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Question 1

abbreviation

Answer 1

A letter or series of letters denoting a complete word.

Question 2

contour line

Answer 2

A dashed or solid line on a plot plan that passes through points with the same elevation.

Question 3

prehung door

Answer 3

A wood or metal door that is fitted at a mill into the door frame with hardware installed.

Question 4

orthographic projection

Answer 4

A drawing in which all the faces of an object are projected onto flat planes, generally at 90 to one another.

Question 5

mullion

Answer 5

A vertical member of the frame between the sashes.

Question 6

total rise

Answer 6

In a stairway, the vertical distance from the surface of the lower floor to the surface of the floor above.

Question 7

swinging-sash window

Answer 7

A window in which the sashes pivot to provide ventilation.

Question 8

fixed-sash window

Answer 8

A window in which the sash is inoperable.

Question 9

section

Answer 9

A scaled view created by passing a cutting plane either horizontally or vertically through a portion of a building.

Question 10

unit run

Answer 10

The width of the stair tread not including the nosing.

Question 11

hollow-core door

Answer 11

A wood door with a core constructed of corrugated wood or fiber and covered with veneer plies.

Question 12

schedule

Answer 12

A detailed list on a print that provides information about building components such as windows, doors, and mechanical equipment.

Question 13

solid-core door

Answer 13

A wood door with a core constructed of solid wood blocks or particleboard glued together and covered with veneer plies.

Question 14

detail

Answer 14

A scaled plan view, elevation, or section produced at a larger scale to show special features.

Question 15

total run

Answer 15

In a stairway, the horizontal distance from the face of the bottom riser to the face of the top riser.

Question 16

horizontal sliding window

Answer 16

A sliding-sash window with sashes that slide horizontally past each other.

Question 17

unit rise

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Vertical distance from the top of one tread to the top of an adjoining tread in a stairway.

Question 18

flush door

Answer 18

A door with flat surfaces on each side; the stile and rails are concealed within the door.

Question 19

datum point

Answer 19

A concrete marker within sighting distance of a lot, a mark on a fire hydrant, the top of a sewer grate or access cover in a street, or another point established by the city as a local point of reference.

Question 20

elevation

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A scaled view looking directly at a vertical surface.

Question 21

request for proposal (RFP)

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A formal document that is used to solicit interest and responses from contractors and may include such items as the scope of work to be performed, a description of the desired intention and functionality of the completed project, price range, and any other items to ensure bidders on the project have all necessary information.

Question 22

perspective drawing

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A pictorial drawing showing an object as it appears when viewed from a given point.

Question 23

door hand

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The direction in which a door swings.

Question 24

owner

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The purchaser of a construction project.

Question 25

design-build

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A project delivery system in which a contractor provides the design work and building construction services.

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sliding-sash window

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A window in which the sashes can be moved vertically or horizontally past one another.

Question 27

architect

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A professional who designs and draws plans for a structure.

Question 28

general contractor

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A person or company that agrees to fulfill an entire building agreement with various items or types of work to be completed such as carpentry, electrical, and plumbing work.

Question 29

casement window

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A swinging-sash window with a vertically hinged sash that swings outward.

Question 30

design-bid-build

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A project delivery system in which an architectural firm works directly with the owner to design a project.

Question 31

plot plan

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A scaled working drawing that shows the shape and size of a building; location, shape, and overall size of a building on the lot; and the finished floor elevation of the building.

Question 32

fire door

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A fire-resistant door and assembly, including the frame and hardware, commonly equipped with an automatic door closer.

Question 33

setback

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The required distance between a structure on a piece of property and the property line.

Question 34

symbol

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A pictorial representation of a structural or material component used on a print.

Question 35

stair ratio

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The relationship between riser height (R) and tread width (T) in a stairway.

Question 36

hopper window

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A swinging-sash window that is hinged along the bottom rail of the sash with the upper rail swinging inward.

Question 37

supplier

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A company that provides materials and equipment to general contractors and subcontractors.

Question 38

scale

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The relative size to which an object is drawn.

Question 39

double-hung window

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A sliding-sash window in which the two sashes slide vertically past each other.

Question 40

isometric drawing

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A drawing in which the three principle axes are 120 apart.

Question 41

tradesworker

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A worker who has considerable knowledge and experience in a particular area of construction.

Question 42

point of beginning (POB)

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A fixed location on a building site used as a reference point for horizontal and vertical dimensions.

Question 43

benchmark

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A concrete marker within sighting distance of a lot, a mark on a fire hydrant, the top of a sewer grate or access cover in a street, or another point established by the city as a local point of reference. Also called a datum point.

Question 44

panel door

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A door with individual panels between the stiles and rails.

Question 45

transverse section

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A section created by passing a cutting plane through the short dimension of a building.

Question 46

building information modeling (BIM)

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An integrated, electronically managed system that aligns all working drawings, structural drawings, and shop drawings into a consistent system.

Question 47

awning window

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A swinging-sash window that is hinged on the top rail of the sash with the lower rail swinging outward.

Question 48

floor plan

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A plan view of a building that shows the arrangement of walls and partitions as they appear in an imaginary horizontal section taken approximately 5'-0'' above floor level.

Question 49

longitudinal section

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A section created by passing a cutting plane through the long dimension of a building.

Question 50

subcontractor

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A person or party that performs part of the work on a construction project under an agreement with the general contractor.