Deck 29: Sectioning Basics

Question 1

Elevations that are specified on the floor plan and elevation drawings should be referenced on a section by use of a ____ or an elevation placed over a leader line.

A) detail line
B) leader line
C) section line
D) datum line

Answer 1

D

Question 2

When adding local notes, they should be _____ to aid the print reader.

A) aligned so that they are parallel to the drawing
B) aligned so that they are perpendicular to the drawing
C) placed in a separate file
D) placed on the interior of the building whenever possible

Answer 2

A

Question 3

To provide contrast between thin and thick lines, you should use _____ lines as a starting point for all details.

A) .0
B) .20
C) .40
D) .60

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Sections have become somewhat standardized in several areas, including scales and alignment.

Question 5

On complex structures, the ____ can be jogged to show material clearly and avoid having to draw a second section.

A) cutting plane
B) girder
C) footing
D) joist

Question 6

A _____ section results when the cutting plane is parallel to the short axis of the structure.

A) longitudinal
B) partial
C) transverse
D) full

Question 7

Which term refers to enlargements of specific areas of a structure typically drawn where several components intersect or where small members are required?

A) annotations
B) dimensions
C) grid markers
D) details

Question 8

What are generally given from the bottom of the sole plate to the top of the top plate for wood frame structures?

A) grid markers
B) openings
C) detail markers
D) dimensions

Question 9

Longitudinal sections are commonly drawn in residential construction.

Question 10

What should match in both style and reference symbol to those used on other drawings so the sections can be easily matched to other drawings?

A) detail markers
B) grid markers
C) annotations
D) purlins

Question 11

Many municipalities will accept a partial section as sufficient to meet the demands for the building permit.

Question 12

A _____ section is used to supplement the full sections and to show construction materials for specific areas of the structure that are not visible in other sections.

A) longitudinal
B) latitudinal
C) transverse
D) partial

Question 13

Some details require a minimum of four different lineweights to provide contrast between materials.

Question 14

Concrete is represented in sections by a single line or pairs of lines depending on the drawing scale.

Question 15

The two common methods for assigning lineweights are to give them names such as THIN , THICK , VERY THICK , and MEGA THICK , and to assign names based on _____.

A) location
B) materials
C) shape
D) color