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| What two things does the arrangement of your work area effect? |
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| It can improve your comfort and work. |
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| What adjustment can be made to make your line of sight perpendicular to the drawing surface? |
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| What type of light is easiest on your eyes? |
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| What is the purpose of placing heavy manilla paper on a polyvinyl cover on the drawing surface? |
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| Prevents indentations from being made in the drawing board. |
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| What determines the type of drawing media you use for a particular drawing? |
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Definition
| The character, purpose, and use of a drawing. |
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| What are the two basic standards on which all drawing sizes are based? |
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| On what type of drafting media is plastic lead used? |
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| What individual difference has an effect on the lead hardness you use to get the desired proper line weight? |
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| Pressure used by the individual on the pencil. |
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Term
| What should the shape of the point of a drafting lead holder or pencil look like? |
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| List the basic pieces of drafting equipment? |
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Definition
| Drawing board, t-square, triangles, scales, pencils, ink, protractor, erasers, irregular curves. |
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| To be of value to construction forces, name the three criteria that drawings must meet. |
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Definition
| Accuracy, legibility, neatness. |
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| Although you must attain the criteria you listed in question 2, what other criteria should you satisfy when completing a drawing? |
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Definition
| Complete the drawing with reasonable accuracy in the shortest time possible. |
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| What is considered to be a waste of time when you prepare a drawing? |
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Definition
| Higher accuracy than required. |
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Term
| When is a drawing useless to the workers who use it? |
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Definition
| When it is not accurate enough for the purpose. |
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Term
| Name two ways to prevent the T-square from warping. |
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Definition
| Lay it flat, and suspend it from a hole in the blade. |
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| What other drafting equipment serves the same function as the T-square? |
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Definition
| Parallel bar and drafting machine. |
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Term
| What are the two most common types of scales used? |
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Definition
| Engineer's scales and architect's scales. |
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Term
| What is the advantage of the center bow instruments over the side bow instruments? |
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Definition
| Center bow instruments hold their setting. |
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Term
| What devices are used to draw arcs and circles if the compass is not used? |
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| What is the prime advantage of using templates? |
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Definition
| The rapid and consistent duplication of detail. |
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Term
| When you are inking, what can you do to templates and triangles to prevent bleeding? |
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Definition
| Place bits of tape on the bottom. |
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Term
| Each new position of the irregular curve should fit how many plotted points on the drawing? |
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| What is the purpose of lettering on a drawing? |
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Definition
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| What value is fancy lettering that cannot be interpreted by the user? |
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| List four requirements for freehand lettering. |
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| Legible, similarity, darkness, uniformity. |
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| Define "geometric construction." |
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| A method of constructing a figure with the aid of a pencil, straightedge, and compass only. |
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| One and only circle can be drawn through these. |
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| Three points not on a line. |
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| On these, all sides are equal and all angles are equal. |
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Definition
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| The major and minor axes divide this figure into four equal segments. |
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| Measure along this to find the distance between a point and a line. |
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| These lines are equidistant from each other at all points. |
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Definition
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| On a parallelogram, these bisect each other. |
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Definition
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| Only one of these can be drawn from a given point on a given line. |
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Definition
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| You may intersect a line with these to cut the line into equal segments. |
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Definition
| Equally spaced parallel lines. |
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| If two circles are tangent to each other, a straight line joining their centers passes through this. |
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| You may move any figure from one place to another without altering this. |
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Definition
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| Curves are tangent to these at only one point. |
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Definition
| Straight lines or curves. |
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Term
| A change in which two weather conditions affects the accuracy of geometrical constructions on large drawings? |
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Definition
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| What is the greatest enemy of the accuracy of geometric construction? |
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Definition
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Term
| What type of lighting is best for a left-handed draftsman? |
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Definition
| Natural north light from the upper right. |
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Term
| What purpose does the polyvinyl or heavy manila paper covering a drawing board surface serve? |
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Definition
| Prevents indentations from being made into the soft board. |
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Term
| Why is polyester film most desirable for record drawings? |
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Definition
| Film does not deteriorate or yellow with age. |
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Term
| Which standard for drawing sheet sizes is commonly used in the AF? |
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Definition
| Engineering standard based on 8.5x11 sheets. |
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Term
| What type of drafting pencil requires no pointing of the lead? |
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Definition
| Mechanical thin-lead pencils. |
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Term
| The ultimate goal in engineering drawing is to do what? |
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Definition
| Produce precise lines and curves with a reasonable degree of accuracy and time. |
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Term
| When you prepare a drawing to a higher degree of accuracy than what was required you are doing what? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which straightedge is most preferred by draftsmen? |
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Definition
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Term
| Triangles can be used to form any angle with a multiple of what degree? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which scale subdivides inches decimally? |
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Definition
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| With the exception of circle centerlines, which of the following is the correct order in which to ink lines? |
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Definition
| Circles, irregular curves, horizontal lines, and vertical lines. |
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Term
| What is the first requirement of freehand lettering? |
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Definition
| Lettering must be legible. |
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Term
| Three points are drawn such that they are not in a straight line. How many circles can be drawn through these points? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are line conventions? |
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Definition
| Symbols that furnish a means of representing or describing some basic aspect of a real object. |
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Term
| What type line is used to define the end limits of the surface to which the measurement on that dimension line applies? |
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Definition
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Term
| If you reduce the width of an arrowhead because of narrow space, what must you do to the length of the arrowhead? |
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Definition
| Reduce the length so that it is three times the width. |
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Term
| To help in reading a drawing, how should you place dimensional notes on a drawing? |
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Definition
| So that they read from the bottom of the drawing. |
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Term
| If a dimension is in even feet, what else must you add to the notation? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Tolerance is a permissible amount of variation from a specified dimension. |
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| What is the tolerance of a part with a basic dimension of 2.5 inches and limits of +/- 1/8th inch? |
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Definition
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Term
| What type of dimensioning system is best to specify the location of several holes on a common arc? |
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Definition
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Term
| When you dimension cylinders, what is the best way to show the diameter? |
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Definition
| On the view in which the circular base plane shows an edge. |
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Term
| Define a "location dimension." |
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Definition
| One that specifies the position or distance relationship of one feature of an object with respect to another. |
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Term
| When dimensioning views, which view should show as many dimensions as practicable? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the result of grouping dimensions? |
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Definition
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| What is used in order to place dimensions outside a view? |
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Definition
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Term
| For other than the 45 degrees bevel, how do you dimension chamfers? |
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Definition
| By giving the length and angle. |
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Term
| How do you indicate a spot-face? |
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Definition
| With a leader from a note carrying the abbreviation SF and giving the diameter of the spot face. |
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Term
| List the four requirements for drawing notes. |
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Definition
| Brevity, wording so that they can be interpreted in only one way, lettered horizontally, conform to the lettering requirements. |
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Term
| Why are dimensional notes used? |
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Definition
| Because they eliminate extra numerical dimensions. |
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Term
| What type of notes can be presented in tabular form? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where is the code mark on a window schedule indicated? |
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Definition
| It is placed next to the window symbol that applies on the plan view. |
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Term
| What is the most important reason for reviewing your drawings upon completion? |
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Definition
| Prevents overrun on contract costs. |
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Term
| What is meant by "the basics of technique" used when you review a set of drawings? |
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Definition
| Accuracy, legibility, and neatness. |
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Term
| What reproduction process is usually referred to as a Xerox reproduction? |
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Definition
| The electrostatic process. |
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Term
| What are the advantages of the Xerox process of reproduction? |
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Definition
| Easy enlargement and reduction, small storage size, quick retrieval, fast duplication, reduced shipping costs. |
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Term
| What is the major disadvantage of the Xerox process? |
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Definition
| A potential for distortion by projection through a lens. |
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Term
| Why is the diazo-type reproduction so popular? |
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Definition
| Diazo reproduction is popular because of its many applications, ease, and speed of operation. |
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Term
| When it is fed into the ozalid machine, what is the position of the drawing in relation to the sensitized paper and the mercury vapor lamp? |
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Definition
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Term
| What takes place in the developer section of the diazo reproduction machine? |
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Definition
| The part of the sensitized paper which was protected from the light source is exposed to ammonia vapors and becomes a dark line. |
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Term
| What causes fuzzy figures and lines to appear in a diazo reproduction? |
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Definition
| If the lines and details on the drawing are not dense enough, light penetrates them and causes fuzzy figures and lines on the reproduction. |
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Term
| The sensitized materials in diazo processes can generally be classified in what two categories? |
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Definition
| Reproducible and nonreproducible. |
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Term
| If the reproduction is subject to soiling, what type of print paper is desirable? |
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Definition
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Term
| When reproducing intermediate masters, why should the positive be placed face down on the sensitized material? |
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Definition
| Because the lines of print are much sharper and any corrections are easier to make and are more satisfactory. |
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Term
| Describe an ideal storage facility for sensitized materials? |
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Definition
| An air-conditioned room where temperature is maintained between 60 and 70 degrees and the humidity is relatively low. |
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Term
| What causes condensation to form inside a sensitized material wrapper? |
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Definition
| If the sensitized material is moved from a low to high temperature quickly, condensation forms inside the wrapper. |
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Term
| What is the function of the stand section of the ozalid machine? |
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Definition
| The stand section furnishes a working table from which to feed the machine. |
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Term
| What causes the image to appear on the reproduction? |
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Definition
| The reaction of ammonia vapors to the printed sensitized materials. |
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Term
| If while you are using the ozalid machine a vapor lock occurs, what can you do to correct the situation? |
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Definition
| Dilute the ammonia with cold water. One quart of water per gallon of 26% ammona solution. |
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Term
| Why should the waste ammonia drain bottle be emptied daily? |
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Definition
| To prevent ammonia fumes from seeping into the surrounding areas. |
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Term
| How can you tell when the printer is ready for use? |
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Definition
| The printer is ready for use when the developer tank reaches 250 degrees. |
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Term
| What areas on the reproduction will retain the sensitized material after going through the printer section? |
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Definition
| The areas that are protected from the light by the darker lines on the positive. |
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Term
| What role does the mercury vapor lamp play in the diazo reproduction process? |
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Definition
| It exposes the sensitized paper to light except where the pencil or ink lines appear? |
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Term
| What distance is suitable for use between parallel dimension lines? |
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Definition
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Term
| It is permissible for extension lines to cross over what lines? |
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Definition
| outline lines and each other. |
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Term
| The two fundamental dimensioning systems are what? |
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Definition
| Rectangular dimensioning and angular dimensioning. |
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Term
| Noncircular curves can be dimensioned by giving the what? |
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Definition
| Dimensions of a series of offset points. |
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Term
| 1/4th by 45 degrees applies to what? |
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Definition
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Term
| General notes have specific characteristics. Which of these are a characteristic of a general note? |
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Definition
| Usually grouped together in the lower right corner of the drawing sheet. |
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Term
| What does the mark "3-A" represent in a door schedule? |
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Definition
| Type "A" doors on the third floor. |
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Term
| When possible, what rule should be followed regarding arrangement/placement of details on a drawing or in a set of drawings? |
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Definition
| Place details on the same drawing sheet that contains the view to which they pertain. |
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Term
| Which is the correct sequence for a set of drawings? |
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Definition
| Plot plan, foundation/floor plan, elevations, HVAC/plumbing, and electrical plan. |
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Term
| The primary reason to review finished drawings is to what? |
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Definition
| Prevent costly contract overruns. |
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Term
| When reviewing your project drawings, what basics should you keep in mind? |
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Definition
| Accuracy, legibility, and neatness. |
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Term
| How is the image fused to the paper in the electrostatic reproduction process? |
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Definition
| Exposure to heat and light while the drum turns with the positively charged paper. |
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Term
| What is the primary disadvantage of electrostatic reproduction? |
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Definition
| Possible distortion of the drawing. |
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Term
| Diazo reproduction requires all except what? |
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Definition
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Term
| In the ozalid process, reproductions are made by exposing sensitized materials to what? |
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Definition
| Light and then ammonia vapors. |
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Term
| In the ozalid process, why is it critical to have all lines and details as dark as possible? |
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Definition
| To prevent the light from penetrating through the line to the sensitized paper. |
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Term
| What are the characteristics of sensitized mylar products? |
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Definition
| Tough, durable, and permanency. |
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Term
| Sensitized materials that are opened in areas of high humidity |
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Definition
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Term
| The major sections of the ozalid machine are what? |
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Definition
| Printer, developer, and stand. |
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Term
| What CADD function overlays the display screen with a grid pattern of any desired size? |
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Definition
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Term
| What CADD function lets you magnify or reduce the view of the object drawn or any of its part? |
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Definition
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Term
| What CADD function allows multiple copies of your figure to be spaced evenly across the drawing sheet in rows and columns or other shapes? |
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Definition
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Term
| What toolbar sets object properties such as color, line type, and line weight and manages layers? |
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Definition
| Object properties toolbar. |
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Term
| When using the function key in AutoCAD what does the F4 function key do? |
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Definition
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Term
| All relative coordinates MUST begin with what symbol before you input X and Y vlaues? |
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Definition
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Term
| Explain what the redraw command is used for. |
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Definition
| Refreshes graphic display area. |
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Term
| What command allows you to change the layer that the element is currently on to a layer that has already been created? |
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Definition
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Term
| What do you call the values you set to define the drawing limits of your drawing area? |
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Definition
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Term
| What command saves changes you make in the Plot dialog box in the layout and is unavailable if multiple layouts are selected? |
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Definition
| Save changes to layout command. |
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Term
| What command displays the currently configured plotting device, the port to which it's connected or its network location, and any additional user-defined comments about the plotter? |
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Definition
| Plotter configuration command. |
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Term
| What CADD function allows the operator to make an exact copy of an element in evenly spaced rows and columns on the drawing sheet? |
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Definition
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Term
| What CADD function produces round corners at any intersection of two lines? |
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Definition
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Term
| What CADD function moves the point of view any where on the drafting screen? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Toggles on/off snap mode. |
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Term
| The system default settings for AutoCAD saves your file every how many minutes? |
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Definition
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Term
| What command snaps to the closet endpoint of objects such as lines, polylines, arcs, and curves? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the biggest advantage of using dialog boxes? |
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Definition
| They help speed up the learning process for beginners. |
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Term
| Which editing command allows you to change the lineweight of the elements you selected? |
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Definition
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Term
| What tab from the plot dialog box specifies paper size, orientation, plot are and scale, offset, and other options? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the benefits of using a CADD system? |
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Definition
| Modifications, speed, communications, and quality. |
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Term
| What working drawings show overall relationships? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the purpose of detail views? |
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Definition
| Detail views furnish information not provided on general views. |
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Term
| What type drawing shows the starting point in actual construction? |
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Definition
| Foundation plan, which must be a completely dimensioned drawing. |
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Term
| How can you obtain the cross-sectional view of a building that provides a floor plan? |
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Definition
| By visualizing that a horizontal cutting plane passes through a building in such a way that it cuts through all walls, doors, and windows. |
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Term
| When should horizontal dimensions be shown on an elevation view? |
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Definition
| When it is not possible to show them to better advantage on plan view. |
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Term
| How is rendering used on architectural drawings? |
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Definition
| To depict a structure and bring out its form and shape. |
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Term
| How is a longitudinal section obtained? |
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Definition
| By taking a section view lengthwise. |
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Term
| What type of lettering style should you develop for architectural drawings? |
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Definition
| One that is simple and easy to make. |
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Term
| How can you show the relative importance of the parts of a drawing? |
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Definition
| By varying the letter sizes on the drawing. |
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Term
| What are the three items that you must consider when spacing dimension lines? |
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Definition
| The scale, lettering height, available space. |
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Term
| How should drawings be dimensioned to allow for variations in sizes of materials? |
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Definition
| By giving center-to-center dimensions. |
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Term
| What is the most important consideration when you select a scale for a drawing? |
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Definition
| The clearness of the drawing. |
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Term
| What should a graphic scale be used on a drawing? |
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Definition
| If the drawing is to be reduced or enlarged. |
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Term
| What determines the size of a symbol used for a window on an elevation view? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the purpose of plan symbols? |
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Definition
| To identify and locate the various parts of the building. |
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Term
| Why should step-by-step procedures be used when drawing a plan? |
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Definition
| To simplify or speed up the task. |
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Term
| List the two reasons for using different line weights on plans? |
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Definition
| Emphasizes the importance of parts, and makes plans easier to read. |
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Term
| How do you determine how thick to draw walls? |
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Definition
| By the type of construction materials used. |
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Term
| Normally, what size studs are used in walls that have plumbing walls? |
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Definition
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Term
| What should the outermost dimensions show on a plan view? |
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Definition
| The overall dimension of the structure. |
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Term
| What should a completed floor plan illustrate? |
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Definition
| Every detail concerning the structure from a vertical standpoint. |
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Term
| What lines may be accented on an elevation view? |
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Definition
| Window, door, roof and building outline lines. |
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Term
| Where should the front elevation view be located on a drawing sheet? |
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Definition
| Lower left portion of the drawing sheet. |
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Term
| When you draw an elevation view, why do you tape a plan view on the drawing sheet? |
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Definition
| Because of the accuracy obtained from projected points to the elevation view. |
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Term
| How were the heads of the windows situated in the example drawing of the elevation view? |
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Definition
| They were lined up with the top of the door. |
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Term
| On an elevation view, where the wall area is large, how may the material be shown? |
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Definition
| Show a small portion of the area with the appropriate symbol. |
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Term
| What is the last thing you should do when you prepare an elevation drawing? |
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Definition
| Check the drawing to make sure it is complete and accurate. |
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Term
| Why are large-scale detail drawings included as a part of every set of plans? |
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Definition
| To show clearly those parts of a structure that cannot be shown in the plan and elevation views. |
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Term
| What methods are used to identify cutting plane lines? |
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Definition
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Term
| Why must cutting plane lines be identified? |
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Definition
| Without a proper reference and title, a detail has no meaning. |
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Term
| What is the range of scales used for details? |
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Definition
| One-half inch equals one foot up to actual size. |
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Term
| Why isn't it necessary to provide the builder with complete information on installing plumbing systems? |
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Definition
| The installation is governed by building codes, and the installation is inspected before being covered by subsequent construction. |
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Term
| How is an overlay prepared? |
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Definition
| It is traced from a floor plan. |
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Term
| What must be accomplished if a pipe drawing contains more than one system? |
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Definition
| A legend must be placed on the drawing to identify the different lines and symbols shown on the layout. |
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Term
| What lines are used to indicate supply ducts? |
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Definition
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Term
| Why are split-tee connections used in supply systems? |
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Definition
| They direct the flow of air in supply lines. |
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Term
| Why should air conditioning units be located in the center of a building? |
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Definition
| In order to make main duct lengths about equal. |
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Term
| Define "home runs" as applied to a wiring plan. |
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Definition
| Home runs are the wires from the fixtures in a circuit to the panel box. |
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Term
| Why is a beam referred to as a member? |
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Definition
| Because it is a unit part of a larger structure. |
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Term
| This structural member supports columns, pier, and masonry walls. |
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Definition
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Term
| Since triangles cannot change shape without changing the length of one of its sides, they are used to form this structural member. |
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Definition
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Term
| Used in steel, concrete or timber construction, these structural members support loads acting downward. |
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Definition
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Term
| A beam that spans a door or window opening and supports the structure directly over the opening. |
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Definition
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Term
| A beam that spans the distance between trusses, girders, or rafters and supports the roof covering. |
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Definition
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Term
| The space between purlins on a roof. |
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Definition
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Term
| A heavy member used to support beams or joists. |
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Definition
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Term
| The heaviest or strongest member of a floor system. |
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Definition
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Term
| Why are metal connectors used in timber construction? |
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Definition
| To make wood to wood joints stronger. |
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Term
| Why are steel plates used in timber construction? |
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Definition
| To connect and reinforce joints in framing. |
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Term
| What is the function of floor framing plans? |
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Definition
| They specify the size and location of columns, girders, beams, and joists. |
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Term
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Definition
| It indicates the surface nearest the observer for that particular direction of site. |
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Term
| What is one dimensioning method used with crowded conditions? |
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Definition
| A note or dimension connected to the object by a leader. |
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Term
| Why are two scales used for truss members? |
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Definition
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Term
| Is it necessary to draw all bolts in place? Why? |
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Definition
| No. The use of centerlines and notes may be used to designate the location of bolts, as long as they fully explain construction. |
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Term
| Simplified, small-scale diagrams which show mark, location, and position of each member. |
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Definition
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Term
| This is called a shop detail drawing. |
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Definition
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Term
| Gives all information on size, shape, material, connections, and attachments for each member. |
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Definition
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| Convey necessary information on the location of the structure in relation to the site. |
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| Listing of quantities, lengths, and necessary descriptions. |
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| Consists of plan views, elevations, and sections of the structure. |
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| Shows a method of constructing temporary supports. |
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| Marks used to identify a member's location within the structure. |
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| Marks for shop use in assembling the members. |
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| If the construction is simple, where and by whom may the falsework be designed? |
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| At the job site by the erector or contractor. |
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| Why is it necessary to show thickness for a bulb angle? |
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| Because the thickness is standard for specific shapes. |
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| How are standard channels specified? |
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| Depth by weight per foot by length. |
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| What is a "lally" column? |
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| A pipe column filled with concrete. |
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| On longer spans, why are trusses used instead of built-up girders? |
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| Because they have a greater strength, pound for pound. |
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| The space left between adjoining members to allow for errors in fabrication, changes in temperature, and to facilitate erection. |
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| List the two main types of beam connections. |
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| How is the gaugeline of an angle located? |
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| It is measured from the back of the angle. |
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| Where are the working lines established on non-rectangular members? |
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| On the centerlines of the members. |
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| The side of a join to which the arrow points. |
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| How is a groove weld, which is to be welded flush, indicated on a drawing? |
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| By adding the flush contour symbol to the weld symbol. |
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| What is the function of general plans for concrete structures? |
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| To show the arrangement of footings, columns, beams, and other pads. |
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| What is the first step in preparing a framing plan? |
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| Establish the outside outlines of the floor, exterior wall thickness, and column centerlines. |
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| What note must be added to a plan view of stairs? |
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| The direction and number of stair risers are indicated by using an arrow and the letter "R" |
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| Who is responsible for determining the size, amount, and placing of reinforcing? |
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| On general and detail drawings, the scale used depends on: |
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| Rendering is most often used in producing: |
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| When cutting planes cut across the narrow part of a building, the view is called a: |
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| When freehand lettering, guidelines are: |
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| Light weight lines on a floor plan are used to represent: |
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| Windows, invisible lines, and centerlines. |
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| When the centerline of a doorway is not located, the builder must: |
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| Center the door in the available wall space. |
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| When dimensioning on a floor plan to an exterior wall, give the dimension to the: |
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| Outside face of the wall. |
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| In an elevation view, glass is indicated by: |
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| Concrete is symbolized on an elevation drawing: |
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| Detail drawings are usually found on: |
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| Separate sheets that only contain detail drawings. |
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| In a frame building, the wooden strip on which vertical wall studs rest is the: |
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| A dashed line on a HVAC plan represents: |
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| What structural member is supported by either a girder or a column? |
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| The member consisting of a truss and the columns supporting it is a: |
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| What structural member is made of straight members fastened together forming a triangle? |
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| Why are steel rods used in constructing wood trusses? |
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| Because it is difficult to fasten wood and fully utilize its tensile strength. |
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| Which plan specifies the size and location of columns, girders, and beams? |
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| When drawing large complicated structures, keep the diagram symbols: |
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| When a building is constructed, each part of the structure is listed on the bill of materials along with the part's: |
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| Identification marks and weight. |
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| Why are trusses used for longer span construction? |
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| Greater strength, pound for pound, than girders. |
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| How are columns located in rectangular steel framing? |
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| By an alphanumeric coordinate system. |
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| A complete welding symbol consists of: |
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| The use of bolsters and chairs in concrete construction is indicated in the: |
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| For column schedules to be easily interpreted, the: |
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| Details and sections should clearly show the arrangement of reinforcing. |
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