Measuring Types

Question 1

You have been assigned the task of field measuring a large church with a school and living quarters attached to the sanctuary.
Which measuring method would be the most accurate when measuring this large, complex interior?

Answer 1

laser scanning

Question 2

Laser scanning

Answer 2

is the most accurate measurement method and is especially useful for large, complex interiors.

Question 3

Rectified photography

Answer 3

is a technique for producing scalable images of building façades. It’s an antiquated measurement method that uses a film-based camera.

Question 4

Orthophotography

Answer 4

is a technique for aggregating digital photographs into a single, three-dimensional image, using sophisticated computer programs. It’s similar to rectified photography but requires the use of a digital camera. This method could be used, but it is not as accurate as laser scanning.

Question 5

electronic distance measurement (EDM)

Answer 5

A handheld measuring tool that would not be appropriate for precisely measuring complex interiors.

Question 6

Photogrammetry

Answer 6

is the use of photography in surveying and mapping.

Question 7

Convergent photogrammetry

Answer 7

is a method of information gathering that entails using photographs from different angles to create a three-dimensional model. This process takes a long time but is relatively inexpensive.

Question 8

Stereophotogrammetry

Answer 8

entails superimposing one photograph of a building over another, creating an image that can easily be converted into a 3-D depiction. This process requires special software and equipment.

Question 9

Which type of scale is graduated in proportions such as 1:10, 1:50 etc…?

Answer 9

metric scale

Question 10

Which of the following scales should NEVER be used for interior design construction drawings?

Answer 10

3/16”=1ft-0in

Question 11

What would be the BEST scale to use to show a detail of a reveal for a full-height millwork cabinet, which is to be scribed to a gypsum board ceiling?

Answer 11

1 ½” – 3” scale

Question 12

All of the following plans are typically drawn at ¼” or 1/8” scale EXCEPT:

Answer 12

Site Plan

Question 13

Interior dimension strings should…
A.) Always use full integers
B.) Should be taken to the studs, not the drywall finish
C.) Have a dimension missing
D.) Be placed right in the center of the plan for legibility

Answer 13

C.) Have a dimension missing