16: Know and Understand
Answer the following questions using the information provided in the chapter.
The computer software used to create landscape drawings is referred to as _____.
A. RFP
B. PDF
C. CAD
D. GPS
The materials on which drawings are made or printed is _____.
A. drafting media
B. prelim media
C. board media
D. monoculture
Which of the following is translucent drawing paper?
A. Quadrille paper.
B. Tracing paper.
C. Bond paper.
D. Vellum paper.
Drafting paper that has preprinted color grids is referred to as _____.
A. quadrille paper
B. tracing paper
C. bond paper
D. vellum paper
Which of the following paper is treated with a synthetic resin to make it transparent?
A. Quadrille paper.
B. Tracing paper.
C. Bond paper.
D. Vellum paper.
The process in which a potential client notifies prospective landscape companies to bid a price on the project is a(n) _____.
A. RFP
B. CAD
C. GPS
D. PDF
A drawing tool used to make straight, perpendicular lines using the edge of the drawing board is a _____.
A. protractor
B. triangle
C. T-square
D. All of the above.
True or False?
Harder leads are used to draw thicker lines and softer leads are used to draw thinner lines.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
A dusting brush should be used to remove eraser shavings to prevent the ink from smearing.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Designers may draw over pencil lines with ink to create permanent lines once the drawing is completed.
A. True
B. False
The proportional relationship between the size of the part and the size of the drawing is referred to as _____.
A. tile
B. schedule
C. scale
D. block
Which of the following is used to draw vertical and inclined lines?
A. Compass.
B. Flexible curve.
C. Stencil.
D. Triangle.
Which of the following is used to draw circles and arcs?
A. Compass.
B. Triangle.
C. T-square.
D. All of the above.
Thick, bold lines are object lines used to represent _____.
A. property lines
B. permanent components
C. hardscape edges
D. All of the above.
Which of the following provides site- or project-specific information?
A. Legend.
B. Template.
C. Title block.
D. All of the above.
Which of the following is a key to the symbols used on the landscape design drawing?
A. Legend.
B. Template.
C. Title block.
D. All of the above.
True or False?
The process of placing text on the drawing to clarify the information on the drawing is referred to as lettering.
A. True
B. False
The small shapes used to indicate elements of a landscape design from an aerial view are referred to as _____.
A. plans
B. designs
C. symbols
D. All of the above.
True or False?
Climbing vines are drawn radiating from the center vine.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Patterns of a large hardscape area may be indicated by applying the descriptive symbols to a small area on the drawing.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Materials that mimic other commonly used materials may be identified with notes on the drawing or in a special section on the landscape plan.
A. True
B. False
Textures on symbols and other areas of the landscape are signified by a combination of _____.
A. lines and dots
B. dashed lines
C. hatching
D. All of the above.
Which of the following is added to drawings to provide dimensionality, height-to-width ratio, and indicate the direction of the sun?
A. Textures.
B. Stippling.
C. Shadows.
D. Circles.
Which type of drawing provides the relative size of each component as seen from above and the representation of all landscape elements and their relation to each other?
A. Perspective drawing.
B. Plan-view.
C. Orthographic projection drawing.
D. Sketches.
Which of the following is a representation of the separate views of an object on a two-dimensional surface?
A. Perspective drawing.
B. Plan-view.
C. Orthographic projection drawing.
D. Sketches.
Which of the following shows the side of a building, such as the front of a house, with its landscaping installed?
A. Elevation drawing.
B. Plan-view.
C. Orthographic projection drawing.
D. Sketches.
Which of the following is used to roughly designate areas for specific purposes, such as dining and play areas?
A. Planting diagram.
B. Preliminary design.
C. Functional diagram.
D. Elevation diagram.
Which of the following is used to identify plant selections and specific landscape elements, such as walkways, gazebos, patios, and existing utilities?
A. Bubble drawing.
B. Preliminary design.
C. Functional diagram.
D. Planting diagram.
Which of the following shows the shape, color, location, size, and quantities of the specific plants that will be used?
A. Planting diagram.
B. Bubble diagram.
C. Preliminary diagram.
D. Functional diagram.
True or False?
A landscape drawing should summarize the client’s expectations and give details of each of the landscape elements.
A. True
B. False
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