Architectural Terms Quiz

What is a dormer in architectural terms?

• A type of window that projects vertically from a sloping roof

• A decorative molding at the top of a wall

• A type of door used in barns

• A type of flooring material

Which architectural term refers to a triangular portion of a wall between the edges of a sloping roof?

• Gable

• Dentil

• Fanlight

• Transom window

What is a balluster or balustrade?

• A railing supported by balusters, especially on a balcony or terrace

• A type of roof with two slopes on each side

• A small tower on top of a building

• A type of window with a semicircular top

What is a transom window?

• A window above a door

• A window that opens outward

• A window with stained glass

• A window with a sliding mechanism

What is a mansard roof?

• A roof with two slopes on each side, the lower slope being steeper than the upper

• A flat roof with a slight slope

• A roof with a single slope

• A roof with a dome shape

What is a dormer?

• A window set vertically in a small gable projecting from a sloping roof

• A type of door used in basements

• A decorative piece on a garden fence

• A type of chimney used in old houses

What is the style of a dormer with a triangular roof?

• Gabled

• Shed

• Hipped

• Segmental

Which dormer style has a curved roof that looks like an arch?

• Eyebrow

• Shed

• Hipped

• Segmental

Which dormer style is named after a part of the face?

• Gabled

• Eyebrow

• Hipped

• Segmental

What type of dormer is shown in the image?

• Gabled

• Shed

• Eyebrow

• Segmental