BUSI 400 Study Cards Exam With
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Which of the following is FALSE regarding architectural scales?
1) Scales are based on the division of 1 inch
2) A measure of 4 ^3/16" on a 1/16" = 1'0" scale represents a length of 67 feet
3) a measure of 2 1/1" on a 10"=1'0" scale represents a length of 5 feet
4) A scale of 1/4"=1'0" means a measure of 0.25 inches represents a length of 1
foot - ANSWER Answer 3) An architectural scale of 10" = 1'0" means a
measurement of 10 inches equals 1 foot. A measurement of 2½ on the same
scale would therefore represent a length of 0.25 feet (2.5 inches x 1/10 ft/in.).
What does the design drawing show?
1) A plan with details and dimensions for the entire project
2) A plan that shows the concept, general appearance, and the function of the
building
3) A plan indicating the location and type of electrical components for each level
4) A plan that gives detailed structural information for constructing the
foundation, floors and roof - ANSWER Answer 2) Design drawings show the
concept, general appearance, and function of a building
What does the working drawing show?
1) A plan with details and dimensions fo the entire project
2) A plan indicating the location and type of electrical components for each level
3) A plan that gives detailed structural information for constructing the
foundation, floor and roof
4) All of the above - ANSWER Answer 4) Working drawings show details and
dimensions for the entire project. These drawings are used for the construction
of the project (hence also called construction drawings) and include a detailed
site plan, detailed floor and basement plans, four exterior elevations showing
finish materials, and technical specifications.
If a neighborhood is primarily single-family residential zoning, but has spot
commercial uses, which of the following effects is/are possible
1) A negative effect if the commercial uses cause heavy traffic
2) A positive effect if the commercial uses are partially segregated
,3) A neutral effect if the commercial uses are corner-situated
4) All of the above effects are possible - ANSWER Answer 4)
All options are possible outcomes of having spot commercial uses in a single-
family residential neighbourhood.
Which of the following is/are considered internal variables of a district
A. Static elements
B. Connective elements
C. Zoning
D. Character and appearance
1) D only
2) A and B only
3) C and D only
4) A, B and C only - ANSWER Answer 3)
You are viewing a site plan that shows a sewer line running under a road. The
scale on the map shows you that every inch in the drawing represents 50 feet in
actual construction. Which type of scale is this likely to be?
1) Architectural scale
2) Engineering scale
3) Metric scale
4) Graphic scale - ANSWER Answer 2 Engineering Scale)
The engineering scale is typically used for site (or plot) plans and by a city to
show the location of services, such as sewers.
You are handed a stack of construction drawings and take a glance at the first
plan. It shows the location and dimensions of the driveway, along with
underground connections to street services. You are looking at a:
1) Mechanical plan
2) Cross section plan
3) Floor plan
4) Site plan - ANSWER Answer 4 Site Plan)
Site plans show the location and size of water, storm sewer, and gas mains; and
transformers and electrical services - all of which are underground connections
to street services.
Drawings that show a side view of the project are referred to as _______ whereas
_______ are shown when the drawings cut vertically down a building
, 1) Sections, perspectives
2) Side views, cross-sections
3) Elevations, sections
4) Perspectives, elevations - ANSWER Answer 3 Elevations, Sections)
When a drawing shows a side view of a project, these are called elevations; a
section is shown when a drawing cuts vertically through a building to show the
structure of a building assembly.
Districts are best described as:
1) Areas of more than one neighbourhood
2) Areas always having more than one different land use
3) Areas with amenities such as parks and shopping
4) Both (1) and (3) are correct - ANSWER Answer 4 Both (1) and (3) are correct)
Districts are comprised of more than one neighbourhood and incorporate
district amenities. However, they are generally defined at their edges by major
changes in land use. Therefore, districts would not usually have land that greatly
differs in use.
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be an important consideration in the
analysis of a residential neighbourhood?
1) Elementary and high schools
2) Vehicular traffic counts
3) Vacancy and turnover rates
4) Availability of public transportation service - ANSWER Answer 3 Vacancy and
turnover rates)
Vacancy rates and turnover rates are least likely to be an important
characteristic in the analysis of a single family residential district.
What is the purpose of the styrofoam block in between 2 boards?
1) conduit for sump pump drainage
2) Conduit for electrical service
3) Create space for steel I-Beam
4) Spacer to ensure appropriate foundation wall thickness - ANSWER Answer 3 -
Create space for steel I-Beam
The Styrofoam block acts as a "spacer" so that the steel I-beam can be installed
into the frame later.
What is the purpose of the bright yellow/green string during construction
Complete Solutions
Which of the following is FALSE regarding architectural scales?
1) Scales are based on the division of 1 inch
2) A measure of 4 ^3/16" on a 1/16" = 1'0" scale represents a length of 67 feet
3) a measure of 2 1/1" on a 10"=1'0" scale represents a length of 5 feet
4) A scale of 1/4"=1'0" means a measure of 0.25 inches represents a length of 1
foot - ANSWER Answer 3) An architectural scale of 10" = 1'0" means a
measurement of 10 inches equals 1 foot. A measurement of 2½ on the same
scale would therefore represent a length of 0.25 feet (2.5 inches x 1/10 ft/in.).
What does the design drawing show?
1) A plan with details and dimensions for the entire project
2) A plan that shows the concept, general appearance, and the function of the
building
3) A plan indicating the location and type of electrical components for each level
4) A plan that gives detailed structural information for constructing the
foundation, floors and roof - ANSWER Answer 2) Design drawings show the
concept, general appearance, and function of a building
What does the working drawing show?
1) A plan with details and dimensions fo the entire project
2) A plan indicating the location and type of electrical components for each level
3) A plan that gives detailed structural information for constructing the
foundation, floor and roof
4) All of the above - ANSWER Answer 4) Working drawings show details and
dimensions for the entire project. These drawings are used for the construction
of the project (hence also called construction drawings) and include a detailed
site plan, detailed floor and basement plans, four exterior elevations showing
finish materials, and technical specifications.
If a neighborhood is primarily single-family residential zoning, but has spot
commercial uses, which of the following effects is/are possible
1) A negative effect if the commercial uses cause heavy traffic
2) A positive effect if the commercial uses are partially segregated
,3) A neutral effect if the commercial uses are corner-situated
4) All of the above effects are possible - ANSWER Answer 4)
All options are possible outcomes of having spot commercial uses in a single-
family residential neighbourhood.
Which of the following is/are considered internal variables of a district
A. Static elements
B. Connective elements
C. Zoning
D. Character and appearance
1) D only
2) A and B only
3) C and D only
4) A, B and C only - ANSWER Answer 3)
You are viewing a site plan that shows a sewer line running under a road. The
scale on the map shows you that every inch in the drawing represents 50 feet in
actual construction. Which type of scale is this likely to be?
1) Architectural scale
2) Engineering scale
3) Metric scale
4) Graphic scale - ANSWER Answer 2 Engineering Scale)
The engineering scale is typically used for site (or plot) plans and by a city to
show the location of services, such as sewers.
You are handed a stack of construction drawings and take a glance at the first
plan. It shows the location and dimensions of the driveway, along with
underground connections to street services. You are looking at a:
1) Mechanical plan
2) Cross section plan
3) Floor plan
4) Site plan - ANSWER Answer 4 Site Plan)
Site plans show the location and size of water, storm sewer, and gas mains; and
transformers and electrical services - all of which are underground connections
to street services.
Drawings that show a side view of the project are referred to as _______ whereas
_______ are shown when the drawings cut vertically down a building
, 1) Sections, perspectives
2) Side views, cross-sections
3) Elevations, sections
4) Perspectives, elevations - ANSWER Answer 3 Elevations, Sections)
When a drawing shows a side view of a project, these are called elevations; a
section is shown when a drawing cuts vertically through a building to show the
structure of a building assembly.
Districts are best described as:
1) Areas of more than one neighbourhood
2) Areas always having more than one different land use
3) Areas with amenities such as parks and shopping
4) Both (1) and (3) are correct - ANSWER Answer 4 Both (1) and (3) are correct)
Districts are comprised of more than one neighbourhood and incorporate
district amenities. However, they are generally defined at their edges by major
changes in land use. Therefore, districts would not usually have land that greatly
differs in use.
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be an important consideration in the
analysis of a residential neighbourhood?
1) Elementary and high schools
2) Vehicular traffic counts
3) Vacancy and turnover rates
4) Availability of public transportation service - ANSWER Answer 3 Vacancy and
turnover rates)
Vacancy rates and turnover rates are least likely to be an important
characteristic in the analysis of a single family residential district.
What is the purpose of the styrofoam block in between 2 boards?
1) conduit for sump pump drainage
2) Conduit for electrical service
3) Create space for steel I-Beam
4) Spacer to ensure appropriate foundation wall thickness - ANSWER Answer 3 -
Create space for steel I-Beam
The Styrofoam block acts as a "spacer" so that the steel I-beam can be installed
into the frame later.
What is the purpose of the bright yellow/green string during construction
