Architectural Knowledge Quiz

What is the role of an architect?

• To apply scientific principles in design and construction

• To create and design drawings for a construction project

• To make a set of construction drawings with the aid of a computer

• To show the design of the project

What is an architect's scale used for?

• Measuring the height of buildings

• Creating electrical supply and distribution plans

• Making or measuring reduced scale drawings

• Showing the location of the building on the site

What do architectural plans show?

• The layout and elevation of the building foundation

• The design of the project

• The electrical supply and distribution

• The details of the building's sprinkler system

What is the purpose of a foundation plan?

• To show the design of the project

• To show the layout and elevation of the building foundation

• To provide an aerial view of the layout of each room

• To depict a three-dimensional drawing of a plumbing system

What does HVAC stand for?

• Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning

• High voltage and current

• Hydraulic, vacuum, and air control

• Heating, ventilation, and air circulation

What is a blueprint traditionally used for?

• To show the electrical supply and distribution

• To depict a three-dimensional drawing of a plumbing system

• To describe construction drawings

• To show the layout of the building foundation

What is the function of a legend in a drawing?

• To show the layout of the building foundation

• To describe the symbols and abbreviations used in a set of drawings

• To provide an aerial view of the layout of each room

• To show the design of the project