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WorksheetsWall Types & materials
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the purpose of a wall?
It provide access from the outside into a building, as well as passage between interior spaces.
It enclose, separate, and protect its interior spaces.
It is used for light and ventilation of interior spaces.
What is a load bearing wall?
interior walls that just separate spaces.
Walls just for beauty.
carry the structural weight of the building.
Interior walls are also called (a) walls.
Which wall framing method is commonly used today?
Balloon Framing
Platform Framing
(a) is a mixture of sand, coarse aggregate, Portland cement, and water.
(a) is manufactured by firing molded clay or shale and vary widely in color, texture, and dimension.
Building stone is divided into three basic types: rubble, flagstone, and ashlar. Which stone consists of flat pieces, 2 to 4 inches thick, of irregular shapes?
(a)
Building stone is divided into three basic types: rubble, flagstone, and ashlar. Which stone is composed of round rocks of various sizes?
(a)
Building stone is divided into three basic types: rubble, flagstone, and ashlar. Which stone is cut into pieces of uniform thickness for laying in coursed or
non coursed patterns?
(a)
Gypsum board is also known as:
Check all that are correct.
Drywall
Wallboard
Sheet rock
Plasterboard
Studs
What is Architecture?
The study of plants and animals
The art and science of designing buildings and structures
The process of selling houses and land
The study of weather and climate
What is the main purpose of a client intake form in a design project?
To advertise the company
To collect important information about the client and project requirements
o create the final construction drawings
To calculate the project cost automatically
Which information is typically collected in a client intake form?
Client contact details and project requirements
Only the client’s favourite colour
Only the project cost
Only the contractor’s information
What is meant by user analysis in the design process?
Studying how people will use a building or space
Measuring the height of a building
Calculating construction costs
Creating building permits
Why is user analysis important when designing a building?
It helps ensure the design meets the needs of the people using the space
It makes the building taller
It reduces the number of drawings needed
It replaces building codes
Which of the following is an example of information gathered during user analysis?
Number of people who will use the space
The weather forecast
The designer’s personal opinion
The colour of the drafting table
