Deck 17: Blueprint Reading for Facility Maintenance Technicians

Question 1

When something is to be constructed or created using a blueprint, it is the job of the _____ to supply all the necessary information regarding the object's sizes and the location of its features.

A) contractor
B) client
C) architect
D) draftsperson

Answer 1

D

Question 2

When a drawing is printed to a scale times smaller than its actual size, then that drawing is said to be drawn at scale and is therefore read as every is equal to 1 -0 .

Answer 2

False

Question 3

For construction professionals, a material take-off is the list of supplies left over after a project is completed.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

_____ dimensioning dictates that all numerical text, dimensioning figures, and notes are placed on a drawing so that they are aligned with the dimension lines.

A) Aligned
B) Arrowless
C) Chart
D) Tabular

Question 5

What type of projection is a pictorial drawing in which the object is rotated so that all three dimensions are seen at once (length, width, and depth)?

A) Oblique
B) Axonometric
C) Perspective
D) Auxiliary

Question 6

Linear measurement is the measurement of two points along a straight line.

Question 7

A __________ is an instrument consisting of a half circle with a midpoint (center) marked on the horizontal position (base).

A) compass
B) protractor
C) pendulum
D) radiant

Question 8

Angles are usually given on a blueprint with either a dimension or a leader.

Question 9

Additional length, called "bend allowance," must be added to the stock material to compensate for these rounded corners.

Question 10

The exact type of permit(s) that might be required for a remodeling project will be determined by the _____ .

A) NFPA
B) Federal building code guidelines
C) local and state building jurisdictions
D) city mayor or county commissioner

Question 11

The _____ of a circle is 1/360th of the circumference.

A) angular degree
B) arc length
C) radian
D) gradient

Question 12

The _____ plans contain the size and location of each piping system contained in the proposed structure.

A) framing
B) plumbing
C) HVAC
D) mechanical

Question 13

The _____ is a type of ruler in which ranges of precalibrated ratios are illustrated.

A) architect's scale
B) full scale
C) three-quarter's scale
D) contractor's scale

Question 14

An elevation is an orthographic drawing that shows one side of a building.

Question 15

The HVAC abbreviation for "condensate or vacuum" is _____ .

A) CFC
B) CHWR
C) V
D) VPD

Question 16

Floor plans show the location of walls, doors, windows, cabinets, appliances, and plumbing fixtures.

Question 17

Metal, when subjected to a bending operation, will experience tension on one side, causing that side to stretch, while the other side is exposed to compressive forces, causing it to shrink.

Question 18

Oblique projections give the object a more natural appearance by allowing the projection lines to converge to a single point.

Question 19

Remodeling, unlike new construction, does not typically require the project manager to acquire permits.

Question 20

The _____ section of the written specifications would include soil testing, core drilling, standard penetration testing, and seismic testing and exploration.

A) general requirements
B) specialties
C) site work
D) special construction