Deck 18: Introduction to Elevations

Question 1

Between each elevation projection and the plan view is an imaginary _____ fold line.

A) 15°
B) 45°
C) 60°
D) 90°

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The materials used to protect the building from the weather must be shown on the elevations in what four categories?

A) roofing, wall coverings, doors, and windows
B) rails, shutters, eave vents, and chimneys
C) roofing, rails, eave vents, and doors
D) doors, windows, shutters, and chimneys

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is usually outlined and left blank?

A) wood shakes
B) clay tiles
C) metal shingles
D) built-up roofs

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Hardboard siding is generally installed in large sheets similar to plywood but often has more detail than plywood or lumber siding.

Question 5

Which hatch pattern can be used to represent shingle siding ?

A) AR-RSHKE
B) LTSCALE
C) AR-SAND
D) BRICK

Question 6

Elevations can be drawn as either presentation drawings or working drawings.

Question 7

What are sometimes used as part of the exterior design to match specific historic styles and must be shown on the elevations?

A) asphalt shingles
B) picture windows
C) shutters
D) sheets of plywood siding

Question 8

What is often used as a weather-resistant material for above- and-below-grade construction?

A) slate shingles
B) concrete block
C) wood shake
D) ceramic tile

Question 9

Elevations should never be drawn at full scale in model space.

Question 10

Elevations are usually laid out in the true orthographic projection of front, side, rear, side.

Question 11

If the drawings are for a spec house when a specific site is not known, titles such as _____ generally appear below each elevation.

A) FRONT, SIDE, and REAR
B) SOUTH ELEVATION, EAST, and NORTH
C) 1, 2, and 3
D) NORTH, SOUTH, and EAST

Question 12

Rounded stone should be represented using the _____ pattern from AutoCAD.

A) GRAVEL
B) AR-SAND
C) BRICK
D) BRSTONE

Question 13

Interior wall coverings are usually made of wood, wood substitutes, masonry, metal, plaster, or stucco.

Question 14

Brick, concrete block, and stone are examples of ____ finishes.

A) tile
B) masonry
C) metal
D) slate

Question 15

Vertical rails are required to be no more than ____ clear.

A) 2'' (50 mm)
B) 4'' (100 mm)
C) 6'' (150 mm)
D) 32'' (813 mm)