NCIDQ Flashcards

Which construction drawing shows the whole property as it would appear from above?

Answer: site plan

Site maps show the structure as it appears from above. The roof, the surrounding area, and any other features inside the property line are often depicted in these drawings. Site drawings could also include the nearby streets and homes. An engineering consultant would find information in a mechanical drawing beneficial, such as comprehensive drawings of air conditioning systems. The ceiling plan's reflection gives an upward perspective, as if a mirror had been placed on the ground. Any design elements mounted in or close to the ceiling are shown in this drawing. Finally, a demolition plan separates the existing structures that will be kept from those that will be demolished.

Which of the following typical health risks is NOT a component of building materials?

Answer: radon

There is no radon in building supplies. Instead, the soil, rock, and water in the vicinity contain this prevalent health risk. Because it is a proven carcinogen, inhaling it poses a particular risk.

Which veneer matching method results in successive panels with symmetrical grain patterns?

Answer: book matching

Following panels exhibit a symmetrical grain pattern when book matching. After the pieces are removed from the log, alternate parts are turned over to create this appearance.

Who holds ownership to commodities during transit when they are sent FOB destination?

Answer: the seller

The seller has title to the items while they are in transit when they are transported FOB destination. When a destination is listed as FOB (free on board), it means that ownership of the goods passes from the vendor to the buyer once they reach their destination. On the other side, FOB shipping point means that title is transferred when the items leave the producer.

Which kind of project manual specification mandates the usage of goods from a specified producer?

Answer: proprietary specifications

According to exclusive specifications, only goods from a single manufacturer may be utilized. The project documents frequently provide these specifications. Detailed written requirements for goods or materials make up descriptive specifications, which exclude trade names. Master specs are thorough initial documents that outline products and the ways in which they should be installed. Performance requirements list the qualities needed for the finished construction assembly. Performance requirements, however, don't often specify how such attributes should be attained.

The main reference point in the Modulor proportioning system is?

Answer: the human body

The human body serves as the main reference in the Modulor proportioning system. Le Corbusier, a designer, designed this system. The Modulor proportioning technique was developed to inspire architects and designers to make places that are suitable for the dimensions of the human body. Another typical set of proportions used in design is the golden ratio, or A is to B as B is to (A + B).

What kind of cabinet door has an overlapped frame that conceals the joint?

Answer: lipped overlay

The door of a lipped overlay cabinet overlaps the frame to conceal the junction. The door overhang the front of the frame in a flush overlay. The adjacent doors in a reveal overlay are not too close together to conceal the frame in between them. A flush cabinet door has a same depth between the door and the frame.