NICET - Highway Construction Inspection Practice Exam

Which type of view shows the height of an object from the front or side?

1. Plan view

2. Cross-section view

3. Elevation view

4. Profile view

The correct answer is: Elevation view

The elevation view is specifically designed to depict the height of an object as seen from the front or side. This type of view provides a two-dimensional representation that showcases the vertical dimensions, appearance, and overall shape of structures, such as buildings or other infrastructures, from a fixed perspective. In doing so, it allows designers, engineers, and inspectors to assess how the object interacts with its environment, including its scale and architectural features. In contrast, a plan view represents the layout from above, providing information about horizontal dimensions rather than height. A cross-section view illustrates a cut-through of the object to display internal features and details, which is distinct from representing the object's height in a straightforward manner. Similarly, the profile view generally focuses on a side perspective but is typically used to show the shape of a landscape or road, rather than serving the primary purpose of showcasing height as effectively as the elevation view does.