Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________ Score: ____________________

Worksheet 22 (Chapter 24—Introduction to Elevations)

1. Elevations are an essential part of the design and drawing process.
a. True
b. False

2. No matter how they are displayed, it is important to realize that between each elevation projection
and the plan view is an imaginary 180° fold line.
a. True
b. False

3. Vertical siding is a common natural material for protecting a structure from the elements.
a. True
b. False

4. For windows, wooden frames are thinner than vinyl or aluminum frames.
a. True
b. False

5. Drawing eave vents is similar to drawing shutters.

a. True
b. False

6. The ____ are a group of drawings that show the exterior size, shape, and relationship of the
materials for each side of of a building.
a. exterior plans b. elevations
c. annotations d. specifications

7. An elevation is an ____ drawing that shows one side of a building that is parallel to the picture plane.
a. isometric b. abstract
c. elevation d. orthographic

8. ____ elevations are part of the drawings used in the construction process to provide information for
the building team and the municipality that will oversee the project.
a. Profile b. Management
c. Working d. Abstract

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Worksheet 22 (Chapter 24—Introduction to Elevations)

9. Elevations are typically drawn at the same scale as the ____ plan.
a. floor b. base
c. roof d. main

10. Shakes and ____ create a jagged surface at the ridge and the edge.
a. shingles b. Masonite
c. tile d. metal

11. Because of the low pitch and the lack of surface texture, ____ roofs are usually outlined and left
blank on drawings.
a. layered b. structured
c. applied d. built-up

12. ____ finishes may be made of brick, concrete block, or stone.

a. Masonry b. Stonework
c. Layered d. Pitched

13. When drawn using AutoCAD, standard blocks should be represented with the ____ hatch pattern.
a. AB-816 b. AN-816
c. AR-816 d. CR-816

14. Vertical rails are required to be no more than ____" clear.

a. 3 b. 4
c. 5 d. 6

15. When drawn using AutoCAD, the individual slats of the shutter can be placed using the ____
commands.
a. COPY or ARRAY b. COPY or BLOCK
c. ARRAY or BLOCK d. COPY or FORM

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