Deck 7: Blueprints and Specifications

Question 1

When reviewing blueprints, the floor plans should be checked for the proper location of which of the following?

A)thimbles and sleeves
B)water service routings
C)drain and vent openings
D)offsets in the air-conditioning ductwork

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following most closely describes a plot plan ?

A)shows the building elements that form the supporting structure of the project
B)shows the plantings and site improvements for the project
C)shows the cut and fill data, finish elevations, surface drainage, and contours
D)shows the building location; sidewalks, curbs, and drives; mechanical items and service locations; and locations to adjoining streets

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following most closely describes a landscaping plan ?

A)shows the building elements that form the supporting structure of the project
B)shows the plantings and site improvements for the project
C)shows the cut and fill data, finish elevations, surface drainage, and contours
D)shows the building location; sidewalks, curbs, and drives; mechanical items and service locations; and locations to adjoining streets

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What are the two types of plan notes?

Question 5

The term ____________________ describes an older method of reproducing an architect's or engineer's original drawing.

Question 6

Which of the following most closely describes a grade plan ?

A)shows the building elements that form the supporting structure of the project
B)shows the plantings and site improvements for the project
C)shows the cut and fill data, finish elevations, surface drainage, and contours
D)shows the building location; sidewalks, curbs, and drives; mechanical items and service locations; and locations to adjoining streets

Question 7

What three project needs are fulfilled by written specifications?

Question 8

Which of the following most closely defines a plan ?

A)a change order
B)a set (or single sheet of a set)of drawings for a project
C)a document that shows the cut and fill data
D)a document that shows the building location

Question 9

The foundation plan should be compared with which plan to be sure that subsoil drainage is properly described?

A)roof plan
B)mechanical plan
C)framing plan
D)plot plan

Question 10

A(n)____________________ plan is prepared by the architect or structural engineer and shows the footings, foundation walls, and any items that support the structure.

Question 11

____________________ plans show the precise components and arrangements of parts of various building elements in sectional views, exploded views, or cutaway views.

Question 12

Which of the following most closely describes a framing plan ?

A)shows the building elements that form the supporting structure of the project
B)shows the plantings and site improvements for the project
C)shows the cut and fill data, finish elevations, surface drainage, and contours
D)shows the building location; sidewalks, curbs, and drives; mechanical items and service locations; and locations to adjoining streets