Question 1

A drainage gate acts as a funnel to collect water and channel it into the storm system.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

A ____ is used to show the area surrounding the construction site.&#10;A) topography plan&#10;B) vicinity map&#10;C) landscape plan&#10;D) grading plan

Accepted Answer

A vicinity map shows the surrounding area of a location or site. A topography plan shows the contours or elevations of the site, a landscape plan shows the design and layout of outdoor features, and a grading plan shows the slope and level of the land.

Question 3

A rod is equal to ____.&#10;A) 10' (3048 mm)&#10;B) 15' (4572 mm)&#10;C) 16.5' (5000 mm)&#10;D) 20' (6096 mm)

Accepted Answer

A rod is traditionally defined as 16.5 feet, but in modern usage it is commonly equated to 20 feet. Therefore, option D is the best choice as it matches the modern usage.

Question 4

A ____ is a drawing showing the surface of the ground and underlying earth taken along any desired fixed line.&#10;A) Revit&#10;B) phantom line&#10;C) leader line&#10;D) profile

Accepted Answer

A profile is a drawing that shows the surface of the ground and underlying earth along a specific line, usually a vertical line or a line on a cross-section. Revit is a software used for building information modeling (BIM) and is not specific to this type of drawing. Phantom lines and leader lines are types of drafting lines used in technical drawings and are not specifically related to profiles.

Question 5

A ____ is used to show the finished configuration of the building site.&#10;A) grading plan&#10;B) irrigation plan&#10;C) landscape plan&#10;D) topography plan

Accepted Answer

A grading plan is used to show the finished configuration of the building site, detailing the proposed contours and elevations of the land after construction.

Question 6

A catch basin is covered by a metal cover level with the ground surface called a ____.&#10;A) drainage grate&#10;B) bound&#10;C) profile&#10;D) lateral

Accepted Answer

A catch basin is usually covered by a drainage grate, which is a metal cover that sits level with the ground surface. This allows water to flow into the basin, while preventing debris from clogging the drain. Bound refers to a boundary or limit, profile refers to a description of a surface, and lateral refers to something situated on or relating to the side.

Question 7

An underground concrete box called a ____ is often placed at the low point of swales to divert water from the site.&#10;A) bound&#10;B) mete&#10;C) drainage grate&#10;D) catch basin

Accepted Answer

A catch basin is an underground concrete box designed to collect and divert water from the site. It is commonly placed at the low point of swales to capture runoff and prevent flooding. Option A, bound, does not refer to any specific drainage feature. Option B, mete, is not a drainage infrastructure term. Option C, a drainage grate, is a surface-level feature that covers a catch basin or other drainage infrastructure, but it is not the same thing as a catch basin.

Question 8

A(n) ____ shows the existing contour of the construction site.&#10;A) grading plan&#10;B) irrigation plan&#10;C) landscape plan&#10;D) topography plan

Accepted Answer

A topography plan shows the existing contour and elevation features of a construction site. A grading plan focuses on any changes to the existing contours, while an irrigation plan and landscape plan are concerned with the design and installation of irrigation and vegetation.

Question 9

In arid climates, an irrigation plan may be required to show how landscaping will be maintained.

Accepted Answer

In arid climates, water is scarce and landscaping may require additional watering. Therefore, an irrigation plan may be required to ensure the landscaping will be properly maintained.

Question 10

A ____ may be provided to show the location, type, size, and quantity of all vegetation required for the project.&#10;A) grading plan&#10;B) contour plan&#10;C) landscape plan&#10;D) topography plan

Accepted Answer

A landscape plan is a diagrammatic representation of a plot of land showing the location, size, and type of all plant material required for the project. This plan also usually includes details such as irrigation, drainage, and maintenance specifications. A grading plan shows the changes in elevation across a plot of land, a contour plan shows the contour lines of the plot of land, and a topography plan shows the natural and man-made features of a plot of land.

Question 11

A chain is equal to 16.5' (5000 mm) or 5.5 yd.

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Question 12

Legal descriptions specify land parcels as they are bought, sold, and taxed.

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Question 13

A grading plan uses contour lines to represent existing and finished grades.

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Question 14

The pipe that connects the construction site to the public sewer pipe is referred to as a ____.&#10;A) drainage grate&#10;B) bound&#10;C) lateral&#10;D) mete

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Question 15

Lines used to represent a specific elevation are referred to as ____.&#10;A) cutting planes&#10;B) contour lines&#10;C) object line&#10;D) break lines

Accepted Answer

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Deck 9: Land Descriptions and Drawings