WorksheetsPlanning the Living Area
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 18mins
The _______ entry should be centrally located to provide easy access to various parts of the house.
service
special purpose
main
side
A major consideration in the design of an entryway is ____________.
the appearance of neighboring homes
protection from the weather
visibility of the play area
wind direction
Which of the following are examples of special-purpose rooms?
atrium, greenhouse, sunroom
darkroom, family recreation room, greenhouse
shop, darkroom, living room
kitchen, atrium, sunroom
A small dining room requires approximately _________ square feet to seat 4 people.
100
120
150
175
An average size living room is about _____ square feet.
100
150
200
250
To accommodate a person using a wheelchair, a space of ___________ is needed for passing between furniture pieces.
24"
32"
40"
48"
For efficient use, the dining room should be adjacent to the ___________ and the kitchen.
foyer
master bedroom
living room
utility room
A(n) _________ has few walls in the living area of the home.
two-story plan
ranch-style plan
closed plan
open plan
Sliding doors are often used on ________ entries.
main
service
special-purpose
all of the above
The _________ entry should be impressive because it is the first part of the house that guests see.
special-purpose
main
service
side
Glass side panels in the entry may ________.
provide visibility
add natural light
contribute to the design
all of the above
Outdoor spaces that is partially or fully enclosed by walls or a roof are called ___________.
porches
balconies
courtyards
decks
Traffic should be planned through the living room because it is the center of activity.
true
false
In cool climates, a living room placed on the south side of the house can take advantage of winter sun.
true
false
The decision of whether to include a separate dining room should be based on current trends.
true
false
Dining room decor should match the living room.
true
false
The main entry of a house should be functional and visually interesting,
true
false
An entry door should be able to open 145 degrees to provide handicap accessibility.
true
false
