ARCHITECTURE- PAGE 5
ARCHITECTURE MCQs - PAGE 5
1:-The sill in a wooden partition wall is the ______ wooden member.
A:-Vertical
B:-Upper horizontal
C:-Lower horizontal
D:-Intermediate horizontal
Ans: C
2:-The projections which help in securing the head of a door frame to the masonry are called
A:-Horns
B:-Reveals
C:-Stops
D:-Styles
Ans: A
3:-No deduction is made for the opening each up to
A:-`0.1m^(2)`
B:-`0.1dm^(2)`
C:-`0.1mm^(2)`
D:-`0.1cm^(2)`
Ans: A
4:-The bearing of roof or floor slab is given same as the thickness of slab usually
A:-10 to 12 cm
B:-10 to 15 cm
C:-15 to 20 cm
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
5:-For calculating, length of the steel bar, length of one hook may be taken as, where d is the diameter of the bar.
A:-0.9d
B:-18d
C:-9d
D:-1.8d
Ans: C
6:-Weight of `1m^(3)` of steel
A:-7850 kg
B:-7580 kg
C:-8750 kg
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
7:-The scrap value of a building may be about ________ of its total cost of construction.
A:-8%
B:-6%
C:-10%
D:-15%
Ans: C
8:-__________ depends on the amount of depreciation allowed per year.
A:-Book value
B:-Market value
C:-Salvage value
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
9:-The amount of annual instalment of the sinking fund may be found out by the formulae _____
S = Total amount n = number of year i = rate of interest
A:-`(S(1+i)^(n)-1)/i`
B:-`(Si)/((1+i)^(n)-1`
C:-`(S)/((i+1)^(n)-1`
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
10:-The mortage value of a property is taken as _______ of the capitalized value.
A:-`1/2` to `2/3`
B:-`1/4` to `1/2`
C:-`1/2` to 1
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
11:-Modifying factors of weather pattern of a place are
A:-Latitude and altitude
B:-Distance to the ocean and/or sea
C:-Orientation of mountain ranges toward prevailing winds
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
12:-Planning an urban paradigm that emphasizes involving the entire community in the strategic and management processes of urban planning is
A:-Participatory planning
B:-Regional planning
C:-Urban planning
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
13:-Some of the principles of neighbourhood planning are
A:-Low density
B:-Adequate space for streets and an efficient street network
C:-Both of the above
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
14:-Key features of sustainable neighborhood is
A:-A vibrant street life
B:-Walkability
C:-Affordability
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
15:-A planning that cannot conflict with the strategic policies in the Local Plan prepared by the local planning authority
A:-Sustainable plan
B:-Participatory plan
C:-Neighbourhood plan
D:-Cost effective plan
Ans: C
16:-The architecture that seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and development space
A:-Sustainable architecture
B:-Digital architecture
C:-Cost effective architecture
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
17:-Sustainable building materials are
A:-Recycled materials
B:-Lower volatile organic compounds
C:-Materials sustainability standards
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
18:-Cost-effective building is the design with
A:-Inferior building materials
B:-The lowest operating and maintenance costs
C:-Shortest life span
D:-All of the above
Ans: B
19:-Based on the number of points achieved, which of the following levels are earned in LEED reating
A:-Silver
B:-Gold
C:-Certified
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
20:-What is LEED?
A:-Low cost Energy Efficient Design
B:-Leadership in Efficiency and Energy Design
C:-Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
21:-The lower storey of a building below or partly below the ground floor
A:-Basement
B:-Cellar
C:-Both of the above
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
22:-The usable floor area excluding the area of staircases, lift wells, escalators, ducts, toilets, air condition plant room and electrical control, room
A:-Carpet area
B:-Plinth area
C:-Built up area
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
23:-The quotient obtained by dividing the total floor area on all floors by the area of the plot
A:-Plinth area
B:-Floor area ratio
C:-Saleable area
D:-Carpet area
Ans: B
24:-A room or suites of rooms designed and intended for habitation by an individual or household in which facilities for cooking may or may not be provided
A:-Apartment
B:-Residence
C:-Household
D:-Dwelling unit
Ans: D
25:-The distance an occupant has to travel reach an exit in a building
A:-Flight
B:-Fire exit
C:-Travel distance
D:-Landing
Ans: C
26:-The minimum distance between the central line of a street and any building other than a compound wall or fence or outdoor display structure according to KMBR shall be
A:-4.5 meters
B:-3 meters
C:-5 meters
D:-2 meters
Ans: A
27:-The site plan shall show the position and dimension of the well and all existing and proposed buildings and structures in the site and within
A:-10 meters
B:-5 meters
C:-3 meters
D:-7.5 meters
Ans: D
28:-A competition only a select group of architects deemed to have adequate experience in similar projects are invited to compete is called
A:-Open competition
B:-Limited competition
C:-Both of the above
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
29:-Contract which has been the traditional type of fee structure where the consultant is paid an agreed percentage of the actual construction cost is called
A:-Lump sum contract
B:-Item rate contract
C:-Percentage contract
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
30:-The Defect Liability Period in contract document normally refers to a period of
A:-1 year to 2 years
B:-6 months to 1 year
C:-No time frame
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
31:-The IIA recommends architects to be engaged, as far as possible, in comprehensive architectural services and has designed a scale of fees for comprehensive services for Urban Design is
A:-1%
B:-5%
C:-3.5%
D:-7%
Ans: A
32:-Postmodern architecture has also been described as what style of architecture, where reference and ornament have returned to the facade, replacing the aggressively unornamented modern styles
A:-Neo-eclectic
B:-Neoclassical
C:-Vandalism
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
33:-What do you mean by CAD?
A:-Computer Aided Drafting
B:-Computer Aided Drawing
C:-Computer Aided Design
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
34:-The letter BIM in software to create plans, construction drawings, and precise lists of building materials stands for
A:-Building information modeling
B:-Building information method
C:-Block information method
D:-Block information modeling
Ans: A
35:-CAD software will let the designer
A:-Zoom in and out for close-up and distant views
B:-Rotate images to view them from different perspectives
C:-Change the scale of images
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
36:-In what kind of competition, invitation to participate is issued to all those interested through a public notice and anyone desirous of competing can register and submit designs
A:-Closed competition
B:-Open competition
C:-Negotiation
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
37:-Each of street parking space provided for parking motor cars shall be not less than
A:-17 Sq.mts. area
B:-15 Sq.mts. area
C:-13 Sq.mts. area
D:-12 Sq.mts. area
Ans: B
38:-Shallow foundation are also called
A:-Spread footings
B:-Open footings
C:-None of the above
D:-Both of the above
Ans: D
39:-There are several kinds of shallow footings are
A:-Individual footings
B:-Strip footings
C:-Raft foundations
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
40:-Footings commonly found in load-bearing masonry construction that supports the weight of an entire wall is called
A:-strip footings
B:-Mat foundation
C:-Pile foundation
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
41:-Which of the following is a metamorphic rock?
A:-Granite
B:-Sandstone
C:-Marble
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
42:-This type of glass is tempered, may have distortions and low visibility but it breaks into small dice-like pieces at modulus of rupture of 3600 psi
A:-Laminated glass
B:-Toughened glass
C:-Chromatic glass
D:-Float glass
Ans: B
43:-In estimation the cost of construction is determined by multiplying plinth area with plinth area rate is called
A:-Cubical content method
B:-Unit base method
C:-Plinth area method
D:-Bottom up method
Ans: C
44:-A window one that is hinged on its side, and normally opens outwards rather than inwards is
A:-Casement window
B:-Sliding window
C:-Awning window
D:-Pivoting window
Ans: A
45:-A float glass is also known as
A:-Soda lime glass
B:-Clear glass
C:-Both of the above
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
46:-This type of glass is made by sandwiching glass panels within a protective layer. It is heavier than normal glass and may cause optical distortions as well. It is tough and protects from UV radiation (99%) and insulates sound by 50%
A:-Chromatic glass
B:-Laminated glass
C:-Float glass
D:-All of the above
Ans: B
47:-One of the bathroom fittings, which lets the water out of the system into the bath, sink, basin, or shower
A:-Faucet
B:-Spout
C:-None of the above
D:-Both of the above
Ans: B
48:-Waste water from showers, basins, kitchen sinks, washing machines, and the like is called
A:-Grey water
B:-Black water
C:-Rose water
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
49:-A larger version of an inspection chamber, using in the main drainage line or in the street
A:-Manhole
B:-Septic tank
C:-Sewage treatment plant
D:-All of the above
Ans: A
50:-If one has to dispose of quantities of water containing chemical contaminants, treatment plant used is
A:-Sewage treatment plant
B:-Effluent treatment plant
C:-Both of the above
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
A:-Vertical
B:-Upper horizontal
C:-Lower horizontal
D:-Intermediate horizontal
Ans: C
2:-The projections which help in securing the head of a door frame to the masonry are called
A:-Horns
B:-Reveals
C:-Stops
D:-Styles
Ans: A
3:-No deduction is made for the opening each up to
A:-`0.1m^(2)`
B:-`0.1dm^(2)`
C:-`0.1mm^(2)`
D:-`0.1cm^(2)`
Ans: A
4:-The bearing of roof or floor slab is given same as the thickness of slab usually
A:-10 to 12 cm
B:-10 to 15 cm
C:-15 to 20 cm
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
5:-For calculating, length of the steel bar, length of one hook may be taken as, where d is the diameter of the bar.
A:-0.9d
B:-18d
C:-9d
D:-1.8d
Ans: C
6:-Weight of `1m^(3)` of steel
A:-7850 kg
B:-7580 kg
C:-8750 kg
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
7:-The scrap value of a building may be about ________ of its total cost of construction.
A:-8%
B:-6%
C:-10%
D:-15%
Ans: C
8:-__________ depends on the amount of depreciation allowed per year.
A:-Book value
B:-Market value
C:-Salvage value
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
9:-The amount of annual instalment of the sinking fund may be found out by the formulae _____
S = Total amount n = number of year i = rate of interest
A:-`(S(1+i)^(n)-1)/i`
B:-`(Si)/((1+i)^(n)-1`
C:-`(S)/((i+1)^(n)-1`
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
10:-The mortage value of a property is taken as _______ of the capitalized value.
A:-`1/2` to `2/3`
B:-`1/4` to `1/2`
C:-`1/2` to 1
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
11:-Modifying factors of weather pattern of a place are
A:-Latitude and altitude
B:-Distance to the ocean and/or sea
C:-Orientation of mountain ranges toward prevailing winds
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
12:-Planning an urban paradigm that emphasizes involving the entire community in the strategic and management processes of urban planning is
A:-Participatory planning
B:-Regional planning
C:-Urban planning
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
13:-Some of the principles of neighbourhood planning are
A:-Low density
B:-Adequate space for streets and an efficient street network
C:-Both of the above
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
14:-Key features of sustainable neighborhood is
A:-A vibrant street life
B:-Walkability
C:-Affordability
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
15:-A planning that cannot conflict with the strategic policies in the Local Plan prepared by the local planning authority
A:-Sustainable plan
B:-Participatory plan
C:-Neighbourhood plan
D:-Cost effective plan
Ans: C
16:-The architecture that seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and development space
A:-Sustainable architecture
B:-Digital architecture
C:-Cost effective architecture
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
17:-Sustainable building materials are
A:-Recycled materials
B:-Lower volatile organic compounds
C:-Materials sustainability standards
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
18:-Cost-effective building is the design with
A:-Inferior building materials
B:-The lowest operating and maintenance costs
C:-Shortest life span
D:-All of the above
Ans: B
19:-Based on the number of points achieved, which of the following levels are earned in LEED reating
A:-Silver
B:-Gold
C:-Certified
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
20:-What is LEED?
A:-Low cost Energy Efficient Design
B:-Leadership in Efficiency and Energy Design
C:-Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
21:-The lower storey of a building below or partly below the ground floor
A:-Basement
B:-Cellar
C:-Both of the above
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
22:-The usable floor area excluding the area of staircases, lift wells, escalators, ducts, toilets, air condition plant room and electrical control, room
A:-Carpet area
B:-Plinth area
C:-Built up area
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
23:-The quotient obtained by dividing the total floor area on all floors by the area of the plot
A:-Plinth area
B:-Floor area ratio
C:-Saleable area
D:-Carpet area
Ans: B
24:-A room or suites of rooms designed and intended for habitation by an individual or household in which facilities for cooking may or may not be provided
A:-Apartment
B:-Residence
C:-Household
D:-Dwelling unit
Ans: D
25:-The distance an occupant has to travel reach an exit in a building
A:-Flight
B:-Fire exit
C:-Travel distance
D:-Landing
Ans: C
26:-The minimum distance between the central line of a street and any building other than a compound wall or fence or outdoor display structure according to KMBR shall be
A:-4.5 meters
B:-3 meters
C:-5 meters
D:-2 meters
Ans: A
27:-The site plan shall show the position and dimension of the well and all existing and proposed buildings and structures in the site and within
A:-10 meters
B:-5 meters
C:-3 meters
D:-7.5 meters
Ans: D
28:-A competition only a select group of architects deemed to have adequate experience in similar projects are invited to compete is called
A:-Open competition
B:-Limited competition
C:-Both of the above
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
29:-Contract which has been the traditional type of fee structure where the consultant is paid an agreed percentage of the actual construction cost is called
A:-Lump sum contract
B:-Item rate contract
C:-Percentage contract
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
30:-The Defect Liability Period in contract document normally refers to a period of
A:-1 year to 2 years
B:-6 months to 1 year
C:-No time frame
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
31:-The IIA recommends architects to be engaged, as far as possible, in comprehensive architectural services and has designed a scale of fees for comprehensive services for Urban Design is
A:-1%
B:-5%
C:-3.5%
D:-7%
Ans: A
32:-Postmodern architecture has also been described as what style of architecture, where reference and ornament have returned to the facade, replacing the aggressively unornamented modern styles
A:-Neo-eclectic
B:-Neoclassical
C:-Vandalism
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
33:-What do you mean by CAD?
A:-Computer Aided Drafting
B:-Computer Aided Drawing
C:-Computer Aided Design
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
34:-The letter BIM in software to create plans, construction drawings, and precise lists of building materials stands for
A:-Building information modeling
B:-Building information method
C:-Block information method
D:-Block information modeling
Ans: A
35:-CAD software will let the designer
A:-Zoom in and out for close-up and distant views
B:-Rotate images to view them from different perspectives
C:-Change the scale of images
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
36:-In what kind of competition, invitation to participate is issued to all those interested through a public notice and anyone desirous of competing can register and submit designs
A:-Closed competition
B:-Open competition
C:-Negotiation
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
37:-Each of street parking space provided for parking motor cars shall be not less than
A:-17 Sq.mts. area
B:-15 Sq.mts. area
C:-13 Sq.mts. area
D:-12 Sq.mts. area
Ans: B
38:-Shallow foundation are also called
A:-Spread footings
B:-Open footings
C:-None of the above
D:-Both of the above
Ans: D
39:-There are several kinds of shallow footings are
A:-Individual footings
B:-Strip footings
C:-Raft foundations
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
40:-Footings commonly found in load-bearing masonry construction that supports the weight of an entire wall is called
A:-strip footings
B:-Mat foundation
C:-Pile foundation
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
41:-Which of the following is a metamorphic rock?
A:-Granite
B:-Sandstone
C:-Marble
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
42:-This type of glass is tempered, may have distortions and low visibility but it breaks into small dice-like pieces at modulus of rupture of 3600 psi
A:-Laminated glass
B:-Toughened glass
C:-Chromatic glass
D:-Float glass
Ans: B
43:-In estimation the cost of construction is determined by multiplying plinth area with plinth area rate is called
A:-Cubical content method
B:-Unit base method
C:-Plinth area method
D:-Bottom up method
Ans: C
44:-A window one that is hinged on its side, and normally opens outwards rather than inwards is
A:-Casement window
B:-Sliding window
C:-Awning window
D:-Pivoting window
Ans: A
45:-A float glass is also known as
A:-Soda lime glass
B:-Clear glass
C:-Both of the above
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
46:-This type of glass is made by sandwiching glass panels within a protective layer. It is heavier than normal glass and may cause optical distortions as well. It is tough and protects from UV radiation (99%) and insulates sound by 50%
A:-Chromatic glass
B:-Laminated glass
C:-Float glass
D:-All of the above
Ans: B
47:-One of the bathroom fittings, which lets the water out of the system into the bath, sink, basin, or shower
A:-Faucet
B:-Spout
C:-None of the above
D:-Both of the above
Ans: B
48:-Waste water from showers, basins, kitchen sinks, washing machines, and the like is called
A:-Grey water
B:-Black water
C:-Rose water
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
49:-A larger version of an inspection chamber, using in the main drainage line or in the street
A:-Manhole
B:-Septic tank
C:-Sewage treatment plant
D:-All of the above
Ans: A
50:-If one has to dispose of quantities of water containing chemical contaminants, treatment plant used is
A:-Sewage treatment plant
B:-Effluent treatment plant
C:-Both of the above
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
51:-The size or proportion of a building element or space or an article of furniture, relative to the structural or functional dimensions of the human body
A:-Human scale
B:-Mechanical scale
C:-Visual scale
D:-Monumental scale
Ans: A
52:-Symmetry resulting from the arrangement of similar parts on opposite sides of a median axis
A:-Local symmetry
B:-Symmetry
C:-Bilateral symmetry
D:-Radial symmetry
Ans: C
53:-A certain proportionate size, extent, or degree usually judged in relation to some standard or point of reference
A:-Size
B:-Scale
C:-Height
D:-Module
Ans: B
54:-The orderly, pleasing or congruent arrangement of the elements or parts in an artistic whole
A:-Order
B:-Unity
C:-Balance
D:-Harmony
Ans: D
55:-The shape and structure of something as distinguished from its substance or material
A:-Shape
B:-Texture
C:-Form
D:-Massing
Ans: C
56:-Elements that are close to each other are perceived as more related than elements that lie farther apart
A:-Proximity
B:-Similarity
C:-Continuity
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
57:-What identifies a range of sizes; which creates interest and depth by demonstrating how each item relates to each other based on size
A:-Size
B:-Scale
C:-Height
D:-Module
Ans: B
58:-This creates the perception that there is equal distribution. This does not always imply that there is symmetry
A:-Rhythm
B:-Harmony
C:-Balance
D:-Unity
Ans: C
59:-Seeking adequate performance and expression of spaces
A:-Function
B:-Form
C:-Massing
D:-Module
Ans: A
60:-The type of balance in which both sides are similar in visual weight but not mirrored
A:-Asymmetrical balance
B:-Informal balance
C:-Occult balance
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
61:-Mughal influence can be seen in cultural contributions such as
A:-Landscape and Mughal gardening
B:-New trade routes to Arab and Turkic lands
C:-Persian art and culture amalgamated with Indian art and culture
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
62:-The architecture also known as the Later Roman or Eastern Roman Empire. This terminology is used by modern historians to designate the medieval Roman Empire
A:-Byzantine architecture
B:-Gothic architecture
C:-Renaissance architecture
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
63:-The style of architecture that flourished during the high and late medieval period which evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture
A:-Gothic architecture
B:-Byzantine architecture
C:-Romanesque architecture
D:-Renaissance architecture
Ans: A
64:-The architecture of the period between the early 14th and early 17th centuries in different regions of Europe, demonstrating a conscious revival and development of certain elements of ancient Greek and Roman thought and material culture
A:-Byzantine architecture
B:-Renaissance architecture
C:-Greek architecture
D:-Roman architecture
Ans: B
65:-The important architectural sciences, which have had a strong impact in Kerala architecture style
A:-Tantrasamuchaya
B:-Manushayalaya-Chandrika
C:-Silparatna
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
66:-Architectural interest in centered on the dissolution and reconstitution of three-dimensional form, using simple geometric shapes, juxtaposed without the illusions of classical perspective modernism
A:-Structuralism
B:-Deconstructivism
C:-Cubism
D:-Minimalism
Ans: C
67:-A movement in architecture and urban planning evolved around the middle of the 20th century. Which had led to a lifeless expression of urban planning that ignored the identify of the inhabitants and urban forms
A:-Deconstructivism
B:-Structuralism
C:-Rationalism
D:-Minimalism
Ans: B
68:-The development of postmodern architecture that began in the late 1950s, which is a form of semiotic analysis. It is characterized by fragmentation, an interest in manipulating a structure's surface, skin, non-rectilinear shapes which appear to distort and dislocate elements of architecture, such as structure and envelope
A:-Structuralism
B:-Cubism
C:-Deconstructivism
D:-Rationalism
Ans: C
69:-A trend in design and architecture, wherein the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. This design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture
A:-Deconstructivism
B:-Cubism
C:-Rationalism
D:-Minimalism
Ans: D
70:-The reign of which emperor, between 1628-58 was the golden age of Mughal architecture
A:-Shah Jahan
B:-Babur
C:-Akbar
D:-Jahangir
Ans: A
71:-What includes several horizontal perforated pipes radiating outward from the bottom of a large-diameter vertical shaft
A:-Wells
B:-Infiltration gallery
C:-Aquifer
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
72:-The most important microbiological measure of drinking-water quality is a group of bacteria called
A:-Pesticides
B:-Chloroform
C:-Coliforms
D:-Arsenic
Ans: C
73:-Building services are what makes a building come to life. They include
A:-Energy supply-gas, electricity and renewable sources
B:-Heating and ventilating
C:-Water, drainage and plumbing
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
74:-Water supply systems get water from a variety of locations after appropriate treatment, including groundwater (aquifers), surface water (lakes and rivers), and the sea through
A:-Sedimentation
B:-Infiltration
C:-Desalination
D:-Chlorination
Ans: C
75:-The total land area that contributes surface runoff to a river or lake is called a
A:-Watershed
B:-Drainage basin
C:-Catchment area
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
76:-In electrification the installation of decentralized facilities that are not connected to existing transmission and/or distribution grids
A:-Grid electrification
B:-Off-grid electrification
C:-Both of the above
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
77:-A brittle form of iron which is weaker in tension than in compression. It has a relatively low melting point,good fluidity, castability, excellent machinability and wear resistance
A:-Wrought iron
B:-Cast iron
C:-Both of the above
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
78:-What is FRP?
A:-Fiber Reinforced Polymers
B:-Fiber Reinforced Plastic
C:-Foam Reinforced Polymers
D:-Foam Reinforced Plastic
Ans: A
79:-The fire performance of timber is dependent on the
A:-Charring rate
B:-The loss in strength
C:-Modulus of elasticity
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
80:-The air conditioning offers whole-house or large-commercial-space cooling, and often offers moderate multi-zone temperature control capability by the addition of air-louver-control boxes
A:-Central air conditioning
B:-Split system
C:-Portable unit
D:-All of the above
Ans: A
81:-The minimum load which will cause failure of a foundation is called _________ of the soil.
A:-Ultimate tensile strength
B:-Nominal strength
C:-Ultimate bearing power
D:-Ultimate compressive strength
Ans: C
82:-The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of
A:-Hard rocks
B:-Black cotton soil
C:-Dry-course sandy soil
D:-Find sandy soil
Ans: A
83:-When two or more footings are connected by a beam is called
A:-Beam footing
B:-Combined footing
C:-Strap footing
D:-Mat footing
Ans: C
84:-The diameter of the drilled piles should not exceed
A:-200 mm
B:-400 mm
C:-600 mm
D:-800 mm
Ans: C
85. The following low cost technique was developed by the great “Ar. Laurie Baker”.
(A) The Brick Funicular Shell Roof
(B) The Waffle Shell Roof.
(C) Rat Trap Bond.
(D) Folded Plate Roofing
Ans: C
86. Primary generator of form in design is
(A) Plane (B) Point (C) Line (D) Volume
Ans: B
87. The scientific concept of describing and analyzing colour in terms of three dimensions of hue, value and chroma is called
(A) The palette system
(B) The munsell system
(C) The ostwald system
(D) Brewster system
Ans: B
88. The balanced distribution of equivalent forms and spaces about a common line (axis) or point (centre) is
(A) Rhythm (B) Hierarchy (C) Datum (D) Symmetry
Ans: D
89. The process of assembling or putting into place the completed or fabricated components of building is
(A) Creating (B) Constructing (C) Erecting (D) Executing
Ans: C
90. ‘Falling Water’ is the other name of
(A) Moore’s House (B) Kaufmann’s House (C) Poissey House (B) Mill owner’s House
Ans: B
91. F.L. Wright’s Oak Park, Illinois is an example for
(A) Repetition (B) Contrast (C) Symmetry (D) Rhythm
Ans: C
92. Which one of the following visual weightage comparison is right ?
(A) Pyramidal > Cylinder > Cube > Sphere
(B) Pyramidal > Cube > Cylinder > Sphere
(C) Pyramidal >Cube > Sphere > Cylinder
(D) Pyramidal > Cylinder > Sphere > Cube
Ans: B
93. Olivetti Training School, England is an example for
(A) Hierarchy (B) Symmetry (C) Repetition (D) Rhythm
Ans: A
94. Visual qualities of cone are
(A) Stability & Circularity (B) Circularity & Verticality
(C) Stability & Verticality (D) Verticality & Horizontality
Ans: B
95. A color scheme consists of various tints or shades of a single neutral color such as gray, beige or cream etc.
(A) complementary (B) monotone (C) supplementary (D) harmony
Ans: B
96. The alternate courses consist of stretchers and headers are called
(A) Flemish Bond (B) English Bond (C) Garden -Wall Bond (D) Monk Bond
Ans: B
97. Trulli Village, located at Italy is famous for its
(A) Radial Organisation (B) Grid Organisation (C) Clustered Organisation (D) Linear Organisation
Ans: C
98. The proportioning system developed by Greeks is
(A) Renaissance Theories (B) Classical Orders (C) Golden Section (D) Structural Proportion
Ans: C
99. An example for clustered organisation is
(A) Kaufmann House, California (B) Baker House, Cambridge (C) Fathepur Sikri (D) Pantheon, Rome
Ans: C
100. Which one of the following is an example for corner articulation ?
(A) Hoffman House, New York (B) Palazzo Medici, Florence
(C) CBS Building, New York (D) Commonwealth Promenade Apartments, Chicago
Ans: D
A:-Human scale
B:-Mechanical scale
C:-Visual scale
D:-Monumental scale
Ans: A
52:-Symmetry resulting from the arrangement of similar parts on opposite sides of a median axis
A:-Local symmetry
B:-Symmetry
C:-Bilateral symmetry
D:-Radial symmetry
Ans: C
53:-A certain proportionate size, extent, or degree usually judged in relation to some standard or point of reference
A:-Size
B:-Scale
C:-Height
D:-Module
Ans: B
54:-The orderly, pleasing or congruent arrangement of the elements or parts in an artistic whole
A:-Order
B:-Unity
C:-Balance
D:-Harmony
Ans: D
55:-The shape and structure of something as distinguished from its substance or material
A:-Shape
B:-Texture
C:-Form
D:-Massing
Ans: C
56:-Elements that are close to each other are perceived as more related than elements that lie farther apart
A:-Proximity
B:-Similarity
C:-Continuity
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
57:-What identifies a range of sizes; which creates interest and depth by demonstrating how each item relates to each other based on size
A:-Size
B:-Scale
C:-Height
D:-Module
Ans: B
58:-This creates the perception that there is equal distribution. This does not always imply that there is symmetry
A:-Rhythm
B:-Harmony
C:-Balance
D:-Unity
Ans: C
59:-Seeking adequate performance and expression of spaces
A:-Function
B:-Form
C:-Massing
D:-Module
Ans: A
60:-The type of balance in which both sides are similar in visual weight but not mirrored
A:-Asymmetrical balance
B:-Informal balance
C:-Occult balance
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
61:-Mughal influence can be seen in cultural contributions such as
A:-Landscape and Mughal gardening
B:-New trade routes to Arab and Turkic lands
C:-Persian art and culture amalgamated with Indian art and culture
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
62:-The architecture also known as the Later Roman or Eastern Roman Empire. This terminology is used by modern historians to designate the medieval Roman Empire
A:-Byzantine architecture
B:-Gothic architecture
C:-Renaissance architecture
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
63:-The style of architecture that flourished during the high and late medieval period which evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture
A:-Gothic architecture
B:-Byzantine architecture
C:-Romanesque architecture
D:-Renaissance architecture
Ans: A
64:-The architecture of the period between the early 14th and early 17th centuries in different regions of Europe, demonstrating a conscious revival and development of certain elements of ancient Greek and Roman thought and material culture
A:-Byzantine architecture
B:-Renaissance architecture
C:-Greek architecture
D:-Roman architecture
Ans: B
65:-The important architectural sciences, which have had a strong impact in Kerala architecture style
A:-Tantrasamuchaya
B:-Manushayalaya-Chandrika
C:-Silparatna
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
66:-Architectural interest in centered on the dissolution and reconstitution of three-dimensional form, using simple geometric shapes, juxtaposed without the illusions of classical perspective modernism
A:-Structuralism
B:-Deconstructivism
C:-Cubism
D:-Minimalism
Ans: C
67:-A movement in architecture and urban planning evolved around the middle of the 20th century. Which had led to a lifeless expression of urban planning that ignored the identify of the inhabitants and urban forms
A:-Deconstructivism
B:-Structuralism
C:-Rationalism
D:-Minimalism
Ans: B
68:-The development of postmodern architecture that began in the late 1950s, which is a form of semiotic analysis. It is characterized by fragmentation, an interest in manipulating a structure's surface, skin, non-rectilinear shapes which appear to distort and dislocate elements of architecture, such as structure and envelope
A:-Structuralism
B:-Cubism
C:-Deconstructivism
D:-Rationalism
Ans: C
69:-A trend in design and architecture, wherein the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. This design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture
A:-Deconstructivism
B:-Cubism
C:-Rationalism
D:-Minimalism
Ans: D
70:-The reign of which emperor, between 1628-58 was the golden age of Mughal architecture
A:-Shah Jahan
B:-Babur
C:-Akbar
D:-Jahangir
Ans: A
71:-What includes several horizontal perforated pipes radiating outward from the bottom of a large-diameter vertical shaft
A:-Wells
B:-Infiltration gallery
C:-Aquifer
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
72:-The most important microbiological measure of drinking-water quality is a group of bacteria called
A:-Pesticides
B:-Chloroform
C:-Coliforms
D:-Arsenic
Ans: C
73:-Building services are what makes a building come to life. They include
A:-Energy supply-gas, electricity and renewable sources
B:-Heating and ventilating
C:-Water, drainage and plumbing
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
74:-Water supply systems get water from a variety of locations after appropriate treatment, including groundwater (aquifers), surface water (lakes and rivers), and the sea through
A:-Sedimentation
B:-Infiltration
C:-Desalination
D:-Chlorination
Ans: C
75:-The total land area that contributes surface runoff to a river or lake is called a
A:-Watershed
B:-Drainage basin
C:-Catchment area
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
76:-In electrification the installation of decentralized facilities that are not connected to existing transmission and/or distribution grids
A:-Grid electrification
B:-Off-grid electrification
C:-Both of the above
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
77:-A brittle form of iron which is weaker in tension than in compression. It has a relatively low melting point,good fluidity, castability, excellent machinability and wear resistance
A:-Wrought iron
B:-Cast iron
C:-Both of the above
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
78:-What is FRP?
A:-Fiber Reinforced Polymers
B:-Fiber Reinforced Plastic
C:-Foam Reinforced Polymers
D:-Foam Reinforced Plastic
Ans: A
79:-The fire performance of timber is dependent on the
A:-Charring rate
B:-The loss in strength
C:-Modulus of elasticity
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
80:-The air conditioning offers whole-house or large-commercial-space cooling, and often offers moderate multi-zone temperature control capability by the addition of air-louver-control boxes
A:-Central air conditioning
B:-Split system
C:-Portable unit
D:-All of the above
Ans: A
81:-The minimum load which will cause failure of a foundation is called _________ of the soil.
A:-Ultimate tensile strength
B:-Nominal strength
C:-Ultimate bearing power
D:-Ultimate compressive strength
Ans: C
82:-The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of
A:-Hard rocks
B:-Black cotton soil
C:-Dry-course sandy soil
D:-Find sandy soil
Ans: A
83:-When two or more footings are connected by a beam is called
A:-Beam footing
B:-Combined footing
C:-Strap footing
D:-Mat footing
Ans: C
84:-The diameter of the drilled piles should not exceed
A:-200 mm
B:-400 mm
C:-600 mm
D:-800 mm
Ans: C
85. The following low cost technique was developed by the great “Ar. Laurie Baker”.
(A) The Brick Funicular Shell Roof
(B) The Waffle Shell Roof.
(C) Rat Trap Bond.
(D) Folded Plate Roofing
Ans: C
86. Primary generator of form in design is
(A) Plane (B) Point (C) Line (D) Volume
Ans: B
87. The scientific concept of describing and analyzing colour in terms of three dimensions of hue, value and chroma is called
(A) The palette system
(B) The munsell system
(C) The ostwald system
(D) Brewster system
Ans: B
88. The balanced distribution of equivalent forms and spaces about a common line (axis) or point (centre) is
(A) Rhythm (B) Hierarchy (C) Datum (D) Symmetry
Ans: D
89. The process of assembling or putting into place the completed or fabricated components of building is
(A) Creating (B) Constructing (C) Erecting (D) Executing
Ans: C
90. ‘Falling Water’ is the other name of
(A) Moore’s House (B) Kaufmann’s House (C) Poissey House (B) Mill owner’s House
Ans: B
91. F.L. Wright’s Oak Park, Illinois is an example for
(A) Repetition (B) Contrast (C) Symmetry (D) Rhythm
Ans: C
92. Which one of the following visual weightage comparison is right ?
(A) Pyramidal > Cylinder > Cube > Sphere
(B) Pyramidal > Cube > Cylinder > Sphere
(C) Pyramidal >Cube > Sphere > Cylinder
(D) Pyramidal > Cylinder > Sphere > Cube
Ans: B
93. Olivetti Training School, England is an example for
(A) Hierarchy (B) Symmetry (C) Repetition (D) Rhythm
Ans: A
94. Visual qualities of cone are
(A) Stability & Circularity (B) Circularity & Verticality
(C) Stability & Verticality (D) Verticality & Horizontality
Ans: B
95. A color scheme consists of various tints or shades of a single neutral color such as gray, beige or cream etc.
(A) complementary (B) monotone (C) supplementary (D) harmony
Ans: B
96. The alternate courses consist of stretchers and headers are called
(A) Flemish Bond (B) English Bond (C) Garden -Wall Bond (D) Monk Bond
Ans: B
97. Trulli Village, located at Italy is famous for its
(A) Radial Organisation (B) Grid Organisation (C) Clustered Organisation (D) Linear Organisation
Ans: C
98. The proportioning system developed by Greeks is
(A) Renaissance Theories (B) Classical Orders (C) Golden Section (D) Structural Proportion
Ans: C
99. An example for clustered organisation is
(A) Kaufmann House, California (B) Baker House, Cambridge (C) Fathepur Sikri (D) Pantheon, Rome
Ans: C
100. Which one of the following is an example for corner articulation ?
(A) Hoffman House, New York (B) Palazzo Medici, Florence
(C) CBS Building, New York (D) Commonwealth Promenade Apartments, Chicago
Ans: D
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