Building Types Quiz

What distinguishes a dormer bungalow from a regular bungalow?

• It has a basement

• It has a garage

• It has stairs and habitable rooms in the roof space

• It has a swimming pool

What are dormer windows?

• Windows in the basement

• Windows in the roof space

• Windows in the garage

• Windows in the attic

What is the primary feature of a bungalow?

• It has multiple floors

• It has no stairs

• It has a large garden

• It has a swimming pool

What is the purpose of dormer windows in a dormer bungalow?

• To provide ventilation

• To add aesthetic value

• To create habitable space in the roof

• To increase security

Which of the following is an example of a domestic building?

• Skyscraper

• Dormer bungalow

• Warehouse

• Stadium

What is a link detached house?

• A house that shares a single party wall with one other property.

• A house that adjoins another by sharing a garage party wall.

• A house that is completely detached from other properties.

• A house that is part of a row of identical houses.

What type of flats are normally found in high-rise buildings?

• Multi-storey flats

• Single-storey flats

• Duplex flats

• Studio flats

What is the primary purpose of a conversion in building terms?

• To increase the height of a building

• To change a building's use to living accommodation

• To improve the building's energy efficiency

• To add more floors to a building

Which building type is defined by having 4–8 storeys?

• Low-rise

• Medium-rise

• High-rise

• Super high-rise

Which building type has a maximum effective height of 25m?

• Low-rise

• Mid-rise

• High-rise

• Super high-rise