Civil war-Day 17-Oct 13-LSGD-Doors&windows

Outside vertical member of shutter of a door

• Post
• Style
• Mullions
• Transoms

Answer explanation

The stile is the outside vertical member of a door shutter, providing structural support and a surface for hinges.

What is a mullion in a window shutter?

• Vertical member running through shutter of window
• Horizontal member of shutter
• Inclined battening
• None of the above

Answer explanation

Mullions are vertical members dividing adjacent panels in a window or door shutter.

The depression or recess made inside door frame to receive the door shutter is known as

• Jamb
• Reveal
• Rebate
• Rail

Answer explanation

A rebate is the recess cut in the door frame to receive the shutter and ensure proper closing.

The vertical sides of the doors and windows openings are called

• Jamb
• Reveals
• Arch
• Lintel

Answer explanation

The jambs are the vertical sides of door and window openings that support the frame.

This is strip of wood, usually moulded or splayed, which is around the sides and head of openings.

• Architrave
• Louver
• Mullion
• Sash

Answer explanation

An architrave is a moulded strip around the frame to cover the joint between the wall surface and the frame.

The windows which are provided on the sloping surface of a pitched roof is called as

• Lanterns or lantern light
• Skylights
• Clerestorey windows
• Sash or glazed windows

Answer explanation

Skylights are windows built on sloping roofs to provide natural daylight to the interior spaces.

The mechanical gear type of rolling steel doors are used when the area is

• greater than 10 m²
• less than 10 m²
• greater than 5 m²
• less than 5 m²

Answer explanation

Mechanical gear operated rolling steel doors are provided for large openings exceeding 10 m² in area.

The bottom surface of a door or a window opening is known as

• Plinth
• Sill
• Lintel
• Step

Answer explanation

A sill forms the bottom part of a window or door opening and supports the frame while preventing water ingress.

The door which consists of a framework of rails and styles and covered with plywood or hard board is called as

• Louvered doors
• Flush doors
• Collapsible steel door
• Revolving doors

Answer explanation

Flush doors have a flat surface, made with rails and stiles covered by plywood or hardboard on both sides.

The ordinary window is called as

• Casement window
• Pivoted windows
• Sliding window
• Double hung windows

Answer explanation

Casement windows are the most common type — side-hinged and open like doors.