Question 1:
What is the primary function of a "Dormer" in architectural design?
A)
To provide additional structural support
B)
To serve as a decorative feature on the exterior of a building
C)
To create additional space and light in an attic or top-floor
D)
To act as a main entrance to a building
Answer:
C) To create additional space and light in an attic or top-floor
Question 2:
In the context of architecture, what does "Vernacular Design"
emphasize?
A)
Designs influenced by international styles
B)
Designs exclusive to urban areas
C)
Locally inspired and traditional building designs
D)
Designs with intricate patterns and carvings
Answer:
C) Locally inspired and traditional building designs
Question 3:
What does the term "Pilaster" refer to in architectural elements?
A) A
type of flooring material
B) A
decorative column or flattened pillar attached to a wall
C) A
structural element supporting a building's roof
D)
An outdoor open space within a building complex
Answer:
B) A decorative column or flattened pillar attached to a wall
Question 4:
What is the purpose of "Rain Screen Cladding" in building exteriors?
A)
To create an illusion of rainfall on building facades
B)
To protect the building from strong winds
C)
To manage water runoff and prevent moisture damage
D)
To encourage rainwater harvesting
Answer:
C) To manage water runoff and prevent moisture damage
Question 5:
In architectural terms, what does "Vastu Shastra" involve?
A) A
decorative art style
B)
Traditional Indian principles governing architecture for harmony and well-being
C) A
modern design movement
D)
The exclusive use of specific building materials
Answer:
B) Traditional Indian principles governing architecture for harmony and
well-being
Question 6:
What does the term "Brise Soleil" refer to in architectural design?
A) A shading device or
architectural feature to control sunlight
B) A type of roofing material
C) A decorative floor pattern
D) The main entrance of a
building
Answer: A) A
shading device or architectural feature to control sunlight
Question 7:
In building construction, what is the purpose of "Retrofitting"?
A) To demolish existing
structures
B) To modify and update existing
buildings to meet current standards
C) To exclude certain
architectural styles
D) To prioritize traditional
construction methods
Answer: B) To
modify and update existing buildings to meet current standards
Question 8:
What does the term "Fire Escape" typically refer to in architectural
elements?
A) A decorative feature on the
exterior of a building
B) A structural support system
for preventing fires
C) An emergency exit route from a
building
D) A type of roofing structure
Answer: C) An
emergency exit route from a building
Question 9:
What does the term "Brick Veneer" signify in building construction?
A) A decorative type of brick
B) A thin layer of brick applied
to the exterior of a building as a facing
C) A load-bearing wall made
entirely of bricks
D) An interior wall finish with
brick patterns
Answer: B) A thin
layer of brick applied to the exterior of a building as a facing
Question 10:
In architectural design, what does the term "Crenellation" refer to?
A) Decorative carvings on walls
B) A specific type of roofing
material
C) Alternating high and low
sections along the top of a wall, often used for defensive purposes
D) A type of decorative archway
Answer: C)
Alternating high and low sections along the top of a wall, often used for
defensive purposes
