PLTW CEA Semester 1

Bungalow, Victorian, or Saltbox are all examples of...

• house types

• architectural styles

• foundations

Which statement best defines architectural styles?

• the way the home was designed

• a set of characteristics and features that make a building or other structure notable and historically identifiable

• how buildings look

Who is thought of to be the most famous architect studied in architectural design classes? He also created prairie style architecture.

• Dwayne Johnson

• Barney Stinson

• Franklyn Lloyd Wright

• William Randolph Hearst

Construction administration and oversight is a big part of both civil engineering and architecture.

• true

• false

• maybe

This shows a

• post and beam structure.
• arch and dome structure.
• vernacular structure
• pyramid structure.

Which ancient civilization built the best road systems?

• Greeks
• Babylonians
• Romans
• Egyptians

What building material became popular during the industrial revolution?

• concrete

• stone

• iron

• wood

Determine the volume (in cubic yards) of the concrete pad in the diagram if the pad is 4" thick. (Round to the nearest hundredth.)

• 0.44 yd³

• 0.59 yd³

• 12 yd³

• 48 yd³

A civil engineer is defined as which of the following?

• Someone who is trained in the design of buildings concerned with the environment.

• Someone who is trained in the design of moving systems, such as conveyor belts and elevators.

• Someone who is trained in the design and construction of public works such as bridges, dams, and other large facilities.

• Someone who is trained in transportation design and concerned with good manners.

What is the architectural feature shown in the picture?

• Facade

• Arch

• Beam

• Tunnel