403A Blueprint Reading & Layout

Question 1

On a construction drawing, what does the abbreviation 'O.C.' stand for?

Accepted Answer

On Centre

Answer

'O.C.' stands for 'On Centre', indicating the distance measured from the centre of one structural member to the centre of the next, commonly used for stud, joist, and rafter spacing.

Question 2

Which scale is most commonly used for residential floor plans in Canada?

Accepted Answer

1:50

Answer

A scale of 1:50 is the most common for residential floor plans in Canada, meaning 1 mm on the drawing equals 50 mm in reality. This provides enough detail for construction purposes.

Question 3

What type of line on a blueprint indicates a hidden or concealed feature?

Accepted Answer

Dashed line

Answer

Dashed or hidden lines represent features that exist but cannot be seen from the current view, such as footings below grade, hidden beams, or structural members concealed within walls.

Question 4

When reading a site plan, the benchmark elevation is marked as 100.000 m. A finished floor elevation is shown as 100.450 m. How high above the benchmark is the finished floor?

Accepted Answer

450 mm

Answer

100.450 m minus 100.000 m = 0.450 m, which equals 450 mm. Benchmark readings use metres with three decimal places where the last three digits represent millimetres.

Question 5

What does a section view on a drawing show?

Accepted Answer

An interior cut-away view of a building component

Answer

A section view shows an imaginary cut through a building or component, revealing interior construction details such as wall assemblies, floor-to-ceiling heights, and how components connect.

Red Seal Carpenter 403A Practice Test

Red Seal Carpenter 403A Practice Test

403A Blueprint Reading & Layout