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2.04 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
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< 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

ACMEM108

interpret commonly used symbols and abbreviations in scale drawings

ACMEM109

find actual measurements from scale drawings, such as lengths, perimeters and areas

ACMEM110

estimate and compare quantities, materials and costs using actual measurements from scale drawings; for example, using measurements for packaging, clothes, painting, bricklaying and landscaping

ACMEM111

understand and apply drawing conventions of scale drawings, such as scales in ratio, clear indications of dimensions, and clear labelling

ACMEM113

interpret plans and elevation views of models

ACMEM115

interpret diagrams of three-dimensional objects

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