Question 1

Cape Cod homes are usually recognized by their rambling, asymmetrical floor layout, low-pitched tile roofs, and tower.

Accepted Answer

While Cape Cod homes do usually have a specific architectural style, they are not typically recognized by a tower.

Question 2

What represents what you typically think of as the color?&#10;A) hue&#10;B) texture&#10;C) intensity&#10;D) rhythm

Accepted Answer

Hue refers specifically to the "color" of an object or surface.

Question 3

The term ____ refers to the brightness or strength of a specific color.&#10;A) rhythm&#10;B) intensity&#10;C) texture&#10;D) hue

Accepted Answer

Intensity refers to the brightness or strength of a specific color.

Question 4

Horizontal surfaces often create a(n) _____.&#10;A) illusion of height&#10;B) sense of relaxation&#10;C) sense of strength and stability&#10;D) sense of transition

Accepted Answer

Horizontal surfaces often create a sense of relaxation, such as a comfortable couch or a flat patio.

Question 5

The Federal style, which was popular between 1780 and 1840, combines Georgian architecture with classic Roman and Greek styles.

Accepted Answer

The Federal style is characterized by combining elements of Georgian architecture with classic Roman and Greek styles, and was popular between 1780 and 1840.

Question 6

In design, a repetitive element provides ____ and leads the eye through the design from one place to another in an orderly fashion.&#10;A) unity&#10;B) rhythm&#10;C) balance&#10;D) texture

Accepted Answer

A repetitive element creates a sense of rhythm in the design, allowing the eye to move through the design in a smooth and organized manner. Unity refers to the overall cohesion of the elements in the design, balance refers to the visual weight and equilibrium of the elements, and texture refers to the surface qualities of the design. While these elements may also contribute to the overall effectiveness of the design, a repetitive element specifically supports the principle of rhythm.

Question 7

The saltbox was originally modeled after the lookout structures of early forts.

Accepted Answer

The saltbox house design originated as a practical solution to cold New England winters, featuring a long, pitched roof that slopes down to the back, not from lookout structures of early forts.

Question 8

The _____ style of construction comes from the Southwest, where it has been the dominant style since the mid-1930s.&#10;A) Craftsman&#10;B) Prairie&#10;C) Ranch&#10;D) Farmhouse

Accepted Answer

The Ranch style of construction originated in the Southwest and has been dominant since the mid-1930s. The Craftsman style of construction originated in California in the early 20th century, the Prairie style of construction originated in the Midwest in the late 19th century, and the Farmhouse style of construction originated in various rural areas throughout the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Question 9

Which floor plan style is well suited for a sloping lot?&#10;A) daylight basement&#10;B) split-level&#10;C) dormer&#10;D) single-level

Accepted Answer

A daylight basement floor plan allows for the home to be built into the slope of the lot, with the lower level partially underground and the upper levels still accessible from the front of the lot. This is a practical and cost-effective way to maximize the use of a sloping lot.

Question 10

Italianate-style homes were popular in the United States from about 1895 to 1925.

Accepted Answer

Italianate-style homes were popular in the United States primarily from the 1840s through the 1880s, not from 1895 to 1925.

Question 11

The ____ is a popular American style that originated in India, where British colonists adapted the native one-story thatch-roofed houses in the province of Bengal for use as summer homes.&#10;A) Craftsman&#10;B) Bungalow&#10;C) Prairie&#10;D) Ranch

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____ is a popular American style...

Question 12

English-style houses are fashioned after houses that were built in England prior to the early 1800s.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which of the following is a popular trend in homes of the early 21st century?&#10;A) sliding partitions&#10;B) more hallways&#10;C) smaller laundry rooms&#10;D) smaller garages

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a popular...

Question 14

A(n) ____ window projects from the wall and forms a small turret that does not extend to the ground.&#10;A) oriel&#10;B) bracket&#10;C) gothic&#10;D) corbel

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Rough surfaces tend to create a sense of _____.&#10;A) flexibility&#10;B) luxury&#10;C) reduced height&#10;D) brightness

Accepted Answer

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Deck 7: Exterior Design Factors and Styles