NCCER - National Center for Construction Education and Research Reading Construction Drawings Questions and Answers

Question 1

On a set of construction drawings, which type of line is thick and solid, used to represent the main outlines of a building or structure that are visible in a particular view?

Accepted Answer

Object line

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Hidden line

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Center line

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Dimension line

Question 2

A craftsperson is looking at a floor plan with a scale of 1/4" = 1'-0". Using an architect's scale, they measure a wall to be 3 1/2 inches long. What is the actual length of the wall?

Accepted Answer

14 feet

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7 feet

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10 feet

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12 feet

Question 3

While reviewing a set of blueprints, you need to find information such as the project name, architect's contact information, drawing scale, and the date of the last revision. In which part of the drawing would you find this information consolidated?

Accepted Answer

Title Block

Answer

Legend

Answer

General Notes

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Drawing Index

Question 4

Which of the following drawing types primarily focuses on the building's strength, stability, and the materials required for its framework, such as foundations, beams, and columns?

Accepted Answer

Structural Drawings

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Architectural Drawings

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Mechanical Drawings

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Plumbing Drawings

Question 5

A dashed line on a floor plan typically represents an object or feature that is:

Accepted Answer

hidden from view in that specific plan.

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to be demolished.

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the central axis of a symmetrical object.

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a visible, primary outline.

Question 6

An electrical plan is being reviewed for a new commercial building. To understand what a specific symbol for a GFI outlet represents, which part of the construction drawing set should be consulted first?

Accepted Answer

The Legend or Symbol List

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The Title Block

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The Elevation View

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The General Notes