Question 1

____ scales are combined on each face of a triangular architect's scale except for the full-size scale.

Accepted Answer

A)   Two
B)   Three
C)   Four
D)   SixE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

The triangular architect's scale includes ____ scales frequently used on drawings.

Accepted Answer

A)   eight
B)   nine
C)   ten
D)   elevenE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Many homes have green or ____ features such as solar panels to provide energy or extra insulation to conserve energy.

Accepted Answer

A)   efficient
B)   dynamic
C)   standard
D)   sustainableE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

The scale to which a drawing is made is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   not noted on the drawing
B)   never indicated alongside the title of the view
C)   often indicated alongside or beneath the title of the view
D)   always indicated above the title of the viewE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

In the 1 1/2-inch scale, the divided unit is broken into twelfths of a foot (____) .

Accepted Answer

A)   millimeters
B)   fractionals
C)   inches
D)   centimetersE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

At a scale of 1/4" = 1'-0", ____ inch on the drawing represents 1 foot on the actual building.

Accepted Answer

A)   1/8
B)   1/4
C)   1/2
D)   1E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The instrument used to make drawings to scale is called a(n)  ____ scale.

Accepted Answer

A)   contractor's
B)   subcontractor's
C)   engineer's
D)   carpenter'sE) C) and D)
F) None of the above C

Question 8

Two scales, including the full-size scale, are combined on each face of the architect's scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A ____ program is a set of standards for green building practices that are followed by the building team and verified by an independent third party.

Accepted Answer

A)   green systems
B)   green certification
C)   green training
D)   green complaintE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Measuring a drawing with an architect's or engineer's scale ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   makes precision easier
B)   should be encouraged
C)   is poor practice
D)   is standard practiceE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

On an architect's scale, the full-size scale is divided into ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   sixteenths
B)   eighths
C)   fourths
D)   halvesE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Not all necessary dimensions need to be shown on drawings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The two best known national green certification programs are _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   LEED and NAHB
B)   Green Globes and Green Guard
C)   Energy Star and Green Key
D)   Green Seal and Mexico RegulationE) C) and D)
F) A) and C) A

Question 14

The fraction, or number, near the zero at each end of the scale indicates the unit length in inches that is used on the drawing to represent ____ of the actual building.

Accepted Answer

A)   4 inches
B)   6 inches
C)   1 foot
D)   2 feetE) A) and C)
F) A) and D) C

Question 15

The architect's scale uses feet and decimal parts of a foot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Each line represents ____ inch(es)  at the 1/8-inch scale.

Accepted Answer

A)   1/2
B)   1
C)   2
D)   3E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Floor plans for a house are frequently drawn 1/____ of the actual size.

Accepted Answer

A)   16
B)   32
C)   48
D)   64E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The combined scales work together because one is twice as large as the other and their zero points and extra divided units are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   on same side of the scale
B)   on opposite ends of the scale
C)   on back of the scale
D)   None of these are correctE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The engineer's scale uses ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   feet and decimal parts of a foot
B)   inches and sixteenths of an inch
C)   feet and eighths of an inch
D)   centimeters and decimal parts of a centimeterE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Each line on the 1 1/2 inch scale is equal to ____ of an inch.

Accepted Answer

A)   1/6
B)   1/4
C)   1/3
D)   1/2E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 3: Scales

____ scales are combined on each face of a triangular architect's scale except for the full-size scale.

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The triangular architect's scale includes ____ scales frequently used on drawings.

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Many homes have green or ____ features such as solar panels to provide energy or extra insulation to conserve energy.

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The scale to which a drawing is made is ____.

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In the 1 1/2-inch scale, the divided unit is broken into twelfths of a foot (____) .

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At a scale of 1/4" = 1'-0", ____ inch on the drawing represents 1 foot on the actual building.

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The instrument used to make drawings to scale is called a(n) ____ scale.

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Two scales, including the full-size scale, are combined on each face of the architect's scale.

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A ____ program is a set of standards for green building practices that are followed by the building team and verified by an independent third party.

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Measuring a drawing with an architect's or engineer's scale ____.

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On an architect's scale, the full-size scale is divided into ____.

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Not all necessary dimensions need to be shown on drawings.

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The two best known national green certification programs are _________.

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The fraction, or number, near the zero at each end of the scale indicates the unit length in inches that is used on the drawing to represent ____ of the actual building.

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The architect's scale uses feet and decimal parts of a foot.

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Each line represents ____ inch(es) at the 1/8-inch scale.

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Floor plans for a house are frequently drawn 1/____ of the actual size.

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The combined scales work together because one is twice as large as the other and their zero points and extra divided units are __________.

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The engineer's scale uses ____.

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Each line on the 1 1/2 inch scale is equal to ____ of an inch.

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