Question:
In architectural drafting, what does the term "Poche" refer to?
A) A type of drafting tool.
B) The shaded or solid areas in a
drawing.
C) A specific drafting technique
using parallel lines.
D) The ink used for architectural
lettering.
Answer: B) The shaded or
solid areas in a drawing.
A) To list the names of
architectural elements.
B) To provide a timetable for the
construction process.
C) To detail quantities,
materials, and specifications.
D) To showcase a chronological
order of design phases.
Answer: C) To detail
quantities, materials, and specifications.
Question:
What does the term "Datum" signify in architectural drafting?
A) A specific point on a drawing
used for measurements.
B) A line indicating the
direction of north.
C) A decorative border around
architectural drawings.
D) The intersection of two
perpendicular lines on a site plan.
Answer: A) A specific
point on a drawing used for measurements.
Question:
What is the purpose of a "Key Plan" in architectural drawings?
A) To unlock hidden elements in
the design.
B) To indicate the location of a
specific detail on a larger drawing.
C) To showcase the architect's
signature style.
D) To represent the hierarchy of
design elements.
Answer: B) To indicate the
location of a specific detail on a larger drawing.
Question:
What does the term "Datum Plane" refer to in architectural drafting?
A) A horizontal plane used as a
reference for measurements.
B) A vertical plane indicating
the direction of north.
C) A specific type of
architectural drawing tool.
D) A decorative element used in
elevation drawings.
Answer: A) A horizontal
plane used as a reference for measurements.
Question:
In drafting, what is the purpose of a "North Arrow" on site plans?
A) To point to the geographical
north on the drawing.
B) To indicate the most
significant design element.
C) To represent the flow of
pedestrian traffic.
D) To showcase the elevation of a
building.
Answer: A) To point to the
geographical north on the drawing.
Question:
What does the term "Orthographic Projection" refer to in
architectural drafting?
A) A type of perspective drawing.
B) A system of drawing views
where projectors are perpendicular to the plane of the drawing.
C) A technique for creating
shading in drawings.
D) A method for indicating scale
in drawings.
Answer: B) A system of
drawing views where projectors are perpendicular to the plane of the drawing.
Question:
What is the purpose of a "Mock-Up" in the architectural design
process?
A) To create a humorous
representation of a building.
B) To showcase the final,
detailed version of the drawing.
C) To construct a physical model
of a design for testing and evaluation.
D) To illustrate the interior
layout of a building.
Answer: C) To construct a
physical model of a design for testing and evaluation.
Question:
In architectural drafting, what does the term "Scale Factor"
represent?
A) The thickness of lines used in
a drawing.
B) The ratio between the size of
the drawing and the actual size of the building.
C) The intensity of colors used
in renderings.
D) The type of ink used for
drafting.
Answer: B) The ratio
between the size of the drawing and the actual size of the building.
Question:
What does the term "Tangency" refer to in architectural drafting?
A) The angle between two
intersecting lines.
B) A drafting technique using
curves.
C) The distance between parallel
lines.
D) The method of shading in
perspective drawings.
Answer: B) A drafting
technique using curves.
Question:
In architectural drafting, what is the purpose of a "Color Board"?
A) To display the architect's
preferred color palette.
B) To showcase finished
architectural renderings.
C) To indicate the direction of
sunlight in renderings.
D) To display the elevation of a
building.
Answer: A) To display the
architect's preferred color palette.
Question:
What is the primary function of a "Grid" in architectural drawings?
A) To measure distances between
elements in the drawing.
B) To create a visual reference
for alignment and spacing.
C) To showcase the architectural
style of the building.
D) To represent the topography of
a site.
Answer: B) To create a
visual reference for alignment and spacing.
Question:
What does the term "Overshot" signify in drafting?
A) A drafting error resulting in
disproportionate elements.
B) A technique for creating
shadows in drawings.
C) A method for emphasizing
certain design elements.
D) A type of architectural
molding.
Answer: A) A drafting
error resulting in disproportionate elements.
Question:
What is the purpose of a "Calligraphic Line" in architectural
lettering?
A) To create bold and expressive
lettering.
B) To indicate the thickness of
walls in drawings.
C) To showcase the elevation of a
building.
D) To represent the flow of
pedestrian traffic.
Answer: A) To create bold
and expressive lettering.
Question:
In architectural drafting, what does the term "Ortho" represent in
computer-aided design (CAD)?
A) A type of drafting tool.
B) A command for creating
parallel lines.
C) A specific drafting technique
using curves.
D) The direction of north on a
site plan.
Answer: B) A command for
creating parallel lines.
