Fun Sample Practice Quiz

This is a short sample quiz. You will need to submit each answer prior to submitting exam.

Question 1

Accessible door thresholds in new buildings may be up to  _______ ” high.

Question 2

What type of fire is a Class C – Fire Extinguisher for?

Question 3

What common material does this symbol represent in architectural drawings?

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Question 4

Subcontractors generally have a contractual relationship with the following parties…

Question 5

Which architect is credited with first saying the now famous architectural phrase… “Form follows function”?

Question 6

Which popular architect famously said the words… “There are 360 degrees so why stick to one”?

Question 7

Typically, a change order is issued by the ______________ and prepared by the ______________. And signed by all three parties.

Question 8

Ability to move staff freely between projects is a benefit of what type of firm organization?

Question 9

The area located directly under the outer circumference of tree branches is called what?

Question 10

The max allowable height between stair landings or floors is _________ ft. Important one to remember for career.

Question 11

What architect famously first said the phrase… “Less is More”, advocating for more simplicity and less ornamentation in architecture? His work reflects this.

Question 12

What are the 3 current classes of standpipes?

Question 13

The Vitruvian Man was drawn by ________________ based on the measurements and writings of the famous architect,  ________________.

Question 14

City mains typically have a water pressure of _______.

Question 15

Bending of sound waves around an object is called what?

Question 16

Which architect famously wrote the phrase… “When we build, let us think that we build forever. Let it not be for present delight, nor for present use alone, let it be such work as our descendants will thank us for.”

Question 17

Kitchen sink water is considered to be which?

Question 18

Which architect famously first said the phrase… “Less is a bore”? They said this as a direct challenge to the modernist saying “Less is more”, by advocating for more complex and playful architecture.”

Question 19

Specifications show _____________ and drawings show ________________.

Question 20

When an object is heated, its temperature rises as heat is added. This type of heat is called what?