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Preparing for a Career in Architecture

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Architects must pass an examination to obtain a license to practice.

a)

T

b)

F

2.

An estimator calculates the costs of materials and labor for a building.

a)

T

b)

F

3.

Having a good idea or a quality product or service is enough to have a successful business.

a)

T

b)

F

4.

The way you conduct yourself on the job has no relationship to how well you perform your job.

a)

T

b)

F

5.

A(n) ____ generally draws the details of working drawings and makes tracings from original drawings that the architect or designer has prepared.

a)

junior architect

b)

architectural drafter

c)

architectural illustrator

d)

construction technologist

6.

The job of the ____ is to prepare all the necessary written information needed to describe materials, methods, and fixtures to be used in the structure.

a)

architectural illustrator

b)

estimator

c)

construction technologist

d)

specifications writer

7.

Which professional establishes areas and boundaries of real estate property?

a)

Land surveyor

b)

Construction technologist

c)

Architectural drafter

d)

None of the above

8.

Which of the following is an advantage of owning your own business?

a)

Being your own boss

b)

Long hours

c)

Responsibility for decision making

d)

Risk of failure

9.

A registered architect is qualified to ____.

a)

determine the boundary lines of a site

b)

design structures that meet the standards for health, safety, and property

c)

select the furnishings and color scheme for a dwelling

d)

None of the above

10.

To become an architectural drafter, a person should have completed high school, possess a knowledge of architectural drawing, and ____.

a)

possess an understanding of economics

b)

have an art background

c)

be familiar with a CAD system

d)

All of the above.

11.

Workplace skills include ____ skills.

a)

communication

b)

personal management

c)

teamwork

d)

All of the above.

12.

The technique of ____ listening involves giving your full attention to the person speaking.

a)

passive

b)

active

c)

attentive

d)

eager

13.

Which of the following is an example of good business etiquette?

a)

Taking a phone call during a meeting.

b)

Interrupting a speaker during a presentation.

c)

Turning your cell phone off before entering a meeting.

d)

Teasing a coworker.

14.

______________________________ is a specialized field that requires some artistic skill and creativity.

a)

Architectural illustration

b)

entrepreneur

c)

architect

d)

estimator

15.

A(n) ______________________________ starts, manages, and assumes the risk of a business.

a)

entrepreneur

b)

architect

c)

estimator

d)

architectural drafter

16.

One of the many responsibilities of a(n) ______________________________ is to check construction periodically as it proceeds to see that the plan is being followed and the specified materials are being used.

a)

estimator

b)

surveyor

c)

architect

d)

entrepreneur

17.

The selling price of a structure is generally based upon the conclusions of a(n) ______________________________.

a)

surveyor

b)

estimator

c)

architect

d)

architectural illustrator

18.

Grade level, property lines, and site description are based on the work of a(n) ______________________________.

a)

construction technologist

b)

land surveyor

c)

architect

d)

entrepreneur

19.

List the steps to follow when leaving a job as listed in the chapter powerpoint.

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20.

List three strategies to getting a promotion for a job as mentioned in the chapter powerpoint.

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