Which example describes a wall sign?

• A. Ground signs
• B. Pole signs
• C. Wall signs
• D. Decorative signs

Answer: (C)

A wall sign is a sign that is attached directly to the exterior wall of a building, either mounted flush against the surface or fixed to it. This makes it part of the building itself, rather than standing on the ground or being carried on a pole. For example, letters affixed to a storefront brick facade or a sign painted on the wall are wall signs.

Ground signs sit on the ground or in a landscaped base, freestanding and not attached to the building. Pole signs are mounted high on a pole, elevated away from the structure. Decorative signs are mainly about appearance and ornamentation and may be placed in various locations, but they’re not defined by being attached to the building’s wall in the same way.