Deck 4: Civil Engineering Drafting and Piping

Question 1

A method used for laying out highways and roads that uses bearings and distances to lay out the straight portions of lines and curve radii for creating the curves is known as the ____.

A) bearings-curve radii method
B) points-of-intersection method
C) tangency-delta angle method
D) survey plotting method

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A(n) ____ is a direction measured as a horizontal angle from a zero baseline that runs north and south.

A) direction
B) azimuth
C) bearing
D) traverse

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Magnetic declination is ____.

A) invariably toward the east
B) a constant value that is applied in drafting calculations
C) not impacted by power lines, metal buildings, or bridges
D) the horizontal angle between true north and magnetic north

Answer 3

D

Question 4

____ are used to display graphically the elevation characteristics of a given line or feature (road, railroad, sewer line, gas line, etc.) along a given route.

A) Profile-curved line drawings
B) Profile-leveling drawings
C) Profile-station drawings
D) Plan and profile drawings

Question 5

During the process of a ground survey, the survey team records spot elevations at known points. These records are called ____.

A) survey points or field notes
B) elevation points or field notes
C) survey points or ground notes
D) elevation points or ground notes

Question 6

List six common applications of geographic information systems (GIS).

Question 7

The fundamentals of ____ drafting include the following: location, direction, and distance; legal descriptions; plot plans; contour lines; highway and road plans; and site preparation and earthwork.

A) structural engineering
B) civil engineering
C) municipal engineering
D) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) engineering

Question 8

In plotting curved data, the term ____ refers to the point at which the curve ends.

A) point of curve (PC)
B) termination of curve (TC)
C) point of finish (PF)
D) point of tangency (PT)

Question 9

The ____ of a line is the direction it takes on a compass, determined by the quadrant in which it is located and the angle it makes with the north-south baseline.

A) direction
B) azimuth
C) bearing
D) traverse

Question 10

In civil engineering terms, _____ is the angular relationship between two lines.

A) direction
B) azimuth
C) bearing
D) traverse

Question 11

____ are like the plan and front elevation views used in structural drafting; they show detailed information, e.g., a road's thickness and other features.

A) Profile-curved line drawings
B) Profile-leveling drawings
C) Profile-station drawings
D) Plan and profile drawings

Question 12

Briefly describe the process of cut and fill.

Question 13

A(n) ____ is a system in which radio signals from satellites are transmitted to receivers on the ground allowing specific positions on earth to be calculated and placed on a coordinate system that can be global, regional, or local.

A) global positioning system (GPS)
B) trilateral constellation
C) electronic distance measurement (EDM)
D) geographic information system (GIS)

Question 14

A set of plans for a commercial building or a residential dwelling must contain a ____, which locates the building and other key features on the piece of property in question.

A) plot plan
B) parcel plan
C) section plan
D) tract plan

Question 15

Surveyors sometimes use ____ for checking elevations at selected points on a parcel of property.

A) grid surveys
B) field surveys
C) interval surveys
D) plot surveys

Question 16

In plotting curved data, the term ____ refers to the point at which the straight line begins to curve.

A) point of curve (PC)
B) origination of curve (OC)
C) curve origin (CO)
D) point of tangency (PT)

Question 17

Legal descriptions are word pictures that describe parcels of land. The three most widely used types are ____.

A) compass bearings, subdivisions and plats, and rectangular system
B) metes and bounds, subdivisions and plats, and township grids
C) compass bearings, lot and block, and township grids
D) metes and bounds, lot and block, and rectangular system

Question 18

____ is a measurement concept that makes use of an infrared or laser light beam to measure the distance from a specific source point to a specific target point.

A) Electronic distance measurement (EDM)
B) True azimuth distance measurement
C) Navstar Constellation measurement
D) Trilateration distance measurement

Question 19

____ help engineers determine how much earth must be moved and how much land must be purchased when a road is to be built.

A) Contour drawings
B) Profile-curved line drawings
C) Cut-and-fill drawings
D) Plan and profile drawings

Question 20

____ are used on topographical maps to connect points of elevation; these lines tell whether the land in question is flat or hilly, gently sloped, concave, or convex.

A) Elevation lines
B) Interval lines
C) Contour lines
D) Ridge lines

Question 21

As part of a process piping system, a ____ is a mechanical device that causes liquid to flow through pipes.

A) vessel
B) thruster
C) pump
D) propeller

Question 22

One of the broad classifications of fittings, ____, are used in piping applications, such as high-pressure and high-temperature systems, that require permanent fittings and joints.

A) beveled fittings
B) flanged fittings
C) welded fittings
D) screwed fittings

Question 23

Suppose a project requires 39,302 pounds of steel for columns and beams. What is the calculation for the equivalent amount in tons?

A) 39,302 x 2.12
B) 39,302 / 2,000
C) 39,302 / 27
D) 39,302 x 0.6944

Question 24

____ is well suited for high-pressure and high-temperature applications and is frequently used in piping systems that transport water, oil, petroleum, and steam.

A) Cast iron pipe
B) Steel pipe
C) Stainless steel pipe
D) Plastic pipe

Question 25

The most widely used products in stormwater drainage systems are ____.

A) corrugated pipe and concrete pipe
B) stainless steel pipe and copper pipe
C) carbon steel pipe and brass pipe
D) titanium pipe and cast iron pipe

Question 26

____, used extensively in modern piping settings, is highly resistant to corrosion and chemical degradation, flexible, and can be easily installed.

A) Cast iron pipe
B) Steel pipe
C) Stainless steel pipe
D) Plastic pipe

Question 27

Performing quantity takeoffs for construction projects that include ____ involves determining the number and type of items such as steel columns, beams, lintels, mullions, base plates, anchor bolts, beam seats, and beam connecting plates.

A) poured-in-place walls and columns
B) laminated beams and girders
C) structural steel
D) conventional materials

Question 28

One of the broad classifications of fittings, ____, are appropriate in applications requiring that the piping systems occasionally be disassembled.

A) beveled fittings
B) flanged fittings
C) welded fittings
D) screwed fittings

Question 29

CAD technicians who perform quantity takeoffs are called upon to determine the ____ of steel reinforcing bars needed for the project.

A) linear feet
B) cubic tons
C) total number
D) tensile strength

Question 30

____ is used most frequently for underground applications--to transport water, gas, and sewage.

A) Cast iron pipe
B) Steel pipe
C) Stainless steel pipe
D) Plastic pipe

Question 31

Used in wood construction calculations, one ____ equals 144 cubic inches of wood.

A) linear foot
B) running foot
C) board foot
D) rectangular foot

Question 32

____ refers to a summary of the amount of specific structural materials that will be required to build the building or other kind of structure in question.

A) Contingency values
B) Quantity takeoffs
C) Aggregate estimates
D) Direct costs

Question 33

____ are used to restrict flow of liquids through a pipe in only one direction.

A) Check valves
B) Butterfly valves
C) Globe valves
D) Jet valves

Question 34

The construction estimating process is ____.

A) fairly simple involving standard calculations
B) a career skill that is typical among drafting clerks
C) limited to CAD managers in small construction firms
D) not normally part of the CAD technician's job

Question 35

When a structure of any kind is going to be built, ____ are created; these document the concept but are not sufficient to actually build the structure.

A) architectural plans
B) structural plans
C) abstract plans
D) conceptual plans

Question 36

One of the broad classifications of fittings, ____, are generally used in applications requiring small-diameter pipe of 2.5 inches or less.

A) beveled fittings
B) flanged fittings
C) welded fittings
D) screwed fittings

Question 37

Consider this scenario. Assume that you want to buy a box of apples. You have the box you plan to fill up and you know that apples cost 10 cents each. How can you determine what the box of apples is going to cost you? This scenario is analogous to ____ in structural engineering.

A) bidding for a construction project
B) estimates for simple projects
C) determining indirect costs
D) quantity takeoffs

Question 38

Suppose a footing and foundation wall require 560 cubic feet of concrete. What is the calculation for the equivalent amount in cubic yards?

A) 560 x 2
B) 560 / 2
C) 560 x 9
D) 560 / 27

Question 39

____ consist of schematic, symbolic representations of valves, fittings, and so on connected by a single line that represents the centerline of the pipe.

A) Dimensional pipe drawings
B) Double-line pipe drawings
C) Connection detail pipe drawings
D) Single-line pipe drawings

Question 40

Performing quantity takeoffs for ____ projects requires making cubic yard calculations.

A) concrete
B) prefabricated steel
C) post-and-beam
D) laminated arch