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WorksheetsPlanning and Designers Handbook
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is a master plan defined as, according to the passage?
A master plan is defined as a visual presentation of conceptual ideas supported by mathematical calculations aimed at giving convenience and comfort to the users or occupants.
A master plan is a detailed financial report for construction projects.
A master plan is a legal document outlining property ownership.
A master plan is a list of building materials required for a project.
According to the passage, a master plan of a house or any structure is also the designer’s prescription based on the wants and need of his client.
True
False
Sound Planning Considerations Include: 1. Distribution 2. Circulation 3. Light and ventilation 4. Sizes, areas and shape 5. Orientation 6. Zoning Laws 7. Height 8. Electrical and mechanical facilities 9. Location of doors and windows 10. Superstition. Which of the following is NOT listed as a sound planning consideration?
Distribution
Circulation
Landscaping
Superstition
List any three sound planning considerations mentioned in the passage.
Distribution, Circulation, Light and ventilation (any three from the list)
Color scheme, Furniture style, Flooring material
Wall paint, Ceiling design, Door handles
Curtain patterns, Carpet texture, Window blinds
According to the Planning and Designers Handbook, what is the primary reason for the relation between the dining and the kitchen in building design?
Accessibility on food servicing.
To increase the size of the kitchen.
To provide a view of the garden.
To reduce construction costs.
Refer to the schematic diagram labeled 'FIGURE 1-1 SCHEMATIC PLANNING DISTRIBUTION AND CIRCULATION'. Which area is directly connected to the 'SERVICE' area?
Living
Dining
Kitchen
Car
According to the Planning and Designers Handbook, circulation and movement of the occupants inside the building should not be hampered by any obstacles nor be detoured as a result of poor planning.
True
False
According to Sec. 808 of the National Building Code on windows opening, every room intended for any use and not equipped with windows should have artificial lighting and ventilation.
True
False
According to the National Building Code, what is the minimum size for a room intended for human habitation?
6 square meters with a least dimension of 2.00 meters.
8 square meters with a least dimension of 2.50 meters.
10 square meters with a least dimension of 3.00 meters.
4 square meters with a least dimension of 1.50 meters.
According to the National Building Code, what is the minimum size for a kitchen?
3.00 square meters with a least dimension of 1.50 meters.
2.00 square meters with a least dimension of 1.20 meters.
4.00 square meters with a least dimension of 2.00 meters.
2.50 square meters with a least dimension of 1.30 meters.
According to the National Building Code, what is the minimum size for a bath and toilet?
1.20 square meters with a least dimension of 90 centimeters.
2.00 square meters with a least dimension of 1.20 meters.
0.90 square meters with a least dimension of 60 centimeters.
1.50 square meters with a least dimension of 1.00 meter.
What is the main reason for orienting the kitchen, laundry, and bathroom to the west?
Sunlight kills many types of bacteria.
It reduces the need for artificial lighting.
It makes the rooms cooler in the morning.
It provides better ventilation.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for windows in residential buildings?
Windows must have a total free opening area equal to at least 10% of the room floor area.
Windows must open directly to a court, yard, public street, alley, or open water courses.
Windows must be made of glass.
Windows must be provided with artificial ventilation system.
The shape of rooms and elevations in residential buildings should be strictly functional, not fancy in character.
True
False
According to the Planning and Designers Handbook, what should be consulted before deciding on the final site of a house or building?
The family
The zoning ordinance
The market
The playground
According to the Planning and Designers Handbook, a family would be very happy if their house is constructed in residential areas provided with the right facilities. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a facility?
Market
School
Playground
Hospital
Fill in the blank: A moderate high ceiling allows fresh air circulation, comfortable atmosphere, and preserved ______ value of the room.
aesthetic
monetary
historical
structural
Based on the final floor plan shown in Figure 1-2, which room is located adjacent to the kitchen?
Living room
Dining room
Bedroom
Car garage
According to the Planning and Designers Handbook, what does a room with low ceiling require?
Natural ventilation
Artificial ventilation
No ventilation
More windows
What is the minimum air space required for a habitable room according to the residential building code?
14.00 cu. m. of air space per room.
10.00 cu. m. of air space per room.
20.00 cu. m. of air space per room.
7.00 cu. m. of air space per room.
What is the minimum air space required for a school room according to the residential building code?
3.00 cu. m. with 1.00 sq. m. of floor area per person.
2.00 cu. m. with 0.80 sq. m. of floor area per person.
4.50 cu. m. with 1.50 sq. m. of floor area per person.
5.00 cu. m. with 2.00 sq. m. of floor area per person.
What is the minimum air space required for office workshop and facilities according to the residential building code?
12 cu. m. of air space per person.
8 cu. m. of air space per person.
15 cu. m. of air space per person.
20 cu. m. of air space per person.
According to Sec. 805 of the Building Code, what is the minimum ceiling height for habitable rooms with natural ventilation?
2.70 meters.
2.40 meters.
3.00 meters.
2.10 meters.
According to Sec. 805 of the Building Code, what is the minimum ceiling height for habitable rooms with artificial ventilation?
2.40 meters measured from the floor to the ceiling.
2.00 meters measured from the floor to the ceiling.
2.70 meters measured from the floor to the ceiling.
2.10 meters measured from the floor to the ceiling.
According to Sec. 805 of the Building Code, what is the minimum clear ceiling height for mezzanine floors?
1.80 meters above and below it.
2.40 meters above and below it.
2.00 meters above and below it.
1.50 meters above and below it.
What is the ideal height above the floor line for installing a convenience outlet in a residential house?
30 centimeters above the floor line.
10 centimeters above the floor line.
60 centimeters above the floor line.
100 centimeters above the floor line.
What is the maximum distance a convenience outlet should be from the appliances to be served?
Not more than 1.00 meter away from the appliances.
Not more than 2.00 meters away from the appliances.
Not more than 3.00 meters away from the appliances.
Not more than 5.00 meters away from the appliances.
According to the Planning and Designers Handbook, what is an important consideration when installing light switches in a room?
The color of the switch
The location and accessibility of the switch
The brand of the switch
The price of the switch
Why is it important to analyze the location of doors during the early stage of planning?
To make the room look beautiful
To avoid creating inconveniences for the occupant
To save money
To increase the size of the room
Fill in the blank: If your client believes and insists that his life success depends on luck brought about by his superstitious belief, as a planner, you have no choice but to do what your client says if you do not want to lose your _______.
bread and butter
job security
professional license
reputation
What are the two categories of human dimensions mentioned in the handbook?
Dimensions and clearances for children and adults
Dimensions and clearances for men and women
Dimensions and clearances for tall and short people
Dimensions and clearances for architects and planners
The study of human figures as to physical proportion is important in planning according to the handbook because:
it ensures spaces are designed to fit human needs and comfort.
it helps in selecting building materials.
it determines the color scheme of interiors.
it influences the choice of construction methods.
The physical proportions of children are the same as those of adults, especially during their early years.
True
False
According to TABLE 1-1 AVERAGE HEIGHT OF CHILDREN, what is the average height of a 5-year-old child?
110 cm
95 cm
120 cm
105 cm
According to TABLE 1-1 AVERAGE HEIGHT OF CHILDREN, what is the average height of a 10-year-old child?
135 cm
120 cm
145 cm
128 cm
According to TABLE 1-1 AVERAGE HEIGHT OF CHILDREN, what is the average height of a 13-year-old child?
150 cm
135 cm
160 cm
142 cm
According to TABLE 1-1 AVERAGE HEIGHT OF CHILDREN, what is the average height of a 16-year-old child?
165 cm
150 cm
172 cm
160 cm
According to TABLE 1-1 AVERAGE HEIGHT OF CHILDREN, which age group has an average height of 125 cm?
8 years old
6 years old
10 years old
12 years old
In FIGURE 1-3 PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS OF CHILDREN, what fraction of the total height (H) is the shoulder height?
4/5H
1/3H
1/4H
2/7H
In FIGURE 1-3 PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS OF CHILDREN, what is the fraction of the total height (H) for the sitting height?
1/3H
2/7H
1-1/5H
4/5H
In FIGURE 1-3 PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS OF CHILDREN, what is the fraction of the total height (H) for the reach height?
1-1/5H
1/3H
4/5H
2/7H
According to the Planning and Designers Handbook, what is the average height of an adult as shown in the diagram?
172 cm
160 cm
180 cm
150 cm
What is the minimum shoulder width clearance for an average adult as shown in the diagram?
44 cm
38 cm
50 cm
60 cm
What is the minimum clearance required for an adult with arms folded?
48 cm
36 cm
60 cm
72 cm
What is the minimum clearance required for an adult with one hand on the hip?
90 cm
60 cm
120 cm
75 cm
What is the minimum reach height for an average adult as shown in the diagram?
200 cm
150 cm
180 cm
220 cm
What is the minimum horizontal reach for an average adult?
178 cm
150 cm
200 cm
165 cm
What is the minimum clearance required for an adult with one hand raised to the head?
90 cm
75 cm
120 cm
60 cm
According to the Planning and Designers Handbook, what is the minimum depth required for an adult standing sideways?
28 cm
18 cm
35 cm
45 cm
What is the seat height in centimeters for the first seating arrangement shown in the top left diagram?
45 cm
38 cm
50 cm
60 cm
What is the table height in centimeters for the second seating arrangement shown in the top right diagram?
72 cm
60 cm
80 cm
90 cm
What is the knee clearance under the desk in the third diagram (middle left)?
28 cm
22 cm
35 cm
40 cm
What is the distance from the seat to the underside of the table in the fourth diagram (middle right)?
28 cm
32 cm
24 cm
36 cm
In the bottom diagram showing three people at a table, what is the total table length in centimeters?
174 cm
150 cm
200 cm
120 cm
According to the passage, what are the two main considerations for convenience in any furniture groupings in the living room?
Space allocation
Lanes or pathways between furnitures arrangement
Color of the furniture
Type of flooring
The difference between Primary Grouping and Secondary Grouping in living room furniture arrangement is:
Primary Grouping focuses on the main seating area, while Secondary Grouping involves additional seating or activity zones.
Primary Grouping is for outdoor furniture, while Secondary Grouping is for indoor furniture.
Primary Grouping uses only large furniture pieces, while Secondary Grouping uses only small accessories.
Primary Grouping is about color coordination, while Secondary Grouping is about lighting arrangement.
Fill in the blank: In any furniture groupings, a minimum _______ distance should be considered and established for convenience.
spacing
height
weight
color
What is the height from the floor to the top of the seated person's head in the right diagram?
89 cm
75 cm
95 cm
102 cm
Which items are typically included in a Reading Group for residential furniture?
Chair, Ottoman, Lamp shades
Desk, lamp, chairs
Piano bench, storage space
Game tables, four chairs
Which items are typically included in a Writing or Study Group for residential furniture?
Chair, Ottoman, Lamp shades
Desk, lamp, one or two chairs, book cases
Piano bench, storage space
Game tables, four chairs
Which items are typically included in a Music Group for residential furniture?
Chair, Ottoman, Lamp shades
Desk, lamp, chairs
Piano bench, storage space
Game tables, four chairs
Which items are typically included in a Game Group for residential furniture?
Chair, Ottoman, Lamp shades
Desk, lamp, chairs
Piano bench, storage space
Game tables, four chairs
What is the diameter (D) and height (H) of a Low Coffee Table?
D = 90, H = 45
D = 60, H = 60
D = 120, H = 30
D = 75, H = 55
What is the diameter and height of a Piecrust table?
D = 90, H = 75
D = 60, H = 80
D = 100, H = 60
D = 75, H = 90
What is the depth of seat and diameter of a Roundabout Seat?
Depth of seat = 45, Diameter = 120
Depth of seat = 30, Diameter = 100
Depth of seat = 50, Diameter = 150
Depth of seat = 40, Diameter = 110
What are the dimensions (D and H) of a Stand?
D = 30, H = 75
D = 40, H = 60
D = 25, H = 80
D = 35, H = 70
What are the dimensions (D and H) of a Dumbwaiter Large?
D = 60, H = 75
D = 50, H = 65
D = 70, H = 80
D = 55, H = 70
What are the dimensions (D and H) of a Lamp Table?
D = 60, H = 75
D = 45, H = 60
D = 80, H = 90
D = 55, H = 70
What are the dimensions (D and H) of a Drum Table?
D = 90, H = 75
D = 100, H = 60
D = 80, H = 90
D = 120, H = 70
What are the dimensions (L, D, H) of a Concert Piano?
L = 270, D = 150, H = 100
L = 200, D = 120, H = 90
L = 300, D = 180, H = 110
L = 250, D = 140, H = 95
What are the dimensions (L, D, H) of a Music Room Piano?
L = 210, D = 150, H = 100
L = 180, D = 140, H = 90
L = 200, D = 160, H = 110
L = 220, D = 155, H = 105
What are the dimensions (L, D, H) of a Parlor Piano?
L = 180, D = 150, H = 100
L = 200, D = 120, H = 90
L = 160, D = 140, H = 110
L = 170, D = 130, H = 105
What are the dimensions (L, D, H) of a Baby Piano?
L = 165, D = 150, H = 100
L = 150, D = 120, H = 90
L = 180, D = 160, H = 110
L = 140, D = 130, H = 95
What are the dimensions (L, D, H) of a Console Piano?
L = 150, D = 160, H = 100
L = 140, D = 60, H = 110
L = 120, D = 55, H = 90
L = 160, D = 70, H = 120
What are the dimensions (L, D, H) of a Miniature Piano?
L = 140, D = 50, H = 90
L = 120, D = 60, H = 100
L = 130, D = 55, H = 85
L = 150, D = 45, H = 95
What is the clearance measurement between the sofa and the coffee table?
30 cm
50 cm
80 cm
180 cm
What is the total length range for this arrangement?
180 to 200 cm
215 to 260 cm
250 to 280 cm
140 to 150 cm
Refer to the diagram labeled 'SOFA WITH TWO END TABLE'. Fill in the blank: The total length range for this arrangement is ________ cm.
250 to 280
200 to 230
300 to 330
180 to 210
What is the clearance measurement between the arm chair and the ottoman?
30 cm
60 cm
70 cm
90 cm
Refer to the diagram labeled 'TWO ARM WITH COFFEE TABLE'. Fill in the blank: The distance between the two arms is ________ cm.
240
180
200
300
What is the clearance measurement on each side of the card table?
45 cm and 55 cm
55 cm and 90 cm
165 cm and 45 cm
125 cm and 30 cm
According to the Planning and Designers Handbook, what is the first recommendation to consider when planning a Living Room?
Provide convenient access to doors
Separate the through traffic from the activity center
Position the opening to give enough wall space for furniture arrangement
Increase the dimensions for convenience
Fill in the blank: The least minimum requirement for the width of the living room shown in the diagram is ______ centimeters.
270 centimeters
200 centimeters
320 centimeters
400 centimeters
Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for planning a Living Room according to the Planning and Designers Handbook?
Separate the through traffic from the activity center
Opening should be positioned giving enough wall space for various furniture arrangement
Provide convenient access to doors
Place all furniture against the walls
Increasing the dimensions of the living room as required means what for the users?
It provides more space and comfort for the users.
It reduces the available space for other rooms.
It makes the house more difficult to clean.
It increases the cost of furniture.
Fill in the blank: The minimum clearance required for a double bed studio couch figure is ______ centimeters.
180 to 210 centimeters
120 to 150 centimeters
90 to 120 centimeters
220 to 250 centimeters
Which of the following is a residential item?
Windows
Electrical outlets
Thermostat
Supply grills
For simple passage between low objects such as sofa and coffee table, the pathway should have a minimum clearance of ___ centimeters.
40 centimeters
20 centimeters
60 centimeters
80 centimeters
For passage between high objects, the pathway should have a minimum clearance of ___ centimeters.
60 centimeters
30 centimeters
90 centimeters
120 centimeters
What is the minimum passage clearance required at the back of a seated chair?
90 centimeters
60 centimeters
120 centimeters
45 centimeters
According to the Planning and Designers Handbook, what is the minimum clearance required for a single passage between tall objects from the hip height or over?
60 centimeters
30 centimeters
90 centimeters
120 centimeters
According to the Planning and Designers Handbook, what is the minimum recommended pathway clearance for a general traffic lane?
100 centimeters
80 centimeters
120 centimeters
150 centimeters
According to the Planning and Designers Handbook, what is the minimum clearance required for seating area to permit one person to pass at the back of an occupied chair?
90 centimeters
60 centimeters
120 centimeters
75 centimeters
In the context of furniture clearances, what is the adequate traffic lane clearance between the main entrance and the major seating group in the living room?
100 centimeters
50 centimeters
200 centimeters
150 centimeters
In the context of furniture clearances, what is the preferred traffic lane clearance between the main entrance and the major seating group in the living room?
130 centimeters
90 centimeters
150 centimeters
200 centimeters
What is the minimum clearance shown for the passage between furniture units in the living room arrangement?
90 centimeters
60 centimeters
120 centimeters
150 centimeters
To give adequate space for convenient use of furniture in the living area, what is the minimum clearance between facing seating?
150 cm
90 cm
200 cm
120 cm
To give adequate space for convenient use of furniture in the living area, what is the minimum clearance where circulation occurs between furniture?
50 cm
30 cm
70 cm
100 cm
To give adequate space for convenient use of furniture in the living area, what is the minimum clearance for use of desk?
75 cm
50 cm
100 cm
120 cm
To give adequate space for convenient use of furniture in the living area, what is the minimum clearance for main traffic?
90 cm
60 cm
120 cm
150 cm
