Author: Laura C. McLean

William Hough High School
Cornelius, NC
Drafting 2 - Architecture
Study Guide: 3.1.1 - Floor Plans - Service Area - (Kitchens)
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Part 1:
Directions: Use the PowerPoint on the website to answer the following questions
1. The __________ ______________ is a term used to describe the layout of a kitchen in regard to the
location of the ______________, ___________________, and _______________________.
2. A range is another name for a _______________.
3. The shortest side of the work triangle should never be less than ________ feet.
4. The longest side of the work triangle should never be greater than ________ feet.
5. The overall length of the work triangle should measure between ______ and ______ feet.
6. ______________________________________ should never pass through the work triangle.
7. List the (6) kitchen layouts listed in the PowerPoint:
a. _________________ d.__________________
b. _________________ e.__________________
c. _________________ f. __________________
8. Which type of kitchen is most commonly used in efficiency apartments and hotel suites?
a. ___________________________________
9. Which type of kitchen is characterized by two sets of cabinets and workspaces aligned across from each
other with a walkway thru the middle?
a. ___________________________________
10. What is the biggest problem with corridor kitchens?
a. ________________________________________________________________________
11. Which type of kitchen is characterized by having cabinets placed along 2 adjacent walls, providing ample
storage and workspace, and minimal walk-thru traffic?
a. ________________________________________________________________________
12. What is the item in an L-Shaped kitchen that is used to create additional work space, or an additional place
for a range, sink, or eating bar?
(This item is connected to the cabinets on one side of the room.)
a. __________________________________
13. What is the name for the bank of cabinets with additional counter space, and/or a sink/cooktop that is
placed in the center of a kitchen? Usually used in larger homes, or homes with large kitchens.
a. __________________________________

14. A kitchen with cabinets and workspace placed on three adjacent walls is known as a/an
__________________ kitchen.
15. Upper cabinets are drawn on a floor plan by using ____________ lines offset __________ inches from the
wall.
16. Lower cabinets should be drawn offset _________ inches from the wall using ____________________
lines.
17. In your opinion, why do the upper kitchen cabinets not extend out the same distance as the lower cabinets?
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18. Upper cabinets should not be installed above a kitchen sink T/F _____________ .
19. A / An ________ __________ is used to exhaust smoke and grease from a cooking surface.
20. The walkways in a kitchen should never be less than ____________ inches wide.
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Part 2:
1. What relationship is kitchen design and efficiency based upon?
A. Two centers
B. Three centers
C. Four centers
D. Its location with respect to the dining room location
2. The L-shape kitchen is located along:
A. One wall
B. Two walls
C. Three walls
D. Four walls
3. Which of the following rooms would be located in the “service area” of a residence?
A. Dining room
B. Great room
C. Foyer
D. Kitchen
4. What type of kitchen has cabinets on two adjacent walls?
A. Corridor
B. H-shaped
C. L-shaped
D. Peninsula
5. What is the recommended depth for wall cabinets?
A. 12" to 18"
B. 19" to 22"
C. 23" to 24"
D. 24" to 36”
6. The kitchen work triangle, with all sides added together, should not exceed:
A. 18' – 0"
B. 20' – 0"
C. 22' – 0"
D. 25' – 0"

5. What is the recommended depth for wall cabinets?
A. 12" to 18"
B. 19" to 22"
C. 23" to 24"
D. 24" to 36”
6. The kitchen work triangle, with all sides added together, should not exceed:
A. 18' – 0"
B. 20' – 0"
C. 22' – 0"
D. 25' – 0"