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WorksheetsARCHITECTURAL BUILDING MATERILAS
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
Which material is most commonly used as a base for ceramic wall tiles in shower areas?
Regular gypsum board
Water-resistant gypsum board
Plywood sheathing
Fiber-cement board
Which finish is typically used to protect and highlight the natural grain of wood flooring?
Cement paint
Polyurethane varnish
Limewash
Asphalt emulsion
Which of the following is a noncombustible interior ceiling system that can improve acoustics and conceal services?
Exposed wood joists
Suspended acoustical ceiling
Plaster on wood lath
Plywood ceiling panels
Which type of paint is formulated to reduce the flame spread of combustible materials?
Latex paint
Oil paint
Fire-retardant paint
Heat-resistant paint
Which interior wall finish is a thin, hard, brittle coating often applied in two or three coats over lath or masonry?
Gypsum board
Plaster
Plywood paneling
Plastic laminate
Which resilient flooring material is generally suitable for use below grade as well as above grade?
Linoleum
Cork tile
Vinyl sheet or tile
Wood strip flooring
What is the primary function of a baseboard in interior finishing?
Support wall loads
Conceal joint between wall and ceiling
Conceal and finish joint between wall and floor
Provide fire separation
Which tile-setting method uses a thin layer of mortar or adhesive directly over a stable backing?
Thickset process
Dry-pack process
Thinset process
Floating slab method
Which is a common interior application of plastic laminate?
Structural wall panels
Countertops and tabletops
Roof decking
Exterior cladding for high-rises
What is the usual purpose of control joints in stucco finishes?
Improve thermal insulation
Provide drainage channels
Pre-align and control cracking
Increase fire resistance
Which wood flooring type consists of relatively narrow strips less than about 85 mm in face width?
Plank flooring
Strip flooring
Engineered laminated plank
Wood block flooring
Which terrazzo system uses a thin resinous topping of approximately 6–13 mm over a slab?
Monolithic terrazzo
Bonded terrazzo
Thinset terrazzo
Sand-cushion terrazzo
Quarry and paver tiles are best described as:
Glazed nonvitreous tiles for walls only
Natural clay or porcelain tiles, thicker and larger for heavy-duty floors
Thin glass tiles for decorative mosaics
Vinyl tiles with printed patterns
What is the main purpose of divider strips in terrazzo flooring?
Increase slip resistance
Localize shrinkage cracking and separate colors
Attach terrazzo to the slab
Improve acoustic performance
Which statement about wood flooring installation is MOST appropriate?
Wood strip flooring can be installed before the building is enclosed.
Wood flooring is unaffected by indoor humidity.
Wood flooring should be installed after enclosure and HVAC operation.
Wood flooring must always be glued to concrete without sleepers.
Which interior wall system provides fire resistance and sound control using a core with additives like glass fibers?
Regular gypsum board
Type X gypsum board
Veneer plaster on lath
Water-resistant gypsum board
Which statement best describes suspended acoustical ceiling tiles?
Made only of solid wood for maximum durability
Typically made of mineral or glass fiber with perforated or fissured faces
Always constructed from gypsum board sheets
Primarily structural, designed to support floor loads
Which plaster system is most typical over metal lath for interior partitions?
One-coat plaster finish
Two-coat plaster on lath
Three-coat plaster (scratch, brown, finish)
Veneer plaster only
Which door leaf construction offers better sound insulation and fire resistance for interior use?
Hollow-core flush wood door
Solid-core flush wood door
Glass-framed stile-and-rail door only
Batten door
For ceramic tile on floors where accurate slopes and true planes are needed (e.g., showers), which setting method is preferred?
Thinset directly on joists
Thickset (cement mortar bed)
Adhesive on carpet underlay
Floating wood subfloor only
What do you call the terrazzo system where the terrazzo topping is placed directly on the concrete slab (no thick mortar bed under)?
Epoxy terrazzo
Monolithic terrazzo
Sand‑cushion terrazzo
Bonded terrazzo
In a sand‑cushion terrazzo floor, what is the main purpose of the sand layer under the terrazzo topping?
To make the floor less slippery
To keep the floor warm
To separate the terrazzo from slab movement
To make the terrazzo stick better
When using EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) in a hot and humid climate like the Philippines, what is the biggest problem if details are poor?
Too much thermal mass
Water leaks around windows and joints
Paint cannot adhere
System cannot be insulated
Which floor finish is best suited for a busy commercial lobby that needs to be very durable and easy to clean?
Cork flooring
Vinyl tile on wood sleepers
Terrazzo on concrete slab
Wood strip flooring on concrete
Which ceiling system is best for an open‑plan office that needs both sound absorption and easy access to pipes and ducts above the ceiling?
Direct plaster on concrete slab
Exposed concrete slab
Suspended acoustical tile ceiling (T‑grid)
Wood plank ceiling
