Deck 5: Understanding Residential Building Plans

Question 1

If a blueprint is drawn with a scale of 1/8" = 1', a line 1 inch long will equal __________ on the blueprint.

A) 8"
B) 2'
C) 8'
D) 4'

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A(n) __________ is a cutaway view that allows you to see the inside of a building.

A) floor plan
B) elevation drawing
C) sectional drawing
D) detail drawing

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A(n) __________ is a solid dark line that is used to show the main outline of the building, including exterior walls, interior partitions, and interior walls.

A) object line
B) dimension line
C) hidden line
D) centerline

Answer 3

A

Question 4

An architect is a qualified person who creates and designs drawings for a residential construction project.

Question 5

Sheathing is the building skeleton that provides the structural framework of a house.

Question 6

A(n) __________ shows the location of items such as kitchen cabinets and appliances located on or against a wall in a kitchen.

A) exterior elevation drawing
B) interior elevation drawing
C) floor plan
D) section drawing

Question 7

Most residential plans are drawn on a scale of __________ = 1'.

A) 1/8"
B) 1/4"
C) 1/2"
D) 1"

Question 8

A __________ is the framing member used to stiffen the ends of floor joists where they rest on the sill.

A) bottom plate
B) rafter
C) band joist
D) leader

Question 9

The __________ is a drawing that shows building detail from a view directly above the house.

A) elevation drawing
B) sectional drawing
C) detail drawing
D) floor plan

Question 10

A sill is a length of lumber that sits on top of the foundation and provides a place to attach the floor joists.

Question 11

A circle with a dot in the middle is the standard electrical symbol for a duplex receptacle.

Question 12

A(n) __________ is a straight dashed line that is used to show the lines of an object that are not visible from the view shown in the plan.

A) object line
B) dimension line
C) hidden line
D) centerline

Question 13

A(n) __________ shows information such as the location of a house, walkway, or driveway on the building lot.

A) exterior elevation drawing
B) floor plan
C) plot plan
D) sectional drawing

Question 14

Rafters are the parts of a house that form the vertical framework for the walls.

Question 15

If a set of blueprints has a scale of 1/8" = 1', a wall that is actually 17' long will be __________ long on the blueprint.

A) 1-7/8"
B) 2-1/8"
C) 2-1/4"
D) 4-1/4"

Question 16

Which of the following are names for the building plans used by craftspeople when they build houses?

A) Blueprints
B) Construction drawings
C) Working drawings
D) All of the above

Question 17

The __________ is the bottom of the wall framework and rests on the top of the sub-floor.

A) bottom plate
B) floor joist
C) sill
D) band joist

Question 18

Common symbols used on blueprints are usually based on the symbols developed by the __________.

A) National Fire Protection Association
B) National Electrical Code
C) National Association of Electrical Manufacturers
D) American National Standards Institute

Question 19

The __________ is a table used on building plans to provide information about specific equipment or materials used in the construction of a house.

A) scale
B) schedule
C) legend
D) title block

Question 20

A(n) __________ shows the side of the house that is facing a certain direction.

A) floor plan
B) elevation drawing
C) sectional drawing
D) detail drawing

Question 21

There are two types of scales that are used on construction sites. The most common one used is the architect's scale and the other is a(n) ________ scale.

A) engineer's
B) carpenter's
C) electrician's
D) plumber's

Question 22

Because many plans may use symbols that are not standard, a(n) ____________________ is usually included in the plans to show the symbols used on the building plans and what they mean.

Question 23

The ratio of the size of a drawn object and the object's actual size is the ____________________.

Question 24

Draw the symbol for a three-way switch.

Question 25

The scale on a building plan is 1/4" = 1'. If a wall on the blueprint measures 3-1/2", the actual length of the wall is ____________________ feet.

Question 26

Draw the symbol for a special purpose outlet (dishwasher).

Question 27

Explain why the electrical plans are important to electrical contractors.

Question 28

A symbol is a standardized drawing on a building plan that shows the location and type of a particular material or component.

A) True
B) False

Question 29

Draw the symbol for a floor receptacle.

Question 30

Draw the symbol for a duplex receptacle.

Question 31

In a set of blueprints, the drawing scale, name of the building project, the name of the architectural firm, and the date of completion are found in the _________________________.

Question 32

____________________ are used to form the roof structure of the building and are supported by the top plate.

Question 33

The diagonal braces or solid wood blocks installed between floor joists and are used to distribute the weight put on the floor are called __________.

A) ribbons
B) bridging
C) sills
D) footings

Question 34

A(n) ________ is a device used to determine dimensions on a set of building plans and is usually three-sided with each side marked with specific calibrated scales.

Question 35

Draw the symbol for a single receptacle.

Question 36

On residential blueprints, ____________________ are used to provide the sizes and other pertinent information about the various doors and windows used in the building.

Question 37

A(n) ____________________ is a standardized drawing on the building plan that shows the location and type of a particular material or component.

Question 38

A(n) ____________________ is a series of short and long dashes used to designate the center of items such as windows and doors. They provide a reference point for dimensioning.

Question 39

The scale to which a drawing has been done is usually found in the _________________________.

Question 40

Draw the symbol for a recessed incandescent light fixture.

Question 41

Explain why the specifications are important to electricians.