Question 1

A bathtub symbol will not indicate the drain location.

Accepted Answer

A bathtub symbol will indicate the drain location.

Question 2

____________________ are required on blueprints to eliminate clutter within a design.

Accepted Answer

Abbreviations

Question 3

MATCHING
Match the following terms
-Horizontal board to support a structure;floor joist and ceiling joist are the two common types.
A)Joist
B)Side view
C)Stud
D)Branch
E)Drawings
F)Plan view
G)Sketch
H)Isometric view
I)Section view
J)Load-bearing

Accepted Answer

Joist is the only term that specifically matches the description given.

Answer: C 
 Stud matches the general definition of a vertical framing member used to support a structure, but it doesn't match the specific description given.

Answer: J 
 Load-bearing matches the general definition of a structural element designed to support weight or pressure, but it doesn't match any of the specific descriptions given.

Answer: B, F, H, I 
 Side view, plan view, isometric view, and section view are all types of drawings or sketches that could be used to represent a structure or its components.

Answer: D 
 Branch doesn't match any of the specific descriptions given, and it isn't a common term in the construction industry.

Question 4

A bidet symbol is similar to a toilet symbol but without the indication of a toilet tank.

Accepted Answer

A bidet symbol typically does not have an indication of a toilet tank, whereas a toilet symbol may have a tank symbol.

Question 5

Symbols are used to indicate the actual fixture to be installed.

Accepted Answer

Symbols do not indicate the actual fixture installed but illustrate design intent.

Question 6

If a line that represents a pipe is connected to a circle,that symbol indicates the __________ is facing toward you.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a line that represents a pipe...

Question 7

A detailed blueprint created by a contractor is known as a ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A detailed blueprint created by a contractor...

Question 8

A plan view symbol for a _______________ is a combination of a 90-degree up and a 90-degree down symbol.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A plan view symbol for a _______________...

Question 9

MATCHING
Match the following terms
-A view of a design from the side also known as a section view.
A)Joist
B)Side view
C)Stud
D)Branch
E)Drawings
F)Plan view
G)Sketch
H)Isometric view
I)Section view
J)Load-bearing

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the following terms
-A view of a...

Question 10

A vent has a continuous _______________ line,while a drain is a _______________ line.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A vent has a continuous _______________ line,while...

Question 11

_______________ have three connecting pipes and are illustrated similarly to a 90-degree offset pertainining to facing toward or away from you.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ have three connecting pipes and are...

Question 12

An isometric view is a three-dimensional view of a piping system.

Accepted Answer

An isometric view displays a three-dimensional perspective of a piping system. It is created by tilting the piping system at a 45-degree angle and displaying it from four different viewpoints. This view is commonly used in engineering, construction, and industrial fields to provide a more accurate visualization of the piping system.

Question 13

A _______________ installed in a floor has a cover,and the indication of a circle with the abbreviation CO indicates intent to a plumber.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______________ installed in a floor has...

Question 14

If the same symbol is used to identify different types of fixtures,the abbreviation or other methods of identifying a fixture must clarify design intent.

Accepted Answer

It is important to avoid confusion and clearly communicate the design intent when using the same symbol for different types of fixtures. This can be achieved through the use of abbreviations, notation, or other methods of identification.

Question 15

If the line penetrates the circle,that symbol indicates the 90-degree is away from you.

Accepted Answer

When a line penetrates a circle, the symbol to indicate the 90-degree angle is always away from the observer. This is because the angle is formed by the intersection of the line with the circle, so the symbol points towards the center of the circle, indicating that the angle is "behind" the observer.

Question 16

A _______________ diagram is an isometric view of a large portion or the entire piping system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______________ diagram is an isometric view...

Question 17

Most shower symbols have the drain located in the upper left of the symbol.

Accepted Answer

Most shower symbols have the drain located in the center of the symbol.

Question 18

A 90-degree offset is one of the most common offset fittings in the plumbing industry.

Accepted Answer

A 90-degree offset is indeed one of the most commonly used offset fittings in plumbing installations. This type of fitting is used to connect two pipes or tubes at a right angle to each other, allowing for changes in direction without the need for additional fittings.

Question 19

Ceiling joists are indicated on a blueprint known as a ____________________ plan.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ceiling joists are indicated on a blueprint...

Question 20

The location and direction of floor joists are indicated on a blueprint known as a ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The location and direction of floor joists...

Quiz 9: Blueprint Reading and Drafting