Self-Test D-2.1 Types of DWV Drawings

Complete Self-Test D-2.1 and check your answers.

1. Architectural drawings are used to show what details?
   1. Landscaping
   2. Structural
   3. Overall design and finishing
   4. Shop

    

2. Structural drawings show what details?
   1. Electrical
   2. Beam and girder
   3. Plumbing
   4. Mechanical

    

3. Telephone locations are shown on the electrical drawings.
   1. True
   2. False

    

4. Landscape drawings are always part of a building contract.
   1. True
   2. False

    

5. When a plumbing plan is combined with a heating plan, it is known as a(n) ______.
   1. Architectural drawing
   2. Mechanical drawing
   3. Site plan
   4. Structural drawing

    

6. A mechanical drawing is based on a ______.
   1. Sectional drawing
   2. Floor plan
   3. Site plan
   4. Climate control plan

    

7. The main drawing of a building is the ______.
   1. Plot plan
   2. Site plan
   3. Architectural drawing
   4. Structural drawing

    

8. Public utilities are shown on which type of plan?
   1. Site plan
   2. Floor plan
   3. Landscaping plan
   4. Section plan

    

9. Which drawings show the distance from the building to the property line?
   1. Site plan
   2. Floor plan
   3. Mechanical plan
   4. Section plan

    

10. Before drawing a pipe route on a floor plan, you need to consult the electrical drawings, the mechanical drawings, and the ______ drawings.
    1. Architectural
    2. Elevation
    3. Section
    4. Structural

     

11. Which drawings would you consult to determine the exterior finish of walls that pipe must penetrate?
    1. Electrical
    2. Mechanical
    3. Elevation
    4. Structural

     

12. Which drawings would you consult to determine the amount of vertical pipe needed?
    1. Electrical
    2. Mechanical
    3. Elevation
    4. Structural

     

13. On which drawings can you find information on the heights of sinks or showers?
    1. Electrical
    2. Mechanical
    3. Elevation
    4. Structural

     

14. To determine whether the utilities can operate on gravity or whether they require a pump, you need to compare the elevations of the ______.
    1. Utilities and basement elevation
    2. Utilities and main floor elevation
    3. Utilities and contour lines
    4. Main floor elevation and contour lines

     

15. To decide on the placement of the septic tank, you need to check the ______.
    1. Landscaping plans
    2. Property line and contour lines
    3. Septic tank and basement elevation
    4. Utilities and contour lines

     

16. Where are descriptions written of the materials, components, and valves shown in symbol form on drawings?
    1. Title block
    2. Key plan
    3. Notes
    4. Specifications

     

17. The scale usually appears in what part of the drawing?
    1. Title block
    2. Key plan
    3. Notes
    4. Specifications

     

18. What type of drawing does this symbol refer to?
    
    1. Oblique
    2. Section
    3. Elevation
    4. Detail

     

19. What is the meaning of this symbol?
    
    1. Section drawing appears on page 13.
    2. Detail drawing appears on page 13.
    3. Section drawing 13 appears on the same sheet.
    4. Detail drawing 13 appears on the same sheet.

     

20. What type of drawing does this symbol refer to?
    
    1. Oblique
    2. Section
    3. Elevation
    4. Detail

     

21. What type of drawing does this symbol refer to?
    
    1. Oblique
    2. Section
    3. Elevation
    4. Detail

     

22. What kind of drawing does E3 of 8 refer to?
    1. Architectural
    2. Structural
    3. Mechanical
    4. Electrical

     

23. The shaded part of the diagram indicates that ______.
    
    1. Another drawing covers the shaded part
    2. There is a sectional drawing of the shaded part
    3. The portion of the building plan shown by the drawing
    4. There is an elevation of the shaded part

     

Answer Key: Self-Test D-2.1 is on the next page.