Deck 19: Scales

Question 1

The architect's triangular scale includes __________ scales frequently used on drawings.

A) 7
B) 9
C) 11
D) 13

Answer 1

C

Question 2

At a scale of 1/4" = 1'-0", a wall that is 12' long would be represented by a line that is __________ long.

Answer 2

3"

Question 3

The small numeral or fraction at the end of the architect's scale, outside the graduated portion, indicates the inches or fraction of an inch that represents __________.

Answer 3

1 foot.

Question 4

__________ is the amount of reduction or enlargement of an object that is drawn other than actual size.

Question 5

A plot plan is drawn to 1" = 20'. A property line that is 150' long will be drawn as a line that is __________ inches long.

Question 6

Explain why construction projects are drawn to scale.

Question 7

If a section drawing is drawn to 1 1/2" = 1', a line that is 18" long would represent a wall that is __________ feet long.

Question 8

Explain why measuring a drawing with an architect's scale is a poor practice.

Question 9

If a drawing has a scale of 1/8" = 1', a line that is 1 1/8" long will represent __________ on the drawing.

Question 10

On the architect's scale, __________ scales are combined on each face, except for the full-size scale, which is fully divided into __________. The combined scales work together because one is __________ as large as the other, and their zero points and extra divided units are on opposite ends of the scale.

Question 11

The scale of a drawing is usually indicated __________.

A) alongside or beneath the title of the view
B) in the legend
C) on a separate document
D) on the back of the drawing

Question 12

Explain why smaller objects are usually drawn to a larger scale.

Question 13

The triangular instrument used to make most building drawings to scale is called a(n) __________ scale.

Question 14

The drawing for some kitchen cabinets is scaled at 3" = 1'. A drawer that is 9" wide would be shown as __________ wide on the drawing.