Exterior Inspection Section#1 Architectural Styles Quiz#1

This Study Session deals with some of the common building shapes and their respective roofing styles that help form the shape of a building.

The estimated completion time is 30 minutes.

Objectives
At the end of this Study Session, you should be able to:

• Distinguish detached, semi-detached, and attached house types.
• Explain in one sentence how floor plans can be used to distinguish between different styles of houses.
• List at least five types of sloped roofs.
• Explain in one sentence the functions of roof overhangs.
• Describe in two sentences how chimneys and dormers can be used to enhance the architectural style of a home.
• List at least six common dormer shapes.

• Question 1

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  	A typical barn would have what style of pitched roof?
  	Selected Answer: Gambrel or Dutch Colonial Correct Answer:   Gambrel or Dutch Colonial Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 2

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  	How can chimneys and dormers be used to enhance the visual appeal of a home?
  	Selected Answer: Chimneys and dormers can be various shapes and are often a different material than the exterior wall surfaces. Decorative pots on chimney tops can be part of the visual appeal of a home.  Correct Answer:   They form architectural focal points.  Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 3

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  	How does the roof type affect the focal point of the house?
  	Selected Answer: Flat roof focuses on walls and pitched roof focuses on roofs.  Correct Answer:   Flat roofs focus on walls. Pitched roofs focus on roofs. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 4

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  	List eight common dormer shapes.
  	Selected Answer: Gable Hi Arched Shed Inset Flat Eyebrow Segmental Correct Answer:   Gable Hip Arched Shed Inset Flat Eyebrow Segmental Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 5

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  	List six types of sloped roofs.
  	Selected Answer: Shed Gable Butterfly Hip Gambrel Mansard Correct Answer:   Shed Gable Butterfly Hip Gambrel Mansard Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 6

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  	List the three terms used to describe how a house connects or relates to its neighbours.
  	Selected Answer: Detached Semi-attached Attached Correct Answer:   Detached Semi-detached Townhouse or rowhouse Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 7

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  	List three types of pointed roof structures.
  	Selected Answer: Pinnacles Cupolas Turrets Correct Answer:   Pinnacle Cupola Turret Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 8

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  	What are three advantages of having large overhangs on a house?
  	Selected Answer: 1. Keep walls dry 2. Shield windows from direct sunlight 3. Strong influence on the architectural style of the house Correct Answer:   Keeps walls dry Shields windows from sunlight Strong impact on architectural style Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 9

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  	What elements identify a widow's walk?
  	Selected Answer: Decorative iron railings around the perimeter on flat roof Correct Answer:   Decorative iron railings and a flat roof  Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 10

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  	What is the difference between a linear plan house and a massed plan house?
  	Selected Answer: Linear plan house has 1 room deep  Correct Answer:   A linear plan house is 1 room deep. A massed plan house is 2 or more rooms deep. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 11

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  	What is vergeboard?
  	Selected Answer: Decorative wood trim on gable Correct Answer:   Decorative wood trim on gables  Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 12

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  	Why are butterfly pitched roofs not desirable in northern climates?
  	Selected Answer: Rainfall and snow accumulation Correct Answer:   They don?t shed snow. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 13

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  	A gambrel roof is sometimes called _____ _____.
  	Selected Answer:  Dutch Colonial Correct Answer: Evaluation Method Correct Answer Case Sensitivity Exact Match Dutch Colonial Response Feedback: Good work!!

• Question 14

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  	Houses are basically _____ in shape.
  	Selected Answer:  rectangular Correct Answer: Evaluation Method Correct Answer Case Sensitivity Exact Match rectangular Response Feedback: Good work!!

• Question 15

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  	Are semi-detached homes more common in rural or urban environments?
  	Selected Answer:   urban Answers: rural   urban Response Feedback: Good work!!