Quiz on Construction and Architecture

To balance a heavy object and a light object, place the heavier object _____ the center line.

• closer to

• farther from

• on

• below

The main building code for residential construction in the United States, including construction in earthquake-prone areas, is the _____ Residential Code.

• Federal Emergency Management Agency

• Building

• United States Geological

• International

A project budget includes direct costs such as _____.

• sales tax

• installation

• interior designer fees

• contractor delays

A tabletop made from _____ can be difficult to repair if damaged.

• solid surface material

• ceramic tile

• laminate

• natural stone

Overhead costs do not include _____.

• office rent

• office utilities

• employee salaries

• business supplies

• designer fees

Which of the following signs indicates that a house may have serious structural issues?

• Small cracks in the foundation.

• Stress cracks in the foundation.

• Cracked drainage pipes.

• Peeling paint.

Each of the following is an example of effective personal preparation for a design presentation except _____.

• knowing who will attend the meeting and who the decision-maker is

• getting enough sleep, having a healthy breakfast, dressing appropriately, and practicing thoroughly

• finding out what technology is available for your presentation

• bringing only a digital copy of the presentation to emphasize your focus on sustainability and green design

After April 2010, the United States Environmental Protection Agency requires _____.

• all wallpaper or decorative vinyl must be fire-resistant

• all paints to be free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

• contractors disturbing painted surfaces in homes built before 1978 to be lead-certified

• contractors to use only sustainable materials and surface treatments in new homes

Which house style was born from the warm climate, informal lifestyle, and open spaces of the American West?

• Modern style.

• Ranch house.

• Farmhouse style.

• Split-level house.

The main advantage of a one-wall kitchen is that it _____.

• allows for more countertop areas for activities outside the work triangle

• allows traffic into the kitchen without entering the work triangle

• uses space most efficiently and can be easily added to other rooms

• has plenty of countertop space for food preparation activities