BSE UNIT 7 Building Fabric Quiz

What does the external fabric of a building consist of?

• Only walls and roofs

• Materials and components that form the shell of the building, including walls, floors, roofs, windows, and doors

• Only materials used for interior design

• Only components for the building's foundation

What is the purpose of the building fabric or envelope according to the diagram?

• To provide sound insulation, weather exclusion, thermal insulation, and structural stability

• To decorate the building's interior

• To support only the building's aesthetic appearance

• To provide a structure for installing electrical systems

Can the components of the building fabric be load-bearing?

• Yes, they can be either load-bearing or non-load bearing

• No, they are always non-load bearing

• Yes, but only the doors are load-bearing

• No, only the foundation is load-bearing

What is one of the functions of the fabric of a building?

• It decorates the exterior of the building.

• It protects occupants from the elements.

• It increases the natural light inside the building.

• It supports the foundation of the building.

How does the fabric of a building regulate the internal environment?

• By providing structural support to the building.

• By enhancing the acoustics inside the building.

• By regulating temperature, humidity, and moisture.

• By facilitating communication systems within the building.

What additional benefit does the fabric of a building provide to its occupants?

• It generates electricity for the building.

• It provides privacy and security for occupants.

• It recycles waste materials from the building.

• It changes color with the weather.

What does the fabric of a building provide in terms of accessibility?

• It provides access from the interior to the exterior of the building.

• It restricts access to authorized personnel only.

• It provides elevators and escalators for easy movement.

• It provides a barrier to prevent access to the building.

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when selecting building materials for different elements of a building?

• Building regulation requirements

• The color preferences of the client

• The structural properties of the material

• Cost implications

What does the selection of building materials depend on?

• The weather forecast for the week

• The design and context of the project

• The popularity of the materials

• The distance to the nearest hardware store

Where is the location of use considered for building materials?

• Only external environmental factors

• Only internal environmental factors

• Both internal and external environmental factors

• The location is not considered