Quiz on Architecture and Urban Planning

Which of these has been designed to incorporate a bedroom in the loft space?

• Dormer bungalow.

• Terrace house.

• Apartment.

• Static mobile home.

Which of these should be included in a public building to meet cultural requirements?

• Library.

• Music room.

• Prayer room.

• Gallery.

An area of an inner city is being adapted to encourage regeneration of the shopping district. What should be done to support this?

• Design park and ride routes.

• Increase pay and display areas.

• Develop retail parks.

• Introduce a congestion charge.

Which of these is a suspension bridge?

• a.

• b.

• c.

• d.

Which trade occupation would most likely work with stonemasonry?

• Roofing.

• Trowel.

• Plastering.

• Wood.

Why should lime-based plasters be used to refurbish a nineteenth century property?

• To increase the fire rating.

• To modernise the building.

• To increase thermal properties.

• To conserve the buildings heritage.

Which two pieces of equipment should be used for setting out the foundations of a new building?

• Staff.

• Scanner.

• Set square.

• Plumb bob.

• Optical level.

Why would a raft foundation be used during the construction process?

• To prevent moisture rising.

• To minimise underground vibration.

• To prevent subsidence in soft ground.

• To eliminate rising water in flood plains.

Which of these is an objective in biodiversity conservation?

• To maintain life-supporting systems.

• To conserve water-use.

• To optimise building space.

• To reduce energy usage.

What is the purpose of an isometric drawing?

• To show assembly method of components.

• To view an object from three sides.

• To view six angles at the same time.

• To show a site location in relation to its surroundings.