Blueprints

When reading an article on how to do something you should find the sequence of steps.

True

A ____________ is a term that originally was referring to a way to reproduce a technical drawing documenting an architectural or engineering type of drawing. a. blueprint c. contours b. bond paper d. scale

a. blueprint

1. Visit websites that interest you 2. Turn on the computer 3. Log in with your username and password (if necessary) 4. Wait for the computer to "boot up" - you will have a screen with icons or pictures on it 5. Wait for the browser window to open 6. Find the icon for the browser 7. Type in the address of an Internet search engine into the browser address bar 8. Type in a subject that is of interest you 9. Locate the search window at the search window site 10. Double click on the browser icon a. 1, 3, 5, 9, 8, 6, 4, 7, 2, 10 c. 2, 6, 4, 8, 10, 3, 5, 9, 7, 1 b. 2, 4, 3, 6, 10, 5, 7, 9, 8, 1 d. 10, 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 7, 4, 6, 5

b. 2, 4, 3, 6, 10, 5, 7, 9, 8, 1

Imagine you were going to write instructions for "How to make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich," Determine the steps from the list below: 1. Spread peanut butter on the bread 2. Spread Jelly on top of the peanut butter 3. Gather your supplies of bread, peanut butter, jelly and a knife 4. Put your two pieces of bread together 5. Take the bread out of the package and open the jars of peanut butter and jelly 6. Use the knife to get peanut butter from the jar 7. Use the knife to get jelly from the jar 8. Enjoy eating your sandwich 9. Cut your sandwich in half a. 6, 2, 4, 9, 1, 3, 5, 8, 7 c. 3, 5, 6, 1, 7, 2, 4, 9, 8 b. 9, 8, 5, 2, 7, 1, 6, 3, 4 d. 1, 2, 5, 6, 4, 9, 8, 7, 3

c. 3, 5, 6, 1, 7, 2, 4, 9, 8

1096-02-04-01-00_files/i0120000.jpg The diagram above indicates the location of an enlarged detail to show more information than the blueprint permits. They also can indicate when a section of the house is being enlarged. What is the name of this graphic? a. Elevation mark c. Detail designation b. Center line symbol d. Elevation detail symbol

c. Detail designation

Although they are still referred to as blueprints, the architectural plans are no longer blue because: a. They use red pens instead c. They are produced on a computer b. They are produced on white paper d. They have blacks lines on white paper

c. They are produced on a computer

Define the underlined word in the sentence below: Some specific functions you will find on a site plan are drainage (contours of the site), trees and other landscape elements, setbacks, and property lines. a. details c. outline b. specifics d. map

c. outline

The ____________ represents the ration of the distance. a. bond c. scale b. actual measurements d. dimensions

c. scale

When determining the steps in a procedure it is a good idea to start with the general picture and then move into the smaller details. With this in mind, what steps would you take when you have a vacant lot and are preparing to build a house on it? 1. Look at the floor plan 2. Look at the site plan 3. Look at the details plan 4. Look at the building sections a. 2, 4, 3, 1 b. 1, 2, 3, 4 c. 4, 3, 2, 1 d. 2, 1, 4, 3

d. 2, 1, 4, 3

There is only one standard scaling for all blue prints..

False

Define the underlined word in the sentence below: Elevation plans will document any exterior features, such as decks and porches. They will also reveal window and door locations, eave heights, and roofing dimensions. a. features c. locations b. measurements d. widths

B. Measurements