Careers in Architecture Unit 1

The Brooklyn Bridge was the first steel-wired bridge in New York City.

• True

• False

The benefits of working an architectural project team include all of the following EXCEPT:

• Few Opportunities to Brainstorm

• Increased Collaboration

• Increased Learning Opportunities

• Various Team Member Perspectives

The architectural tool that guides an architect in drawing parallel lines is a ____________.

• T-Square

• Protractor

• Compass

• Ruler

The correct way to state 1:1000 is "one to one thousand." This applies regardless of the numbers on each side of the colon. Some examples include:

• 2:500 = "two to five hundred"

• 1:100 = "one as one hundred"

• 55: 000,000 = "fifty-five equals 0

Civil engineering is the type of engineering that involves the design and construction of public works, such as dams, bridges, and large infrastructure projects.

• True

• False

Architects must consider the

• Impact on the environment

• Impact on people

• Impact on the environment, people, safety, health and communication

A commercial architect would work on building such as schools, shopping centers, and strip malls.

• True

• False

Architects do not have to be licensed and can operate in any state they want to regardless of licensing.

• True

• False

Members of the architectural project team include all of the following EXCEPT:

• The Architect

• The Client

• Engineers

• Parents

A residential architect specifically designs residential houses

• True

• False