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GA Vocab ver.2

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of 'Aesthetics'?

a)

Pleasing in appearance.

b)

Relating to mathematics.

c)

A type of musical instrument.

d)

A form of government.

2.

What term is defined as 'Process that produces plans in order for resources are converted into products or systems that meet human needs and wants, or solve problems.'?

a)

Design

b)

Analysis

c)

Distribution

d)

Maintenance

3.

What is the definition of 'Designers'?

a)

A person who designs any of a variety of things.

b)

A person who only builds houses.

c)

A person who only paints pictures.

d)

A person who only writes books.

4.

What term is defined as 'A systematic, problem-solving strategy that designers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.'?

a)

Design Process

b)

Blueprinting

c)

Reverse Engineering

d)

Trial and Error

5.

What is defined as 'The factors that define a product and take into account the aesthetics and function of the product. (line, color, light, shadow, space, texture)'?

a)

Design Elements

b)

Product Materials

c)

Manufacturing Processes

d)

Ergonomic Factors

6.

What is defined as 'The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface, substance, or fabric.'?

a)

Texture

b)

Color

c)

Shape

d)

Pattern

7.

What is defined as 'By using various combinations of light & shadow, you can create a sense of depth.'?

a)

Light and Shadow

b)

Perspective Drawing

c)

Color Theory

d)

Texture Rendering

8.

What is defined as 'By incorporating the use of space in your design, you can enlarge or reduce the visual space.'?

a)

Space

b)

Texture

c)

Color

d)

Line

9.

Fill in the blank: ______ can be straight, curved, horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. Produces a sense of movement.

a)

Line

b)

Shape

c)

Color

d)

Texture

10.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the 2-dimensional outline of an object; ______ are 3-dimensional versions of the shape.

a)

Shape; Forms

b)

Line; Volumes

c)

Edge; Solids

d)

Sketch; Objects

11.

Fill in the blank: ______ provides definition, interest, variety, and attracts attention.

a)

Color

b)

Shape

c)

Texture

d)

Line

12.

What is the term for the following definition? The art, science or practice of designing and building structures, especially habitable ones.

a)

Architecture

b)

Biology

c)

Sculpture

d)

Astronomy

13.

What is the term for the following definition? Based in feet and inches, use fractions to represent partial inches. Example 4'-5 ½"

a)

Architectural units

b)

Metric units

c)

Decimal units

d)

Engineering units

14.

What is the term for the following definition? Divide inches by 12. Example 4'-5 ½" = 4 ft + 5.5/12 = 4.4583 decimal feet

a)

Decimal Feet

b)

Square Feet

c)

Linear Inches

d)

Cubic Yards

15.

What is the term for the following definition? The space of a two-dimensional surface or region measured in squared units.

a)

Area

b)

Volume

c)

Perimeter

d)

Diameter

16.

What is the definition of 'Architect'?

a)

A person who designs buildings and advises in their construction.

b)

A person who repairs vehicles.

c)

A person who teaches students in a school.

d)

A person who treats sick animals.

17.

Which term is defined as 'Exterior and interior walls, doors, windows, patios, walks, decks, fireplaces, stairs, mechanical equipment, built-in cabinets, and appliances. Shows the exact location of these and drawn to scale.'?

a)

Floor plan

b)

Elevation

c)

Section

d)

Site plan

18.

What is the definition of 'Dimensions'?

a)

A measure in one direction.

b)

A type of geometric shape.

c)

A unit of temperature.

d)

A method of calculation.

19.

Which term is defined as 'The border or outer boundary of a two-dimensional figure.'?

a)

Perimeter

b)

Area

c)

Volume

d)

Diameter

20.

What is the definition of 'Scale Drawing'?

a)

A drawing that shows a real object with accurate sizes except they have all been reduced or enlarged by a certain amount (called the scale).

b)

A drawing that uses only abstract shapes and colors to represent objects.

c)

A drawing that is always the same size as the real object it represents.

d)

A drawing that does not require any measurements or proportions.

21.

What is the definition of 'Architectural Scale'?

a)

A specialized ruler designed for drafting and measuring architectural drawings to the appropriate scale.

b)

A device used to measure temperature in buildings.

c)

A tool for mixing architectural paints.

d)

A software used for 3D modeling of buildings.

22.

What is the term for the following definition? The process of building a structure that can be used for many functions.

a)

Construction

b)

Demolition

c)

Excavation

d)

Decoration

23.

What is the term for the following definition? The process of building a structure that serves as a dwelling or a home in which a person lives.

a)

Residential Construction

b)

Commercial Renovation

c)

Industrial Fabrication

d)

Bridge Engineering

24.

What is the term for the following definition? Something that is fixed or attached (as to a building) as a permanent appendage or as a structural part i.e., a plumbing fixture.

a)

Fixture

b)

Conduit

c)

Partition

d)

Joist

25.

What is the term for the following definition? The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is a certification program that provides guidelines for developing sustainable buildings.

a)

LEED

b)

ISO 9001

c)

Six Sigma

d)

BREEAM

26.

What is the term for the following definition? Capable of being maintained at a steady level without exhausting natural resources or causing severe ecological damage.

a)

Sustainable

b)

Disposable

c)

Depletable

d)

Temporary

27.

What is the term for the following definition? A measure of the amount of carbon dioxide produced by a person, organization, or location at a given time.

a)

Carbon Footprint

b)

Greenhouse Effect

c)

Ozone Layer

d)

Global Warming

28.

What is the term for the following definition? A measurement of the pollutants in the air; a description of healthiness and safety of the atmosphere.

a)

Air Quality (AQI)

b)

Greenhouse Effect

c)

Ozone Layer

d)

Carbon Footprint

29.

What is the term for the following definition? The vertical framing member in frame wall construction.

a)

Stud

b)

Joist

c)

Beam

d)

Rafter

30.

Fill in the blank: The structural floor joined to the joists; supports the finish flooring is called the ________.

a)

subfloor

b)

header

c)

beam

d)

stud

31.

Fill in the blank: A wall that carries a load other than its own weight, for example, the weight of the roof, is called a ________ wall.

a)

load bearing

b)

partition

c)

curtain

d)

non-load bearing

32.

Fill in the blank: An assembly of structural members joined to form a rigid framework, usually connected to form triangles, is called a ________.

a)

roof truss

b)

beam

c)

column

d)

girder

33.

Fill in the blank: A horizontal structural member located on top of the studs used to hold the wall together is called the ________.

a)

top plate

b)

sole plate

c)

joist

d)

beam

34.

What is the definition of R-Value?

a)

Resistance to heat flow.

b)

Ability to conduct electricity.

c)

Measurement of sound absorption.

d)

Capacity to store water.

35.

What is the definition of U-Value?

a)

Measure of the flow of heat through a material given a difference in temperature on either side.

b)

A measure of the electrical resistance of a material.

c)

The amount of light reflected by a surface.

d)

A unit used to measure sound intensity.