Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________ Score: ____________________

Worksheet 4 (Chapter 16—Floor Plan Symbols)

1. The floor plan is a representation of an imaginary horizontal cut made approximately 4' above the
floor line.
a. True
b. False

2. Awning windows can be 100% openable and are best used where extreme weather conditions
require a tight seal when the window is closed, although these windows are in common use
everywhere.
a. True
b. False

3. A hard metric conversion is the preferred metric construction standard that rounds off dimensions to
convenient metric modules.
a. True
b. False

4. Combustion air is generally required as a screened closable vent installed within 21" of the solid fuel
burning appliance.
a. True
b. False

5. Floor plans are a key element in a complete set of architectural drawings.

a. True
b. False

6. ____ are the vertical construction members used for framing walls and partitions.
a. Jacks b. Headers
c. Studs d. Rafters

7. The ____ is a vertical soil pipe carrying the discharge from the toilet fixture.
a. soil vent b. soil stack
c. sewer flue d. soil flue

8. ____ doors are used when it is desirable to have a door that may be half open and half closed.
a. French b. English
c. Split d. Dutch

9. A ____ system is a longitudinal channel, longitudinal flange, or sidewalls that create a hollow center
in which a thermal barrier is integrally formed.
a. thermal control b. fire stop
c. thermal break d. fire management
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Worksheet 4 (Chapter 16—Floor Plan Symbols)

10. A ____ closet is a toilet or a room equipped with a toilet.

a. wet b. fresh
c. sanitary d. water

11. The term ____ refers to the ability to specify any desired dimensions or shape, and automatically
update the entire design to match the change.
a. parametric b. diametric
c. geometric d. isometric

12. Masonry fireplaces are constructed of brick or stone and the firebox is constructed with ____.
a. granite b. concrete
c. fire brick d. gypsum

13. ____ appliances are items such as airtight stoves, freestanding fireplaces, fireplace stoves, room
heaters, zero-clearance fireplaces, antique stoves, and fireplace inserts for existing masonry fireplaces.
a. Liquid fuel burning b. Solid fuel burning
c. Gas burning d. Hybrid

14. A ____ is an outdoor water faucet to which a garden hose may be attached.
a. hose clamp b. water bibb
c. pipe bibb d. hose bibb

15. The location on the floor plan where a cross section is taken is identified with symbols known as
____ lines.
a. cutting-plane b. fracture
c. section d. containment

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