Master Building Exteriors: Elevations in Construction Blueprint Reading

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of dimension lines in an elevation drawing?

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To provide precise measurements for construction purposes

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To signify the height of the building

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To indicate the locations of walls and openings

Question 2

Which blueprint component best illustrates the vertical extent of a building?

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Elevation

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Plan view

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Section view

Question 3

Describe the key difference between a front elevation and a side elevation:

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Front elevation shows the primary facade, while side elevation depicts a side view.

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Front elevation shows the rear of the building, while side elevation shows the front.

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Front elevation shows the left side, while side elevation shows the right side.

Question 4

In an elevation drawing, which symbol represents a window?

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Rectangle crossed by two lines

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Square crossed by two lines

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Circle crossed by two lines

Question 5

Which line type is employed to signify hidden edges in elevation drawings?

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Hidden line

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Solid line

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Dashed line

Question 6

What is the intended function of a scale in an elevation drawing?

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Providing a reference for measurements

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Reducing the drawing size

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Enlarging the drawing size

Question 7

Which section of an elevation drawing typically showcases the roof pitch?

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Head

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Body

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Jamb

Question 8

State the primary objective of an elevation drawing:

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Illustrating the building's exterior appearance

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Displaying the building's floor plan

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Presenting the building's interior layout

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Depicting the building's structural details

Question 9

When reading an elevation drawing, which arrow shows the direction you are looking at the building?

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Elevation arrow

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North arrow

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Title block arrow

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Scale arrow

Question 10

What is the main purpose of an elevation drawing?

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To depict the exterior appearance and height of a building

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To show the interior layout of a building

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To provide construction details for specific components

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To calculate material quantities

Question 11

Which line type on an elevation drawing represents the edge of a visible surface?

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Object line

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Hidden line

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Dimension line

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Center line

Question 12

What is the difference between a front elevation and a side elevation?

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Front elevation shows the view from the front, while side elevation shows the view from the side.

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Front elevation shows the view from the top, while side elevation shows the view from the bottom.

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Front elevation shows the view from the exterior, while side elevation shows the view from the interior.

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Front elevation shows the view with dimensions, while side elevation shows the view without dimensions.

Question 13

What symbol on an elevation drawing represents a window?

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Rectangle with a cross

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Circle with a horizontal line

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Triangle with a vertical line

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Square with a diagonal line

Question 14

What do dimension lines on an elevation drawing indicate?

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The distance between points

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The size and shape of openings

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The location of construction joints

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The type of building materials

Question 15

Which type of drawing shows the building as if it were cut in half vertically?

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Section view

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Plan view

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Elevation view

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Perspective view

Question 16

How are elevation drawings and floor plans related?

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Elevation drawings show the exterior of the building, while floor plans show the interior.

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Elevation drawings are drawn to scale, while floor plans are not.

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Elevation drawings use symbols, while floor plans do not.

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Elevation drawings are used for construction purposes, while floor plans are used for design purposes.

Question 17

Which of the following elevation types displays the front or back side of a building?

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Front elevation

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Rear elevation

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Plan view

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Section view

Question 18

Which elevation view depicts the side of a building?

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Side elevation

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Plan view

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Front elevation

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Section view

Question 19

What is the purpose of a key plan in an elevation drawing?

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To indicate specific features and their locations

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To provide an overview of the building layout

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To show dimension information

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To display the materials used in construction

Question 20

What does a dashed line at the top of an exterior wall elevation typically indicate?

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Roof line

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Ceiling line

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Floor line

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Window line

Question 21

What is the function of a dimension line in an elevation drawing?

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To show the distance between two points

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To indicate the height of a building

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To represent the width of a door

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To mark the location of a window

Question 22

Which type of line is used to define the exterior shape of a building in an elevation view?

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Object line

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Dimension line

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Extension line

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Center line

Question 23

How do elevations aid in decision-making during the planning stage of construction projects?

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Calculating material quantities and project costs

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Spotting potential structural issues during construction

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Planning landscaping around the building

Question 24

On an elevation drawing, which horizontal line represents the uppermost edge of a window opening?

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Head line

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Apron line

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Sill line

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Stop line

Question 25

What is the primary purpose of a dimension line on an elevation drawing?

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Indicate the distance between two points

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Show the roof's slope

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Pinpoint specific features

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Define space boundaries

Question 26

On an elevation drawing, which symbol is used to indicate the direction a door swings?

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Arrow pointing toward the swing direction

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Circle with a line through it

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Small square with a diagonal line

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Triangle with its base facing the door

Question 27

Which line type is used to delineate the exterior of a building on an elevation drawing?

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Object line

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Center line

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Hidden line

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Extension line

Question 28

Which elevation view depicts the building's front side?

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Front elevation

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Rear elevation

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Left elevation

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Right elevation

Question 29

Which elevation type displays the building's exterior without interior details?

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Exterior elevation

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Interior elevation

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Site elevation

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Section elevation

Question 30

An elevation drawing depicts a building that is 50 feet wide and is represented by a 10-inch line. What is the drawing's scale?

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1/2 inch = 1 foot

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1/4 inch = 1 foot

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1/8 inch = 1 foot

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1/16 inch = 1 foot

Question 31

How do elevations and floor plans work together to help you read construction blueprints?

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Elevations show the vertical parts of a building, while floor plans show the horizontal parts, giving you a complete picture.

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Elevations and floor plans can be used separately to build a structure.

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Elevations only show what the outside of a building will look like.

Question 32

Which element is typically absent from an elevation blueprint?

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Landscaping details

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Window and door openings

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Roof pitch

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a type of elevation view used in construction blueprints?

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Roof plan

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Front elevation

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Rear elevation

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Side elevation

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used type of elevation in construction blueprint reading?

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Isometric elevation

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Front elevation

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Rear elevation

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Side elevation

Question 35

Which part of the elevation indicates the vertical distance from the ground to the highest point of the building?

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Overall Height

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Eave Height

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Roof Pitch

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Window Sill Height

Question 36

What information can be obtained from a column elevation?

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Height, width, and materials used for a specific column.

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Window and door schedules

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Foundation details

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Locations of electrical outlets

Question 37

What is the primary purpose of a side elevation on a blueprint?

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To show the vertical extent and facade of a building from a side view.

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To detail electrical wiring

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To provide a floor plan layout

Question 38

Which line on an elevation drawing represents the level of the ground?

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Grade Line

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Roof Line

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Foundation Line

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Window Sill Line

Question 39

Which type of elevation is typically used to show the front of a building?

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Front Elevation

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Rear Elevation

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Side Elevation

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Interior Elevation

Question 40

Which dimension on an elevation drawing indicates the horizontal distance between two points?

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Horizontal Dimension

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Depth Dimension

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Vertical Dimension

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Height Dimension

Question 41

What is the purpose of a window schedule on an elevation drawing?

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To provide detailed information about the types, sizes, and quantities of windows used.

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To detail plumbing fixtures

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To indicate electrical outlets

Question 42

Which elevation view is most commonly used in architectural designs?

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Front Elevation

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Rear Elevation

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Interior Elevation

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Side Elevation

Question 43

How are floor plans and elevations related?

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They provide complementary perspectives of the same building structure.

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Elevations always contain more detailed information than floor plans.

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Floor plans only show the layout of a single story.

Question 44

What specific information is often included in a roof plan?

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Roof slope, drainage system, and materials used.

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Electrical wiring layout

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Interior wall finishes

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Plumbing fixture locations

Question 45

The primary function of an elevation is to illustrate:

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The height and exterior appearance of a building

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The plumbing system of a building

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The interior layout of a building

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The electrical system of a building

Question 46

Dimension lines on elevations indicate:

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The vertical distance from a reference plane to specific points on the building

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The horizontal distance between different parts of the building

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The slope of the roof

Question 47

Which of the following materials is unlikely to be specified on an elevation drawing?

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Carpet

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Brick

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Stucco

Question 48

The purpose of a reference plane on an elevation drawing is to:

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Establish a common elevation point for all measurements

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Indicate the location of the foundation

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Show the finished floor level

Question 49

Notes on elevation drawings typically provide:

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Additional information not shown on the drawing

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The type of roofing material

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The dimensions of the building

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an elevation drawing?

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Floor plan

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Dimension lines

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Reference planes

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Architectural symbols

Question 51

The difference between a front elevation and a side elevation is that:

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A front elevation shows the front of the building, while a side elevation shows the side of the building

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A front elevation only shows the first floor of the building

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A front elevation is drawn to a larger scale than a side elevation