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1.04 Interpret plans, elevations and architectural drawings

Interactive practice questions

Consider the following diagram of a solid.

a

Which of the following diagrams represents the plan (the top view) of the given solid?

A

B

C

D
b

Which of the following diagrams represents the view of the given solid from the front elevation?

A

B

C

D
c

Which of the following diagrams represents the view of the given solid from the side elevation?

A

B

C

D
Easy
< 1min

Tricia draws the diagrams for the plan, front elevation and side elevation of a collection of blocks. These diagrams are shown below.

Easy
< 1min

Consider the following diagram of a solid.

Easy
1min

Christa draws the diagrams for the plan, front elevation and side elevation of a collection of blocks. These diagrams are shown below.

Easy
< 1min
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Outcomes

3.1.1.2

interpret different forms of two-dimensional representations of three-dimensional objects, including nets of cubes, rectangular-based prisms and triangular-based prisms [complex].

3.2.1.1

interpret commonly used symbols and abbreviations in scale drawings

3.2.1.2

find actual measurements from scale drawings, including lengths, perimeters and areas

3.2.1.3

estimate and compare quantities, materials and costs using actual measurements from scale drawings [complex]

3.2.2.1

understand and apply drawing conventions of scale drawings, including scales in ratio, clear indications of dimensions and clear labelling [complex]

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