Exam 2: Exploring Residential Design and Professional Office Practice

Who usually obtains the necessary building permits?

What term refers to freehand sketches used to help determine room locations and relationships?

The complexity of the residence determines which _____ are required.

As a CAD technician, visiting construction sites of projects that you've worked on can be helpful in advancing in the office.

A single construction permit usually covers all aspects of construction, including structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work.

Basic materials will typically account for approximately _____ percent of the project cost.

What are presentation boards used for?

The exact sizes of beams and other structural material are typically determined before the initial working drawings are prepared.

Who should you should always check in with before entering a job site?

When placing furniture outlines to determine the amount of space in a room, you should use _____ from AutoCAD's DesignCenter.

Which stage of the design process comes next after the initial working drawings?

Most houses are designed for one specific family.

Which type of lender often requires extra forms, drawings, and specifications that must be taken into account in the initial design stages?

Who usually completes the foundation drawing?

Drawing fees are generally charged per hour, price per square foot construction, a percentage of construction cost, or a combination of these methods.