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TOA - Theories and Principle of Design

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the concept of Sydney opera house?

a)

Thin shell structure

b)

snail

c)

sailing boats     

d)

slices of orange

2.

What is the concept of Trans World Airlines flight center at JFK airport

a)

Birds wings

b)

Eagle

c)

Neo-Futuristic

d)

Airplane

3.

Which principle of composition incorporates sense of movement?

a)

Rhythm

b)

Unity

c)

Character

d)

Scale and Proportion

4.

Which principle of composition incorporates the sense of equilibrium?

a)

Proportion

b)

Contrast

c)

Balance

d)

Character

5.

Which is not a type of a building entrance?

a)

Flush

b)

Projected

c)

Recessed

d)

Oblique

6.

Which is not a type of approach?

a)

Frontal

b)

Oblique

c)

Spiral

d)

Inclined

7.

The term theory of architecture was originally simply the accepted translation of the Latin term __________. As used by Vitruvius. 

a)

Ratiocination

b)

Doctrina de Architectura

c)

Venustas

d)

Racionalle

8.

Written by a roman architect and dedicated to his patron, the Emperor Ceasar Augustus as a guide for building projects. It is divided into 10 books dwelling with city planning and architecture in general.

a)

De Re Aedificatoria

b)

De architectura

c)

Of Architecture

d)

10 Books on Architecture

9.

The author of the said book De architectura is ________.

a)

Leon Batista Alberti

b)

Sebastiano Serillo

c)

Vitruvius

d)

Andrea Paladio

10.

Which among the following is not under Vitruvius

a)

Firmitas

b)

Venustas

c)

Concretas

d)

Utilitas

11.

Written by a roman architect and dedicated to his patron, The Pope as a guide for building projects and focuses on the art of building, both in terms of single buildings and entire urban space.

a)

De Re Aedificatoria

b)

De architectura 

c)

Of Architecture

d)

10 books on Architecture and Planning

12.

The author of the said book De Re Aedificatoria is ___________. He is also called as “The Universal Man”.

a)

Leon Batista Alberti

b)

Sebastiano Serillo

c)

Vitruvius

d)

Andrea Paladio

13.

This was the first architectural handbook that emphasized the practical rather than the theoretical aspects of architecture, and it was the first to catalog the five orders.

a)

Complete works on Architecture and Perspective

b)

Complete works on Art and Orders

c)

Estraordinario Libro

d)

Sebastiano Libro

14.

The author of the said book (Complete Works on Architecture and Perspective) is ___________. An Italian Mannerist architect, painter and theorist. He also pioneered the use of high-quality illustrations to supplement the text.

a)

Leon Batista Alberti

b)

Sebastiano Serillo

c)

Vitruvius

d)

Andrea Paladio

15.

Regola Delle Cinque Ordini D’ Architectura in english translation means _______________.

a)

Complete works on Art and Orders.

b)

Canon of Art and Orders.

c)

Canon of the Three Orders of Architecture.

d)

Canon of the Five Orders of Architecture.

16.

The author of the said book (Canon of the Five Orders of Architecture) is ___________. He was one of the great Italian architects of 16th century Mannerisim

a)

Michael Angelo

b)

Sebastiano Serillo

c)

Giacomo Barocci Vignola

d)

Andrea Paladio

17.

It is one of the most influential books in architecture history. It contains the author’s design celebrating the purity and simplicity of classical architecture

a)

4 books of Architecture

b)

6 books of Architecture

c)

8 books of Architecture

d)

10 books of Architecture

18.

 He is called as “The Father of modern picture books.” and He is the author of 4 Books of Architecture

a)

Michael Angelo

b)

Sebastiano Serillo

c)

Giacomo Barocci Vignola

d)

Andrea Paladio

19.

Indicates a position in space.

a)

Point    

b)

Two Point

c)

Line

d)

Linear Element

20.

Can denote a gateway signifying a passage from one place to another.

a)

Point

b)

Two Point

c)

Line     

d)

Linear Element

21.

Associated with linearity and direction.

a)

Point    

b)

Two Point

c)

Line

d)

Linear Element

22.

Which of the following is not a planar element?

a)

Lanai

b)

Platform

c)

Pavements

d)

Curtain wall

23.

The identifying characteristic of a volume.

a)

shape

b)

form

c)

mass

d)

object

24.

A form transformation by altering one or more of its dimension and still retain its identity.

a)

Dimensional transformation

b)

Subtractive transformation

c)

Additive transformation

d)

Multiple transformation

25.

A form transformation by adding elements to its volume

a)

 Dimensional transformation

b)

Subtractive transformation

c)

Additive transformation

d)

Multiple transformation

26.

A form transformation by subtracting a portion of its volume.

a)

Dimensional transformation       

b)

Subtractive transformation

c)

Additive transformation

d)

Multiple transformation

27.

What type of transformation occurred in the Pantheon, Rome?

a)

Dimensional transformation

b)

Subtractive transformation

c)

Additive transformation

d)

Multiple transformation

28.

The characteristic outline or surface configuration of a particular form. It is the principal aspect by which we identify and categorize forms.

a)

Form      

b)

Volume

c)

Surface

d)

Shape

29.

It signifies stability. When resting on one of its sides, this shape is an extremely stable figure.

a)

Square

b)

Circle

c)

Triangle

d)

Sphere

30.

It is a bilaterally symmetrical figure having two equal and perpendicular axes.

a)

Square

b)

Circle

c)

Triangle

d)

Sphere

31.

It is a centralized, introverted figure that is normally stable and self-centering in its environment. It can induce a rotary motion.

a)

Square

b)

Circle

c)

Triangle

d)

 Sphere

32.

Which of the following is in cylindrical form.

a)

Louvre museum

b)

MIT Chapel

c)

Modern Art museum, Caracas

d)

Robbie House

33.

Which of the following is in Pyramidal form

a)

Louvre museum

b)

MIT Chapel

c)

Modern Art museum, Caracas

d)

Robbie House

34.

Which of the following is not a representation of Floor Plane?

a)

Lanai

b)

Recessed floor

c)

Wood flooring

d)

Platform

35.

What is the standard size of a tatami floor mat?

a)

910mm x 1820mm 

b)

900mm x 1200mm

c)

1200mm x 2100mm

d)

1250mm x 2150mm