Architectural design MCQs
Architectural design MCQs
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1: What is aggregate?
A. Any granular mineral material.
B. Crushed slag
C. Crushed stone
D. Water-worn gravel
2: What does aggregate refer to in terms of built-up roofs?
A. Crushed stone, crushed slag, or water-worn gravel used for surfacing a built-up roof.
B. Any granular mineral material.
C. Crushed stone used for surfacing a built-up roof.
D. Gravel used for surfacing a built-up roof.
3: What does Apron Flashing cover?
A. The lower side of a chimney
B. The area where a roof and wall meet
C. The intersection at a sloping roof with a vertical wall
D. The lower side of a roof
4: What is Asphalt made of?
A. Gravel
B. Bitumens
C. Cement
D. Sand
5: What is base flashing?
A. The flashing at the joint between a roofing surface and a vertical surface.
B. The bottom layer of shingles on a roof.
C. The process of sealing a roof.
D. A type of roofing material.
6: What is the first ply of roofing material in a roof membrane assembly called?
A. Top Ply
B. Middle Ply
C. Base Ply
D. Bottom Ply
7: What is the base sheet in a built-up roof membrane?
A. Roofing paper
B. The foundation of the membrane
C. The first layer of the membrane
D. A saturated or coated felt
8: What is Bitumen?
A. A type of clay
B. A naturally occurring, black or dark brown substance that is solid at room temperature but can be molten when heated.
C. A yellow or brownish-black color
D. The generic term for an amorphous, semi-solid mixture of complex hydrocarbons derived from coal-tar pitch or asphalt.
9: What is the primary purpose of a bituminous coating?
A. To prevent direct contact of dissimilar metals
B. To provide a sacrificial anode
C. To waterproof
D. To prevent corrosion
10: What is blind nailing?
A. Nailing done in complete darkness
B. A type of sign language used by the blind
C. Nailing in such a way that the nail heads are not visible on the finished work.
D. A tool used by the blind to aid in mobility
11: What is blind riveting?
A. Riveting done by a machine
B. Riveting in such a way that the rivets are not visible on the finished work.
C. Riveting two pieces of metal together
D. Riveting done by a person who is blind
12: What is the main alloying element in brass?
A. Iron
B. Aluminium
C. Copper
D. Zinc
13: What is the primary alloying element of bronze?
A. Iron
B. Tin
C. Lead
D. Copper
14: What is the purpose of building paper?
A. To provide a vapor barrier
B. To improve thermal insulation and weather protection
C. To act as a fireproofing material
D. To prevent bonding
15: Between which materials are layers of bitumen applied in aBuilt-Up Roof Membrane?
A. Glass
B. Metal
C. Saturated felts, coated felts, fabrics, or mats
D. Wood
16: What is the main purpose of a cant strip?
A. To provide a gradual angular transition from the horizontal surface to the vertical surface.
B. To bevel a strip of wood or other material.
C. To support the intersection of a horizontal surface and a vertical surface.
D. To prevent the cracking of roofing applied over it.
17: What is Cap Flashing?
A. A type of railroad switch
B. Same as Counterflashing.
C. A method of waterproofing a chimney
D. A device for measuring airspeed
18: What is caulking?
A. A resilient mastic compound used to fill cracks and joints, that remains plastic for an extended period of time.
B. A type of medieval warfare
C. A unit of measurement
D. A form of torture
19: What is the primary purpose of a cleat?
A. To act as a barrier between two objects
B. To fasten sheet copper components to the supporting understructure
C. To support the expansion of thermal variations
D. To provide a space for holding nails or other fasteners.
20: What is the collar joint?
A. The horizontal joint between masonry wythes.
B. The vertical joint between masonry wythes.
C. The topmost part of a masonry wall.
D. The joint between two masonry walls.
21: What is composition flashing?
A. A written piece
B. Base flashing that is constructed by extending the plies of a built-up roof.
C. A method of roofing
D. An art form
22: What is the definition of condensation?
A. The conversion of water vapor or other gas to liquid as the temperature drops or the atmospheric pressure rises.
B. The conversion of water vapor or other gas to solid as the temperature drops or the atmospheric pressure rises.
C. The conversion of water vapor or other gas to solid as the temperature rises or the atmospheric pressure drops.
D. The conversion of water vapor or other gas to liquid as the temperature rises or the atmospheric pressure drops.
23: What does "CONT." stand for?
A. Contingent
B. Contained
C. Continuous
D. Contracted
24: What is the definition of "coping"?
A. To deal with difficult situations.
B. A support placed at the end of a wall.
C. The covering piece placed on top of a wall that is exposed to the weather.
D. A type of brick.
25: What is the yield strength of copper cold rolled?
A. 26,000-28,000 psi
B. 2,600-2,800 psi
C. 260-280 psi
D. 6,000-8,000 psi
26: What is the use of Copper Soft Temper?
A. It is used for electrical wiring.
B. It is used only for intricate ornamental applications.
C. It is used for plumbing.
D. It is used for general use in construction.
27: What is the main purpose of counterflashing?
A. To direct water off the roof
B. To protect the gutters
C. To cover and protect the upper edge of a base flashing and its associated fasteners.
D. To provide support for the roofing system
28: What is the term used for each application of material that forms the waterproofing system or the flashing?
A. String course
B. Plinth
C. Course
D. Lintel
29: What is the purpose of a cricket?
A. To support a chimney
B. To provide drainage for a sloped roof
C. To act as a vent for a fireplace
D. To divert water around an obstacle
30: What is dampproofing?
A. A layer of waterproof material used to prevent moisture from seeping through
B. A device used to measure the pressure of a liquid
C. A method of cooling a structure by evaporating water on its surface
D. Treatment of a surface or structure to resist the passage of water in the absence of hydrostatic pressure.
31: What is the deck?
A. The structural surface to which the roofing or waterproofing system is applied.
B. Part of the roofing or waterproofing system.
C. A support for the roofing or waterproofing system.
D. The roofing or waterproofing system itself.
32: What is delamination?
A. Separation of the plies in a roof membrane system or separation of laminated layers of insulation.
B. The act of drilling a hole in a material
C. The process of cutting a material into small pieces
D. A type of glue used in construction
33: What is the temperature at which water vapor starts to condense in cooling air at the existing atmospheric pressure and vapor content?
A. Boiling point
B. Dew point
C. Freezing point
D. Melting point
34: What are edge sheets?
A. Felt strips that are cut to standard widths of the full felt roll.
B. Felt strips that are cut to widths narrower than the standard width of the full felt roll.
C. Felt sheets.
D. Felt strips that are cut to widths wider than the standard width of the full felt roll.
35: What is the Edge Strip used for?
A. To install gutters
B. For home construction
C. To protect the edge of a roof or other surface
D. To repair roofs
36: What is the main difference between erosion and corrosion?
A. Corrosion is the deterioration of a material, usually metal, due to a chemical reaction with its environment.
B. Erosion is the process by which water carries particles of rock and soil away.
C. Erosion is the process of weathering and wearing away of rock surfaces through the action of water.
D. Corrosion is the wearing away of the surface of a metal by oxidation or other chemical action.
37: What is another name for erosion corrosion?
A. Environmentally assisted corrosion
B. Ductile corrosion
C. Concentrated water corrosion
D. Diffused water corrosion
38: What is the purpose of an expansion joint?
A. To allow the building to expand and contract
B. To provide ventilation
C. To prevent moisture from entering the building
D. To minimize the effect of the stresses and movements of a building's components
39: What is the transverse dimension of a roofing element not overlapped by an adjacent element in any roof system?
A. Transverse dimension
B. Exposure
C. Adjacent element
D. Roof system
40: How many square feet of roofing material are in Factory Square?
A. 118
B. 158
C. 108
D. 98
41: How many square meters are in 108 square feet?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 12
D. 11
42: What does the manufacturing process of felt involve?
A. Mechanically interlocking the fibers of the particular felt material in the presence of moisture and heat.
B. Knitted from vegetable fibers
C. Woven from glass fibers
D. Woven from vegetable fibers
43: What type of fibers are used to make felt?
A. Silk fibers
B. Nylon fibers
C. Vegetable fibers or glass fibers
D. Polyester fibers
44: What is the purpose of flashing?
A. To make the building look more aesthetically pleasing
B. To make the building more structurally sound
C. To increase the weight of the building
D. To prevent water penetration and/or to divert water which has already penetrated.
45: What is a full collar joint?
A. A horizontal joint between masonry wythes that has not been grouted solid.
B. A horizontal joint between masonry wythes that has been grouted solid.
C. A vertical joint between masonry wythes that has been grouted solid.
D. A vertical joint between masonry wythes that has not been grouted solid.
46: What does Gauge refer to?
A. The width of copper material
B. The length of copper material
C. The weight of copper material
D. The thickness of copper material
47: What does girth refer to in the context of sheet copper material?
A. The width of the sheet
B. The length of the sheet
C. The height of the sheet
D. The weight of the sheet
48: What is the range of size for gravel used in aggregate surfacing?
A. 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch
B. 3/8 inch to 1/2 inch
C. 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch
D. 5/8 inch to 1/2 inch
49: What does a gravel stop do?
A. Provide support for the roof
B. Helps protect the roof from fire
C. Stops wind from coming under the roof
D. Prevents loose aggregate from washing off the roof
50: What is the minimum distance, measured at 90 degrees to the eaves, from the upper edge of a shingle to the nearest exposed surface?
A. Soffit
B. Gable
C. Dormer
D. Headlap
51: What is the purpose of hemming sheet copper edges?
A. To create a clean, finished edge
B. To prevent the copper from rusting
C. To make the copper stronger
D. To protect against sharp edges
52: What is the yield strength of High Yield Copper?
A. 33,000-35,000 psi
B. 25,000-27,000 psi
C. 29,000-31,000 psi
D. 31,000-33,000 psi
53: What is the primary purpose of the hold down method?
A. To allow lateral movement
B. To provide watertightness
C. To restrict movement
D. To keep the metal flat
54: What is the linear degradation and pitting of copper placed under a drip edge called?
A. Drip Edge
B. Copper Sulfate
C. Line Corrosion
D. Patina Formation
55: What does "Max." stand for?
A. Maximize
B. Maximilian
C. Maximum
D. Maxi
56: What is the primary function of a membrane?
A. The absorption of water
B. The inclusion of water
C. The regulation of water
D. The exclusion of water
57: Min. is an abbreviation of which word?
A. Minimize
B. Minimum
C. Maximize
D. Minus
58: What is Muntz Metal?
A. A copper-zinc metal having 60% copper and 40% zinc.
B. A metal with a high melting point
C. A brittle metal
D. A copper-zinc alloy
59: What does a nailer do?
A. A tool used to remove nails
B. A wood strip, attached to a surface, used as a base for nailing or attaching other material.
C. A tool used to cut nails
D. A tool used to drive nails into wood
60: What does a patina do?
A. The naturally protective coating that results from the mild corrosive attack of airborne sulfur compounds.
B. Patina is a waste product that is produced during the process of making wine.
C. The naturally protective coating that results from the mild corrosive attack of airborne nitrogen compounds.
D. A patina significantly increases the durability and service life of copper roofing and flashing.
61: Pea gravel is used to help prevent what from blocking the flow of moisture?
A. Leaves
B. Debris
C. Dirt
D. Rocks
62: What is the pein used for?
A. For measuring
B. To sharpen tools
C. To cut wood
D. To create a textured finish on copper and other materials.
63: What is the tangent of the angle between the roof surface and the horizontal?
A. Angle
B. Horizontal
C. Surface
D. Pitch
64: How many plies of felt are in a four-ply membrane system?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 3
D. 2
65: What is a rake?
A. The sloped edge of a roof at first or last rafter.
B. A garden tool with teeth
C. The angle at which something leans
D. A unit of area
66: What is a raked joint?
A. A structural element that is used to join two or more members of a framework
B. A device used to measure angles
C. A fastener that is used to secure two or more pieces of material together
D. A mortar joint which, during construction or at a later date, has been tooled to provide a deep recess.
67: What is Raggle?
A. A type of metal
B. A type of stone
C. A type of wood
D. Same as Reglet
68: What is the purpose of a receiver?
A. To support the weight of the structure
B. To lock into the upper edge of base or counterflashing
C. To keep the structure from collapsing
D. To allow water to drain
69: What is the purpose of a Reglet?
A. To allow water drainage
B. To provide stability
C. The attachment of counterflashing
D. To improve appearance
70: What is Ridging?
A. A downward, "sagging" displacement of a roof membrane
B. An upward, "tenting" displacement of a roof membrane
C. An outward, "bubbling" displacement of a roof membrane
D. A lateral, "sliding" displacement of a roof membrane
71: What is Roofing Paper?
A. A type of paper used to make a blueprint of a roof
B. Same as Building Paper.
C. A type of paper used to make a model of a roof
D. A type of paper used to roof a building
72: What does a roof system NOT include?
A. The roof framing
B. The roof trusses
C. The roofing material
D. The roof deck
73: What is Rosin Sized Paper?
A. A heavy building paper impregnated with rosin.
B. A heavy building paper not impregnated with rosin.
C. A building paper that is impregnated with a different substance than rosin.
D. A type of building paper that is not as strong as rosin sized paper.
74: What is saturated felt?
A. A felt that has been partially saturated with low softening point bitumen.
B. A felt that has been completely saturated with high softening point bitumen.
C. A felt that has been partially saturated with high softening point bitumen.
D. A felt that has been completely saturated with low softening point bitumen.
75: What is the definition of scupper?
A. A type of roofing shingle
B. An opening in a wall or parapet that allows water to drain from a roof.
C. A metal flashing used in roofing
D. A roofing material made from rubber
76: What is the main use of sealant?
A. To resist abrasion and wear.
B. To maintain flexibility.
C. To provide a nonslip surface.
D. To prevent the penetration of water or air.
77: What is a sealant?
A. A mixture of polymers, fillers, and pigments used to fill and seal joints.
B. A device used to prevent the escape of air or gas
C. A machine used to prevent the entrance of air
D. A tool used to prevent the penetration of water
78: What does a seamer do?
A. Helps to install roof systems.
B. Creates precise, uniform seams without the hammer marks typical of manual seaming techniques.
C. Cuts the roof system.
D. Measures the roof system.
79: What does it mean to "shingle"?
A. To install roofing material
B. To prepare roofing material
C. To overlap sheet material
D. To cover with shingles
80: What is a Slip Sheet?
A. A type of fabric
B. A software application
C. A device used to measure electrical current
D. A lightweight rosin sized paper inserted between sheet copper and underlayment to prevent bonding.
81: What does the word "Slope" mean?
A. Decline
B. Incline
C. Pitch
D. Gradient
82: What is the term used to describe 100 square feet of roof area?
A. Triangle
B. Circle
C. Rectangle
D. Square
83: What does Sq. Ft. stand for?
A. Supply and demand
B. Square foot
C. Square feet
D. Southern Queensland, Australia
84: What is a stack vent?
A. The extension of a soil or waste stack through the roof membrane.
B. A type of aircraft
C. A structure used to support a stack of lumber
D. A device used to measure air pressure
85: What is the name for discontinuous flashing in masonry walls which follows the elevation of a sloped roof?
A. Base Flashing
B. Wall Flashing
C. Valley Flashing
D. Step Flashing
86: What is the purpose of a substrate?
A. To protect the roofing or waterproofing membrane from the elements
B. To provide a surface for the roofing or waterproofing membrane to be applied to
C. To waterproof the roofing or waterproofing membrane
D. To provide structural support for the roofing or waterproofing membrane
87: What is a tapered edge strip used for?
A. To hold the roof down in high winds
B. To provide extra support for the roof
C. To elevate the roof at the perimeter and at curbs that extend through the roof
D. To provide a gradual transition from one layer of insulation to another
88: What is the purpose of a through-wall?
A. To provide drainage for the wall
B. To divert moisture to the exterior
C. To protect the wall from water damage
D. To allow air and moisture to pass through
89: What does TYP. mean?
A. Thank you for your patronage
B. Temporary
C. That is all, thank you.
D. Typical
90: What is the purpose of underlayment?
A. To improve weather resistance.
B. To protect the roof deck.
C. To provide extra insulation.
D. To install shingles.
91: What do the initials "U.O.N." stand for?
A. United Other Nations
B. Unknown Origin Notice
C. Unless otherwise noted
D. University of New Orleans
92: What is waterproofing?
A. The treatment of a surface or structure to prevent the passage of water under hydrostatic pressure.
B. A method of construction that minimizes the amount of water that enters a structure
C. The practice of redirecting water away from a structure
D. A process of making fabrics impermeable to water by coating them with a water-repellent finish
93: What is the word for a small opening in a wall, through which accumulated moisture may drain to the exterior?
A. Gutter
B. Vent
C. Weep
D. Downspout
94: A ________ view shows the system hardware and how software components are distributed across the processors in the system.
A. Physical
B. Logical
C. Process
D. All of the mentioned
95: The UML was designed for describing _________
A. Object-oriented systems
B. Architectural design
C. SRS
D. Both object-oriented systems and Architectural design
96: Which of the following view shows that the system is composed of interacting processes at run time?
A. Physical
B. Development
C. Logical
D. Process
97: Which of the following is an architectural conflict?
A. Using large-grain components improves performance but reduces maintainability
B. Introducing redundant data improves availability but makes security more difficult
C. Localizing safety-related features usually means more communication so degraded performance
D. All of the mentioned
98: Which of the following is not included in Architectural design decisions?
A. Type of application
B. Distribution of the system
C. Architectural styles
D. Testing the system
99: Architecture once established can be applied to other products as well.
A. True
B. False
100: Which of the following pattern is the basis of interaction management in many web-based systems?
A. Architecture
B. Repository pattern
C. Model-view-controller
D. Different operating system
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