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Building Regulations and Design Quiz

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the outline and measurements of the proposed building and its placement on the property called?

a)

Site Development Plan

b)

Floor Plan

c)

Construction Plan

d)

Master Plan

2.

A city government is working on revising its regulations to ensure that buildings are constructed safely and in compliance with community standards. These regulations specify structural integrity, building height, and safety requirements. How do such regulations contribute to urban development and public safety, and what are they called?

a)

Master Plan

b)

Zoning

c)

Building Code

d)

Setback

3.

A real estate developer is planning a residential community and wants to design a lot that allows direct access from both the front and rear to separate public streets for better traffic flow and convenience. Considering different lot classifications, which type of lot would best suit this requirement, and how would its accessibility impact property value and urban planning?

a)

Corner Lot

b)

Through Lot

c)

Open Lot

d)

Inside Lot

4.

A developer is assessing different lot types for a new residential subdivision. One of the lots being considered is completely enclosed by other properties, with no direct access to a street unless an easement is provided. What challenges might this type of lot present for accessibility, privacy, and property value, and what is it called?

a)

Corner Lot

b)

Open Lot

c)

Inside Lot

d)

Through Lot

5.

What do we call the lines showing the exact area of the acquired lot?

a)

Property Lines

b)

Setback

c)

Site

d)

Zoning

6.

A homeowner is planning to construct a new house on their property but must ensure compliance with local building regulations regarding the minimum distance required between the structure and the property lines. How does this regulation impact urban planning, property use, and safety, and what is this required distance called?

a)

Master Plan

b)

Site Plan

c)

Zoning

d)

Setback

7.

Which term refers to the legal restrictions on size, location, and type of structures to be built on a designated area?

a)

Zoning

b)

Setback

c)

Site

d)

Building Code

8.

What is the area of land available for construction or the lot on which a building is constructed called?

a)

Open Lot

b)

Corner Lot

c)

Site

d)

Through Lot

9.

A city planner is designing a commercial district and wants to allocate a lot that is surrounded by streets or pathways to maximize accessibility and visibility for businesses. Considering different lot classifications, which type of lot would be the most suitable for this purpose, and what advantages and challenges might it present for urban development?

a)

Open Lot

b)

Inside Lot

c)

Corner Lot

d)

Through Lot

10.

What is the designer's house or building design based on the needs and wants of his clients called?

a)

Master Plan

b)

Construction Plan

c)

Site Plan

d)

Site Development Plan

11.

What is a visual presentation of conceptual ideas supported by mathematical calculations aimed at giving convenience and comfort to the users?

a)

construction plan

b)

site development plan

c)

design plan

d)

master plan

12.

What does orientation refer to in site development?

a)

position and direction of the sunrise and sunset

b)

distribution

c)

circulation

d)

condition

13.

According to the New National Building Code, what is the minimum area for rooms intended for human habitation?

a)

7.00 sq.m.

b)

6.00 sq.m.

c)

8.00 sq.m.

d)

5.00 sq.m.

14.

What is the term for the distance at how far a building can be built within the property lines?

a)

Setback

b)

Property Line

c)

Building Code

d)

Master Plan

15.

What is the recommended ceiling height for habitable rooms provided with artificial ventilation?

a)

3.00 m.

b)

2.10 m.

c)

2.70 m.

d)

2.40 m.

16.

What should be the total free area of a window in a room not provided with artificial ventilation?

a)

15% of the floor area

b)

5% of the floor area

c)

10% of the floor area

d)

20% of the floor area

17.

What does circulation refer to in the context of building design?

a)

movement of occupants inside the building

b)

orientation of the building

c)

distribution of room

d)

arrangement of furniture

18.

Which of the following is NOT a consideration in developing a site?

a)

Weather Patterns

b)

Property Lines

c)

Setback

d)

Likes and Dislikes of the Family

19.

What is the purpose of a master plan?

a)

To list the materials needed for construction

b)

To provide a detailed construction schedule

c)

To serve as a visual presentation of conceptual ideas

d)

To outline the budget for a project

20.

What is the minimum dimension for a kitchen according to the New National Building Code?

a)

3.00 sq.m.

b)

2.00 m.

c)

1.80 m.

d)

1.50 m.

21.

This is a collection of local laws that regulate the building of homes and other structures.

a)

Building Code

b)

Form Follows Function

c)

Master Plan

d)

Constitution

22.

It is the first thing an architect must do before designing a building.

a)

Draft a design

b)

Think of a concept

c)

Read the building codes

d)

Read the zoning laws

23.

This refers to the legal restrictions on size, location, and type of structures to be built on a designated area.

a)

Site

b)

Setback

c)

Property Lines

d)

Zoning

24.

All constructions in an area must meet the requirements of ______________.

a)

Building Code

b)

Form Follows Function

c)

Constitution

d)

Master Plan

25.

Some of the designs and construction features covered by building codes include the following EXCEPT:

a)

Structural design that can be used

b)

Types and sizes of materials that can be used

c)

Drafting tools, materials, and equipment needed

d)

Qualifications of persons who can design building within the area

26.

It refers to the legal restrictions on size, location, and type of structures to be built on a designated area.

a)

Setback

b)

Property Line

c)

Master Plan

d)

Zoning

27.

These are local laws that set standard for structural design within the community.

a)

Drafting Code

b)

Building Code

c)

Master Code

d)

Construction Code

28.

The ___________ part of a house should not be less than 3.00 m. from the lot line along the street.

a)

top

b)

front

c)

rear

d)

side

29.

The _______ were developed to keep different areas of a community from interfering with each other.

a)

Zoning Laws

b)

Site Development Laws

c)

Building Code

d)

Construction Code

30.

The __________ establish standards for construction in different sizes and uses.

a)

Site Development Laws

b)

Zoning Laws

c)

Construction Code

d)

Building Code

31.

This is a lot bounded on all sides by streets or pathways.

a)

open lot

b)

through lot

c)

corner lot

d)

inside lot

32.

An urban planner is designing a neighborhood layout and needs to identify a lot type that maximizes visibility, access, and potential building design flexibility. The lot in question is positioned at the junction of two intersecting streets, providing road frontage on two adjacent sides. How does this type of lot benefit both residential and commercial property development, and what is it called?

a)

through lot

b)

open lot

c)

inside lot

d)

corner lot

33.

This is a graduated instrument in angular degrees for measuring angles.

a)

Protractor

b)

Ruler

c)

Divider

d)

Compass

34.

This type of lot having frontage of two public streets or highways.

a)

inside lot

b)

corner lot

c)

open lot

d)

through lot

35.

This direction is always to be pointed vertical up with respect to the paper.

a)

North

b)

West

c)

East

d)

South

36.

A lot bounded on all sides by streets or pathways.

a)

Through Lot

b)

Corner Lot

c)

Inside Lot

d)

Open Lot

37.

Which lot has two frontage on two streets that provide access to the lot?

a)

Open Lot

b)

Inside Lot

c)

Corner Lot

d)

Through Lot

38.

It is a lot surrounded on each side by other lots.

a)

Corner Lot

b)

Through Lot

c)

Inside Lot

d)

Open Lot

39.

A lot positioned at the intersection of two or more streets.

a)

Inside Lot

b)

Open Lot

c)

Through Lot

d)

Corner Lot

40.

North is always to be pointed ______________with respect to the paper.

a)

horizontally

b)

vertically

c)

downward

d)

diagonally

41.

A _________ is where the toilet and tub or shower are separated for easy installation of pipes.

a)

Garage

b)

Bedroom

c)

Kitchen

d)

Bathroom

42.

In architectural drafting, these spaces are represented in floor plans and categorized based on their function and it is labeled to provide clarity in technical drawings.

a)

Kitchen, Garage, Bedroom, Bathroom

b)

Roofing, Baluster, Zoning, Setback

c)

Dimension, Measurement, Direction

d)

Building Code, Layout, Lot

43.

It is the place where foods are prepared.

a)

Bathroom

b)

Garage

c)

Kitchen

d)

Bedroom

44.

Which among the rooms is intended for sleeping and for taking a rest.

a)

Bedroom

b)

Garage

c)

Bathroom

d)

Kitchen

45.

It is the top cross-sectional view of the floor area of a house.

a)

House Plan

b)

Site Development Plan

c)

Floor Plan

d)

Construction Plan

46.

The open lot is a lot surrounded on each side by other lots.

a)

false

b)

true

47.

An inside lot is a lot bounded on all sides by streets or pathways.

a)

true

b)

false

48.

A lot is an area usually a small piece of land that has been measured and is considered as a unit used for a particular purpose.

a)

false

b)

true

49.

A compass is an instrument graduated in angular degrees for measuring and laying out angles.

a)

true

b)

false

50.

All drawings and labels are inked.

a)

true

b)

false