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CADD APPLICATIONS
As a professional drafter, designer, or architect, you
may continue to see the traditional manual drafting
equipment in some offices. However, drafting has
changed. The concepts and theories are the same, but
the tools are different. Traditional manual drafting
has been converting to computer-aided design and
drafting (CADD). Computer-aided design and drafting
is common in architectural drafting schools and
architectural businesses. The CADD workstation is
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES See CD for more information
The following Web sites can be used as a resource to
help you find information related to drafting supplies
and equipment.
Company, Product,
Address or Service
www.alvinco.com Drafting equipment and
tables
www.vemcocorp.com Drafting machines
Architectural Drafting Equipment Test
QUESTIONS
DIRECTIONS: Answer the following questions with short, com-
plete statements or drawings as needed on an 8 1/2" × 11" sheet
of notebook paper, or complete the electronic chapter test on
the Student CD.
1. Letter your name, Chapter 3 Test, and the date at the top of
the sheet.
2. Letter the question number and provide the answer. You do
not need to write the question. Answers can be prepared on
a word processor if approved by your course guidelines.
Question 3–1 Describe a mechanical drafting pencil.
Question 3–2 Describe an automatic drafting pencil.
Question 3–3 List three lead sizes available for
automatic pencils.
Question 3–4 Identify how graphite leads are labeled.
Architectural Drafting and Design
different from the traditional manual drafting table
and equipment described throughout this chapter.
Drafting tools have changed. For example, the new
table is flat and holds a computer, monitor, keyboard,
and mouse. A printer and a plotter are usually on
or available to the workstation. Chapter 7 describes
the computer-aided drafting workstation in detail
and explains computer-aided design and drafting
applications. ■
www.pentel.com Drafting pencils
www.mayline.com Drafting tables
For additional Web sites, search for these key words on your
Web browser.
Drafting pencils, supplies,
tables, machines, templates
See CD
for more
information
Question 3–5 In a short, complete paragraph, describe
how to properly use a mechanical pencil.
Question 3–6 In a short, complete paragraph, describe
how to properly use an automatic pencil.
Question 3–7 List three characteristics recommended
for technical pen inks. Refer to the Student CD:
Supplemental Reference: TECHNICAL PENS AND
ACCESSORIES.
Question 3–8 Describe one advantage and one disad-
vantage of using an electric eraser.
Question 3–9 What type of compass is most commonly
used by professional drafters?
Question 3–10 Why should templates be used whenever
possible?
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Question 3–11 Why should a compass point with a Question 3–30 Name the scale shape that is commonly
shoulder be used when possible? used, and why.
Question 3–12 Identify two lead points that are Question 3–31 To convert inches to millimeters,
commonly used in compasses. multiply inches by _____.
Question 3–13 What is the advantage of placing drafting Question 3–32 What is an advantage of using metric
tape or plastic at the center of a circle before using a scales?
compass?
Question 3–14 A good divider should not be too loose PROBLEMS
or too tight. Why?
Determine the length of the following lines using an architect’s
Question 3–15 What are two uses for dividers? scale, a civil engineer’s scale, and a metric scale. The scales to
Question 3–16 At what number of degree increments do use when measuring are given above each line. The architect’s
most drafting machine heads automatically lock? scale is first; the civil engineer’s scale is second; and the metric
Question 3–17 How many minutes are there in 1°? How scale is third.
many seconds in 1'? Problem 3–1 a. Scale: 1/8" = 1'−0"
Question 3–18 Explain the uses of and differences b. 1" = 10'−0"
between the soft-green and soft-pink erasers.
c. 1:1 (metric)
Question 3–19 What type of eraser is recommended for Problem 3–2 a. Scale: 1/4" = 1'−0"
use on polyester drafting film?
b. 1" = 20'−0"
Question 3–20 Provide a short, complete paragraph
explaining the proper erasing technique. c. 1:2 (metric)
Question 3–21 Name at least five features found on a Problem 3–3 a. Scale: 3/8" = 1'−0"
residential floor plan template. b. 1" = 30'−0"
Question 3–22 What piece of drafting equipment is c. 1:5 (metric)
used to draw curves that have no constant radii? Problem 3–4 a. Scale: 1/2" = 1'−0"
Question 3–23 Describe the parallel bar and how it b. 1" = 40'−0"
is used.
c. 1:10 (metric)
Question 3–24 Why is the parallel bar commonly used Problem 3–5 a. Scale: 3/4" = 1'−0"
for manual drafting in the architectural office?
b. 1" = 50'−0"
Question 3–25 In combination, the 30° to 60° triangle
and the 45° triangle may be used to make what range c. 1:20 (metric)
of angles? Problem 3–6 a. Scale: 1" = 1'−0"
Question 3–26 Show how the following scales are b. 1" = 60'−0"
noted on an architectural drawing: 1/8", 1/4", 1/2", c. 1:50 (metric)
3/4", 1 1/2", and 3".
Problem 3–7 a. Scale: 1 1/2" = 1'−0"
Question 3–27 What civil engineer’s scale is commonly
b. 1" = 100"
used for subdivision plats?
c. 1:75 (metric)
Question 3–28 What architectural scale is usually used
for drawing residential floor plans? Problem 3–8 a. Scale: 3" = 1'−0"
Question 3–29 List three factors that influence the b. 1" = 200'
selection of a scale for a drawing. c. 1:75 (metric)