CM 1102

Question 1

It is important to have good sketching skills in order to _____

Answer 1

Communicate Ideas

Question 2

When sketching a horizontal line, you begin by sketching short, light lines. When drawing these initial construction lines, your eyes should focus on ________.

Answer 2

the tip of the pencil

Question 3

In the unit method of proportioning, the longest dimension of an object is set equal to one unit. the other dimensions are then estimated as fractions of that unit.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The more experience you gain sketching, the more tools and aids you should use.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

The point of the pencil should be sharpened differently for different weights of lines.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Which of the leads listed below would be used for technical drawing?

Answer 6

H

Question 7

Why are orthographic drawings, rather than pictorial drawings, used for construction/

Answer 7

More detail can be shown on orthographic drawings.

Question 8

The maximum number of orthographic views of an object is______

Answer 8

Six

Question 9

Which type of drawing is a view taken from directly above the building?

Answer 9

Plan view

Question 10

Which type of drawing shows the building as if part of it were removed?

Answer 10

Sectional View

Question 11

Which type of drawing is used when there isnt enough room on on another drawing to illustrate something?

Answer 11

Detail

Question 12

Which type of drawing illustrates the building as if you were standing on the ground looking at it?

Answer 12

Elevation

Question 13

The location of light switches would be found on the _____

Answer 13

Electrical plan

Question 14

The type of floor joists would be found on the _______

Answer 14

framing plan

Question 15

The size of the basement wall would be found on the

Answer 15

foundation plan

Question 16

The location of hose bibs would be found on the _____

Answer 16

plumbing plan

Question 17

Which of the following dimensions wouldnt appear in an elevation drawing?

Answer 17

Thickness of a wall

Question 18

A typical roof slope is

Answer 18

4:1

Question 19

Masonry walls are dimensioned to their exterior surfaces

Answer 19

true

Question 20

In CADD, objects are drawn at full scale

Answer 20

False

Question 21

Which is not a common type of drawing?

Answer 21

Painting plan

Question 22

Under what conditions can the electrical plan be included on the floor plan?

Answer 22

When the building is not complex

Question 23

Which drawing would show the location of a sprinkler system?

Answer 23

Plumbing plan

Question 24

Which occupation does not need to know how to read construction prints?

Answer 24

All the above require knowledge of print reading

Question 25

A list of materials included on a drawing is called_____

Answer 25

a schedule

Question 26

A rendering would show all the details needed to build an office building?

Answer 26

False

Question 27

The locations of utilities are shown on a site plan?

Answer 27

True

Question 28

Most construction drawings are created using orthographic projection?

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Prints will not be damaged if they are left out in direct sunlight for an extended period?

Answer 29

False

Question 30

Working drawings is another term for print?

Answer 30

True

Question 31

In a set of working drawing classification would the steel framing be found?

Answer 31

Structural drawings

Question 32

Which type of schedule would identify the color of paint on a wall or the floor material?

Answer 32

Room finish schedule

Question 33

When first opening a set of drawings, you should review the floor plans to visualize what the building is going to look like when it is finished?

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Illustrates the boundaries of a plot of land.

Answer 34

Property Line

Question 35

Used to mark the feature for which a dimension is given; drawn perpendicular to the dimension line.

Answer 35

Extension Line

Question 36

Accepted system of line conventions for describing an object or a building.

Answer 36

Alphabet of lines

Question 37

Represents an edge that exists but is blocked from view.

Answer 37

Hidden Line

Question 38

A list of symbols included on a print.

Answer 38

Legend

Question 39

Shows where material has been "cut" and indicates the viewing direction

Answer 39

section cutting line

Question 40

Represents a type of fixture or other product used in construction.

Answer 40

Symbol

Question 41

Line of symmetry

Answer 41

centerline

Question 42

Defines the drawing limits

Answer 42

Border line

Question 43

Thin line drawn in a section view, typically at a 45 degree angle

Answer 43

Section line

Question 44

Concrete is stronger when it is in tension than when it is in compression.

Answer 44

False

Question 45

When preparing a batch of concrete, which of the following would not be included?

Answer 45

Chemical admixtures

Question 46

Which mortar type is best suited for situations requiring high lateral strength?

Answer 46

Type S

Question 47

What is the difference between interior and exterior plywood?

Answer 47

The type of adhesive used

Question 48

The steel beam identification W8x15 represents a wide-flange beam ______

Answer 48

8"deep weighing 15 lbs

Question 49

Nonferrous metals contain little or no aluminum

Answer 49

False

Question 50

Concrete completely hardens within 48 hours after it is poured?

Answer 50

False

Question 51

Which of the following is not considered to be a type of safety glass?

Answer 51

Plate glass

Question 52

An air space between two sealed panes of glass serves as good insulation.

Answer 52

True

Question 53

What type of cement would you use in the winter to make the concrete set up faster?

Answer 53

Type 1, normal cenment

Question 54

What causes concrete to harden?

Answer 54

Hydration

Question 55

What is the system used to measure the thickness of sheet metal products?

Answer 55

gauge system

Question 56

A sheet metal product made from 12-gauge metal weighs more than the same product made from 6-gauge metal/

Answer 56

False

Question 57

Which of the following is a benefit of green building?

Answer 57

Improving air and water quality

Question 58

Thermally efficient argon filled window units have low R- values.

Answer 58

False

Question 59

Storm water can be collected from a roof and used for garden irrigation or toilet flushing.

Answer 59

True

Question 60

Concrete completely hardens within 48 hours after it is poured?

Answer 60

False

Question 61

Which of the following is not considered to be a type of safety glass?

Answer 61

Plate glass

Question 62

An airspace between two sealed panes of glass serves as good insulation?

Answer 62

true

Question 63

What type of cement would you use in the winter to make the concrete set up faster?

Answer 63

Type I

Question 64

What are the two basic kinds of metal?

Answer 64

Ferrous and nonferrous

Question 65

What causes concrete to harden?

Answer 65

Hydration

Question 66

What is the system used to measure the thickness of sheet metal products?

Answer 66

Gage system

Question 67

A sheet metal product made from 12 gauge metal weighs more than the same product made from 6 gauge metal

Answer 67

False

Question 68

Which of the following is a benefit of green building/

Answer 68

All the above

Question 69

Thermally efficient, argon filled window units have low R-Values

Answer 69

False

Question 70

Storm water can be collected from a roof and used for garden irrigation or toilet flushing

Answer 70

True

Question 71

Property lines should have their ______ and direction indicated on the site plan.

Answer 71

Distance

Question 72

A marker that is used to identify a known elevation on a site is called an

Answer 72

Benchmark

Question 73

When the property line is a curve rather than a straight line, it is identified by

Answer 73

radius, length, and angle of tangency

Question 74

The siteplan shows the location of ______ and buildings

Answer 74

Utilities, benches

Question 75

If a site plan shows contour lines that increase in value as they move away from a building this indicates that the _____

Answer 75

building sits in a valley

Question 76

Bearings and azimuths are expressed in ______

Answer 76

degrees, minutes, seconds

Question 77

A part of the site that zoning prevents the owner from building on is called a ______

Answer 77

Setback

Question 78

Site building restrictions are usually created and enforced by an

Answer 78

home owner association

Question 79

A circle on the corner of the property on a site plan is called a

Answer 79

Property pin

Question 80

Granting Legal use of your property to someone else is called a

Answer 80

easement

Question 81

Drafting methods are classified by their use of either _____ or _______ lines

Answer 81

parallel, non-parallel

Question 82

In architectural drawings, top views are referred to as ______ views

Answer 82

plan

Question 83

The maximum number of orthographic views of an object is

Answer 83

6

Question 84

Isometric drawing uses lines typically placed at ______ degrees from horizontal.

Answer 84

30

Question 85

One point perspective is typically used to show______

Answer 85

sections

Question 86

With regard to electrical construction, NEC stands for

Answer 86

National Electric Code

Question 86

With regard to electrical construction, NEC stands for

Answer 86

National Electric Code

Question 87

A _______ is used to connect a distribution panel to a light.

Answer 87

conductor

Question 88

A ground fault circuit interrupter should be installed in a

Answer 88

bathroom

Question 89

When there is a current leakage in excess of .006 amps a ______ circuit.

Answer 89

GFCI receptacle

Question 90

Electricity is brought into the building through the ______ and passes on to the ______ panel.

Answer 90

service entrance, distribution