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Wall Types & materials

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of a wall?

a)

It provide access from the outside into a building, as well as passage between interior spaces.

b)

It enclose, separate, and protect its interior spaces.

c)

It is used for light and ventilation of interior spaces.

2.

What is a load bearing wall?

a)

interior walls that just separate spaces.

b)

Walls just for beauty.

c)

carry the structural weight of the building.

3.

Interior walls are also called (a)   walls.

4.

Which wall framing method is commonly used today?

a)

Balloon Framing

b)

Platform Framing

5.

(a)   is a mixture of sand, coarse aggregate, Portland cement, and water.

6.

(a)   is manufactured by firing molded clay or shale and vary widely in color, texture, and dimension.

7.

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)  

8.

Building stone is divided into three basic types: rubble, flagstone, and ashlar. Which stone is composed of round rocks of various sizes?

(a)  

9.

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)  

10.

Gypsum board is also known as:

Check all that are correct.

a)

Drywall

b)

Wallboard

c)

Sheet rock

d)

Plasterboard

e)

Studs

11.

What is Architecture?

a)

The study of plants and animals

b)

The art and science of designing buildings and structures

c)

The process of selling houses and land

d)

The study of weather and climate

12.

What is the main purpose of a client intake form in a design project?

a)

To advertise the company

b)

To collect important information about the client and project requirements

c)

o create the final construction drawings

d)

To calculate the project cost automatically

13.

Which information is typically collected in a client intake form?

a)

Client contact details and project requirements

b)

Only the client’s favourite colour

c)

Only the project cost

d)

Only the contractor’s information

14.

What is meant by user analysis in the design process?

a)

Studying how people will use a building or space

b)

Measuring the height of a building

c)

Calculating construction costs

d)

Creating building permits

15.

Why is user analysis important when designing a building?

a)

It helps ensure the design meets the needs of the people using the space

b)

It makes the building taller

c)

It reduces the number of drawings needed

d)

It replaces building codes

16.

Which of the following is an example of information gathered during user analysis?

a)

Number of people who will use the space

b)

The weather forecast

c)

The designer’s personal opinion

d)

The colour of the drafting table