Plans and Specs

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Question 1

Drawings that show a building's location along with topographic details, such as contour lines and trees, are called _____ plans.

A	site
B	topographic
C	architectural
D	foundation

Question 2

Drawings that show the horizontal view of a building, the length and width of the building, and the floor layout of the rooms are called _____.

A	elevation drawings
B	site plans
C	foundation plans
D	floor plans

Question 3

Drawings that show the exterior style of a building are called _____.

A	elevation drawings
B	site plans
C	foundation plans
D	floor plans

Question 4

Schedules for mechanical equipment typically show both _____ for each item of equipment listed.

A	types and cost
B	types and sizes
C	installed location and cost
D	quantity and location

Question 5

Enlarged views that show special features of a building such as the installation of a diffuser with a fire damper are called _____ drawings.

A	detail
B	sectional
C	isometric
D	elevation

Question 6

Drawings that show a cutaway view of the inside of an object or building are called _____ drawings.

A	section
B	isometric
C	detail
D	elevation

Question 7

The locations where water closets are installed in a large commercial building are normally shown on the _____ plans.

A	structural
B	plumbing
C	mechanical
D	floor

Question 8

The locations where HVAC equipment is installed in a large commercial building are normally shown on the _____ plans.

A	structural
B	plumbing
C	mechanical
D	floor

Question 9

In the event that you find a discrepancy between the plan drawings and specifications for a job, you should _____.

A	submit an RFI to the architect
B	submit an RFI to the general contractor
C	notify your foreman about the discrepancy
D	submit an RFI to the project superintendent

Question 10

The special and general conditions portions of a specification cover the _____ aspects of contractual arrangements.

A	technical
B	non-technical
C	equipment and materials
D	both non-technical and technical

Question 11

A type of drawing that shows the exact layout for a run of ductwork including the sizes and types of duct fittings and the types of connectors and hangers is a _____.

A	cut list
B	mechanical plan
C	structural steel shop drawing
D	sheet metal shop drawing

Question 12

The normal sequence in which drawings are produced to describe the ductwork system for a project is _____.

A	shop drawings, cut lists, mechanical plan
B	shop drawings, mechanical plan, cut lists
C	mechanical plan, cut lists, shop drawings
D	mechanical plan, shop drawings, cut lists

Question 13

A drawing that shows a special piece of equipment or accessory to be purchased for a job, given by the HVAC contractor to the general contractor, is called a(n) _____.

A	cut list
B	submittal
C	as-built drawing
D	shop drawing

Question 14

As-built drawings become part of the _____.

A	RFI
B	permanent files for the building's mechanical system
C	shop drawings
D	submittal

Question 15

When doing a quantity takeoff, the last step is to _____.

A	review the specifications and seek clarification, if necessary
B	total the quantities per category of material
C	determine the scope of the work to be done
D	list the materials specified for each system

Question 16

Standard takeoff sheets are used to ____________.

A	provide a permanent record, reduce the workload, and supplement the as-built drawings
B	supplement the as-built drawings, decrease the potential for error, and provide a permanent record
C	decrease the potential for error, reduce the workload, and provide a permanent record
D	reduce the workload, decrease the potential for error, and supplement the as-built drawings

Question 17

The distance from the outside of the north wall to the center of the side window in the master bedroom shown in the attached figure is _____. http://tekassistclasses.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/PL-PRT-17.pdf

A	12'-6"
B	11'-6"
C	9'-0"
D	8'-0"

Question 18

The sanitary/vent system shown in the figure attached uses _____ 2" sanitary system pipe cleanout fixture(s). http://tekassistclasses.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/BL-PRT-181.pdf

A	four
B	one
C	three
D	two

Question 19

When producing a shop drawing, the first step is to _____.

A	properly locate all access doors, boots, fire dampers, and registers
B	determine the standard symbols for use, based on the specifications
C	select a scale two to four times larger than the scale used for the design drawing
D	locate all ducts by dimensioning from the center line to the nearest column

Question 20

According to the figure attached, the size of the condensate drain piping connected to air handling unit No. 1 is _____. http://tekassistclasses.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/BLPRT-207.pdf

A	2"
B	2-1/2"
C	3/4"
D	1"

Question 21

Mechanical drawings for HVAC systems are typically shown in a(n) _____ view.

A	section
B	elevation
C	cutaway
D	plan

Question 22

An enlargement of an area on the floor plan is called a(n) _____.

A	detail
B	section
C	schedule
D	elevation

Question 23

An estimator calculating the number of hangers needed for installation of a 60" rectangular duct would base the takeoff on spacing the hangers every _____.

A	6'
B	8'
C	4'
D	10'

Question 24

A reflected ceiling plan is an example of a(n) _________.

A	plan view
B	isometric view
C	elevation drawing
D	riser diagram

Question 25

A cutaway view that shows the interior of a structure is a(n) _____.

A	elevation
B	section
C	schedule
D	detail

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