CAD QUIZ

The higher you score on this quiz, the better your chances are to obtain an interview and possibly become employed with AAI. This gives us an idea of your knowledge in the architectural field and helps determine your qualifications.  This is not mandatory, just helpful to us and to you.  Good luck!  

Please enter your name here:

1. An architectural drawing should be drawn on one layer/level when done on computer.
    True
    False
2. What part of an architectural drawing should be shown at a lighter line weight than the rest of the drawing?
    New work
    Dimensions
    Existing conditions
3. What part of an architectural drawing should be shown at a heavier line weight than the rest of the drawing?
    New work
    Dimensions
    Existing conditions
4. What is a drawing called that shows how a specific part of the building is constructed and/or connected?
    Elevation
    Detail
    Floor plan
5. A 3/4" = 1'-0" drawing is smaller than a 1 1/2" = 1'-0" drawing.
    True
    False
6. Which on of these is the proper way to show a 1/4" scale:
    1/4" = 1'-0"
    1'-0" = 1/4"
    12" = 1/4"
7. An architectural site plan shows the building outline and parking areas.
    True
    False
8. When drawing building elevations, which of these are most commonly shown:
    Front, back, top
    Back, front, sides
    Top, sides, front
9. An architectural drawing typically shows electrical and plumbing layouts.
    True
    False
10. What is the proper name for printing a drawing?
    Painting
    Posting
    Plotting