Print Reading and Blueprints Flashcards
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What do the letters 'EMT' stand for on conduit schedule drawings?
Answer: Electrical Metallic Tubing
EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) is thin-walled metal conduit commonly used for exposed interior wiring runs in commercial and industrial buildings.
On architectural drawings, what does 'AFF' stand for?
Answer: Above Finished Floor
AFF (Above Finished Floor) is a measurement reference indicating a height measured from the completed floor surface.
On an isometric drawing of a conduit system, what is the main advantage over an orthographic drawing?
Answer: Shows three dimensions in a single view without multiple projections
Isometric drawings show height, width, and depth in a single view at 30° angles, making 3D routing of conduit easier to visualize.
A conduit home-run arrow on a floor plan typically points toward:
Answer: The distribution panel serving those circuits
Home-run arrows indicate the direction and panel/circuit designation where conductors route back to the panel that feeds that circuit.
What information does a 'lighting fixture schedule' on a set of drawings provide?
Answer: A table listing each fixture type, manufacturer, model, watts, and mounting details
A lighting fixture schedule is a reference table that cross-references fixture type symbols on the plan to specific product specifications and mounting details.
On electrical drawings, the symbol for a duplex receptacle outlet is typically:
Answer: A circle with two parallel lines (like a capital letter 'D' with a line)
A standard duplex receptacle is drawn as a circle with two parallel lines extending from it, representing the two plug slots.
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