WorksheetsCompArch12D - 1st Quarter Review
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 28mins
In what way are the Spanish and Italian styles of architecture similar?
arches
low-pitched roofs of ceramic tile
stucco exterior walls
All the above
Who use the method of post and-lintel construction?
A. Egyptians
B. Greeks
A and B
None of these above
The keystone is a ____ shaped stone that locks the other stones in place.
wedge
square
triangle
octagon
Which is not part of the early American Architecture?
English
Victorian
French
Spanish
Which style was NOT an Early American style?
Mid-Atlantic Colonial
Dutch Colonial
Southern Colonial
Ranch
Which of the following is NOT a feature of English architecture?
high-pitched roofs
massive chimneys
small windows
long projecting windows
When humans were nomadic, shelter consisted of natural caves or portable tents made of animal skins. As people began to settle in fixed locations, what did they begin to do?
A. construct permanent tents and adobe huts
B. build houses with a fire system
C. modify caves or shelters with existing natural materials
A and C only
What does functionalism mean in terms of architecture?
Being useful for aesthetic purposes
The ability to imagine forms before they exist
The quality of being useful, other than adding beauty or aesthetic value.
Interior furnishings.
What are the 3 types of colors in the color spectrum?
Primary, secondary and tertiary
Primary, secondary and teritium
Primary, synthetic and hollow
Primary, black and white
Which of the following is NOT an element of design?
Color
Space
Balance
Line
What is the meaning of proportion in the Principle Designs?
the relationship of one part to another or ratio
giving something importance
creating motion and carrying the viewer's eyes to various parts of the space
making something symmetrical or asymmetrical
Which of the following is NOT a secondary color?
Green
Orange
Violet
Blue
Too much unity, too much rhythm, or too much repetition can ruin the sense of what?
Variety
Transition
Emphasis
Subordination
When lines, planes, or surface treatments are repeated in a regular sequence, the order or arrangement creates a sense of ______.
Rhythm
Balance
Texture
Proportion
Which of the following is a basic element of design?
Line
Negative
Positive
Contour
Which of the following options is an example of a principle of design?
Size
Shape
Balance
Scale
Which of the following is an element of design?
Proportion
Color
Transition
Unity
In contrast to the architectural principle "form follows function", a piece of sculpture's primary purpose is it's __________
aesthetic value
function
organic design
materials
What is civil engineer’s scale often used for?
A. Most architectural drawings
B. Plans that show the size and features of the land surrounding a building
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
With the metric scales, the numbers on a meter scale mark every tenth line to represent which unit?
Millimeters
Inches
Centimeters
Feet
In architectural drawings, ISO standards recommend that only this unit be used?
Centimeters
Feet
Inches
Millimeters
Why are different line weights used on drawings?
To emphasize or deemphasize various areas of a drawing
To indicate which area is important and which is not important
To show purely aesthetic values of the artists
To underline an important part of the text
Which of the following is NOT found in a typical title block of an architectural drawing? (select all that applies)
Project title
Name and address of client
Initials of designer
Scale
Callouts
This type of drawings contain all the information needed to completely construct a building: the dimensions, materials, and drawings of the building's shape.
General purpose
Construction documents
Working Drawings
Blueprints
These visible lines are used to show the main outline of the building, including exterior walls, interior partitions, porches, patios, driveways, and walls. They should be drawn wide to stand out on the drawing.
Object lines
Dimension lines
Extension lines
Hidden lines
Which "line" outlines the shape of kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms?
Phantom Lines
Border lines
Fixture Lines
Section Lines
What type of drawing is specifically for a sales promotion or to bring interest in for other people?
working drawing
general purpose drawing
construction drawings
architectural drawings
Which type of architectural drawing gives you a top-down, “bird-eye” view?
Plans
Section
Elevation
Rendering
A plan can communicate a complete description of the materials, type, size, and location of the various components by ...
numbering
lettering
styles
drawings
Also called pictorials, this type of architectural drawing uses 1-, 2-, or 3-point perspectives to show how the finished product is expected to look.
elevations
models
plans
renderings
Which is not important when it comes to solar orientation?
heating effect
cooling effect
lighting
proper furniture placement
How does light affect the design of a building?
It affects where you place the walkway
It affects where you position the doors and windows
It’s important for designing the garage
It affects how an architect that designs the roof
In ergonomic planning, which human dimensions are especially critical in planning for cabinets, shelves, and work counters?
weight and length
size and position
size and weight
position and length
What two types of devices are used in "active solar design"?
Mechanical and electrical devices
gass and electrical powered generators
soil collecting and oxygen collecting devices
Wind and rain collecting devices
How do passive solar systems use the power of the sun for energy?
They use the design features and orientation of the house
They use mechanical devices.
They use ectrical devices.
They use the soil surround the house.
