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CEA Section 1.1.1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Architecture is defined as which of the following?

a)

The art and science of designing life size artwork.

b)

The art and science of designing buildings for human habitation.

c)

The art and science of designing public works, such as bridges, dams and other large facilities.

d)

The art and science of selecting colors and building materials that conform to local building codes.

2.

A civil engineer is defined as which of the following?

a)

Someone who is trained in the design of buildings concerned with the environment.

b)

Someone who is trained in the design of moving systems, such as conveyor belts and elevators.

c)

Someone who is trained in the design and construction of public works such as bridges, dams, and other large facilities.

d)

Someone who is trained in transportation design and concerned with good manners.

3.

Vernacular architecture is characterized by which of the following?

a)

very strong materials.

b)

very attractive materials.

c)

locally available materials.

d)

inexpensive materials.

4.

Which of the following is not an example of vernacular architecture?

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

What was the earliest building system?

a)

Bearing Wall

b)

Post-and-Lintel

c)

Arch and Dome

d)

Roman

6.

With horizontal beams placed across vertical posts, the Parthenon is an example of this type of construction.

a)

Post-and-Lintel

b)

Barrel Vault

c)

Cast-in-Place

d)

Tilt-up

7.
Arches support vertical loads by putting each segment into 
a)
tension.
b)
compression.
c)
torsion.
d)
shear stress.
8.

Which of the following is not an example of an architectural vault?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

What is the architectural feature shown in the picture?

a)

Facade

b)

Arch

c)

Beam

d)

Tunnel

10.

What type of architecture feature is shown in the pictured structure?

a)

Post and Beam structure

b)

Arch and Dome structure

c)

Vernacular Structure

d)

Pyramid Structure

11.

Which of the following is not an example of an architectural dome?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.
Which ancient civilization built the best road systems?
a)
Greeks
b)
Babylonians
c)
Romans
d)
Egyptians
13.

What building material became popular during the industrial revolution?

a)

concrete

b)

stone

c)

iron

d)

wood

14.

During the late 1800's, what metal became the material of choice for construction projects?

a)

Steel

b)

Aluminum

c)

Copper

d)

Brass

15.

What type of metal is added to reinforced concrete?

a)

Steel

b)

Bronze

c)

Copper

d)

Zinc