NCIDQ Construction Documents and Details

Question 1

Which drawing type in a set of construction documents typically shows wall types, room names, and door/window locations in plan view?

Accepted Answer

Floor plan

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Reflected ceiling plan

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Elevation drawing

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Section drawing

Question 2

What does a reflected ceiling plan (RCP) show?

Accepted Answer

The ceiling as if reflected in a mirror on the floor, showing lights, HVAC diffusers, and ceiling heights

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A section through the ceiling structure showing joists and beams

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The floor pattern reflected upward for coordination

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A view looking up from below grade

Question 3

In construction documents, what is the purpose of a 'keynote' system?

Accepted Answer

Referencing materials or conditions on drawings to a numbered list in the specifications or drawing notes

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Numbering all door hardware sets for the hardware schedule

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Marking structural columns with grid identifiers

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Identifying sheet numbers in the drawing index

Question 4

What does a 'section drawing' reveal that a floor plan cannot?

Accepted Answer

Vertical relationships, ceiling heights, and the interior of wall assemblies

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Room dimensions and door locations

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Light fixture layout and ceiling grid

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Furniture arrangement and circulation paths

Question 5

Which drawing convention uses a symbol with a triangle pointing to a wall to indicate an interior elevation drawing?

Accepted Answer

Interior elevation reference bubble

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Door tag

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Revision cloud

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Detail reference symbol

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a 'door schedule' in construction documents?

Accepted Answer

Tabulating each door's size, type, material, hardware set, and fire rating in one document

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Listing the sequence in which doors are installed

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Scheduling the delivery dates of door materials

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Noting acoustic requirements for each door opening