Exit Model exam for Architecture 2023
Note; The answers are from the Chat Gpt, maybe there is an error in them!
1. What is stress strain curve?
A. It is the difference between stress and strain
B. It is the percentage of stress and strain
C. No answer
D. It is the relationship between stress and strain
Ans; D
2. The Shore temple of Mahabalipuram was built of:
A. Granite
B. Marble
C. Laterite
D. Sandstone
Ans; A
3. Who is the most known theorist of Postmodernism?
A. Le Corbusier
B. Robert Venturi
C. Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
D. Louis Sullivan
Ans; B
4. Which material is more energy efficient than others?
A. Concrete
B. Glass
C. Steel
D. Brick
Ans; A
5. What information should be on a BoM (Bill of Materials)?
A. Description of Item
B. All are the answer
C. Quantity and Item ID
D. Cost of Item and total Project Cost
Ans; D
6. Which of the following is the mixture of cement, sand, crushed rocks and water when placed
in the skeleton of forms and are allowed to cure becomes hard like stones?
A. Cement grouting
B. Cement mortar
C. Cement slurry
D. Cement concrete
Ans; D
7. Which one is different from the other components of landscape?
A. Vegetation, water, paved areas, furniture
B. Paved areas, sculptures, furniture, parking areas, edgings
C. Water, paved areas, sculptures, furniture, parking areas
D. Vegetation, pedestrian walkways, paved areas, sculptures, edgings
Ans; D
8. Which one is not a goal of site analysis?
A. To achieve a successful design
B. Site analysis involves taking an inventory of site elements without any regards
C. Analyze site features and incorporate them into the design
D. Gather relevant information about the properties of the site
Ans; B
9. Which one is incorrect about ordering principle?
A. Symmetry is the balanced distribution and arrangement of equivalent forms and spaces
on opposite sides of a dividing line
B. Transformation is a unifying movement characterized by a patterned repetition or
alternation of formal elements or motifs in the same or a modified form
C. Axis is a line defined between two points in space about which forms can be arranged in
a symmetrical or balanced manner
D. A datum must have sufficient size, closure, and regularity to be seen as a figure that can
embrace or gather together the elements being organized within its field
Ans; B
10. is the green part of the city that weaves in the form of urban parks, street, trees, plants, flower
and etc.
A. Buildings
B. Pedestrian network
C. Public space
D. Landscape
Ans; D
11. Mostly the brick flooring is used in
A. Godowns
B. Workshops
C. Verandahs
D. No answer
Ans; C
12. Which one is not included in conceptual or schematic design phase from the following?
A. Gathering Personal Information like (Age, number, gender, size, activities and
relationships of everyone living in the house)
B. Preliminary Floor plans/ space plan
C. The formulation of preliminary broad-based concepts
D. Decisions on character, function and aesthetics
Ans; A
13. who is wrote the book titled the seven Lamps of Architecture"?
A. John Ruskin
B. No answer
C. Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc
D. William Morris
Ans; A
14. The type of stone masonry in which stones of same height are laid in layers is called;
A. Course rubble masonry
B. Ashlar masonry
C. Un-coursed rubble masonry
D. Random rubble masonry
Ans; B
15. Random sampling is helpful as it is
A. Reasonably accurate
B. Free from personal biases
C. An economical method of data collection
D. All are the answer
Ans; D
16. the study of spatial distances between individuals in different cultures and situations.
A. Anthropometry
B. Phenomenology
C. Ergonomics
D. Proxemics
Ans; D
17. One is a universal principle of architectural design.
A. Route
B. Geometry
C. Form
D. All are the answer
Ans; D
18. is the written instructions distinguishing or limiting and describing in detail any construction
work to be undertaken.
A. Legend
B. Bill of Quantities
C. Construction drawing
D. Specification
Ans; D
19. The type of flooring suitable for churches, theatres, public libraries and other places where
noiseless floor covering is desired is;
A. Stone flooring
B. Glass flooring
C. Cork flooring
D. Linoleum flooring
Ans; C
20. In the design of beams of a building
A. Increasing the width than depth of the beam is recommended to get
B. higher moment of inertia
C. Flexural stress is maximum at neutral plane/axis
D. Lower moment of inertia of the cross-section results in higher deflection of the member
Ans; C
21. line usually parallel to the plot boundaries and laid down in each case by the local municipal
bodies beyond which nothing can be constructed towards the plot boundary.
A. Site or (plot)
B. Room height
C. Service road
D. Set-back
Ans; D
22. Among the following, one is correct about the research.
A. Working in a scientific way to
B. search for truth of some problem
C. Research is searching again and again
D. None of the above
23. The first page of research report is
A. Bibliography
B. Appendix
C. Index
D. Tittle page
Ans; D
24. Which one is not category of Principles of Design?
A. Value, Color, Space and Texture
B. Movement, Harmony, Unity and Rhythm
C. Balance, Symmetry and Emphasis
D. Proportion, Variety and Emphasis
Ans; A
25. Which one of the following is not an Architectural element of Gondarian buildings?
A. Rectangular or cylindrical towers often topped by egg-shaped cupolas
B. Symmetrical
C. Quadrangular plans
D. Crenellated walls and parapets
Ans; B
26. Which one of the following is not true about Design-Bid-build project delivery method?
A. Linear sequencing of work
B. It is Modern form of project delivery
C. It has three phases
D. Dual contracts
Ans; B
27. is the plan view of beams showing the layout or arrangement size spacing & marks for
identification
A. Roof top layout
B. Foundation
C. Column layout
D. Structural beam layout
Ans; D
28. Which one of the following is not possibility there for grouping of two or more forms from
an additive type of transformation?
A. Spatial tension
B. Interlocking relationship
C. Face - to - face contact
D. Stretching and compression transformation
Ans; A
29. A series of numbers or elements showing an increase or decrease by a quantity that is always
the same.
A. Changing progression
B. Formal Progression
C. Arithmetic progression
D. Geometric progression
Ans; C
30. Which of the following term is used to indicate the art of the building, the structure in stone?
A. Brick
B. Bond
C. Mortar
D. Masonry
Ans; D
31. What are some helpful areas of study for an entry-level CAD technician?
A. Statistics and history
B. English and music
C. Science and drawing
D. Computer drafting and philosophy
Ans; D
32. What cannot be included in Architectural Design Process of pre design phase/stage?
A. Preparing a series of rough plans, which shows the general arrangement of rooms and the
building on the site.
B. Investigating zoning regulations and analyze site possibilities and limitations
C. Gathering the information necessary to begin design, and avoid trouble along the way.
D. Developing a program and obtaining site survey/investigation.
Ans; A
33. Why it is important to do bibliography?
A. To show that you are respectfully borrowing other people's ideas
B. To offer additional information to your readers who may wish to further pursue your
topic
C. To acknowledge and give credit to sources of words, ideas, diagrams, and illustrations
D. All are the answer
Ans; D
34. Which one is a processed building material?
A. Stone
B. Mortar
C. Wood
D. Lime and Cement
Ans; D
35. The principles of interior design are the ways that designers not use the elements of interior
design to:
A. Protect public health, safety and welfare
B. Create color variation
C. Create good decoration/ arrangements
D. Create diversity of the space
Ans; B
36. Comprehensive architectural and engineering services includes
A. Preparation service
B. Implementation service
C. Technical assistance services
D. All are the answer
Ans; D
37. The preparation of surface of stone to obtain plain edges or to obtain stone required size and
shape is known as:
A. Quarrying of stone
B. Blasting of stone
C. Seasoning of stone
D. Dressing of stone
Ans; D
38. What will be the size of the window area when the room height of the building is about 3m
and the floor volume of the living room is 45m3? (Remember, window size should be 1/4 of the
floor area)
A. 11.25 m2
B. 3.75 m2
C. 3 m2
D. 0.75 m2
Ans; B
39. What is the purpose of furniture requirement in buildings?
A. To facilitate accommodation of changes in the future
B. To determine the required size of room without overcrowding
C. To add the aesthetics with feelings of beauty and luxury in the appearance of the building
D. To create space flexibility and building setup
Ans; D
40. Which one is incorrect according to Architectural Design Philosophy the use of line as a
design element?
A. Horizontal line defines rest, calmness, resolution with gravity
B. Inclined line defines dynamism, movement, about to fall or rise
C. Vertical line defines down, inferiority, admission of defeat to gravity
D. Implied line defines axis, centerline
Ans; C
41. Alhambra, Granada is an example of which style of Architecture?
A. Romanesque
B. Moorish
C. Victorian
D. Byzantine
Ans; B
42. Hooke's Law is valid or applied:
A. Elastic region
B. Necking region
C. Everywhere in the stress strain curve
D. In strain hardening region
Ans; A
43. Why research is systematic?
A. Varied direction is necessary important
B. The adopted investigation must follow a certain logical sequence
C. Follows a thesis work and design project
D. Data collection is in a randomness
Ans; B
44. The written and graphic documents prepared for communicating the design of the project and
administering the contract for its construction is known as
A. Construction documents
B. Tender Document
C. Bid document
D. BOQ (Bill of Quantity)
Ans; A
45. includes different types of shops market areas and handicraft industries
A. Commercial areas
B. Recreational areas
C. Cultural areas
D. Residential areas
Ans; A
46. The process of giving form, shapes and character to the groups of buildings to the whole
neighborhoods and the city is known:
A. Interior design
B. Product design
C. Graphic design
D. Urban design
Ans; D
47. Which one is the best way to divert vertical load path in earthquake area?
A. Tuned liquid dampeners (TLD)
B. Tuned mass dampeners (TMD)
C. Providing bracing in walls
D. Base isolation
Ans; D
48. must act as a 'road map' for the proposed research study
A. Research objectives
B. Research limitation
C. Background of the study
D. Research outputs
Ans; C
49. V Flag question
50. In paints, the pigment is responsible for:
A. Smoothness
B. Glassy face
C. Durability
D. Color
Ans; D
51. Neoclassicism and the enlightenment is
A. The design that use the laws of reason
B. Simplicity and naturalness is the basic rules of architecture
C. Proper function and form are the final and scientific aims
D. All are the answer
Ans; D
52. Which one is false statement about heating, cooling and ventilation?
A. Stack effect occurs when the air inside a vertical stack is warmer than the outside air
B. Rough textured surfaces are more absorbers of radiation energy than smooth & shiny
metallic surfaces
C. The use of high-performance HVAC equipment can result in considerable energy
emissions, and cost savings
D. Low-performance HVAC provides increased thermal comfort, and improved indoor
environmental quality
Ans; D
53. The main purpose of research in education is to
A. Help in the personal growth of an individual
B. Help the candidate become an eminent educationist
C. Increase social status of an individual
D. Increase job prospects of an individual
Ans; B
54. Among the following, which one is not properties of a grid organization
A. It may express a direction
B. Its stable
C. Its consisted of modular units of space
D. It consists of repetitive spaces
Ans; B
55. The development of Postmodern Architecture began in the late 1960s which was
characterized by fragmentation, battered walls, sloping floors and windows, slanted and
disjointed facade wall is
A. Modernism
B. De-constructivism
C. Minimalism
D. Surrealism
Ans; B
56. Analogous type of color schemes are:
A. When we use colors opposite on the color wheel and their respective values can help us
create such contrast that gives a harmonious composition
B. When we use colors of sun and fire, on the right side of the color wheel and their
respective values as elements that control the composition.
C. Sort of composition attempts to use 3 to 5 colors next to each other on the color wheel
with their respective values
D. No answer
Ans; C
57. One of the following is false statement about concept
A. Is an idea, philosophy, belief, inspiration, image, theory, and notion
B. It gives the architect / designer a clear direction and framework when making design
decisions
C. It provides a methodology to the thinking process by offering a type of rule book.
D. Mainly focuses on the site information like soil type and existing features
Ans; D
58. An example of Architectural line may be;
A. Monumental
B. Street
C. Dome
D. Wall
Ans; B
59. Which of the following types of wall is constructed to divide the space with in the building?
A. Curtain wall
B. Cavity wall
C. Partition wall
D. Retaining wall
Ans; C
60. Which one is not sources of research topic and problems
A. Unexplored areas of around our living
B. Theory of one's own interest
C. Daily problems we are facing
D. Searching new area for supervisor
Ans; D
61. Which of the following item of earth work will be done first?
A. Steps in deep excavation
B. Setting out of works
C. Duping
D. Site clearance
Ans; D
62. Which one is vertical space defining element among the following?
A. Enclosed plane
B. Elevated base plane
C. Depressed base plane
D. Overhead
Ans; D
63. Which types of colors do not usually show up on the color wheel?
A. Neutral Colors
B. Analogous Colors
C. Warm Colors
D. Complementary Colors
Ans; A
64. Air-conditioning system used for cooling buildings types (residential buildings, offices, entire
hotels, gyms, movie theatres, and factories).
A. Central AC
B. split AC
C. Window AC
D. Refrigerator
Ans; A
65. The Chaithya hall of Buddhist Architecture was used for:
A. Dining
B. Sleeping
C. Recreation
D. Prayer
Ans; D
66. A Cage or box filled with rocks, concrete or soil for use in road building and landscaping:
A. Retaining wall
B. Gabion wall
C. Folley
D. Kerb
Ans; B
67. Which one is the requirement for partition wall?
A. Tick as possible
B. Heavy as possible
C. Light material is advisable
D. Sound barrier not required
Ans; C
68. The rejection of cities or destroying of cities are known as:
A. Civilization
B. Massive urbanization
C. Depression
D. Anti-urbanization
Ans; D
69. Which one could be considered as a flex room among the following room?
A. Office
B. Living room
C. Bed room
D. Kitchen
Ans; B
70. The disadvantages of precast concrete is:
A. Less formwork required
B. safety and on time construction execution
C. Limited building design flexibility
D. Lower maintenance cost
Ans; C
71. Architects professional service includes preparation of construction cost estimates but their
estimate is not feasible due to factors. Which one is not factor affecting construction cost?
A. Location of a project
B. Construction schedule
C. Simplicity of the project
D. Construction materials and methods
Ans; C
72. The characteristics of Christian Architecture is:
A. Overcome human weakness including greed and anger
B. Its Capital is bell-shaped and crowned with animals
C. Simplicity in design & Treatment
D. Focus put into interiors rather than exteriors
Ans; C
73. At which parts of design process does the nature of the project, a brief statement about the
client, location, project type, purpose, and extent of work were analyzed?
A. Letter of Agreement
B. Evaluation
C. Client Profile / Problem Statement
D. Programming and analysis
Ans; D
74. During an urban designing with an integration of landscape and building design which one of
the following is not type of street furniture?
A. Lighting bollards
B. Benches for Seating
C. Carriage way
D. Waste bins
Ans; C
75. The flooring made with small pieces of broken tiles of China glazed or of marble arranged in
different pattern, is known as:
A. Granolithic flooring
B. Terrazo flooring
C. Mosaic flooring
D. Asphalt flooring
Ans; C
76. From the Pre-historic Architecture; the enclosure formed by huge stones planted on the
ground in circular form is known as
A. Cromlech
B. Ziggurats
C. Dolmen
D. Menhir
Ans; C
77. Which types of contract can be highly recommended for construction work of small nature
where the cost can be determined in advance?
A. cost plus percentage contract
B. Lump sum contract
C. unit price contract
D. cost plus a fixed fee contract
Ans; B
78. The significance of urban design is:
A. To build comfortable living place for the dwellers
B. To threat historical heritage
C. To develop environmental and social issues
D. To increase resource utilization in the urban areas
Ans; C
79. The heat transfer in a wave form from a warmer body surface to a cooler body.
A. Humidity
B. Conduction
C. Radiation
D. Convection
Ans; C