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Revit Exam 1
Chapters 1-7
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Undergraduate 2
10/22/2017

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When you create a project in the Autodesk Revit software, do you work in 3D or 2D?

Definition

You work in 3D almost all of the time, even when you are using what looks like a flat view.

Term

What is the purpose of the Project Browser?

Definition

It is used to access and manage the views of the project.

Term

   Which parts of the interface changes according to the command you are using?

Definition

Ribbon, Options Bar, Properties Palette

Term

 The difference between Type Properties and Properties is…

Definition

Properties stores parameters the apply to the selected individual element(s). Type properties stores parameters that impact every element of the same type in the project.

Term

When you start a new project, how do you specify the base information in the new file?

Definition

Select the right template for the task.

Term

What is the main difference between a few made using Default 3D view and a view made using Camera?

Definition

Default 3D view is isometric and a Camera view is perspective 

Term
What is the purpose of an alignment line?
Definition

       Indicates that the new element you are placing or modeling is aligned with an existing object.

Term
When you are modeling (not editing) a linear element, how do you edit the temporary dimension, as that shown in Figure 2-80?
Definition
Type a new value and press Enter.
Term

How do you select all structural column types, but no other elements in a view?

Definition
Select all of the objects in the view and use Filter to clear the other categories.
Term
What are the two methods for starting Move or Copy?
Definition

       Start the command first and the select the objects, or select the objects and the start the command. 

Term
Both Rotate and Array with Radial have a center of rotation that defaults to the center of the element or group of elements you have selected. How do you move the center of rotation to another point?
Definition

Select the center of rotation and drag it to a new location OR in the Options Bar, click Place and          

 

      select a new point.

Term
Which command would you use to remove part of a wall?
Definition
Split Element
Term

Which of the following are ways in which you can create additional parallel walls?

Definition
Use the Offset tool in the Modify tab OR select an existing wall, hold CTRL and draw the wall to a new location OR use the Wall tool and set an offset in the Options Bar.
Term
Which command do you use if you want two walls that are not touching to come together?
Definition

      Trim/Extend to Corner

Term

When you import a CAD file into the Autodesk Revit software, it comes in as lines and text.

Definition
  False.
Term

What type of view do you need to be in to add a level to your project?

Definition
Any section or elevation view.
Term
Which of the following elements can be copied and monitored?
Definition
Grids and Levels
Term
On which of the following element types can a coordination review with the host project be performed?
Definition
Revit link.
Term

When linking an architectural model into a structural project which of the positioning methods keeps the model in the same place if the extents of the linked model changes in size?

Definition
Auto – Origin to Origin
Term
How many times can one project file be linked into another project?
Definition
Once
Term

Which of the following commands creates a view that results in an independent view displaying the same model geometry and containing a copy of the annotation?

Definition
Duplicate with Detailing
Term

Which of the following is true about the Visibility Graphic Overrides dialog box?

Definition
Changes made in the dialog box only affect the current view AND it can only be used to toggle categories on and off AND it can be used to change the color of individual elements
Term
The purpose of callouts is to create a….
Definition

View of part of the model that is linked to the main view from which it is taken.

Term
You placed dimensions in a view and some of them display and others do not. You were expecting the view to display as shown. To display the missing dimensions, you need to modify the….
Definition
Annotation Crop Region
Term
How do you create a jog in a building section?
Definition
Select the building section and then click Split Segment in the contextual tab.
Term
How do you line up grid lines that might be different lengths?
Definition

Select the grid line and drag its model end to line up with the other grid lines.

Term
Where can columns be placed?
Definition
Both types of columns can be placed wherever you want
Term
How do you add additional column families to use in a project?
Definition
Load them from the Library.
Term

Which of the following are ways that you can create walls in a project?

Definition

       Draw lines OR Pick Lines OR Pick Face

Term
Which command do you use to insert a pier or pilaster?
Definition
Structural Column
Term
How do you create additional column sizes for column types already in the project?
Definition

In Properties, duplicate an existing type and change the sizes.

Term
Which element is the host for an isolated footing?
Definition
 Column
Term
The Structural Foundation: Wall command requires a host wall to already be in place.
Definition
True
Term
Which command do you use to add a custom footing type under a wall?
Definition

Structural Foundation: Isolated

Term
When placing a beam, which of the following is NOT an option?
Definition
At Columns.
Term
Which of the following describes a Beam System?
Definition
All beams in a bay placed at the same time.
Term

In a plan view, which of the following changes the display to show the stick symbol for beams?

Definition
Detail Level: Coarse
Term
How do you create sloped beams?
Definition

 Change the Start/End Level Offset after you have drawn the beam. 

Term

Where do you assign the structural member types and sizes for the components of a truss?

Definition
In Family Types OR In Type Properties.
Term
Based on lecture, what is the best methodology for understanding Revit?
Definition
“lecture attendance is important”
Term
L.U.E.: 
Definition
42
Term
Best Architectural Scale for connections
Definition
16 and 3"=1'
Term
Best Architectural Scale for Door, Window, Cabinets
Definition
3" = 1'
Term
Best Architectural Scale for Details
Definition
1 1/2" = 1' or 1"=1'
Term
Best Architectural Scale for callouts, small plans, wall sections, details
Definition
3/4" = 1' or 1/2" = 1'
Term
Best Architectural Scale for interior elevations
Definition
3/8" = 1'
Term
Best Architectural Scale for plan views
Definition
1/4" or 3/16" or 1/8" or 3/32" = 1'
Term
[image]
Definition
Section Symbol. Shows where the section cut is, shows line of sight direction, gives page detail info
Term
[image]
Definition
Callout View. Used to show more detail. Increases the scale, refers to a detail view
Term
When you create a project in Revit, do you work in 3D or 2D?
Definition
You work in 3D almost all of the time, even when you are using what looks like a flat view
Term
What is the purpose of the project browser?
Definition
It is used to access and manage the views of the project
Term
What parts of the interface changes according to the command you are using?
Definition
Ribbon, Options bar, Properties Palette
Term
The difference between Type Properties and Properties is...
Definition
Properties stores parameters that apply to the selected individual elements. Type properties stores parameters that impact every element of the same type in the project
Term
When you start a new project, how do you specify the base information in the new file?
Definition
Select the right template for the task
Term
What is the main difference between a view made using 3D default view and camera view?
Definition
Default 3D view is isometric and Camera view is perspective
Term
What is the purpose of the alignment line?
Definition
Indicates that the new element you are placing or modeling is aligned with an existing object
Term
When you are modeling (not editing) a linear element, how do you edit the temporary dimension?
Definition
Type a new value and press <Enter>
Term
How do you select all structural column types, but no other elements in a view?
Definition
Select all of the objects in the view and use Filter to clear the other categories
Term
What are the two methods for starting Move or Copy?
Definition
Start the command first and then select the objects, or select the objects and then start the command
Term
Where do you change the wall type for a select wall?
Definition
In properties, select a new type in the type selector drop-down list
Term
Both rotate and Array with Radial have a center of rotation that defaults to the center of the element or group of elements you have selected. How do you move the center of rotation to another point?
Definition
Select the center of rotation and drag it to a new location, or In the options bar, click place and select a new point
Term
What command would you use to remove part of a wall
Definition
Split element
Term
Which of the following are ways in which you can create additional parallel walls?
Definition
Use the offset tool in the Modify tab OR select an existing wall hold <CTRL> and drag the wall to a new location OR use the Wall tool and set an offset in the options bar
Term
Which command do you use if you want two walls that are new touching to come together?
Definition
Trim/Extend to Corner
Term
When you import a CAD file into Revit, it comes as lines and text (T/F)
Definition
False
Term
What type of view do you need to be in to add a level to your project?
Definition
As this is done using a dialog box, the view does not matter
Term
Which of the following elements can be copied and monitored?
Definition
Grids and levels
Term
On which of the following element types can a coordination review with the host project be performed?
Definition
Revit Link
Term
When linking an architectural model into a structural project, which of the positioning methods keeps the model in the same place if the extents of the linked model changes in size?
Definition
Auto- Origin - to - Origin
Term
How many times can one project file be linked to another project?
Definition
once
Term
Which of the following commands creates a view that results in an independent view displaying the same model geometry and containing a copy of the annotation?
Definition
Duplicate with Detailing
Term
Visibility Graphic Overrides dialog box facts
Definition
Changes made in the dialog box can only affect the current view AND it can only be used to toggle categories on and off AND it can be used to change the color of individual elements
Term
The purpose of callouts is to create a...
Definition
View of part of the model that is linked to the main view from which it is taken
Term
To display the missing dimensions to the side of an objects after you need to modify the...
Definition
Annotation crop region
Term
How do you create a jog in a building section?
Definition
Select the building section and then click Split Segment in the contextual tab
Term
How do you line up grid lines that might be different lengths?
Definition
Select the grid line and drag its model to line up
Term
Where can columns be placed?
Definition
Both types of columns can be placed anywhere
Term
How do you add additional column families to use in a project?
Definition
Load them from the library
Term
Which of the following are ways that you can create walls in the project?
Definition
Draw lines, pick lines, pick face
Term
Which command do you use to insert a pier or pilaster?
Definition
Structural column
Term
How do you create additional column sizes for column types already in the project?
Definition
In properties, duplicate an existing type and change the sizes
Term
Which element is the host for an isolated footing?
Definition
Column
Term
The structural foundation: wall command requires a host wall to already be in place (T/F)
Definition
True
Term
Which command do you use to add a custom footing type under a wall?
Definition
Structural foundation: isolated
Term
When placing a beam, what are the options?
Definition
Structural usage, placement plane, 3D snapping, NOT at columns
Term
Which of the following describes a Beam System?
Definition
All beams in a bay placed at the same time
Term
In a plan view, which of the following changes the display to shower the stick symbol for beams?
Definition
Detail level: coarse
Term
How do you create sloped beams?
Definition
Change the start/end level offset after you have drawn the beam
Term
Where do you assign the structural member types and sizes for the components of a truss?
Definition
In family types and in type properties
Term
When creating a slab, which of the Draw Tools to create a boundary automatically updates the slab boundary if the other elements are changed?
Definition
Pick walls and Pick supports
Term
Foundation slabs often have slab edges. How do you separate them?
Definition
Slab edge command
Term
Which elements cannot be cut but a shaft opening?
Definition
Beams
Term
Which tool would you use to set or modify the direction of metal decking in a structural floor?
Definition
Pick supports
Term
Which of the elements can have reinforcement added to it?
Definition
Structural walls and foundation walls
Term
How do you load additional reinforcement into your model if it is not already available?
Definition
In Modify:Place Rebar tab>family, select load shapes OR In Insert tab>Load from library panel, select load family
Term
How do you add multiple evenly spaced instance of rebar?
Definition
Modify in the layout rule
Term
After sketching a custom rebar shape, where do you assign the name?
Definition
In the project browser, under structural rebar>rebar shape
Term
Which types of elements can you add structural area reinforcement?
Definition
Foundation slabs, structural floors and structural walls
Term
To displace reinforcement in 3D view, where do you make the modification?
Definition
The View Visibiltiy State in rebar properties
Term
If you are having a hard time selecting an analytical element in a view, what is a short-term method that would help?
Definition
Apply a Temporary View Properties override
Term
Dead+Snow+Wind is an example of....
Definition
Load combinations
Term
Boundary conditions include information about the surrounding environment, not physical loads on the structure (T/F)
Definition
True
Term
Types of loads that can be accessed using the Loads command
Definition
Point, Area, line, NOT node
Term
Which of the following enable you to make manual adjustments to the Analytical model without changing the physical model?
Definition
In the analyze tab, select the analytical adjust command OR in the analytical view, select an analytical line and change its properties
Term
How do you specify the size of a sheet?
Definition
In the New Sheet dialog box, select a title block to control the sheet size
Term
How is the title block information filled in?
Definition
Select the title block and select the label that you want to change OR select the title block and modify it in Properties
Term
On how many sheets can a floor plan view be placed?
Definition
1
Term
What is the best method to use if the size of the view is too large for a sheet?
Definition
Delete the view, change the scale and place the view back on the sheet
Term
How do you set up a view on a sheet that only displays part of a floor plan?
Definition
Create a callout view displaying the part that you want to use and place the callout view on the sheet
Term
When a grid is moved, how do you update the dimension?
Definition
It automatically updates
Term
How do you create new text styles?
Definition
Duplicate an existing type
Term
When you edit text, how many leaders can be added using the leader tools?
Definition
As many as you want at each end of the text
Term
Detail Lines created in one view also display in the related view (T/F)
Definition
False
Term
What describes the difference between a symbol and a component?
Definition
Symbols are 2D and only display in one view. Components are 3D and display in many views.
Term
When creating a Legend what elements can be added?
Definition
Legend components, tags, symbols, NOT rooms
Term
What are the ways in when you can create a detail?
Definition
Make a callout of a section and sketch over it OR draw all of the elements from scratch OR import a CAD detail and modify or sketch over it OR insert an existing drafting view from anther file
Term
What type of view can you NOT add detail lines?
Definition
3D views
Term
How are detail components different from building components?
Definition
Detail components are made of 2D lines and annotation only
Term
When you sketch detail lines they ...
Definition
Display only in the view in which they were created
Term
Which commany do you use to add a pattern?
Definition
Filled region
Term
What happens when you delete a column in a revit model?
Definition
The column is removed from the model and the schedule
Term
How do you add a column to a graphical column schedule?
Definition
the column information is added automatically to the schedule when you add the column to the model
Term
In a schedule, if you change type information, all instances of that type update with the new information (T/F)
Definition
True
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