Final Exam-Interior Systems

[Symbols & Abbreviations] Why are symbols used on prints?

They can convey information without taking up much space.

[Symbols & Abbreviations] What four plan-view symbols are matched in the review?

Common brick; loose-fill insulation; stud drywall interior partition; acoustic tile.

[Symbols & Abbreviations] List the three bathroom fixtures shown in the review figure.

Use the bathroom figure on the coloured review page; the scan does not make the three labels reliably legible.

[Symbols & Abbreviations] Write ten feet, six inches above finish floor as it would appear on a print.

10'-6" AFF.

[Symbols & Abbreviations] How is the meaning of an abbreviation determined when one abbreviation can have several meanings?

Use the context of the print and the standard abbreviation table/appendix.

[Symbols & Abbreviations] What are standardized pictures used on prints to indicate types of construction when complete details are impractical?

Symbols.

[Symbols & Abbreviations] What type of doors are shown for the closets in the review diagram?

Bi-fold doors.

[Symbols & Abbreviations] What are notes and information, usually arranged in tables, that provide additional project details?

Schedules.

[Symbols & Abbreviations] Are lowercase letters always used when writing abbreviations on prints?

False.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] A plotter is a device similar to a printer that draws graphics and text on a sheet of paper. True or false?

True.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] ISO print sizes are given in what units?

Millimetres (mm).

[Prints & Construction Drawing] Which is largest: ARCH D, ANSI D, ANSI A, or ARCH C?

ARCH D.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] What is one benefit of CAD drawings?

They can be saved and modified later.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] What are formal drawings distributed for bidding and construction called?

Construction prints.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] What are hand-drawn or computer-drawn diagrams showing how a product is assembled, used, or installed?

Working drawings.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] What type of drawing is a single-page sketch of a small portion of a job?

Working sketch.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] What do section drawings provide?

Additional information on another drawing, often at a larger scale, showing design, location, composition, or relationships of elements/materials.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] What do section drawings show?

The view revealed by an imaginary plane cut through a structure or object.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] What type of drawing has real jobsite conditions marked on the construction prints?

As-built drawing.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] What type of view is shown by the house floor-plan figure?

Plan view.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] What type of drawings show how a structure/object would look when photographed and are commonly used for displays/presentations?

Perspective drawings.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] How many sides of an object does an isometric projection show?

Three.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] In the review, the statement describing an isometric drawing with lines at 30° or 45° from the frontal view is true or false?

False.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] What type of multi-view drawing shows all features of an object?

Orthographic projection.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] What does ANSI stand for?

American National Standards Institute.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] What is a blueprint?

A pictorial-type drawing prepared to help the craftsperson visualize a structure.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] What are construction prints with changes marked to reflect actual jobsite conditions?

As-built drawings.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] What is a blueprint in the review's matching section?

A white-on-blue drawing of a structure or object prepared by an architect or designer.

[Prints & Construction Drawing] What software is used to create architectural or mechanical drawings?

CAD (computer-aided drafting/design) software or CASE (computer-aided software engineering).

[Job Planning] The prints are illustrations and directions from the architect that show the end result of the project. True or false?

False.

[Job Planning] What should be checked for information vital to ceiling installation?

Local building codes (as identified in the review).

[Job Planning] A plan view shows what kind of view?

A horizontal, bird's-eye view from the top down.

[Job Planning] Can section and elevation views be referenced from the floor plan?

True.

[Job Planning] A section view is also called what?

A cross-section/cut or section cut.

[Job Planning] Where can ceiling material, type, and height come from besides plan views?

The room finish schedule and room finish information block.

[Job Planning] What does AFF mean?

Above finish floor.

[Job Planning] What is a reflected ceiling plan?

A graphic representation looking up instead of down as in a normal plan.

[Job Planning] What does a reflected ceiling plan show about tile layout?

How tile is laid out, border sizes, and the starting point/centerline.

[Job Planning] What are written instructions of the work to be done called?

Specifications.

[Job Planning] Acoustical ceiling materials are designed to withstand earthquakes and rough handling. True or false?

False.

[Job Planning] What environmental factors can affect the dimensions and planar accuracy of acoustical tile?

Temperature and humidity.

[Job Planning] Can metal components discolor if left in the sun?

True.

[Job Planning] What kind of measurements are required for accurate acoustical ceiling layout?

Precise and accurate measurements.

[Job Planning] What does a good layout give the installer?

A visual map of how the ceiling grid will align.

[Job Planning] Will a good layout guarantee the exact number of mains, cross tees, and tiles?

False.

[Job Planning] What is a benchmark?

A point of reference from which elevations such as ceiling height can be taken.

[Job Planning] What two reference marks form the foundation of a ceiling layout?

Benchmark and building control lines.

[Job Planning] Who typically establishes starting points for horizontal layouts?

The architect.

[Job Planning] What is an equal-border layout?

A layout divided into equal sections, with equal-size borders on opposite sides of the room.

[Job Planning] What is the purpose of calculating border size?

To establish the border dimensions for an equal/even ceiling-grid layout.

[Job Planning] How can equal borders be determined using the reflected ceiling plan?

Measure the distance occupied by all full tiles, subtract from the room dimension to find the leftover, then divide the leftover by two.

[Job Planning] Is the H-layout considered a strong system?

True.

[Job Planning] For a diagonal layout, what should all dimensions be converted to before calculating?

Inches.

[Exposed Systems] What do all exposed grid systems have in common according to the review?

The factory-painted face of the grid system is not exposed to the viewer below.

[Exposed Systems] What is the exposed-grid ceiling most commonly used in the industry today?

The review's printed choice is not reliably legible in the scan; check the coloured page for the exact system name.

[Exposed Systems] What are the main concerns for the ceiling installer?

The ceiling must be square and level, and components must be properly aligned.

[Exposed Systems] Why establish two dry lines?

To run perpendicular/reference lines for accurate installation.

[Exposed Systems] For the 1-5/8" system, where is the parallel dry line set relative to the starting wall?

At the furthest side of the main runner from the starting wall, per the review.

[Exposed Systems] For the 5/8" system, what is added to the calculated border size to locate the parallel dry line?

1/4 inch.

[Exposed Systems] For the 1-5/8" system, what does the parallel dry line guide?

The border tee and the main runner.

[Exposed Systems] How far from each end is the slot/rout hole on a 12' standard 1-5/8" main runner?

3 inches from both ends; the remaining slots are spaced every 12 inches.

[Exposed Systems] Where are cross tees set relative to the perpendicular dry line?

At the distance specified by the system/layout; the exact printed value is not reliably legible in the scan.

[Exposed Systems] How do you double-check that the grid is square?

Measure the diagonals of a completed grid cell/bay; opposing diagonals should be equal.

[Exposed Systems] When is a grid square?

When opposing diagonal dimensions in the same opening are equal.

[Exposed Systems] What is the typical use of the 5/8" standard T-shape?

The review indicates a specific job type, but the printed word is not reliably legible in the scan; check the coloured page.

[Exposed Systems] Does the 5/8" standard T-shape use the same slot layout as the 1-5/8" system?

True.

[Exposed Systems] What tile patterns can the 5/8" standard T-shape be used with?

Primarily 2' × 2', and it can also be used with 2' × 4' second-look/tegular tile patterns.

[Exposed Systems] How should recessed panels be installed onto the grid?

Drop them onto the grid rather than pushing or forcing them into place.

[Exposed Systems] What is added to the border size to calculate the parallel dry line for the 5/8" standard T-shape system?

The review's exact printed value is not reliably legible in the scan; check the coloured page.

[Exposed Systems] For a 5/8" standard T-shape, where is the perpendicular dry line set?

Under the slots on the main runner at the specified border-plus dimension; check the coloured page for the exact value.

[Exposed Systems] What does a slotted 5/8" grid system feature?

A bolt-slot or screw-slot system with a groove running down the centre of the exposed components.

[Exposed Systems] What type of tile pattern is the slotted 5/8" system mainly used with?

The review indicates a specific pattern; the exact printed choice is not reliably legible in the scan.

[Exposed Systems] Why should pendant lights not be supported by bolts in the grid slot?

Pendant lights are considered point loads; vertical loads must be transferred to the structure.

[Exposed Systems] Where must vertical loads be transferred?

To the structure.

[Exposed Systems] What are cut lines in a slotted system?

The point of intersection between the perpendicular line and the main line, where the first main runner and first cross tee are cut.

[Exposed Systems] What is backcutting?

Cutting the face of the tee and then the web at an angle away from an obstacle to allow room for the obstacle.

[Exposed Systems] What type of system is designed for controlled-environment rooms requiring a particulate-free, sealed ceiling?

A clean-room system.

[Exposed Systems] What is a clean room?

A room designed for precision/sterile work or products whose quality could be affected by dust, lint, or airborne contaminants.

[Views] Why are elevation drawings provided?

To show the appearance/elevations of components or surfaces of a structure.

[Views] Are elevation drawings used only to show outside structure views?

False.

[Views] When an elevation is labeled north, what does north refer to?

The actual north direction/compass orientation, not necessarily the direction the viewer is facing.

[Views] List three things interior elevation drawings may show.

Interior finishes/details, elevations of walls/components, and locations/heights of features such as doors, fixtures, ceilings, or built-ins.

[Views] What type of drawings are created by passing a cutting plane through part of a structure/object and showing the interior details?

Section drawings.

[Views] What is a transverse section?

A section created by passing a cutting plane through the narrow width of a structure.

[Views] A typical section shows how a component will be constructed throughout a job. True or false?

True.

[Views] How are detail drawings scaled compared with plan drawings?

Usually at a larger scale.

[Views] If a drawing shows how all door openings are constructed and its references do not use a cutting plane, is it a section or detail drawing?

Detail drawing.

[Views] How is a section/detail reference identified on a plan?

The reference convention shown on the prints points to the associated sheet/detail; follow the drawing number and sheet number.

[Views] What type of drawing is the elevator pit ladder figure?

Detail drawing.

[Views] A notation indicating a section drawing can be identified by what?

The section reference/cutting-plane convention shown on the print.

[Views] What is the key distinction between a section and a detail drawing?

A section uses a cutting plane through the structure; a detail enlarges/shows a specific component or area without necessarily using a cutting plane.

[Plans] What drawing shows the exact location of a structure in relation to a fixed, identifiable reference point?

Site plan.

[Plans] List three pieces of information typically found on a site plan.

Easements, property/setback lines, and site/building location information.

[Plans] What drawing shows the layout of a floor and space designations?

Floor plan.

[Plans] For a two-story building with a basement, how many floor plans would normally be in the print set?

Three: basement, first floor, and second floor.

[Plans] List three things commonly found on a home floor plan.

Room layouts/designations, dimensions, and doors/windows/fixtures.

[Plans] Which plan shows underground utilities on a site?

Site plan.

[Plans] In a large project, which type of print is usually first in the set?

Architectural.

[Plans] What type of print is shown by the basement-plan figure?

Structural.

[Plans] What is the designation for an electrical print?

E.