Questions and Answers of Structural Engineering

The Options Bar dynamically changes to show options that complement the current operation.A) True B) False
Revit is strictly a 2D drafting program.A) True B) False
The Projects/Views listed in the Open Documents list allow you to see which Projects/Views are currently open.A) True B) False
When you use the Pan tool you are actually moving the drawing, not just changing what part of the drawing you can see on the screen.A) True B) False
Revit was not originally created for architecture.A) True B) False
Fill in the blank field in this text:The icon with the floppy disk picture allows you to [1]__________ a project file.
Fill in the blank field in this text:Clicking on the[1]_________________________ next to the Zoom icon will list additional zoom tools not currently shown in the View toolbar.
Fill in the blank field in this text:You do not see the ViewCube unless you are in a [1]_____view.
Creating an Autodesk 360 account is free.A) True B) False
The Autodesk A360 App, for mobile devices, is expensive.A) True B) False
The View Scale for a drawing/view is set by clicking the scale listed on the View Control Bar.A) True B) False
Dimensions are placed with only two clicks of the mouse.A) True B) False
The relative size of text in a drawing is controlled by the View Scale.A) True B) False
You can quickly switch to a different view by double-clicking on that view’s label in the Project Browser.A) True B) False
You cannot select which side of the wall a window is offset to.A) True B) False
Fill in the blank field in this text:The [1]________ key cycles through the available snaps near your cursor.
Which specific Roof tool did you use in this chapter?Answer:
Fill in the blank field in this text:While in the Door tool you can change the door style and size via the [1]_________________________________within the Properties Palette.
When plotting, you must tell Revit the desired scale (i.e., ⅛² = 1¢-0², ¼² = 1¢-0², etc.) while in the Plot dialog box.A) True B) False
The Quick Access Toolbar has a tool which gives you quick access to a 3D view of your model.A) True B) False
Revit is a raster based program.A) True B) False
The “Center of Rotation” you select for the Rotate and Scale commands is not important.A) True B) False
Entering 16 for a distance actually means 16'-0" to Revit.A) True B) False
Fill in the blank field in this text:Use the Detail Line tool, with [1]_______________________ selected on the Ribbon, to create squares.
You can change the height of the text from the Type Selector.A) True B) False
Fill in the blank field in this text:Pressing the [1]________ key cycles you through the snap options.
Where do the two predefined text heights come from?Answer:
Fill in the blank field in this text:Specifying degrees with the Rotate tool, you must type the number when Revit does not display the number you want; the increments shown on-screen are set in the
Fill in the blank fields in this text:List all the Snap points available on a circle (ex. Line: endpoint, midpoint, nearest):
The Snaps Off option must not be checked in the Snaps dialog box to automatically and accurately select snap points while drawing.A) True B) False
Use the Offset option to quickly create a parallel line(s).A) True B) False
If Revit displays an error message indicating a line is too small to be drawn, you simply zoom in more and try again.A) True B) False
Fill in the blank field in this text:Use the [1]_______________command to create a reverse image.
With the Move tool, lines completely within the selection window are actually only moved, not stretched.A) True B) False
You can relocate the “center of rotation” when using Radial Array.A) True B) False
Occasionally you need to draw an object and then move it into place to accurately locate it.A) True B) False
Fill in the blank field in this text:The [1]_________________________ is an option within the Detail Line tool which allows you to create a rounded corner where two lines intersect.
When using the Mirror tool, you occasionally need to draw a temporary line that represents the Axis of Reflection.A) True B) False
Which line style was required to be selected in the Type Selector, in the Properties Palette, for all the linework in this Lesson?
In the Detail Line tool, how many options allow you to draw arcs?
Revit comes with many predefined doors and windows.A) True B) False
The Project Information dialog allows you to enter data about the project, some of which is automatically added to sheet titleblocks.A) True B) False
You can delete families and types in the Project Browser.A) True B) False
It is not possible to add a new window type to a window family.A) True B) False
It is not possible to select which side of the wall a window should be on while you are inserting the window.A) True B) False
What tool will break a wall into two smaller pieces?Answer:
Fill in the blank field in this text:The[1]_____________tool allows you to match the surface of two adjacent walls.
Fill in the blank field in this text:Use the[1]____________________key, on the keyboard, to flip the door swing while placing doors using the Door tool.
Fill in the blank field in this text:You adjust the location of a dimension’s witness line by clicking on, or dragging, its [1]__________.
Fill in the blank field in this text:The [1]____________________ file has a few doors, windows and walls preloaded in it.
It is not possible to copy/paste elements from one floor to another and have them line up (with the original objects).A) True B) False
Changing an instance parameter affects the selected or to-be-created elements.A) True B) False
Each Revit view is saved as a separate file on your hard drive.A) True B) False
You select the part of the wall to be deleted when using the Trim tool.A) True B) False
You cannot “finish stair” if you have not drawn all the treads or risers that are required between the two specified levels.A) True B) False
Use the Temporary Hide/Isolate tool to get a better look at your model.A) True B) False
Fill in the blank field in this text:You can use the[1]_______________ tool to quickly select a certain type of element from a large group of selected objects.
Fill in the blank field in this text:The number of [1]_______________ remaining is displayed while sketching a stair.
A dimension string set to Equality can only display ‘EQ’ and not the actual dimension value.A) True B) False
A single text element can have both curved and straight leaders.A) True B) False
Spell check only works on text elements, not tags or keynotes.A) True B) False
The use of basic text should be minimized.A) True B) False
The same element can be tagged more than once, even in the same view.A) True B) False
Use a Linear dimension to ensure a dimension remains horizontal.A) True B) False
Revit’s keynoting system requires an external text file.A) True B) False
Text leaders can only be removed in the reverse order they were added.A) True B) False
Revit can dimension all the openings in a wall at once.A) True B) False
A ‘user keynote’ presents an opportunity for user error by selecting the wrong item from a list each time this tool is used.A) True B) False
When creating a roof using the “create roof by footprint” option, you need to create a closed perimeter.A) True B) False
The Defines slope setting can be changed after the roof is finished.A) True B) False
Skylights need to be rotated to align with the plane, or pitch, of the roof.A) True B) False
Skylights have the glass transparent in shaded views.A) True B) False
Fill in the blank field in this text:While using the Roof tool, you can use the[1]__________ tool from the Ribbon to fill in the missing segments to close the perimeter.
Fill in the blank field in this text:You use the[1]____________________________ parameter to adjust the vertical position of the roof relative to the current working plane (view).
Fill in the blank field in this text:While using the Roof tool, you need to select the[1]_______________ tool from the Ribbon before you can select a roofline for modification.
Fill in the blank field in this text:You need to use the [1]_________________________________to flip the roofline when you pick the wrong side of the wall and the overhang is shown on the inside.
Fill in the blank field in this text:The [1]________________________________________ from the Modify tab (on the Ribbon) allows you to extend one roof element over, and into, another.
Changing the name of a level tag (in elevation) causes Revit to rename all the corresponding views (plan, ceiling, etc.) if you answer yes to the prompt.A) True B) False
It is not possible to create new text styles.A) True B) False
You can add additional light fixture sizes to the family as required.A) True B) False
The light fixtures automatically turn to align with the ceiling grid.A) True B) False
You can adjust the ceiling height room by room.A) True B) False
Revit allows you to model bulkheads by adjusting the bottom position of the wall.A) True B) False
You can use any Windows True Type font in Revit.A) True B) False
Fill in the blank field in this text:Use the [1]_______________ tool if the ceiling grid needs to be at an angle.
Fill in the blank field in this text:Use the [1]__________tool to adjust the ceiling grid location if a ceiling tile is less than half its normal size.
Fill in the blank field in this text:Use the [1]________________________________________________tool to adjust whether an element’s surface pattern is displayed (i.e., the stipple for the gypsum
The visibility of the crop region can be controlled.A) True B) False
You have to manually adjust the lineweights in the elevations.A) True B) False
As you move the cursor around the building, during placement, the elevation tag turns to point at the building.A) True B) False
There is only one part of the elevation tag that can be selected.A) True B) False
You cannot adjust the “extent of view” using the crop region.A) True B) False
What is the first thing you should do after placing an elevation tag?Answer:
Fill in the blank field in this text:Although they make the drawing look very interesting, using the[1]___________________________________________ feature can cause Revit to run extremely slow.
Fill in the blank field in this text:With the elevation tag selected, you can use the [1]___________________________________ icon to adjust the tag orientation to look at an angled wall.
Fill in the blank field in this text:You need to adjust the[1]___________________________________to see objects, in elevation, that are a distance back from the main elevation.
What feature allows you to develop different ideas?
The visibility of the crop region can be controlled.A) True B) False
It is not possible to draw a leader without placing text.A) True B) False
When a section mark is added to a view, all the other related views automatically get a section mark added to them.A) True B) False

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