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Question 1 Flashing is placed to prevent water infiltration between wall and roof
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Select one:
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a. False
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b. True

The correct answer is: True

Question 2 _____________ provide the most realistic view of a building or structure

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Select one:
Mark 1.00 out of
a. Perspective drawings
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b. Oblique drawings

c. Orthographic drawings

d. Isometric drawings

The correct answer is: Perspective drawings

Question 3 _____ may be drawn where extra detail is required
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Select one:
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a. All of the above
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b. Exterior elevation

c. Floor plan

d. Interior elevation

The correct answer is: Interior elevation

Question 4 Permit may be revoked if:

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Select one:
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a. False information provided.
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b. Work stops for significant period of time.

c. All of the above

d. Work does not commence within 6 months.

The correct answer is: All of the above

Question 5 Each individual lot on the plat map is assigned an identifier, usually
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Select one:
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a. A number
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b. An Alphabet

c. A & B

d. None of the above

The correct answer is: A number

Question 6 Wall section detail drawings help us to become familiar with the
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terminology and orientation of components of the building envelope

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a. False

b. True

The correct answer is: True

Question 7 NTS Stands for:

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Select one:
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a. Needs to be scaled

b. None of the above

c. Not to scale

d. North to South

The correct answer is: Not to scale

Question 8 The site plan shows the location of building services

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a. False
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b. True

The correct answer is: True

Question 9 ____ is/are a simple way to identify materials and products used in the
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project

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a. None of the above

b. A & B

c. Symbols

d. Hatching

The correct answer is: A & B

Question 10 Another type of three-dimensional drawing is ___________ which one

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surface remains parallel to the horizontal

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a. Oblique Drawings

b. Orthographic Drawings

c. Perspective Drawings

d. Isometric Drawings

The correct answer is: Oblique Drawings

Question 11 _____________ used to cut through an object in a specific direction to

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create a cross-sectional view can be provided to better illustrate the
components that comprise the object
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Select one:
a. Solid line

b. Cutting-Plane line

c. Break line

d. Hidden line

The correct answer is: Cutting-Plane line

Question 12 When reading floor plans you should be able to shift back and forth
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between elevation in order to visualize the actual structure

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a. False

b. True

The correct answer is: True

Question 13 Permits are required for:

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a. Replacing air conditioning

b. All of the above

c. Replacing heating system

d. Removing load-bearing walls

The correct answer is: All of the above

Question 14 While 3D drawings allow people to visualize the finished structure, it

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would be difficult to build large, intricate structures based on a 3D
drawing. Therefore, it makes sense to develop views based on the
Mark 1.00 out of different surface areas.
1.00

Select one:
a. False

b. True

The correct answer is: True

Question 15 The grading plan ensure that subdivision is designed appropriately to
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provide adequate runoff for storm water under the severest
conditions, to prevent flooding.
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Select one:
a. False

b. True

The correct answer is: True

Question 16 To show plumbing fixtures in drawing _______________ are used

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a. Abbreviations
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b. Hatching

c. Construction Notes

d. Symbols

The correct answer is: Symbols

Question 17 In contour lines, what is the observation when the lines are placed
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further apart?

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a. None of the above

b. Gradual slope

c. No slope

d. Steep slope

The correct answer is: Gradual slope

Question 18 _____ develop a series of infrastructure and grading plans in
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conjunction with the developed plat plans

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a. Engineers

b. Project coordinators

c. Architects

d. Construction coordinators

The correct answer is: Engineers

Question 19 A swale helps to keep water on the property

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Select one:
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a. False
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b. True

The correct answer is: False

Question 20 The grading plan is then officially recorded with the applicable
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government land registry and becomes the legal description of all the
lots in the subdivision
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Select one:
a. True

b. False

The correct answer is: False

Question 21 The purpose of is to act as a retaining wall that facilitates ongoing
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construction of a foundation without risk of collapse.

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a. Soldier piles

b. Helical steel piers

c. Friction piles

d. Bearing piles

The correct answer is: Soldier piles

Question 22 Why should the drawings and specification be properly done?

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a. Help to identify all the previous registered owners on a specific
property/land

b. All of the above

c. Help to ensure that the building can get the proper permits

d. Help with the observations of the interior design of the structure

The correct answer is: Help to ensure that the building can get the
proper permits

Question 23 The inspector does not have the right to stop if it is not being
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performed to code or if it is deemed unsafe

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a. True

b. False

The correct answer is: False

Question 24 A large building may require a smaller scale reduction
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a. False

b. True

The correct answer is: False

Question 25 Occupancy without a building inspection leaves the builder or

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result of inadequate construction.
Mark 1.00 out of
1.00
Select one:
a. False

b. True

The correct answer is: True

Question 26 All site elevations are based on a starting benchmark and are
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calculated using a builder’s crane.

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a. False

b. True

The correct answer is: False

Question 27 Plat plan drawings are a high level view of the
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Select one:
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a. All of the above
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b. Overall development project

c. Construction drawing

d. Individual lot site plan

The correct answer is: Overall development project

Question 28 Which of the following information is found on Elevation drawings?

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a. Type of siding
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b. Type of ceiling

c. Type of flooring

d. All of the above

The correct answer is: Type of siding

Question 29 ____________ are commonly used for sketching and for illustrations in
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textbooks

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a. Perspective Drawings

b. Isometric Drawings

c. Orthographic Drawings

d. Oblique Drawings

The correct answer is: Isometric Drawings

Question 30 Where to apply for permits?
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Select one:
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a. Ministry of labour
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b. Local city hall, building department

c. None of the above

d. Ministry of environment

The correct answer is: Local city hall, building department

Question 31 The site plan is developed from the survey of the property and must
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conform to local zoning requirements

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a. True

b. False

The correct answer is: True

Question 32 Building permit application forms differ from municipality to

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municipality

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1.00
a. False

b. True

The correct answer is: True

Question 33 Confirmation of inspection requirements and timing can be found on
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the permit drawings or on the permit card which will be signed off by
the builder
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Select one:
a. False

b. True

The correct answer is: False

Question 34 The site plan provides the following information/s:

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a. Location of property lines
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b. Location of easements

c. All of the above

d. Location of existing trees

The correct answer is: All of the above

Question 35 What is the N.G. abbreviation of, in contour lines?

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a. None of the above
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b. Natural grade

c. Never graded

d. No grading

The correct answer is: Natural grade

Question 36 Steel iron bar used by architects to mark corners of lot
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a. False
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b. True

The correct answer is: False

Question 37 The scale used for producing construction drawings is based on:
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a. The quality of the photocopy machine
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b. The level of detail required by the drawing

c. The size of the object being drawn

d. A&C

The correct answer is: A&C

Question 38 Always confirm building permit requirements with

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Select one:
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a. Engineer
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b. Municipality

c. Builder

d. Inspector

The correct answer is: Municipality

Question 39 Standard spacing for studs, joists, rafters, and trusses are defined in
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the NBC using a soft conversion

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a. True

b. False

The correct answer is: False

Question 40 In elevation drawing foundation information is shown with ____________

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below grade

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a. Solid light line

b. Dashed line

c. None of the above

d. Solid dark line

The correct answer is: Dashed line

Question 41 Provide reasoning why building permit applications are usually

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rejected

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a. Providing incomplete drawings

b. Non-compliance with zoning requirements

c. Non-compliance with building code requirements

d. All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above

Question 42 ______________ display more detailed information about the object they
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represent.

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Select one:
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a. Detailed drawings

b. Floor plan drawings

c. B&C

d. Elevation Drawings

The correct answer is: Detailed drawings