CDT Blueprint Reading & Specifications 2

Question 1

On a construction drawing, what does a dashed hidden line represent?

Accepted Answer

A feature that exists behind or below the current surface

Answer

Hidden lines (dashed) indicate edges or features not directly visible from the current view angle.

Question 2

In a specifications document, Division 03 of CSI MasterFormat covers which trade?

Accepted Answer

Concrete

Answer

CSI MasterFormat Division 03 is dedicated to Concrete work.

Question 3

What does the abbreviation 'NTS' mean on a drawing?

Accepted Answer

Not To Scale

Answer

NTS stands for Not To Scale, indicating the drawing element should not be measured directly.

Question 4

A revision cloud on a blueprint drawing indicates:

Accepted Answer

A region where changes were made since the previous issue

Answer

Revision clouds highlight areas of the drawing that have been modified from a previous revision.

Question 5

Which section view shows a cut taken at a non-continuous or angled path to reveal features that would otherwise be missed?

Accepted Answer

Offset section

Answer

An offset section changes direction to pass through features that don't lie on a single straight cutting plane.

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