NCCER Core Construction Drawings & Communication Skills 3

Question 1

What do contour lines represent on a site plan?

Accepted Answer

Elevation changes and terrain

Answer

Property boundaries

Answer

Underground utilities

Answer

Building setback lines

Question 2

In blueprint reading, what does 'O.C.' mean?

Accepted Answer

On center

Answer

Outside corner

Answer

Open circuit

Answer

Original construction

Question 3

What is the purpose of a detail drawing?

Accepted Answer

To provide an enlarged view of a specific construction assembly

Answer

To show the entire building at a glance

Answer

To list all project costs

Answer

To show the project schedule

Question 4

Which drawing shows the locations of footings and foundation walls?

Accepted Answer

Foundation plan

Answer

Roof plan

Answer

Electrical plan

Answer

Reflected ceiling plan

Question 5

What is the correct way to handle a conflict between written specifications and the drawings?

Accepted Answer

Submit an RFI to resolve the conflict

Answer

Always follow the drawings

Answer

Always follow the specifications

Answer

Use whichever is less expensive

Question 6

What type of drawing shows the building as if looking straight at an exterior wall?

Accepted Answer

Elevation

Answer

Floor plan

Answer

Section

Answer

Isometric