Question:
What is the purpose of a "Piloti" in architectural drawings?
A) A decorative column used in elevation drawings.
B) A technique for creating shadows in drawings.
C) A specific type of drafting tool.
D) A method for indicating scale in drawings.
Answer: A) A decorative
column used in elevation drawings.
Question:
What does the term "Axon" refer to in architectural drafting?
A) A type of perspective drawing.
B) A specific drafting tool for angles.
C) A type of curved line used in drawings.
D) A three-dimensional representation without perspective distortion.
Answer: D) A
three-dimensional representation without perspective distortion.
Question:
In architectural drafting, what is the purpose of a "Louvre" in a
drawing?
A) To provide ventilation in enclosed spaces.
B) To create shading in elevation drawings.
C) To indicate the scale and proportion of the drawing.
D) To showcase the architect's preferred color palette.
Answer: B) To create
shading in elevation drawings.
Question:
What is the purpose of a "Viewport" in computer-aided design (CAD)?
A) To display a specific area of a larger drawing.
B) To indicate the direction of north on site plans.
C) To create a decorative border around the drawing.
D) To measure distances between elements in the drawing.
Answer: A) To display a
specific area of a larger drawing.
Question:
What does the term "Elevation" represent in architectural drawings?
A) A top-down view of a building.
B) A side view showing the vertical features of a building.
C) A realistic representation of three-dimensional space.
D) A perspective drawing indicating the depth of a design.
Answer: B) A side view
showing the vertical features of a building.
Question:
What is the purpose of a "Cutting Plane" in section drawings?
A) To indicate the orientation of the drawing.
B) To showcase the architect's signature style.
C) To depict the assembly or disassembly of building components.
D) To show where the section cut occurs in a building.
Answer: D) To show where
the section cut occurs in a building.
Question:
In architectural drafting, what does the term "Reglet" refer to?
A) A drafting tool for measuring angles.
B) A groove or recess in a building element for a decorative strip.
C) A command in computer-aided design (CAD) for parallel lines.
D) A type of decorative molding.
Answer: B) A groove or
recess in a building element for a decorative strip.
Question:
What is the primary purpose of a "Schedule of Doors and Windows" in
architectural drawings?
A) To showcase the architect's preferred color palette.
B) To list the names of architectural elements.
C) To detail quantities, materials, and specifications of doors and windows.
D) To indicate the direction of sunlight in renderings.
Answer: C) To detail
quantities, materials, and specifications of doors and windows.
Question:
What does the term "Hue" refer to in color rendering?
A) The intensity of a color.
B) The brightness of a color.
C) The shade of a color.
D) The purity of a color.
Answer: D) The purity of a
color.
Question:
In computer-aided design (CAD), what does the term "Snap" mean?
A) A type of drafting tool for precision drawing.
B) A command for creating curves.
C) A feature that automatically aligns points to a grid.
D) A technique for creating shadows in drawings.
Answer: C) A feature that
automatically aligns points to a grid.
Question:
What is the purpose of a "Spandrel" in elevation drawings?
A) A decorative element used in section drawings.
B) A horizontal space between columns.
C) A structural column supporting a roof.
D) A space between the top of a window and the ceiling.
Answer: D) A space between
the top of a window and the ceiling.
Question:
In architectural drafting, what does the term "Trompe-l'oeil" mean?
A) A method for indicating scale in drawings.
B) A technique for creating optical illusions in drawings.
C) A type of architectural lettering.
D) A drafting error resulting in disproportionate elements.
Answer: B) A technique for
creating optical illusions in drawings.
Question:
What is the purpose of a "Girder" in architectural drawings?
A) To provide structural support for a roof.
B) To indicate the thickness of walls in drawings.
C) To showcase the architect's preferred color palette.
D) To create a decorative border around the drawing.
Answer: A) To provide
structural support for a roof.
Question:
In architectural drafting, what does the term "Fillet" refer to?
A) A specific drafting technique using curves.
B) A decorative column used in elevation drawings.
C) A command in computer-aided design (CAD) for parallel lines.
D) A rounded corner between two surfaces.
Answer: D) A rounded
corner between two surfaces.
