WGU D469 Exam-Questions All Solved (A Pass)
2026 Update
As part of the contract documents, what are the written documents called that describe the
required materials, requirements for the execution of the work, and workmanship
expected?
a. Construction drawings
b. Contracts
c. Punch lists
d. Specifications
e. Shop drawings
Specifications
2. Title blocks on construction-drawing sheets are generally placed along the left side of the
sheet for ease of reading left to right.
T/F
False
3. In construction drawings, the most important aspect of lettering is its ______________.
a. capitalization
b. stylization
c. readability
d. height
e. calligraphy
Readability
,4. The use of modular components in building construction is a common practice, as many
of the components are manufactured in standard sizes, such as 16-, 24-, and ___________
(40.6-, 60.9-, and _______cm).
a. 48-inch (121.9-cm)
b. 30-inch (76.2-cm)
c. 18-inch (45.7-cm)
d. 15-inch (38.1-cm)
e. 9-inch (22.8-cm)
a. 48-inch (121.9-cm)
5. Construction drawing legends combine graphic symbols with notes and are used on what
type of drawings?
a. floor plans
b. furniture plans
c. electrical plans
d. lighting plans
e. a and b only
f. c and d only
g. all of the above
g. all of the above
6. In a building project, various contractual agreements are needed between the parties
involved in order to detail each party's responsibilities.
,a. True
b. False
a. True
7. For bidding purposes, specifications are referred to as "closed" or "open". "Closed"
means _____ product can be used on the project other than what is specified.
a. a replacement
b. a and d only
c. any
d. a substituted
e. no
e. no
8. Sometimes a designer will require the client to pay them a "retainer" (a sum of money)
at the beginning of a project. The usual retainer is what percent of the total fees?
a. 2
b. 5
c. 10
d. 15
e. 20
c. 10
9. What is the most common method of dimensioning, which is advantageous because it
most closely follows the construction sequence in the field and informs the particular trades
of dimensions that are the most important to their area of construction?
, a. abbreviated
b. framing
c. additive
d. finished face
e. centerline
b. framing
10. A good practice, to give an overview of the sequence of sheets and their individual
contents before the construction drawings are drafted up, is to first create a
______________ set of construction drawings.
a. bound
b. shop drawings
c. PowerPoint
d. mock-up
e. specification
d. mock-up
1. When drafting a demolition plan(s), in order to allow the viewer to ascertain the scale of
objects and features, it is generally drawn ________________ as the floor plans.
a. at half the scale
b. the same scale
c. at twice the scaled as a reversed image
d. three times the scale
b. the same scale
2026 Update
As part of the contract documents, what are the written documents called that describe the
required materials, requirements for the execution of the work, and workmanship
expected?
a. Construction drawings
b. Contracts
c. Punch lists
d. Specifications
e. Shop drawings
Specifications
2. Title blocks on construction-drawing sheets are generally placed along the left side of the
sheet for ease of reading left to right.
T/F
False
3. In construction drawings, the most important aspect of lettering is its ______________.
a. capitalization
b. stylization
c. readability
d. height
e. calligraphy
Readability
,4. The use of modular components in building construction is a common practice, as many
of the components are manufactured in standard sizes, such as 16-, 24-, and ___________
(40.6-, 60.9-, and _______cm).
a. 48-inch (121.9-cm)
b. 30-inch (76.2-cm)
c. 18-inch (45.7-cm)
d. 15-inch (38.1-cm)
e. 9-inch (22.8-cm)
a. 48-inch (121.9-cm)
5. Construction drawing legends combine graphic symbols with notes and are used on what
type of drawings?
a. floor plans
b. furniture plans
c. electrical plans
d. lighting plans
e. a and b only
f. c and d only
g. all of the above
g. all of the above
6. In a building project, various contractual agreements are needed between the parties
involved in order to detail each party's responsibilities.
,a. True
b. False
a. True
7. For bidding purposes, specifications are referred to as "closed" or "open". "Closed"
means _____ product can be used on the project other than what is specified.
a. a replacement
b. a and d only
c. any
d. a substituted
e. no
e. no
8. Sometimes a designer will require the client to pay them a "retainer" (a sum of money)
at the beginning of a project. The usual retainer is what percent of the total fees?
a. 2
b. 5
c. 10
d. 15
e. 20
c. 10
9. What is the most common method of dimensioning, which is advantageous because it
most closely follows the construction sequence in the field and informs the particular trades
of dimensions that are the most important to their area of construction?
, a. abbreviated
b. framing
c. additive
d. finished face
e. centerline
b. framing
10. A good practice, to give an overview of the sequence of sheets and their individual
contents before the construction drawings are drafted up, is to first create a
______________ set of construction drawings.
a. bound
b. shop drawings
c. PowerPoint
d. mock-up
e. specification
d. mock-up
1. When drafting a demolition plan(s), in order to allow the viewer to ascertain the scale of
objects and features, it is generally drawn ________________ as the floor plans.
a. at half the scale
b. the same scale
c. at twice the scaled as a reversed image
d. three times the scale
b. the same scale
