A plan view is a top-down projection of the site or building.

• A. A plan view shows a top-down projection of the site or building
• B. A plan view shows a side elevation
• C. A plan view shows a cross-section
• D. A plan view shows a 3D perspective

Answer: (A)

Plan views depict the layout from above, as if you’re looking down on the site or building. This view shows walls, doors, room outlines, stairs, and the overall footprint, giving the arrangement of spaces without showing vertical dimensions or elevations. That top-down projection is exactly what a plan view is intended to convey, making it the correct description.

The other views illustrate different perspectives. A side elevation displays the exterior profile from the side, focusing on height and vertical features. A cross-section is like a vertical cut through the building, revealing internal relationships and heights. A 3D perspective presents a three-dimensional, often skewed view with depth, but it isn’t a true plan view.