Question 1

A ____ is an outdoor water faucet used to connect a garden hose to the plumbing system.&#10;A) firewall&#10;B) hose bibb&#10;C) hinge&#10;D) muntin

Accepted Answer

A hose bibb, also known as a hose spigot or hose valve, is a type of outdoor water faucet designed to allow connection of a garden hose. It is typically mounted to the exterior wall of a building, with the plumbing system providing water to the valve for outdoor use. Firewalls are structures designed to prevent the spread of fire, hinges are hardware used to attach doors or windows to frames, and muntins are strips that divide panes of glass.

Question 2

A ____ is used to explain symbols that are referenced to a specific plan.&#10;A) dimension line&#10;B) title block&#10;C) schedule&#10;D) legend

Accepted Answer

A legend is used to explain symbols that are referenced to a specific plan.

Question 3

Double-acting doors swing in either direction for easy passage.

Accepted Answer

Double-acting doors are designed to swing in either direction, which makes them convenient for high traffic areas.

Question 4

A ____ consists of two or more single swinging doors mounted in one frame.&#10;A) double door&#10;B) folding door&#10;C) pocket door&#10;D) French door

Accepted Answer

A double door is a set of two individual doors that swing outward or inward from the center. They are mounted within the same frame and provide a wider opening than a single door.

Question 5

Single-hung windows have a lower panel that slides vertically, with a fixed upper panel.

Accepted Answer

Single-hung windows have a lower panel that slides vertically, while the upper panel remains fixed and does not move.

Question 6

What is the minimum recommended tread depth for stairs?&#10;A) 6&#34; (152 mm)&#10;B) 8&#34; (203 mm)&#10;C) 10&#34; (254 mm)&#10;D) 12&#34; (305 mm)

Accepted Answer

The minimum recommended tread depth for stairs is 10" (254 mm) to ensure safe and comfortable stepping.

Question 7

Exterior sliding doors are made with wood, vinyl, or aluminum frames that contain tempered glass panels.

Accepted Answer

Exterior sliding doors are commonly made with frames of wood, vinyl, or aluminum and include tempered glass panels for safety and energy efficiency.

Question 8

Pocket doors are often used to provide full access to storage areas, but they can also be used to hide appliances such a washer or dryer and in some cases as folding doors between rooms.

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Question 9

What type of window provides a half-round arc to the top of the window?&#10;A) transom&#10;B) radius&#10;C) casement&#10;D) sliding

Accepted Answer

A radius window has a half-round or circular top, while the other options (transom, casement, sliding) do not necessarily have this feature.

Question 10

Which of the following relates to specific features within the drawing, such as an appliance or plumbing fixture.&#10;A) schedules&#10;B) legends&#10;C) general notes&#10;D) local notes

Accepted Answer

Local notes relate to specific features within the drawing, such as an appliance or plumbing fixture. Schedules are tables that provide information about particular building components, materials, or items. Legends are keys or symbols that explain the meaning of various items, colors, lines, or other features on a drawing. General notes provide instructions or information that applies to the entire drawing or project.

Question 11

A ____ window is divided into three parts, with rectangular panes on each side of a wide arch.&#10;A) bow&#10;B) Palladian&#10;C) radius&#10;D) cathedral

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Question 12

A double-acting door contains one or more glass panes referred to as lites.

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Question 13

A(n) ____ window forms a narrow triangle as it stretches across the room, following the line of a slanted roof.&#10;A) Roman&#10;B) radius&#10;C) cathedral&#10;D) hopper

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Question 14

Openings in the roof used to bring additional daylight into a room and let natural light enter an interior room are known as _____.&#10;A) fanlights&#10;B) skylights&#10;C) picture windows&#10;D) hearths

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Question 15

What shape should be used to represent a freestanding stove on a floor plan?&#10;A) rectangle&#10;B) square&#10;C) circle inside of a square&#10;D) square inside of a circle

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Deck 11: Floor Plans - Symbols, Annotation, and Dimensions