Architectural Design- 1st Semester Final
Answer all of the questions; all questions only have one correct answer.
- 1.Using complete sentences, describe the steps you took to complete your 1st semester floor plan. Your answer needs to be at least six sentences.
- 2.A half bath contains which of the following?
- A.
Sink and shower
- B.
Sink and toilet
- C.
Shower and toilet
- D.
Shower, toilet, and sink
- 3.A _______________ plan separates the master bedroom from the remaining bedrooms.
- A.
Dual bedroom
- B.
Seperate bedroom
- C.
Split bedroom
- D.
Disconnected bedroom
- 4.In a set of house plans, which plan will show you all of the doors, windows, walls, and patios?
- A.
Floor Plan
- B.
Foundation Plan
- C.
Electrical Plan
- D.
Site Plan
- 5.In a set of house plans, which plan will tell you the location of the house on the site?
- A.
Plumbing Plan
- B.
Floor Pan
- C.
Plot plan
- D.
Foundation Plan
- 6.In a split-level design, the level up from the basement is the ________ level.
- A.
Intermediate
- B.
Upper
- C.
Main
- D.
Lower
- 7.In an efficient kitchen, the work triangle should not exceed what distance?
- A.
24'
- B.
22'
- C.
20'
- D.
18'
- 8.Little or no hall space is needed for which house design?
- A.
Ranch
- B.
Split-level
- C.
Wandering Bungalow
- D.
Cathedral
- 9.One of the most significant features of a one and a half story house is/ are ______________.
- A.
Wrap-Around Porch
- B.
High Ceilings
- C.
Stained-glass Windows
- D.
Dormers
- 10.The depth of bedroom closets is _______ inches.
- A.
12
- B.
23
- C.
20.5
- D.
24
- 11.The function and efficiency of the rooms will be enhanced by using a(n) _______________ where the dining room and living rooms are not closed off from each other.
- A.
Open plan
- B.
Single floor plan
- C.
Closed plan
- D.
Raised floor
- 12.The ideal bedroom will have windows on _______ walls.
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- 13.Typically, what is the largest type of bedroom?
- A.
Child's
- B.
Master
- C.
Minor
- D.
Major
- 14.What are the minimum dimensions of a full size bathroom?
- A.
5'x8'
- B.
8'x10'
- C.
10'x10'
- D.
8'x6'
- 15.What is the minimum width for the area that the toilet is in?
- A.
24"
- B.
12"
- C.
36"
- D.
20"
- 16.What is the size of a small two car garage?
- A.
14'x14'
- B.
16'x16'
- C.
18'x18'
- D.
20'x20'
- 17.What is the term for the money a person makes before taxes?
- A.
Gross Perennial Income
- B.
Gross National Income
- C.
Gross Texas Income
- D.
Gross Annual Income
- 18.What term is described as usually near the house but not structurally connected to it ordinarily located at ground level and constructed for durability?
- A.
Court
- B.
Deck
- C.
Patio
- D.
Gazebo
- 19.When buying a home, the amount of money you spent is based on how much you earn. What is the general rule to follow when figuring out how much to spend?
- A.
The purchase price should be 1 1/2 times your income
- B.
The purchase price should be 3 1/2 times your income
- C.
The purchase price should be 2 1/2 times your income
- D.
The purchase price should be 8 1/2 times your income
- 20.Which architectural style reflects the warmth and quaintness of the Old South?
- A.
Cape Cod
- B.
Southern Colonial
- C.
Northern Ranch
- D.
Salt Box
- 21.Which era of architecture combines the traditional and contemporary influences into designs for truly modern structures?
- A.
Modern Architecture
- B.
Pre Modern Architecture
- C.
Post Modern Architecture
- D.
Ultra Modern Architecture
- 22.Which one of the following is NOT a major area of a residence?
- A.
Sleeping
- B.
Eating
- C.
Living
- D.
Service
- 23.Which one of the following is NOT included as typical dining room furniture?
- A.
Table
- B.
Sofa
- C.
Buffet
- D.
China closet
- 24.Which one of the following is NOT one of the three basic types of entryways?
- A.
Special-purpose
- B.
Service
- C.
Main
- D.
Front
- 25._______ windows or sliding doors encourage the feeling of spaciousness and increase the enjoyment of the room.
- A.
Narrow
- B.
Small
- C.
Large
- D.
Blue
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