WorksheetsPrimary Considerations and Residential Areas
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
The main entry should not open directly into the living room, rather into a hallway or a (a) .
For efficient use, the dining room should be adjacent to the (a) and the living room.
The living room should be located so that natural (a) patterns to other parts of the house do not pass through it.
A small dining room capable of seating four people around a table and providing space for a buffet would require about _______ square feet of space.
120
180
240
300
The __________ functions as a place to greet guests and remove coats and shoes.
Foyer
Mudroom
Entryway
Living Room
To accommodate a person using a wheelchair, a space of at least _________ wide should be provided around furniture.
20"
24"
28"
32"
An average-size living room is about ____________ square feet.
100
150
200
250
The ___________ entry should be centrally located to provide easy access to various parts of the house.
Service
Special-Purpose
Main
Side
None of the above
Extends the living space to the outside
Dining Room
Foyer
Entryway
Living Room
None of the above
A place to remove coats and shoes
Dining Room
Foyer
Entryway
Living Room
None of the above
Should be adjacent to the kitchen and living room
Dining Room
Foyer
Entryway
Living Room
None of the above
Center for most activities in the living area
Dining Room
Foyer
Entryway
Living Room
None of the above
The family room is designed for all recreational activities such as playing and pursuing hobbies.
True
False
Some special-purpose rooms may be placed in the corner of another room.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT an example of a special-purpose room?
Library
Family room
Home office
Greenhouse
Which of the following is true about family rooms?
Family rooms are typically small, around 6’ x 7’
Family rooms are not meant to receive a great deal of use, so welcoming décor is not necessary
Family rooms are typically placed in the basement for the large space and separation from noise
Family rooms are meant to provide space for specific activities, such as work or laundry
Types include home office and music room
Family Room
Balcony
Verandah
Special-Purpose Rooms
Patio
For hobbies and family recreation
Patio
Courtyard
Deck
Family Room
Balcony
Similar to a patio but typically above grade
Balcony
Verandah
Special-Purpose Rooms
Courtyard
Deck
A narrow porch extending from the upper floor of a residence
Deck
Balcony
Verandah
Patio
Courtyard
A large porch that extends across an entire side of the house
Balcony
Verandah
Patio
Courtyard
Deck
A feature near the residence, but not attached to it; usually at ground level
Patio
Courtyard
Verandah
Family Room
Deck
An outdoor space that is partially or fully enclosed by walls or a roof
Special-Purpose Rooms
Balcony
Patio
Verandah
Courtyard
Exhaust from the kitchen should not be expelled into the (a) or crawl space.
The straight-line kitchen is generally used in small houses, cottages, and (a) .
The work triangle is determined by drawing a line from the front-center of the range to the (a) to the sink and back to the range.
The L-shaped kitchen is located along two ________ walls.
opposite
outside
interior
adjacent
A garage designed for two cars may be as small as ____________.
11’ x 19’
16’ x 20’
20’ x 20’
24’ x 24’
At least _________ clearance should be provided on all sides of the island in an island kitchen.
2’
3’
4’
5’
For practical kitchen design, the length of the work triangle should not exceed _________.
10’
16’
22’
28’
Which of the following about garages/carports is not true?
Storage is an important consideration for designing garages
Turnarounds in a driveway should be included if possible
Garages and carports should at least be able to fit one standard-size car
Carports are more expensive to build and are better for colder climates
The most popular kitchen design is the _______ kitchen.
L-shaped
corridor
straight-line
U-shaped
Identify the name of the kitchen in the picture.
Straight-Line Kitchen
L-Shaped Kitchen
Corridor Kitchen
U-Shaped Kitchen
Peninsula Kitchen
Identify the name of the kitchen in the picture.
L-Shaped Kitchen
Corridor Kitchen
U-Shaped Kitchen
Peninsula Kitchen
Island Kitchen
Identify the name of the kitchen in the picture.
Corridor Kitchen
U-Shaped Kitchen
Peninsula Kitchen
Island Kitchen
Straight-Line Kitchen
Identify the name of the kitchen in the picture.
U-Shaped Kitchen
Peninsula Kitchen
Island Kitchen
Straight-Line Kitchen
L-Shaped Kitchen
Identify the name of the kitchen in the picture.
Peninsula Kitchen
Island Kitchen
Straight-Line Kitchen
L-Shaped Kitchen
Corridor Kitchen
Identify the name of the kitchen in the picture.
Island Kitchen
Straight-Line Kitchen
L-Shaped Kitchen
Corridor Kitchen
U-Shaped Kitchen
An interior door should swing ___________ the bedroom.
Into
Out of
If provisions are being made for wheelchair use, a bedroom and bathroom door should be a minimum of (a) wide.
The Federal Housing Administration recommends a minimum of four feet of rod space in a small closet and (a) feet for a large closet.
Usually about _______ of the house is dedicated to the sleeping area.
⅛
¼
⅓
½
What is the primary consideration for bathrooms?
Safety
Decor
Windows
Fixtures Sizes
A ________ receptacle should be used in the bathroom.
shielded
grounded
waterproof
ground fault circuit interrupter
A split bedroom plan __________.
Separates the master bedroom from other bedrooms for greater privacy
Groups the bedrooms for seclusion and privacy from living and service areas
Includes a guest bedroom in another part of the house
Splits a bedroom in half
The recommended minimum size for a bedroom is ______ square feet.
100
150
200
250
A ______-bedroom home has the greatest sale potential.
1
2
3
14
Contains a sink and a toilet
Full-bath
¾-bath
½-bath
⅞-bath
Contains a sink, toilet, and tub or tub/shower combination
Full-bath
¾-bath
½-bath
⅞-bath
Contains a sink, toilet, and shower, but no tub
Full-bath
¾-bath
½-bath
⅞-bath
