Question 1

What type of regulations control the density of an area by regulating the number of structures that can be built per acre?&#10;A) zoning&#10;B) lot accessibility&#10;C) federal structural&#10;D) state structural

Accepted Answer

Zoning regulations typically control the density of an area by designating specific zones for different types of land use, such as residential or commercial, and by regulating the number of structures that can be built per acre within each zone. Lot accessibility, federal structural, and state structural regulations do not typically control density in this way.

Question 2

During winter, the sun is much lower in the sky, rising in the southeast and setting in the southwest.

Accepted Answer

During winter, due to the tilt of the Earth's axis, the sun is lower in the sky, and its rising and setting position is shifted towards southeast and southwest respectively.

Question 3

If possible, you should maintain a _____ percent grade for the driveway.&#10;A) 1&#10;B) 5&#10;C) 10&#10;D) 12

Accepted Answer

A 5 percent grade is generally recommended for driveways to ensure proper drainage while maintaining ease of access and safety.

Question 4

The ____ of a home to the site may be based on heating or cooling requirements.&#10;A) view orientation&#10;B) variance&#10;C) solar orientation&#10;D) terrain orientation

Accepted Answer

Solar orientation refers to the orientation of a home in relation to the sun's path, and can impact the heating and cooling requirements of a home. This orientation can be optimized based on factors such as the location of windows, amount of shading, and positioning of roof overhangs. View orientation, variance, and terrain orientation may also be important considerations when siting a home, but they are not necessarily linked to heating and cooling requirements.

Question 5

Earth-bermed homes have soil on three sides.

Accepted Answer

Earth-bermed homes are built into a hill or slope and have soil on three sides, providing natural insulation and energy efficiency.

Question 6

The term ____ refers to the shape or contour of a specific parcel of land.&#10;A) oriel&#10;B) corbel&#10;C) terrain&#10;D) solar orientation

Accepted Answer

Terrain refers to the shape or contour of a specific parcel of land. Oriel and corbel are architectural terms, while solar orientation refers to the positioning of a building in relation to the sun for optimum energy efficiency.

Question 7

Deciduous trees on the south side of the home will hinder solar gain.

Accepted Answer

Deciduous trees on the south side of the home can actually enhance solar gain in the winter when they lose their leaves, allowing sunlight to pass through and warm the building, while providing shade in the summer to keep it cool.

Question 8

A ____ allows the owner and the design team to meet with the regulating agency to obtain a solution that will ensure the safety of the occupants of the home.&#10;A) floor plan&#10;B) design review&#10;C) site plan&#10;D) variance

Accepted Answer

A design review allows the owner and the design team to meet with the regulating agency to obtain a solution that will ensure the safety of the occupants of the home. A floor plan is a drawing that shows the layout of a home. A site plan is a drawing that shows the location of the home on the property. A variance is a request to deviate from the zoning regulations.

Question 9

What does the term magnetic declination refer to?&#10;A) the strength of the naturally-occuring magnetic current of bedrock&#10;B) the difference between true north and magnetic north&#10;C) the use of magnetic tools for surveying purposes&#10;D) the alignment of support beams along natural magnetic lines on the site

Accepted Answer

Magnetic declination refers to the angle between true north (geographic north pole) and magnetic north (north pole of the Earth's magnetic field). This angle varies depending on location and changes over time.

Question 10

Coniferous trees on the south side of the home provide shade from the summer sun.

Accepted Answer

Coniferous trees are evergreen and do not lose their leaves (needles) seasonally, meaning they provide shade year-round, not specifically for the summer sun. Deciduous trees, which lose their leaves in the fall, are more effective for providing shade in the summer and allowing sunlight through in the winter.

Question 11

For fire safety on a rural site, maintenance of tree limbs above the driveway for _____ of clear access is recommended.&#10;A) 8' (2438 mm)&#10;B) 10' (3048 mm)&#10;C) 15' (4572 mm)&#10;D) 18' (5486 mm)

Accepted Answer

The answer of For fire safety on a rural site,...

Question 12

A sloping roof can be used to deflect wind currents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A sloping roof can be used to...

Question 13

Trees planted in _____ provide the best design for sound insulation.&#10;A) a semicircle formation&#10;B) straight lines&#10;C) staggered rows&#10;D) a random pattern

Accepted Answer

The answer of Trees planted in _____ provide the best...

Question 14

The _____ the lot, the more access will affect the location of the entry and the garage.&#10;A) shallower&#10;B) deeper&#10;C) narrower&#10;D) wider

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ the lot, the more access...

Question 15

Removing soil from a site is referred to as a _____.&#10;A) grade&#10;B) slope&#10;C) fill&#10;D) cut

Accepted Answer

The answer of Removing soil from a site is referred...

Deck 8: Environmental Design Considerations