Specifications, Description, and Miscellaneous Quiz

Specifications, Description, and Miscellaneous Quiz

Name:______

1. The abbreviation CADD means: ______

2. CADD drafter use a ______to create an original hard copy of their plans.

3. An Architect's scale is divided onto ______and ______.

4. The dimension format looks like this: ______.

5. ______means that objects touch each other at one point and have a smooth transition.

6. T/ F Usually the dimensions of a sheet of plywood or paneling is 8' x8'.

7. T/F A typical wall height is 8'-0”.

8. A ______house is a house that only has one story. Therefore, you need a bigger lot size, more footings, and a bigger roof. Because of these reasons a ranch style of house cost ______to build than other styles.

9. Homes that have ______create more floor space for the home and adds an additional light source.

10. The construction documents are legal documents (contract) between an ______and ______.

11. The ______are the communication of the project requirements and the contractor is legally bound to complete the project according to the construction documents.

12. The construction documents consist of the ______, the ______, and ______. The specifications may be compiled and put into a project manual or be listed directly on the drawings.

13. ______and ______supplement the drawings in the building specifications and are part of the complete set of building plans.

14. Often when a house is to be ______the complete specifications is written by the ______.

15. The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) 16-division format provides ______, ______for specs writers and allow for efficient production and communication.

16. List the (3) primary layers and definitions:

1) ______

______

2) ______

______

3) ______

______

17. List the 16 major headings of the CSI 16-division format:

1.______

2.______

3.______

4.______

5.______

6.______

7.______

8.______

9.______

10.______

11.______

12.______

13.______

14.______

15.______

16.______

18. List the 3 part section formatting with definitions:

1) ______

______

2) ______

______

3) ______

______

19. ______incorporates two ideas, “imperative mood” and “streamlining.” The imperative mood is basically a command format, using the action verb as the beginning of the sentence.

20. The use of words such as “______,” “______” and “______” are used as the first words of these paragraphs.

21. Streamlining reduces verbiage in the document. The most obvious indication of streamlining is omission of the familiar “______.” This format used the colon to help identify the topic being discussed, allowing quick scanning of the text by the reader.

22. According to the door schedule how many doors are the 2'-6” x 6'-8” Hollow Core? ______

23. According to the window schedule what is the rough opening for symbol “F” window? ______

24. According to the interior finishing schedule what is the floor covering type for the dining room? ______