CONSTRUCTION DRAWING ACTUAL
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Isometric Drawing
Answer: A 2D representation of a 3D object where all three axes
appear at equal length.
◉ Oblique Cavalier
Answer: An oblique drawing where the front face is drawn straight
on and receding sides are drawn at the SAME scale as the front view.
◉ Oblique Cabinet
Answer: An oblique drawing where the front face is drawn straight
on and receding sides are drawn at HALF the scale of the front view
to look more realistic.
◉ Perspective Drawing
Answer: A realistic-looking 3D drawing where objects get smaller as
they recede and lines converge to vanishing points.
,◉ Orthographic Projection
Answer: A drawing method where the object is positioned with its
principal faces parallel to the picture plane.
◉ Three Standard Views
Answer: Front, Right Side, and Top (Plan) views produced by
parallel projecting lines.
◉ Hidden Lines
Answer: Dashed lines used to locate edges and surfaces that are not
visible in a particular view.
◉ Site Plan
Answer: Plan view that shows the layout of the building and site
features.
◉ Foundation Plan
Answer: Plan view that shows the building's foundation.
◉ Floor Plan
Answer: A section through a building taken approximately 4 feet
above the floor, looking down.
,◉ Reflected Ceiling Plan (RCP)
Answer: A section taken near the ceiling looking up, showing ceiling,
light fixtures, and HVAC outlets/inlets.
◉ Roof Plan
Answer: Top view of the building showing roof, gutters, drains,
mechanical equipment, and skylights.
◉ Pre-Design
Answer: Foundation of design phase that establishes needs and site
conditions.
◉ Schematic Design
Answer: Phase that explores design concepts and general look/feel.
◉ Design Development
Answer: Phase with preliminary drawings that have more detail
than presentation drawings.
◉ Construction Documents
Answer: Phase producing working drawings used for actual
construction.
, ◉ Preliminary Sketches
Answer: Quick freehand sketches drawn during pre-
design/schematic design by architects to convey ideas.
◉ Presentation Drawings
Answer: Drawings prepared early by architects/engineers with
correct scale and proportion.
◉ Working Drawings
Answer: Detailed drawings prepared by architects or engineers for
construction.
◉ Shop Drawings
Answer: Highly detailed fabrication and installation drawings
prepared by material suppliers.
◉ Specifications
Answer: Written requirements for a project, also called 'specs' or the
'Project Manual.'
◉ Drawings vs. Specifications
Answer: Drawings focus on physical location,
sizes/shapes/dimensions, while specs focus on quality of
workmanship.
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Isometric Drawing
Answer: A 2D representation of a 3D object where all three axes
appear at equal length.
◉ Oblique Cavalier
Answer: An oblique drawing where the front face is drawn straight
on and receding sides are drawn at the SAME scale as the front view.
◉ Oblique Cabinet
Answer: An oblique drawing where the front face is drawn straight
on and receding sides are drawn at HALF the scale of the front view
to look more realistic.
◉ Perspective Drawing
Answer: A realistic-looking 3D drawing where objects get smaller as
they recede and lines converge to vanishing points.
,◉ Orthographic Projection
Answer: A drawing method where the object is positioned with its
principal faces parallel to the picture plane.
◉ Three Standard Views
Answer: Front, Right Side, and Top (Plan) views produced by
parallel projecting lines.
◉ Hidden Lines
Answer: Dashed lines used to locate edges and surfaces that are not
visible in a particular view.
◉ Site Plan
Answer: Plan view that shows the layout of the building and site
features.
◉ Foundation Plan
Answer: Plan view that shows the building's foundation.
◉ Floor Plan
Answer: A section through a building taken approximately 4 feet
above the floor, looking down.
,◉ Reflected Ceiling Plan (RCP)
Answer: A section taken near the ceiling looking up, showing ceiling,
light fixtures, and HVAC outlets/inlets.
◉ Roof Plan
Answer: Top view of the building showing roof, gutters, drains,
mechanical equipment, and skylights.
◉ Pre-Design
Answer: Foundation of design phase that establishes needs and site
conditions.
◉ Schematic Design
Answer: Phase that explores design concepts and general look/feel.
◉ Design Development
Answer: Phase with preliminary drawings that have more detail
than presentation drawings.
◉ Construction Documents
Answer: Phase producing working drawings used for actual
construction.
, ◉ Preliminary Sketches
Answer: Quick freehand sketches drawn during pre-
design/schematic design by architects to convey ideas.
◉ Presentation Drawings
Answer: Drawings prepared early by architects/engineers with
correct scale and proportion.
◉ Working Drawings
Answer: Detailed drawings prepared by architects or engineers for
construction.
◉ Shop Drawings
Answer: Highly detailed fabrication and installation drawings
prepared by material suppliers.
◉ Specifications
Answer: Written requirements for a project, also called 'specs' or the
'Project Manual.'
◉ Drawings vs. Specifications
Answer: Drawings focus on physical location,
sizes/shapes/dimensions, while specs focus on quality of
workmanship.
