Architectural Models Quiz

A(n) ___ model is a scaled representation of a house and a portion of the site.

• small scale solid

• structural

• presentation

• architectural

The scale of structural models is usually ___.

• 1/4" = 1'-0" or 1/2" = 1'-0"

• 1" = 10'-0" or 2" = 1'-0"

• 1/2" = 1'-0" or 1" = 1'-0"

• None of the above

Which of the following statements regarding foam board is true?

• It is easy to cut and glue.

• It can be finished to resemble various exterior building materials.

• It can be painted with various kinds of paint.

• All of the above.

___ is easy to obtain, glues well, and can be painted with almost any type of paint.

• Cardboard

• Foam board

• Balsa wood

• None of the above

Typically, only the ___ plan and elevations are needed to build a model.

• landscape

• floor

• electrical

• plumbing

Paint interior walls with ___ paint.

• house

• high-gloss

• cement

• tempera

___ models are built full size within a CADD program.

• Physical

• Balsa

• Virtual

• Structural

The scale of small scale solid models may range from 1/32" = 1'-0" to (a)   .

The (a)   model is most useful when unusual construction procedures are to be used.

A model-building material that is easy to cut with a knife, is easy to finish, and can be sanded and scored is (a)   .