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WorksheetsFloor Planning
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
What part of the home is used for activities and entertainment?
Living/Social
Sleeping/Private
Service/Work
Living/Work
What part of the home is used for quiet, comfort, and privacy?
Living/Social
Sleeping/Private
Service/Work
Living/Work
In which part of the home are household jobs done?
Living/Social
Sleeping/Private
Service/Work
Living/Work
The sleeping/private zone includes which of the following areas?
Library
Bathroom
Family Room
There is no such zone
The service/work zone includes which of the following areas?
Bathroom
Dining Room
Laundry Room
There is no such zone
Floor Plans give a birds-eye view of a house layout.
True
False
The service/work zone includes which of the following areas?
Kitchen
Family room
Basement bedroom
There is no such zone
How wide should a major circulation path be?
1 to 2 feet
2 to 3 feet
3 to 4 feet
4 to 5 feet
An example of a good circulation pattern would be a family room next to a bedroom.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a part of the house involved in guest circulation?
Kitchen
Living Room
Dining Room
Entry
What is the purpose of the work triangle?
To save steps in kitchen preparation work
To allow for efficiency
To make it easier to work in the kitchen
All of the answers are a purpose
Which of the following options make up the work triangle?
Sink, dishwasher, range/stove
Sink, refrigerator, range/stove
Refrigerator, garbage disposal, dishwasher
Range/stove, sink, garbage
Through careful placement of furniture, you can direct the flow of traffic.
True
False
House plans are usually drawn to which scale?
1/4 inch = 1/2 foot
1/4 inch = 1 foot
1/8 inch = 1/2 foot
1/8 inch = 1 foot
Separate rooms enclosed by walls and built for noise reduction would best describe which type of floor plan?
Office Plan
Open Plan
Family Plan
Closed Plan
Which would be considered a primary furniture grouping?
Seating for 1 to 3 people
A dining table
A piano
A desk
Which of the following options can be done to make a floor plan seem more open?
Use more hallways
Use more walls
Use fewer walls
Separate social and work areas
What is the route that people follow from one place to another called?
A pathway
A circulation pattern
A floor plan route
A frequency pattern
Which would NOT be a consideration when placing furniture in a room?
Air Vents
Electrical Outlets
Color of Furniture
Fireplace
What is the following architectural symbol?
Bi-Fold Door
Exterior Door
Interior Door
Pocket Door
What is the following architectural symbol?
Washer & Dryer
Double Sink
Dishwasher
Bathtub
What is the following architectural symbol?
Sink
Shower
Window
Bathtub
What is the following architectural symbol?
Bay Window
Bow WIndow
Window Seat
Casement Window
What is the following architectural symbol?
Exterior Door
Sliding Door
Bi-Fold Door
Pocket Door
What is the following architectural symbol?
110 Outlet
220 Outlet
Light Switch
TV Cable
An open floor plan has many walls separating rooms.
True
False
When evaluating a floor plan, storage space needs to be taken into consideration.
True
False
What is the following kitchen layout?
One-Wall
Corridor
L-Shape
Peninsula
What is the following kitchen layout?
U-Shape
Peninsula
Corridor
L-Shape
Which kitchen shape is most efficient?
U-Shaped
L-Shaped
Island
One-Wall
Which kitchen shape is the most economical?
U-Shaped
L-Shaped
Island
One-Wall
The perimeter of the kitchen work triangle should measure no more than ___ ft. and no less than ___ ft.
25, 8
23, 14
26, 12
21, 10
What is the two dimensional layout of a room on a blueprint called?
Electrical Plan
Elevation Plan
Floor Plan
Zone
Large pieces of furniture are best placed:
Perpendicular to the wall
Across a corner
Parallel to walls
In the middle of a room
What is the following architectural symbol?
Telephone
Wall Light
Light Switch
Ceiling Light
What is the following architectural symbol?
Stairs
Walkway
Ramp
Basement
What is a good guideline for storage?
To have a least four kitchen pantry cupboards
To have a room full of closets
That it should be incorporated throughout the home
To have built-ins to allow for more storage
Bedrooms located next to bathrooms, kitchen next to garages, and rooms grouped together according to activity describe guideline for:
Good set of blueprints
Effective circulation patterns
A way to make your life easier
A good home for kids
When arranging furniture in a bedroom, which furniture item should be placed first?
Bed
Accessories
Bookshelves
Dresser
Which of the following floor plan symbols is shown in this picture?
Shower
Upper and Lower Cabinets
Fixed Window
Window Seat
Which floor plan symbol is represented by this picture?
Washer & Dryer
Double Sink
Bathtub
Dishwasher
What is one of the first things that should be considered before arranging furniture?
What the color scheme is
The function of the room
Balance
The kind of furniture that will be used
For what purpose does an interior designer use a floor plan?
To show the client how the color scheme will look
To show a client how the house will look on the outside
To find out where the electrical outlets are
To judge space dimensions in a room
On which of the following plans would you find telephones, switches, home security systems, and door bells/chimes?
Floor Plan
Foundation Plan
Electrical Plan
Elevation Plan
Which of the following outlets would be required by an electric range?
A light switch
Having two 110 outlets
220 outlet
110 out let
How wide should the minimum width of major traffic paths in a home be?
2.0 ft
2.5 ft
3.0 ft
4.0 ft
The route that people follow as they move from one place to another in the home is called?
The main route
Circulation
Specificiation
Circulation frequency
What is a kitchen design that has a free-standing work area called?
An island kitchen
A peninsula kitchen
A U-Shaped kitchen
A One-Wall kitchen
What is the blueprint symbol that resembles a dollar sign?
Electrical Outlet
Electrical Switch
Ceiling Light
Ceiling Fan
An area where many people would sit and talk is referred to as what?
A conversation room
Primary conversation area
Secondary conversation area
Entryway
What percentage of the total square footage in a well designed home should be used for storage?
5 to 10%
20 to 30%
25 to 35%
10 to 15%
