CEA Review for Final #1 Quiz ____/17 Name:______
Circle the best choice.
1. Which choice best completes the statement: “An architect would be responsible for ______.”
A. determining the soil type to size the foundation
B. the sizing of the pipes used to bring water from the water tower to the point of use
C. the arrangement of interior space to create efficient traffic patterns
D. legally representing the buyer in the transaction of property
2. What specialization within the civil engineering discipline would analyze subterranean rock and soil to determine load-bearing capabilities?
A. Structural Engineer C. Environmental Engineer
B. Geotechnical Engineer D. Transportation Engineer
3. Which engineering discipline is responsible for the public works of a project?
A. Zoning Engineer C. Architectural Engineer
B. Sanitation Engineer D. Civil Engineer
4. Professionals who direct a construction project or a specific portion of the project are known as ______.
A. contractors C. regulators
B. realtors D. attorneys
5.The image of the structure below is an example of what architectural style?
A. Greek Revival C. Victorian
B. Tudor D. Italianate
6. A term used to categorize methods of construction which use locally available resources is ____?
A. Standard B. Vernacular
C. Post and Beam D. Voussoir
7. A series of arches that form a continuous arched covering is referred to as a ______?
A. Bearing wall B. Keystone
C. Cross Vault D. Voussoir
8. ______is the quality of an object that deals with art, beauty, and taste.
9. The picture shown below is an example of which architectural style?
A. Federal C. Italianate
B. Greek Revival D. Georgian
Elements and Principles of Design
Matching: Please match the appropriate definition to the matching word,
1.___ Line A. A repetitive element provides this and leads the eye
through the design from one place to another
2.___ Form B. This ties the structure together with a common design or
decorating pattern.
3.___ Color C. This provides a sense of direction or movement in the
design of a structure and helps relate the site to its natural surroundings.
4.___ Texture D. This is an integral part of interior design and decorating
and helps distinguish exterior materials and accent shapes. It is described by hue, intensity, and value.
5.___ Rhythm E. This is the relationship between the various areas of the
structure and an imaginary centerline. This may be formal or informal.
6.___ Balance F. This is related to both size, scale, and balance of both
how areas compare to each other or with the environment.
7.___ Proportion G. This refers to the roughness or smoothness of an object
and is an important factor in selecting materials to
complete a structure.
8.___ Unity H. These are typically three-dimensional of the two-
dimensional shapes. The most common of these
shapes are circles, squares, and rectangles.