NCCER Reading Construction Drawings 2

Question 1

What information is typically found in the title block of a construction drawing?

Accepted Answer

Project name, drawing number, scale, date, and architect information

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Material cost estimates and supplier contacts

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Worker shift schedules and contact numbers

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Building inspection results and compliance certificates

Question 2

On a floor plan drawn at 1/4 inch = 1 foot scale, a wall measures 3 inches on the drawing. What is the actual length of the wall?

Accepted Answer

12 feet

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3 feet

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8 feet

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16 feet

Question 3

What does a section line with arrows on a floor plan indicate?

Accepted Answer

The location and viewing direction of a cross-section cut through the building

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The direction of water drainage

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The path for emergency evacuation

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The direction of prevailing winds

Question 4

Which type of construction drawing shows the exterior appearance of a building from a specific side?

Accepted Answer

Elevation

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Floor plan

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Section

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Detail drawing

Question 5

What does the abbreviation 'O.C.' mean on a construction drawing?

Accepted Answer

On center — the distance measured from the center of one member to the center of the next

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Open circuit

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Outside corner

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Original construction

Question 6

What is the purpose of a detail drawing in a construction drawing set?

Accepted Answer

To show a small, specific area at an enlarged scale with precise construction information

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To provide a bird's-eye view of the entire project site

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To list all materials needed for the entire project

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To display the construction timeline and milestones