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Bonus Exam Questions
Chapter 1
1. The Revit Structure GUI is an easy way to interact with your computer in order to
efficiently create your project model and documents.
Answer: True
2. The quickest method to invoke the Beam command is by typing the default
shortcut: ______.
Answer: BM
3. There are several ways to launch a single command in Revit Structure. List the
various ways in which the Beam command can be invoked. Which of the
following is not one?
A. By Selecting the Beam icon on the Design Bar
B. by choosing Modeling  Structural  Beam from the menu bar
C. Using the Create Similar command
D. Using the View Control menu
Answer: D.
4. Modeled elements have a defined hierarchy that consists of categories, families,
types, and instances.
Answer: True
5. In the modeling environment, there are basic types of _________that you use in
the construction of the virtual model and construction documents.
Answer: model and annotation elements
6. A structural column has four element properties. A two-story W14X99 column is
placed at a grid intersection in a project. That singular insertion is categorized as
what?
A. a category
B. a family
C. a type
D. an instance
Answer: D.
7. Most of the time you are working in 3D views as you develop your virtual model.
Answer: False
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8. When working in 2D views such as plans and sections the view types become
your ______________and must be sensibly arranged.
Answer: working planes
9. Which of the following is not a major project view type?

A. Callouts
B. Sections
C. Reveals
D. Elevations
E. Drafting
Answer: C.
10. You control the graphical display of elements that occur in your views by using
the Visibility Graphics dialog box.
Answer: True
11. To change the cut pattern for Concrete Masonry units to a diagonal pattern and the
surface pattern to an 88 block you use the __________ dialog box?
Answer: materials
12. The GUI (graphical user interface) contains a number of bars and areas. Which
one is not correct on the following list?
A. Beam area
B. Options bar
C. Project browser
D. Drawing Area
E. View Control
Answer: A
Chapter 2
1. A properly tuned template will help maintain _________ throughout an office
environment.
Answer: standards
2. What extension does a template file have?
A. .rvt
B. .rfa
C. .rtf
D. .rte
Answer: D
3. Worksets can be stored in a Template file.
Answer: False
4. A ___________________ parameter can be shared by multiple projects and

families, exported to ODBC, and appear in schedules and tags.
Answer: shared
5. If you have a general template that will be used the majority of the time and you
would like to set it to be used as the default template to be used when a user starts
a new project, where do you go to make this setting?
A. Tools  Options and select the File Locations tab
B. Settings  Options and select the File Locations tab 
C. Edit  Options and select the File Locations tab
D. File  Options and select the File Locations tab
Answer: B
6. ___________________ information is data pertaining to the project that typically

does not change.
Answer: Project
7. To rotate a project to True North, you will need to be in a plan view and have the
view set to display to what orientation?
A. Combined
B. Project North
C. True North
D. Varies
Answer: C
8. When creating a new project parameter to be applied to the Project Information

category, the Instance parameter acts as a Type parameter.
Answer: True
9. Starting a project from a ___________________ template will start you out with
the bare minimum of a model.
Answer: None
10. There are several settings that can be adjusted to help control how you use Revit
Structure, the Project Units is one of them. What type of units can be set under the
Project Units?
A. Concrete and Masonry Units

B. Structural and Common Units
C. Symbolic and Shared Units
D. None of the above
Answer: B
11. The first thing you do after choosing to Rotate Project North is to fill in the
rotation value in the Options bar.
Answer: False; you choose from preset rotation values in the Rotate Project dialog
12. For vertical bracing, you can choose between two different plan representations:
___________________ line and line with ___________________.
Answer: Parallel, Angle
13. Where do you go to assign the global display of symbolic symbols for different
types of connections?
A. Options
B. Detail Level
C. Structural Settings
D. Annotations
Answer: C
14. To create new abbreviations for tagging rebar you choose settings 
Abbreviations and then select the Add New button.
Answer: False; you are not allow to add new, only change existing values
15. The ___________________ cutback distance values are global settings that affect
all beams, trusses, braces and columns that are of steel material in your project.
Answer: symbolic
16. What detail level setting(s) will display the symbolic symbols and representation
of steel elements?
A. Detail Level: Coarse

B. Detail Level: Coarse and Medium
C. Detail Level: Coarse, Medium and Fine
D. None of the above, it is controlled by Structural Settings
Answer: A
17. A naming convention that is to be used for naming views can be found in the help
file under “View Naming Convention”.
Answer: False; this will vary from firm to firm
18. The ___________________ settings available in the structural settings dialog

allow you to control Load Cases, Load Combinations, Analytical Model Settings,
and Boundary Conditions.
Answer: analytical
19. Revit Structural allows you to control settings that pertain to the placement of
rebar which can also be saved in a project template. What do these settings
control?
A. Maximum spacing
B. Rebar Size
C. Allowable steel in Concrete
D. Rebar Cover
Answer: D
20. The Revit Structure interface does not allow you to use a black background color.
Answer: False; this can be set by going to the Options dialog box
21. A good ___________________ convention should be developed in every Revit

Structure environment. This convention will more than likely have to be revisited
for each project.
Answer: naming
22. Browser organization is key in helping efficiently maneuver from view to view in
your project while using Revit Structure. Creating and using Browser View types
help you achieve this. What is one of the few view types that cannot be sorted
with this method?
A. 3d Views
B. Legend Views
C. Sheets Views
D. Drafting Views
Answer: B
23. In order for you to copy standards from one project to the other with the Transfer
Project Standards tool, you need to have both projects open in the same session of
Revit Structure.
Answer: True
Chapter 3
1. Revit Structure can understand several formats when working with other
disciplines that can be ___________________ for use or display purposes while
in a Revit model.
Answer: imported
2. When importing or linking in another file format you are able to choose several
methods for positioning it in your model. Which method is not offered?
A. Auto - Center to Center
B. Auto - Origin to Origin
C. Auto - Base Point
D. Manual - Base Point
Answer: C
3. Revit Structure does not allow you to import a DGN file.
Answer: False; yes you can import a DGN file
4. As you are importing file, ___________________ at the Import/Link CAD

Formats dialog box to make the appropriate choices.
Answer: pause
5. After a CAD file has been imported into Revit, tools are available to allow you
delete and hide objects within the imported file. What is this tool called?
A. Mask element objects
B. Query
C. Hide in View
D. Remove from View
Answer: B
6. Revit Structure’s discipline needs to be set to Structural in order for walls set to
non-bearing usage to be displayed.
Answer: False; it should be set to architectural, electrical, mechanical, or
coordination
7. Once a Revit model is linked into another Revit model you will have the ability to
___________________ objects from one linked model into another.
Answer: copy
8. The copy/monitor tool allows you to copy elements from a linked Revit model
and place them into your current Revit model while monitoring both elements for
change. What elements cannot be copy/monitored in Revit Structure?
A. Grids and Levels
B. Walls
C. Footings
D. Slabs
Answer: C
9. By changing a Revit link’s visibility graphics for a view, you can manipulate its
graphics display any way you choose.
Answer: True
10. The tool used to see where collisions are occurring between linked files is called
___________________ Check.
Answer: Interference
11. Revit has tools that will red flag changes to the model that are being monitored by
the copy/monitor tool. What dialog appears to allow you to take action with
regards to these changes?
A. Coordination Review dialog
B. Coordination Alert dialog
C. Copy/Monitor Options dialog
D. Review Warnings dialog
Answer: A
12. By right-clicking directly on a link from the Project Browser, you can manage the
link “on the Fly”.
Answer: True
Chapter 4
1. The Structural Column template has Upper and Lower Level

___________________ for the top and bottom of geometry to be referenced to.
Answer: constraints:
2. Where do you set the material properties of a structural column to control how it
behaves when placed in the model?
A. Materials dialog
B. Structural Settings dialog
C. Options dialog
D. Family Category and Parameters dialog
Answer: D
3. A column whose category is set to column behaves the same way as a column
whose category is set to Structural Column.
Answer: False; they behave much different, one being that framing will not
connect to a column set to the column category.
4. The ___________________ box within a Structural Column is an invisible box

that Revit Structure will place to the extents of the geometry inside the family.
Answer: bounding
5. What two structural material types are affected by the “Display in Hidden Views”
family parameter?
A. Concrete and Other

B. Precast and Concrete
C. Steel and Wood
D. Precast and Other
Answer: B
6. The preferred method which will make your details much more correct is to place
columns as the building will be built.
Answer: True
7. Most steel column families utilize a Type ___________________ to pre-populate

a list of Type names for the user to select from prior to loading into the project.
Answer: catalog
8. Where in the Revit Structure interface do you go to determine the placement

method when placing a Structural Column?
A. The Properties of the Column

B. Column Placement dialog
C. Options bar
D. The Column option in the Design bar
Answer: C
9. The best way to copy Structural Columns from one level to another is to select the
Structural Columns to be copied and select propagate extents from the Options
bar.
Answer: False; select the Structural Columns to be copied and then copy to clip
board, than paste aligned and select levels by name.
10. Top and bottom of columns can be ___________________ to other structural

elements such as floors, foundations, and structural framing members.
Answer: attached
11. There are pros and cons when it comes to using in-place families or external
families for modeling sloped columns. What is considered a pro for using an
external family when creating slope columns in your model?
A. When placed in a project they are automatically assigned to a slope

column category
B. They can be created with more flexibility and can be reused by loading
into other projects
C. Geometry can be created while viewing the modeled components around it
D. Structural elements will be able to attach to the sloped geometry once
loaded into the project
Answer: B
12. The style and justification of a column attachment will behave the same
regardless of what type of element and the materials are that you are attaching to.
Answer: False; they will behave differently base on their material type
13. A Graphical Column Schedule gets its own ___________________ in the Project
Browser.
Answer: Category
14. The “Column Locations per Segment” parameter for a GCS controls what in the
Graphical Column Schedule?
A. The amount of similar columns that that get grouped into a vertical row
B. Determines how many grid intersections the columns get referenced to
C. Controls the amount of vertical rows in a GCS before it splits into another
segment
Answer: C
15. The line weight thickness of a Graphical Column Schedule’s outline and gridlines
is controlled by the Wide Lines subcategory of Lines located in the Model
Categories of the Visibility/Graphic Overrides dialog.
Answer: False; it is controlled by the Thin Lines subcategory
16. A GCS needs to be set to coarse view to display the base plate symbol for a
column. The parameter for determining whether or not the column has a base
plate is in the properties of the ___________________.
Answer: Column
17. Columns take on several different material types that help Revit Structure
determine how they behave in a project. What material type(s) allow for the
symbolic display of splice and base plate symbols?
A. Steel only
B. Steel and Wood
C. Wood, Steel and Other
D. Other Only
Answer: Steel
18. Parameters such as Anchor Rod Size, Base Plate Size, Vertical Reinforcing and
Tie Reinforcing are already built and maintained inside of Revit Structure.
Answer: False; these need to be created by the user and should be shared
parameters so they can be used between other families and display in schedules.
19. Revit structure automatically uses a set of rules to determine the Column
___________________ Mark(s) for what grids it is referenced to. This parameter
is located in the properties of the column
Answer: Location
20. When annotating a GCS, what methods of annotating maintain their relationship
to the columns as other columns are added to the schedule?
A. Tags, Text and Spot Dimensions

B. Call-offs, Tags and Spot Dimensions
C. Text, Call-offs and Spot Dimensions
D. Tags and Spot Dimensions
Answer: D
21. In a scenario where a column is offset from a grid line, but its geometry touches
the grid line, it will display a offset dimension when placed in the GCS.
Answer: False; columns only display an offset dimension when their geometry is
not touching the gridline.
22. Using a grid as a ___________________ is one method for an alternative method

for scheduling columns in a GCS that are offset from a grid.
Answer: Centerline
23. There are many methods that can be used to control the visibility of columns in a
GCS. What method is not an effective way to control the visibility of columns in a
GCS?
A. Phases
B. Material Types
C. Filters

Answer: D
24. Selection Filters cannot be used in a GCS.
Answer: False; both selection filters and filter by criteria can be used
Chapter 5
1. The instance parameters for an element are ones that apply to every occurrence of
that element in your project.
Answer: False
2. ____________ isolates you from the rest of the model as you are working on the
slab so that you can create its outline without disturbing other elements.
Answer: Sketch mode
3. Once in Sketch mode, you create the slab by using any one of the available
suboptions. Which of the following is not one of those suboptions?
A. Line
B. Pick Supports
C. spot elevations
D. Pick Walls
E. Reference Planes
Answer: C.
4. The slab assembly is made of layers, which are inside or outside of a defined core
boundary.
Answer: True
5. The slab boundary lines must be a ______________, so you must be sure that
your elements are trimmed and connected to each other.
Answer: closed sequence of lines or arcs
6. After placement, the slab edges can be
A. Offset horizontally and vertically
B. Flipped 180 degrees in plan view
C. Changed to another profile type
D. All of the above
Answer: D.
7. The shape of the slab edge is controlled through the use of reference planes.
Answer: False
8. ______________allow you to set slab heights for two edges of the slab relative to
the level or reference plane where you are working.
Answer: Slope arrows

9. Typically metal deck in a composite slab family stops at the __________ and then
only concrete extends out to the inside face of the exterior stud which is then
supported by an angle or a bent plate.
A. support girder
B. ridge line
C. top of column
Answer: A
10. The process of making steel and concrete composite decks is much the same as
the basic slab-on-grade except the deck is multilayered.
Answer: True
11. Fill in the blank: To have one profile family, representing similar shapes, with the
ability to flex the shape easily into new types is the________ to modeling.
Answer: parametric approach

12. When a floor deck is first created, a span direction indicator is added. The half-
filled arrows shown in one direction indicate what?
A. The extent of the deck in that direction
B. The strong direction of the deck
C. The type of deck
D. Both A and B
E. Both A and C
Answer: D
13. Best practice is to try to work with the architect to get an idea of ridge and drain
locations that you can then readily edit later in the project.
Answer: True
14. In the Edit Assembly dialog box, you will create the different__________ of the
roof deck
Answer: layers
15. Of paramount concern in constructing your roof system is the ability to do what?
A. Make new roof types
B. To add curbs and depressions where needed
C. To edit the roof sloping and the support framing

D. To establish a hierarchy of roof systems
Answer: C.
16. Transparencies are often applied to the materials so that you can see through the
roof deck and see the framing below.
Answer: True
17. You must configure two basic characteristics when creating the deck layers: the
_______and depths of each layer.
Answer: material
18. A typical roof assembly might be composed of
A. Concrete fill and metal deck
B. Lightweight concrete over wood sheathing
C. Solid insulation over metal deck
D. All of the above
Answer: D
19. A warped type of roof diaphragm often creates a smooth slope along its path from
ridge to drain.
Answer: True
20. The roof by extrusion method uses ___________that you want to create, which is
then extruded over the length of the new roof segment.
Answer: a profile of the roof shape
21. Which is not a method for creating roof diaphragms
A. Roof by Extrusion
B. Roof by Footprint
C. Roof by Face
D. Roof by Ridge Line
Answer: D
22. Creating roof decks with blended solids cannot be accomplished with Revit
Structure.
Answer: False
23. An important feature of floors and roofs is that you can __________to their
underside. This is helpful in many cases, especially for roof conditions.
Answer: attach walls and columns
24. When adding elevator openings, what tool do you use to make your openings
A. Use reference planes

B. Use the shaft opening tool
C. Use level constraints
Answer: B
Chapter 6
1. To add a basic wall, you first need to be in a ___________________ view or a

___________________ view.
Answer: plan, 3d; (either order)
2. As you place walls into the model, dimensions appear which help you layout the
placement of the walls. What are these dimensions called?
A. Layout Dimensions
B. Construction Dimensions
C. Temporary Dimensions
D. Sketch Dimensions
Answer: C
3. Walls are an external family that are completely controlled, manipulated, and
created within the current structural model.
Answer: False; they are a system family
4. When placing a wall, it is automatically assumed, unless specified otherwise, that

the ___________________ will be at the current level that you are drawing the
wall.
Answer: depth
5. When placing a wall, you must pay attentions to how the wall is being placed with
respect to the walls centerline, core centerline, finish face, core face, etc. What
does Revit Structure refer to these references as in the Options bar?
A. Insertion Point
B. Location Line
C. Insertion Base
D. Location Point
Answer: B
6. In the Element Properties dialog box of a wall, the first set of parameters you see
are the instance parameters.
Answer: True
7. The ___________________ of a wall determine what materials are applied to the

wall, along with the thickness of each.
Answer: layers
8. Revit Structure does not have a command called “fillet” for placing a radius at a
wall corner. Instead it is done with the line tools when sketching a wall. What is
this tool called?
A. Fillet arc
B. Fillet corner
C. Fillet edges
D. Trim
Answer: A
9. The tool in the “Modify Vertical Structures” area of a wall’s Edit Assembly dialog
box is used when the preview is set to view as a Floor Plan.
Answer: False; the preview should be set to view as a Section
10. A ___________________ wall consists of two or more basic walls that are
stacked on top of each other to create a single wall system.
Answer: stacked
11. A basic wall may need to have multiple layers which need to be at different
elevations. An example would be a Wood stud wall with sheathing extending
above or below the stud wall. Revit allows you to do this within the Edit
Assembly dialog box of the wall by unlocking the layers. What button do you
click to access these unlocking capabilities?
A. Split Region
B. Modify
C. Assign Layers
D. Merge Regions
Answer: Modify
12. You must first select a wall before choosing the Attach button from the Options
bar when attaching a wall to another element.
Answer: True
Chapter 7
1. To keep your project from getting too big and slow, you start by loading in all
member sizes available into a particular project
Answer: False
2. You adapt an existing library by editing _______________that is associated with
it, in order to add odd member sizes or out-of-date sizes (see Figure 7.1) that
might not already be there.
Answer: the text database file
3. If a member size or shape does not exist in the Revit libraries, you have several
alternatives.
A. You can create your own structural framing member from scratch
using solid modeling tools
B. You can adapt one of the existing libraries to fit your needs
C. You can search on the web for needed families
D. All of the above
Answer: D
4. One important consideration when adding framing elements to your project is
establishing the reference plane to which they are attached
Answer: True
5. The basic vertical constraint for floor framing in your project will be
_____________to which the framing is attached.
Answer: the level
6. Many advanced users elect to use the bottom of the deck as the reference plane
for attaching the framing. Which of the following possible reasons for doing so is
incorrect?
A. They keep the deck constrained to the level
B. New framing sizes can be loaded
C. They do not have to worry if the depth of the deck changes
D. All of the above
Answer: B
7. When you want to add floor framing to your project, depending on the way you
prefer to work, you can either add the floor deck element first or the framing
elements first
Answer: True
8. The Beam command is located on the __________tab
Answer: Modeling
9. Which of the following is not a type of concrete floor system?
A. Castellated
B. Pan joist
C. Precast
D. Prestressed and post-tensioned
Answer: A
10. To curved beams use the drawing tools on the Options bar by drawing such
shapes as an arc, circle, or spline as a path for the beam shape
Answer: True
11. When you model moment frames, you use standard framing techniques as
described earlier in this chapter, but the display must be adjusted to add
__________ symbols on the ends of the frame members
Answer: Moment Connection End
12. The basic approach to defining the area and direction of the beams when using the
Beam System is?
A. The one-touch method
B. The sketch method
C. Neither A nor B
D. Both A and B
Answer: D
13. The roof framing tools in Revit Structure are not similar to those for floor framing
Answer: False
14. The first thing to do to prepare for adding the roof framing on a flat sloped roof of
this type is to extend the walls and columns to the __________________
Answer: underside of the roof deck
15. In plan view, you draw the members just as you did with the floor members, and
they will attach to the underside of the deck. The advantage of this approach is:
A. The Beam System can be easily edited to add new members
B. That if you need to edit the slope of the roof diaphragm the attached roof
framing will move with it.
C. The framing members will display well in a section view
D. The framing members can be easily erased.
Answer: B
16. It is common in building design for roofs to slope from ridges to drains, creating a
roof that warps and has no consistent flat plane
Answer: True
17. When you activate the Beam or Beam System command, the 3D snapping option
will appear on the _______bar as a toggle box
Answer: Options
18. If you edit the elevation of a sloping girder the in-fill beams attached to it will do
what?
A. Become re-spaced in the framing bay
B. Be erased and you will have to re-insert them into the model
C. Both A and B
D. Automatically flex to the new elevation.
Answer: D
19. The Structural Settings dialog box helps control the display of brace and moment
frame symbols
Answer: True
20. One factor you should consider when displaying Moment Connection symbols is
the ___________of the symbol from the column in your course mode plan view
Answer: distance
21. The ends of sloping girders are not cut vertically as you would need for
connecting the shear plate to the column. What do you do?
A. Erase them and re-insert them into the model
B. Add a reference plane to cut the girder geometry
C. Draw a filled region to mask the area

22. Gusset plates for braced frame member attachments to columns or girders are
automatically added to the end of the braced frame member upon insertion.
Answer: False
23. The Line with Angle braced frame symbol option allows the architect to easily see
the directions of the braces without referring to the frame elevation
Answer: True
24. Which of the following answers is not true for the brace symbol of a braced frame
member
A. It never is displayed if the plan is in medium or fine mode.
B. It is always displayed in a Frame Elevation
C. Is automatically placed in plan view after you place the brace in elevation
D. The symbol can be re-configured to your company standards if need be.
Answer: B
Chapter 8
1. When placing walls as foundations in your project it is important to know that

they are typically placed into the model from the ___________________ and go
___________________.
Answer: top, down
2. Revit Structure does not have specific tools for placing piers and pilasters. For
this reason other family types set to a category other than Structural Foundations
are used. What category is this?
A. Structural Pilaster
B. Structural Piers
C. Structural Column
D. Generic Model
Answer: C
3. Since wall footings are a system family, there are only 3 different kinds that can
be placed and attached to a wall.
Answer: False; there are only two, Bearing and Retaining
4. The only real difference between a bearing footing and a retaining footing is that a
retaining footing, you can specify a ___________________ length and a
___________________ length.
Answer: toe, heel (either order)

5. One method to place stepped footings in your project is to split the foundation
wall at the steps and lower the base of the wall as required. Another method is to
select the wall and choose this button from the Options bar to adjust the sketch of
the wall form a 3d or elevation view?
A. Edit Profile
B. Edit Wall Edges
C. Edit Wall Sketch
D. Edit Family
Answer: A
6. An Isolated Footing is an External Structural Foundation family, not a system
family.
Answer: True
7. Adding a grade beam to a model is almost the same as adding a concrete
___________________ member.
Answer: framing
8. What is the best method for a Structural Foundation slab be modified to show
vapor barrier?
A. Use the Add Vapor Barrier tool and select the bottom of the slab
B. Create a new slab that is super thin and place it below the slab
C. Within the Type properties of the Structural Foundation slab choose “Edit”
structure and added a Vapor Barrier layer
D. Edit the sketch of the slab and choose “Add Vapor Barrier” from the Options
bar.
Answer: C
9. Foundation slabs are unique from normal slabs in that you are able to have
intersection lines and gaps when sketch the slab.
Answer: False; like other slabs you must have closed loops and no intersection
ines
10. When expected categories do not show in the Visibility/Graphics dialog you may
need to check the box next to Show “___________________ from all
___________________” located in the lower left of the dialog.
Answer: categories, disciplines
11. When a site is placed into your project the earth may breech the inside of your
structure. What is used to remove the earth so your model is correct and your
details are much more accurate?
A. Void Extrusion
B. Pad
C. Use the Cut Site tool
D. Use the Trim Site tool
Answer: B
12. Pile and Pile Caps are considered Structural Foundations families.
Answer: True
Chapter 9
1. Datum elements aid in the precise location of elements in your model
Answer: True
2. A lot of the features you need to finish your details that have been cut from the
model, or developed as simple two-dimensional drafting views, will be found on
the ___________________.
Answer: Drafting tab on the Design bar
3. Which of the following is not a form of dimension?
A. Spot
B. Aligned or Linear
C. Angular
D. Radial
E. Arc Length
Answer: A
4. Revit Structure is a constraints-based system in which relationships between
elements are maintained as the model flexes to new positions during the design
process
Answer: True
5. As you place elements in your model___________ begin appearing dynamically
as you are working to help you place the element precisely.
Answer: temporary dimensions
6. When a gridline moves, those elements anchored to it also move, providing your
model the ability to do what?
A. Automatically add elements into the model
B. To flex as design changes occur.
C. To insert new grids automatically

Answer: B
7. Grids are automatically generated in any view in which they intersect, saving you
a lot of detailing time.
Answer: True
8. Spot coordinates display the top or bottom_________, or both for a particular
model element
Answer: elevation
9. Which of the following choices is a Reference plane used for?
A. For loading elements from a structural library
B. To assign properties to a an element
C. To establish two-dimensional planes in the three dimensional space of your
virtual environment
D. All of the above
Answer: C
10. Scope boxes are not a way to control the display of grids and other datum
elements in your project.
Answer: False
11. Grids are the basic horizontal ____________in your model.
Answer: constraint system
12. Which elements aid you in adding documentation to your model?
A. Annotation
B. Datum
C. Detailing
D. All of the above
Answer: D
Chapter 10
1. If rebar is being placed with line work using similar methods that you used in
other 2d CAD applications, you will determine how this line work displays by
going to ___________________ ___________________.
Answer: Line Styles

2. When placing what is called 3d reinforcement in you model you are able to adjust
how it displays globally throughout the project as well as how it displays in each
specific view. What are these settings called?
A. Line Styles
B. Rebar Styles
C. Object Styles
D. Reinforcing Styles
Answer: C
3. Using drafting lines for the placement of 2d rebar does not allow you to lock the
line work to 3d elements in the model.
Answer: False
4. Rebar Cover Settings are ___________________ parameters that are associated
with each wall, foundation, and slabs, etc. and helps control the placement of
rebar
Answer: instance
5. After selecting rebar that has been placed parallel or perpendicular in the model,
the Option bar displays a pull down for setting Maximum Spacing, Single
Spacing, Number with Spacing, Fixed Number, and Minimum Clear Spacing.
What does Revit Structure call this setting on the Option bar?
A. Spacing
B. Quantity
C. Rules
D. Layout
Answer: D
6. You can access the Rebar Cover Settings dialog box by selecting Structural
Settings  Rebar Cover.
Answer: False; selecting Settings  Rebar Cover Settings
7. When rebar is set to View ___________________ in a view, it will show through
its host walls, foundations, columns, and slabs.
Answer: unobscured
8. You need to place vertical rebar into a masonry wall at 48” oc, what layout
options would work the best for ensuring the 48” oc?
A. Number of Spacing
B. Fixed Number
C. Maximum Spacing
D. Minimum Clear Spacing
Answer: A
9. In order to place rebar parallel or perpendicular to the work plane you need to
have the detail level of the view set to Medium.
Answer: False; it can be set to any detail level
10. Once a reinforcement rebar has been placed you can select it and alter the
___________________ and ___________________.
Answer: layout, spacing
11. You are looking at a cross section through a concrete wall and would like to put in
the horizontal bars. What method of placing the rebar should be used to allow the
rebar to show up in other views?
A. Place Rebar using 3d Drafting Lines
B. Place Rebar Parallel to the work plane
C. Place Rebar Perpendicular to the work plane
D. Place Rebar using Object Styles
Answer: C
12. If you have rebar that is placed at each face of a wall you will not be able to place
it at one face and then mirror it to the other face.
Answer: False; mirroring is the fastest way
13. The right of the list of for choosing rebar shapes is a button (which shows an
ellipsis) that allows you to turn the ____________ ____________ ____________
(3 words) on or off.
Answer: Rebar Shape Browser
14. As you place rebar you are able to pick from a list of rebar types from the options
bar as well as another option that gives you a thumbnail image of the rebar type.
What is this called?
A. Project Shape Dialog
B. Rebar Shape Browser
C. Rebar Type List
D. Rebar Type Browser
Answer: B
15. As you are placing shapes with ties or other lap geometry, you can press the
spacebar to rotate where the lap or tie will be positioned before you place the bar
configuration.
Answer: True
16. Selecting the End Hook icon that is visible for all reinforcing with end hooks
allows you to override how they are orientated.
Answer: False: it is only available for area and path reinforcing
17. If you needed to place an added hook bar at the edge of a slab, what rebar tool
would you use?
A. Sketch Path Reinforcement
B. Sketch Area Reinforcement
C. Place Rebar Parallel
D. Place Rebar Perpendicular
Answer: C
18. Area Reinforcing allows you to have two layers with separate properties for
specifying the major and minor direction.
Answer: True
19. Adding additional dowels to a perimeter edge can be done by using what Revit
Structure calls Sketch ___________________ Reinforcement.
Answer: Path
20. The first line that you pick/sketch when placing Area Reinforcing determines your
slab direction. If this is incorrect what button do you select from the Sketch bar to
change it.
A. Minor Direction Edge
B. Span Direction
C. Slab Direction
D. Major Direction Edge
Answer: D
21. To place Area Reinforcement in a wall, you must first be in a view where you are
looking straight at the side of the wall that is to be reinforced.
Answer: True
22. Path and Area Reinforcement will automatically be ___________________ after
you finish the sketch.
Answer: tagged
23. Once you have placed Area and Path Reinforcement where do you go to revise the
settings for how it is laid out.
A. Element Properties
B. Rebar Cover Settings
C. Structural Settings
D. Area and Path Reinforcement Settings
Answer: A
24. Path and Area Reinforcement is not visible in a 3d View.
Answer: True
Chapter 11
1. The ___________________ button located in the element properties of a schedule

determines how the data will behave in terms of mathematical computations, and
how the data is formatted.
Answer: Formatting
2. Revit allows you to make adjustments to remove items from a schedule by
building a set of rules base on a set of criteria. If the elements meet this criteria
they are either added or removed from the schedule. What is this called?
A. Creating a rule
B. Sorting/Grouping
C. Creating a Criteria
D. Creating a Filter
Answer: D
3. Any changes in a Revit schedule will immediately update the model and any
change to the model will immediately update the schedule.
Answer: True
4. The ___________________ totals checkbox will allow you to add a total into the
Footer of the grouping’s row.
Answer: Calculate
5. The appearance tab of a schedule focuses on settings for what two categories?
A. graphics and text
B. Cell shading and row height
C. cell shading and text

D. text and grid
Answer: A
6. Creating a schedule key is a much different process that creating a regular
schedule.
Answer: False; it is the same
7. The ___________________ command on the Options bar of a schedule view
allows you to select multiple cell headings and combine them together.
Answer: Group
8. Creating a material takeoff is different than creating a schedule; however, it is
similar in many ways. What is the major difference between creating a material
takeoff and creating a schedule?
A. material takeoffs do not show up in the Project Browser
B. schedules can use filters material takeoffs can’t
C. material property data is not available in a schedule
D. material takeoffs cannot be rotated on a sheet
Answer: C
9. If a filed in a schedule is a calculated result such as volume, the field will not be
able to be changed in the schedule unless it is physically changing it in the model.
Answer: True
10. One of the best ways to track items in a model is to use a___________________
which allows you to tag an element in the model and in return have its data show
up in a legend.
Answer: keynote
11. In order for the Export function of a schedule to be available in the File  Export
pull down, you need to do what with the schedule.
A. Have Excel installed on your machine
B. Have the schedule opened
C. Have Excel opened
D. Have the schedule closed
Answer: B
12. The schedule appearance dialog will allow you to control how the data gets
transferred when you are exporting a schedule to Excel.
Answer: True
Chapter 12
1. Sheets are a category in the Project Browser for organizing a
___________________ family called Drawing Sheets.
Answer: system
2. When a sheet is created its name is automatically associated and name with
reference to what?
A. Sheet Number
B. Sheet Name
C. Sheet Number and Name
D. Sheet Number and Name of your choice
Answer: C
3. Sheets are a system family and titleblocks are an external family.
Answer: True
4. ___________________can be used to add extra thick line work to your
titleblocks.
Answer: Filled Regions
5. Where do you go to create a new parameter for a Revisions Schedule?
A. New parameters cannot be created
B. In the titleblock family
C. Within the properties of the schedule
D. The Project Parameter dialog
Answer: A
6. Revision Schedules can only be set to display with information filling the
schedule from the top-down.
Answer: False; they can also be set to display from the bottom-up
7. You have the ability to access the individual views that are placed on a sheet by
___________________ the view and working through the sheet.
Answer: activating
8. Most views can be rotated when they are placed onto a sheet. What is one view
that cannot be rotated on a sheet?
A. 3d
B. Section
C. Drafting
D. Legend
Answer: D
9. The value of the Title on Sheet parameter can be filled in to override the view
name that is displayed in the view title.
Answer: True
10. As properties of a view change, the information that is displayed in the view
___________________ automatically change with it.
Answer: title
11. When a Graphical Column Schedule is placed onto a sheet it can be set to be
placed onto multiple sheets by adjusting what parameters in its properties?
A. Split parameters
B. Segment parameters
C. Multiple Sheets parameter
D. Break Schedule parameter
Answer: B
12. You need to be careful in determining where a schedule should be split to form
two or more schedules. Once a schedule is split, its split locations cannot be
revised unless the schedule is recreated.
Answer: False; schedules split locations can easily be revised as needed
13. Using a reduced ___________________ ___________________ is probably the
best strategy to allow the key plan to update as the model updates.
Answer: structural plan
14. Several methods can be used to develop a key plan when working with Revit
Structure. What advantage does using a Legend have for creating a Key plan or
diagram?
A. It allows you to easily scale a plan view
B. It allows it to be placed as a symbol
C. It works in conjunction with the match line tool
D. It can be placed on multiple sheets
Answer: D
15. Using Images or Screen Captures for key plans, unfortunately cannot be done in
the 2009 release.
Answer: False
16. The use of ___________________ symbols allow you to create a key plan family
that can be placed as a symbol onto each sheet.
Answer: annotation
17. Creating a sheet index is similar to creating a schedule in Revit. However Revit
does not refer to a sheet index as a schedule. What does Revit refer a Sheet Index
as?
A. Drawing List
B. View List
C. Sheet List
D. Sheet View List
Answer: A
18. When creating a sheet index you can choose to include sheets from another Revit
file that is linked into the current project.
Answer: True
19. To selectively remove sheets from appearing in a sheet index you can go to the
properties of the sheet that is not to be displayed and remove the checkmark from
the ___________________ In Drawing List parameter.
Answer: Appears
20. When creating a more advanced sheet index that will display issue information
you must add additional Project parameters that are linked to what category?
A. Sheets
B. Titleblock
C. Drawing Sheets
D. Project Information
Answer: C
21. Revision text will only be added to revision schedules in a Titleblock if Clouds
are placed on a sheet or in a view that is placed on a sheet.
Answer: False; revisions can be added by choosing the Revisions on Sheet
button within the properties of a sheet
22. While in the properties of a sheet you can click the ___________________ ___
___________________ (3 words) parameter to add a revision to a schedule
without placing a revision cloud.
Answer: Revision On Sheet
23. If you were looking to combine revision 4 which is last in the revision list with
revision 3, eliminating revision 4, what button would you use to accomplish this
task?
A. Merge Up
B. Merge Down
C. Move Up
D. Move Down
Answer: A
24. Creating new revisions, organizing their location, and controlling their behavior
can be done in the Sheet Issues/Revisions dialog.
Answer: True
Chapter 13
1. ___________________ is the concept of using a combination of element

borrowing and worksets to share a model.
Answer: Worksharing
2. A local file is a copy of the central file that resides on a user’s workstation’s hard
drive. What type of link does this file maintain with the central file?
A. User managed
B. Bidirectional
C. Server managed
D. Analytical
Answer: B
3. A benefit of a single-user file is it allows you to load portions of your project that
are needed for the task at hand, thus increasing computer performance.
Answer: False; a multiuser workset model allows this
4. The first thing that you want to do after enabling worksharing in your project is
save the file to the ___________________ disk. This will become you
___________________ file.
Answer: network, central
5. When worksharing is enabled for the first time, user-defined worksets are created
automatically by Revit Structure. How many user-defined worksets are created
during this initial step?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. None
Answer: 2
6. The Save to Central option from the File menu opens up the Save to Central
dialog box. By default, user-created worksets will not be checked to be
relinquished when you save.
Answer: True
7. If you want to edit an element that another user owns, you can
___________________ permission to borrow it.
Answer: request
8. Suppose you are trying to select elements in a worksharing environment and no
matter how hard you try you can’t select them - you click but nothing happens.
What could be the problem?
A. Inactive worksets are set to be grayed out which prevents them from
being selected
B. Another user has the workset checked out
C. Your computer is running out of system memory
D. The Editable Only option is checked on the Options bar
Answer: D
9. If your local file loses its connection with the central file and you continue on
working, you are considered to be “Working at Risk”.
Answer: True
10. Part of keeping your central file healthy is occasionally performing an
___________________ on it.
Answer: audit
11. If for any reason you need to work inside the project and you know that you do
not want to save your changes or risk borrowing elements that you do not want to,
you should do what prior to opening the file?
A. Remove from Central
B. Check the Read Only box
C. Detach from Central

D. Selective Open
Answer: C
12. Back up files for a model that has worksharing enabled are located in the same
folder as the model, only label with a .0001,.0002, etc in the filename.
Answer: False; that is the method for a single-user file, with worksharing
enabled, a backup folder which contains the required files is created in the
same folder as the Local or Central file
Chapter 14
1. ___________________ ___________________ (2 words) is the tendency to

model beyond your needs, resulting in a bloated model.
Answer: Model creep
2. Revit Structure 2009 uses what rendering engine?
A. Metal Ray
B. Accurender
C. Mental Ray
D. Sting Ray
Answer: C
3. When you activate the rendering process, the surface of the shapes is what takes
Revit Structure time to process.
Answer: True
4. A ___________________ material that can be applied to an object for rendering
does not exist in the real world and generally is just a color with various reflective
properties, like paint.
Answer: synthetic
5. One method to confirm if a view can be rendered is to look at the View Control
bar for the view. Along with the scale, detail level and other controls is an icon to
open the Rendering dialog box. What is this icon?
A. Light bulb
B. Vase
C. sun glasses
D. Teapot
Answer: D
6. Only isometric and camera views can be rendered.
Answer: True
7. When it comes to setting your rendering output settings, Revit Structure offers
two options that which are ___________________ and___________________.
Answer: Screen, Printer (any order)
8. What controls do you use to adjust the contrast within your image?
A. Lighting
B. Exposure
C. Background
D. Sun and Shadows
Answer: B
9. Revit Structure’s native file format is supported in just about every outside
application that is used for rendering.
Answer: False; you need to export the 3d model to another file format
10. A ___________________ allows you to create a path that a camera will follow.
Answer: walkthrough
11. When you are rendering a view, you might not always want to render the entire
view until you get your settings set correctly. What does Revit Structure use that
allows you to only render a certain area of your view?
A. Region
B. Crop Box
C. Mask
D. Section Box
Answer: A
12. Revit Structure does not allow you to do Sun Studies. This is only available in
Revit Architecture.
Answer: False
Chapter 15
1. Revit Structure has the ability to perform a structural analysis.

Answer: False. The analytical model must be exported to analysis
software.
2. Revit Structure cannot combine load cases.
Answer: False. Revit can combine load cases
3. A circular reference will occur when a system of beams frames back to the
origin
Answer: True
4. A good example of a typical boundary condition is the support of earth
underneath a footing or a slab on grade.
Answer: True
5. The settings that allow you to turn on consistency checking are located in
the ___________, in the Analytical Model Settings Tab)
Answer: Structural Settings dialog
6. Which of the following is not a kind of load placement?
A. Line
B. Point
C. Area
D. Distance
Answer: D
7. The analytical properties of an element depend on what?
A. Its host geometry
B. The current workflow process
C. It can be configured to extend to other members regardless of its host
geometry
D. All of the above
E. Both A and C
Answer: E
8. The directional guide is an icon that indicates the __________for the load
you are about to place.
Answer: work plane
9. Load placements can be applied by:

A. Picking on the screen
B. Choosing a host
C. Both a and b
D. Starting a new view
Answer: C
10. When the applications dialog is displayed they refer to what?
A. Extent of elements that you are exporting
B. Specific application questions you will need to answer for that particular
analysis package.
C. Both a and b
Answer: C
11. Revit will either export a file in that programs native extension or Revit will
create a _______file
Answer: .bim
12. You have to go to the _____________ to download the integration links
Answer: vendor web site
Chapter 16
1. Probably the most common application of phasing will be in cases where an

existing building is related to your new design
Answer: True
2. Construction __________ of the design model also uses phasing to great
advantage
Answer: sequencing
3. There are three basic areas in the Phases dialog box that are used to create
and configure your project phases. Which of the following tabs is not one
of them?
A. Project Phases
B. Phase Filters
C. Phase Assembly
D. Graphic Overrides.
Answer: C
4. Each phase that you use has associated filters that control how elements are
displayed in any particular view where that phase is enabled
Answer: True
5. ______________ basically means that structural elements within the scope
of your design are categorized and ordered in such a way that identifies
their chronological building order or some other organizational task
Answer: Project phasing
6. There are six default phase filters that you can use immediately. Which of
the below is not one?
A. Show All
B. Show Complete
C. Show Previous
D. Show Members
Answer: D
7. Phase overrides allow you to modify the display of elements in each phase
filter to something other than By Category
Answer: True
8. You apply phases and phase filters in each view by setting parameters in the
_______________ dialog box
Answer: View Properties
9. In the default setup, you configure the Phase Created and Phase
Demolished options for an element to create a phase status for that element.
The phase status can be:
A. Temporary
B. New
C. Demolished
D. All of the above
Answer: D
10. The Demolish tool is found on the Settings toolbar (appropriately marked
with a hammer icon) and is used to mark elements as demolished in the
current phase
Answer: False
11. With a linked model, you control the phase and phase _________ in the
RVT Link Display Settings dialog box
Answer: Filters
12. The process for using phases includes all but one of the following steps.
Which answer does not apply?
A. Select or configure a phase for your element
B. Assign to your modeled elements the phase in which they occur
C. Change your view to display a medium or fine mode
D. Configure your view to display the phase
Answer: C
13. Elements that are in design options are not editable until the option is `
enabled
Answer: True
14. By default, the main model will display the ____________option of the
Design option set
Answer: primary
15. The Design Options menu bar features three buttons:
A. One accesses the Design Options dialog box
B. One adds elements to a design option,
C. One enables an existing option in a view
D. All of the above
Answer: D
16. The Phases dialog box lists each design option set, and, for each set, the
option that the view is currently displaying
Answer: False
17. When working in a design option, you are isolated from the ___________,
which becomes grayed out and whose elements are not selectable
Answer: main model
18. Which one of the following elements is not supported in design options?
A. Modeled elements
B. Views
C. Levels
D. Annotations
Answer: A
19. The various options that you create cannot be scheduled separately for
comparison
Answer: False
20. To add a design option to a particular view, open the __________ dialog
box and select the option you want in the Visible in Option parameter
Answer: View Properties
21. Some modeled elements in your project depend on other elements and so
cannot be independently assigned to a design option. Which is not one of
them?
A. Host sweeps and their hosts
B. Topographical surfaces and building pads
C. Window mullions
D. Columns
Answer: D
Chapter 17
1. When it comes to setting up ___________________, you need to know

where you want to go, and then build the road to get there.
Answer: standards
2. Revit Structure allows you to set Line Weights for the display of elements
within your model in the Line Weights dialog box. How many “Pen Slots”
are available for you to assign Line Weights to?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 16
D. 18
Answer: C
3. Revit Structure users are forced to use the standard that is provided in the
software.
Answer: False; they have the option which is much easier than in AutoCAD
4. Often referred to as a line type, Revit Structure ___________________
___________________ are a defined series of dots, spaces, and lines that
can convey a purpose.
Answer: line patterns
5. Revit Structure allows you to set the way objects appear globally
throughout a project or view specific. Where do you go to make these
changes globally throughout your project?
A. Object Styles
B. Visibility/Graphic Overrides
C. Element Styles
D. Structural Settings
Answer: A
6. Tags, level heads, and sections are all annotation objects that you can
configure to display a standard to your liking.
Answer: True
7. A ___________________ ___________________ in Revit Structure which
contains a Fill Pattern serves the same purpose that hatches do in
AutoCAD.
Answer: Filled Region
8. The Revit.ini file hold settings for determining how Revit Structure starts
up as well as how certain functions behaves when working in it. Where is
the Revit.ini file typically located for a Windows Operating System
installation?
A. the same location as the Central file
B. C:\Revit Structure 2009\Program
C. C:\Windows\System
D. the same location as Revit.exe
Answer: D
9. Revit Structure’s libraries and templates along with any of your custom
creations should be located on a network for other users to access.
Answer: True
10. Setting the defaults for your Library paths as well as Template paths is done
in the ___________________ dialog box.
Answer: Options
11. After you have determined the settings that will make up you standards
when working in a Revit Structure project, you can use what to get those
standards into other projects.
A. Import Project Standards
B. Transfer Project Standards
C. Import/Export Project Standards
D. Insert Project Standards
Answer: B
12. A shortcut file that has been customized can be placed out on the network
for other users to use while allowing for easy maintenance of the file.
Answer: False; Shortcut files cannot be relocated
Chapter 18
1. Instead of trying to provide thousands of blocks, cells, and little

programming routines, Revit Structure provides blank templates (.rvt) that
allow you to choose the basic type of family object you want to make
Answer: True
2. Each family in Revit Structure is built with the __________ to adhere to as
many situations as possible
Answer: flexibility
3. In Revit Structure which of the following is not a system families?
A. Beams
B. Wall footings (strip footings)
C. Walls
D. Stairs/ramps/railings
Answer: A
4. If you wanted to add a castellated beam into the model, you would have to
browse for one. By default Revit Structure does not have one of these
families preloaded into the model
Answer: True
5. To begin creating a family file (.rfa), you should first find a ___________
that is close to what you are trying to create
Answer: template
6. In Revit Structure, a family is named family for what reason(s)?
A. The hierarchical concept drives the functionality
B. The delivery of the family to a project
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer: C
7. When you build a family, reference planes are not the key to success
Answer: False
8. Reference planes are the _________of the family. Any additional items we
add are always going to be locked to these datum elements
Answer: structure
9. To add or check on the family’s category, choose the Settings dialog box
and then:
A. Phase designations
B. Family Category and Parameters
C. Design Options
D. All of the above
Answer: B
10. Once the user adds the family to her model, she can then select the custom
family, choose Element Properties, click Edit/New, and then select
Duplicate to create a new family type
Answer: True
11. _______ _elements gives Revit Structure the ability to take any typical
geometric configuration and create a unified set of objects
Answer: Grouping
12. When you start a new Revit Structure family from a template, there will be
existing reference planes. How do these reference planes help in the
creation of the family?
A. They serve as alignment lines that will flex with the shape
B. They can be combined to form unrelated geometry
C. They become the basis for the phasing of the family

Answer: A
Chapter 19
1. Solid modeling tools are located on the Modelling menu and accessed
through the Create… option
Answer: True
2. Integral to this discussion is the notion of pure,
______________________techniques that enable you to construct modeled
objects
Answer: solid modeling
3. Seven defining dimensions to the reference lines were added while
completing the tapered girder. Which answer below is not one of them?
A. End depth
B. Level to level
C. Flange thickness
D. Flange width
Answer: B
4. Tapered steel girders are a common element in many buildings and the
family is readily available in Revit Structure
Answer: False
5. To make an in-place family for a bent beam takes several steps. Which
answer is most correct?
A. Create a solid sweep
B. Apply a beam profile to it.
C. Add a symbolic stick line symbol to finish the family.
D. All of the above
Answer: D
6. Adapting the basic families shipped with Revit Structure is not a good
approach to creating your own families
Answer: False
7. Basic family creation is done by adding ____________________to which
you will lock the girder sketch lines that define a families shape
Answer: reference planes
8. In order to attach wood members such as floor framing and plywood
sheathing to a steel beam, wood members are bolted to the top, and
sometimes the bottom, flange of the beam. These are called
A. Jack Trusses
B. Nailers
C. Top and bottom plates
Answer: B
9. You need to constantly test your family as it is being developed by flexing
the different dimensions you have established
Answer: True
10. After adding new reference planes you will dimension them and apply
___________ to the dimensions to make the family parametric.
Answer: labels
11. Revit Structure family has an associated text file, which serves as a
database of information. Each line in the text file is a record that describes a
certain type, or distinct shape, within the family. This allows the family to:
A. be parametric and flex into new shapes
B. load more easily into your project
C. be easily copied between projects
D. none of the above
Answer: A
12. Using detail components in families is an important evolution in your
practice. As you learn more about the family-creation process, you should
look for ways to embed 2D components directly into the family
Answer: True
13. By __________ the sheathing layer at the bottom of the shear wall structure
you developed it can then move independently in the vertical direction
Answer: unlocking
14. Which of the following wall parameters is not set while creating the second
top plate sweep of the shear wall?
A. Location line
B. Material
C. Profile
D. Offset distance
Answer: A
15. The first and most obvious way to approach elevator pit construction in
your model is to simply add foundation walls and a slab at the bottom of the
pit
Answer: True
16. The elevator pit family is __________by the structural slab.
Answer: hosted
17. After you start a new elevator family you then add reference planes where
the walls and pit slab will be located. Which step below is not part of the
elevator pit family creation process?
A. You add dimensions to the reference planes that you later change to
labels.
B. You add solid extrusions for the walls and pit slab that are attached to
the reference planes.
C. You add entries to the text file associated with the family to make it
parametric
D. You add void forms to make the floor opening and to sculpt the pit slab.
Answer: C
18. When the elevator pit is added to the model the walls automatically adjust
to the floor depth but the opening has to be created in the floor slab after it
is placed.
Answer: False
19. Trusses in Revit Structure are treated as ___________that are created with
numerous pieces.
Answer: assemblies
20. You can keep tinkering with the individual extensions and truss form to
make it even more complete. Which answer below is most correct?
A. The length of each member can be individually adjusted.
B. You could cut the end so it is parallel to the chord member

C. You can add connection plates between the members
D. All of the above
Answer: D
21. The basic Truss forms have a top chord and a bottom chord, as well as
vertical and diagonal members.
Answer: True
22. The truss families consist of basic truss forms and individual elements that
can be configured with different ___________________________and
whose spacing can be adjusted.
Answer: structural framing members
23. In the second warehouse example which part of the of the wood truss
needed to be re-located at third points of the truss span because the truss
was supported by wood shear walls below?
A. Top chord
B. Bottom chord
C. Both a and b
D. Vertical web members
Answer: D

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9. Which of the following is not a major project view type?

2. What extension does a template file have?

3. Worksets can be stored in a Template file.

4. A ___________________ parameter can be shared by multiple projects and

A. Tools  Options and select the File Locations tab

B. Settings  Options and select the File Locations tab 

C. Edit  Options and select the File Locations tab

D. File  Options and select the File Locations tab

6. ___________________ information is data pertaining to the project that typically

8. When creating a new project parameter to be applied to the Project Information

A. Concrete and Masonry Units

Answer: Parallel, Angle

A. Detail Level: Coarse

Answer: False; this will vary from firm to firm

18. The ___________________ settings available in the structural settings dialog

21. A good ___________________ convention should be developed in every Revit

4. As you are importing file, ___________________ at the Import/Link CAD

1. The Structural Column template has Upper and Lower Level

4. The ___________________ box within a Structural Column is an invisible box

A. Concrete and Other

7. Most steel column families utilize a Type ___________________ to pre-populate

8. Where in the Revit Structure interface do you go to determine the placement

A. The Properties of the Column

10. Top and bottom of columns can be ___________________ to other structural

A. When placed in a project they are automatically assigned to a slope

Answer: False; it is controlled by the Thin Lines subcategory

A. Tags, Text and Spot Dimensions

22. Using a grid as a ___________________ is one method for an alternative method

D. None of the above

24. Selection Filters cannot be used in a GCS.

Answer: Slope arrows

Answer: parametric approach

C. To edit the roof sloping and the support framing

A. Use reference planes

1. To add a basic wall, you first need to be in a ___________________ view or a

Answer: plan, 3d; (either order)

Answer: False; they are a system family

4. When placing a wall, it is automatically assumed, unless specified otherwise, that

7. The ___________________ of a wall determine what materials are applied to the

Answer: False; the preview should be set to view as a Section

D. None of the above

1. When placing walls as foundations in your project it is important to know that

Answer: toe, heel (either order)

C. To insert new grids automatically

Answer: Line Styles

1. The ___________________ button located in the element properties of a schedule

C. cell shading and text

1. ___________________ is the concept of using a combination of element

C. Detach from Central

1. ___________________ ___________________ (2 words) is the tendency to

1. Revit Structure has the ability to perform a structural analysis.

9. Load placements can be applied by:

1. Probably the most common application of phasing will be in cases where an

1. When it comes to setting up ___________________, you need to know

1. Instead of trying to provide thousands of blocks, cells, and little

C. They become the basis for the phasing of the family

B. You could cut the end so it is parallel to the chord member

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1. _ _ (2 words) is the tendency to