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Theory of Architecture and Planning Principles Compre Quiz 1

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

a)

Square

b)

Circle

c)

Triangle

d)

Sphere

4.

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

5.

Which of the following is in cylindrical form.

a)

Louvre museum

b)

MIT Chapel

c)

Modern Art museum, Caracas

d)

Robbie House

6.

Which of the following is in Pyramidal form

a)

Louvre museum

b)

MIT Chapel

c)

Modern Art museum, Caracas

d)

Robbie House

7.

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

a)

Lanai

b)

Recessed floor

c)

Wood flooring

d)

Platform

8.

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

9.

It is the relative size of parts of a whole.

a)

Proportion

b)

Scale

c)

Module

d)

Composition

10.

It is a regular and repeated pattern.

a)

Balance

b)

Rhythm

c)

Proportion

d)

Contrast

11.

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

12.

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 and Planning

13.

The author of De Architectura is ___________.

a)

Leon Batista Alberti

b)

Sebastiano Serillo

c)

Vitruvius

d)

Andrea Paladio

14.

Which among the following is not under his Philosophy

a)

Firmitas

b)

Venustas

c)

Concretas

d)

Utilitas

15.

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

16.

The author of the said book is ___________. He is also called as "The Universal Man".

a)

Leon Batista Alberti

b)

Sebastiano Serillo

c)

Vitruvius

d)

Andrea Paladio

17.

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

18.

The author of the said book 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

19.

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.

20.

The author of the said book 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

21.

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

22.

He is called as "The Father of modern picture books." and He is the author of the said book.

a)

Michael Angelo

b)

Sebastiano Serillo

c)

Giacomo Barocci Vignola

d)

Andrea Paladio

23.

Indicates a position in space.

a)

Point

b)

Two Point

c)

Line

d)

Linear Element

24.

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

a)

Point

b)

Two Point

c)

Line

d)

Linear Element

25.

Associated with linearity and direction.

a)

Point

b)

Two Point

c)

Line

d)

Linear Element

26.

Which of the following is not a planar element?

a)

Lanai

b)

Platform

c)

Pavements

d)

Curtain wall

27.

The identifying characteristic of a volume.

a)

shape

b)

form

c)

mass

d)

object

28.

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

29.

A form transformation by adding elements to its volume.

a)

Dimensional transformation

b)

Subtractive transformation

c)

Additive transformation

d)

Multiple transformation

30.

A form transformation by subtracting a portion of its volume.

a)

Dimensional transformation

b)

Subtractive transformation

c)

Additive transformation

d)

Multiple transformation

31.

What type of transformation occurred in the Pantheon, Rome?

a)

Dimensional transformation

b)

Subtractive transformation

c)

Additive transformation

d)

Multiple transformation

32.

Refers to the manner in which the surface of a form come together to define its shape and volume.

a)

Transformation

b)

Articulation

c)

Combination

d)

Visual Expression

33.

Which of the following is a two spaces may rely on an intermediary space for their relationship?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

34.

Which of the following is the field of a space may overlap the volume of another space?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

35.

Which of the following is a two space may share a common border?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

36.

Which of the following is a space may contained within the volume of a larger space?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

37.

Which spatial organization that has a central space from which linear organizations of space extend in a radial manner?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

38.

Which spatial organinzation has a central, dominant space about which a number of a secondary spaces are grouped?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

39.

Which of the following is in a linear sequence?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

40.

Which of the following shows a space grouped by proximity or a sharing of a common visual trait or relationship?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

41.

Which of the following shows a space organized within the field of a structural grid?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

42.

Which is not a type of approach?

a)

Frontal

b)

Oblique

c)

Spiral

d)

Inclined

43.

Which is not a type of a building entrance?

a)

Flush

b)

Projected

c)

Recessed

d)

Oblique

44.

Which on the figure above shows a flexible path configuration?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

45.

Which on the figure above shows a path-space relationship is used to approach and enter functionally or symbolically important spaces?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

46.

Which on the figure above shows that in a cutting through a space, the path creates patterns of rest and movement within.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

47.

Which principle of composition incorporates the sense of equilibrium?

a)

Proportion

b)

Contrast

c)

Balance

d)

Character

48.

Which principle of composition incorporates sense of movement?

a)

Rhythm

b)

Unity

c)

Character

d)

Scale and Proportion

49.

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

a)

Birds wings

b)

Eagle

c)

Neo-Futuristic

d)

Airplane

50.

What is the concept of Sydney opera house?

a)

Thin shell structure

b)

snail

c)

sailing boats

d)

slices of orange