TCFP Plans Examiner Practice Test

Which view represents a building cut into two parts to show its interior?

1. Plan views

2. Detailed views

3. Sectional views

4. Elevation views

The correct answer is: Sectional views

A sectional view represents a building cut into two parts to show its interior. In architectural drawings, sectional views are used to illustrate the internal configuration of a structure as if the building has been sliced through at a specific location. This type of view allows for a clear understanding of the spatial relationships, including the heights of rooms, thickness of walls, and the placement of doors and windows within the building's envelope. This is particularly useful for conveying how different levels of the building interact with each other and how various components, such as staircases and mechanical systems, are integrated. The cut is usually indicated by a specific line on the plan view or another related drawing, and what is depicted in a sectional view provides critical information that isn't available in other types of views like plan or elevation views.