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Civil Engineering And Architecture - 2
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Instructions:
Answer 29 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A principle where some graphic elements are repeated throughout the entire design
balance
contrast
repetition
keystone
2. Culturally and climatically relevant architecture using locally available materials and traditional building techniques
voussoir
movement
vernacular architecture
shape
3. The relative lightness or darkness of a color
texture
facade
balance
value
4. A beam supporting the weight above a door or window opening
rhythm
bearing walls
lintel
dome
5. Stress or prominence given to an element of a composition
form
keystone
emphasis
repetition
6. The state or quality of being combined into one - that constitutes a harmonious whole
form
space
unity
value
7. movement characterized by a patterned repetition or alteration of formal elements or motifs in the same or a modified form
rhythm
texture
line
pattern
8. The two-dimensional contour that characterizes an object or shape
shape
post and lintel construction
architect
vernacular architecture
9. The edge or contour of a shape
line
vernacular architecture
dome
space
10. A wedge-shaped stone placed in the crown of an arch
architect
keystone
space
emphasis
11. The feel - appearance - or consistency of a surface - substance - or fabric
facade
contrast
pattern
texture
12. Wall construction utilizing a framework of vertical posts and horizontal beams to carry floor and roof loads.
vernacular architecture
contrast
post and lintel construction
lintel
13. The effect or illusion of motion conveyed by the relationship of structural elements in a design
movement
color
balance
vernacular architecture
14. The quality of an object that deals with beauty - art - and taste
bearing walls
texture
aesthetics
architect
15. The rules that describe how designers might put together various design elements to create an aesthetically pleasing finished product
design principles
movement
architect
civil engineer
16. A basic visual component or building block of designed objects
element of design
balance
form
repetition
17. An artistic or decorative design - especially one having characteristic arrangement and considered as a unit
pattern
facade
balance
space
18. The pleasing or harmonious arrangement or proportion of parts or elements in a design or composition
repetition
civil engineer
form
balance
19. An arrangement of several arches whose bases form a circle and whose tops meet in the center
repetition
architect
dome
civil engineer
20. Walls that provide support for each other and for the roof of the structure
rhythm
arch
lintel
bearing walls
21. The shape and structure of something
pattern
form
space
aesthetics
22. Wedge-shaped units in a masonry arch or vault - having side cuts converging at one of the arch centers
voussoir
line
repetition
pattern
23. An engineer trained in the design and construction of public works - such as bridges and dams
civil engineer
shape
keystone
color
24. A visual principle associated with change made in size - shape -color - or tone of graphic elements
contrast
dome
design principles
architect
25. The exterior face of the building
post and lintel construction
facade
element of design
shape
26. The aspect of the appearance of objects and light sources that may be described in terms of hue - lightness - and saturation
balance
element of design
vernacular architecture
color
27. An individual trained in the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
bearing walls
design principles
repetition
architect
28. The dimensions of height -depth - and width within which all things exist and move
facade
form
space
dome
29. A curved structure used as a support over an open space - designed to support a vertical load primarily by axial compression
arch
form
texture
keystone