Exit Exam Part IV Flashcards
The unending sequence of numbers where the first two terms are 1 and 1 each succeeding term is the sum of the two preceding is discovered by a. Le Corbusier b. Fibonacci c. Vitrivius d. Palladio
b. Fibonacci
In composition, it is established by equalizing the element forces in spite their differences
a. Contrast
b. Perspective
c. Asymmetrical balance
d. Focus
c. Asymmetrical balance
In gestalt principle, when objects that are close to each other are of the same group is known as
a. Reversible figure
b. Continuity
c. Proximity
d. Figure Ground
c. Proximity
Explaining a phenomenon is a component of the definition of a:
a. Concept
b. Theory
c. Philosophy
d. Problem
b. Theory
Method of proportioning based on height of an English man with his arm raised
a. Modulor
b. Fibonacci
c. Golden rectangle
d. Divine proportion
a. Modulor
A visibly perceived sequence of architectural elements in a design is
a. Hierarchy
b. Scale
c. Balance
d. rhythm
d. rhythm
The color harmony where colors are located side by side in the color wheel a. Monochrome b. Analogous c. Complementary d. Split complementary
b. Analogous
Arranging visually equal elements in each four quadrants created by a pair of crossed axes
a. Axial symmetry
b. Asymmetrical balance
c. Biaxial balance
d. Symmetrical balance
c. Biaxial balance
A relational concept, typically measured in terms of how far one individual is from the other
a. Distance
b. territory
c. space
d. proxemics
d. proxemics
Perceiving architectural through all 5 senses and not just the visual sense is which level of architectural orders
a. Conceptual
b. Perceptual
c. Critical
b. Perceptual
Gestalt principle-complete figure that are incomplete
a. Continuity
b. Proximity
c. Figure ground
d. Closure
d. Closure
Space is always defined by:
a. Circulation
b. Structure
c. Form
d. Style
a. Circulation
The point of contact between mass and space is
a. Line
b. Volume
c. Form
d. Plane
c. Form
Gestalt principle-tendency to perceive objects, or figure, as existing on a background
a. Continuity
b. Figure ground
c. Proximity
d. Closure
b. Figure ground
A person’s house is an example of
a. Primary territory
b. Secondary territory
c. Tertiary territory
d. None of the above
a. Primary territory
A color complementary to another color is found in which position of the color wheel in relation to the second color
a. Opposite to the second color
b. Two colors away from the second color
c. Three colors away from the second color
d. Next to the second color
c. Three colors away from the second color
An anthropometric scale of proportions devised by swiss-born French architect le Corbusier. It was developed as a visual bridge between two incompatible scales, the imperial system and the metric system a. Modulor b. Fibonacci c. Golden rectangle d. Divine proportion
a. Modulor
The term synonymous to the golden proportion given during the renaissance period when they discovered that the body and nature follows the same principle.
a. Aesthetic proportion
b. Divine proportion
c. Genetic proportion
d. Organic proportion
b. Divine proportion
Which of the ff. is not a characteristic of territoriality
a. The ownership or of right to a place
b. Personalization
c. The right to defend against intrusion
d. Common spaces
d. Common spaces
When elements of a composition grow from a central line or are aligned around central point
a. Symmetry
b. Radial balance
c. Continuity
d. Rad
b. Radial balance
Is the arrangement of elements so that no part of a work
overpowers the other, or seems heavier than any other part
a. Dominance
b. Balance
c. Unity
d. Scale
b. Balance
A design concept which uses symbols and meanings is which type of thematic or symbolic concept
a. Ideals
b. Essences
c. Metaphors
d. Analogies
c. Metaphors
Study of proportioning systems based on the dimensions and proportions of the human body
a. Ergonomics
b. Anthropometrics
c. Aesthetics
d. Socio-geometrics
b. Anthropometrics
PD 1096 is an example of
a. Critical theory
b. Descriptive theory
c. Conceptual theory
d. Prescriptive theory
c. Conceptual theory
Tertiary colors result from a mix of which types of colors
a. Two primaries
b. Primary and secondary
c. Two secondary
d. Secondary and its complement
b. Primary and secondary
Designing religious retreat house would normally require which type of privacy
a. Solitude
b. Intimacy
c. Anonymity
d. Reserve
c. Anonymity
A process by which the brain takes all the sensations people experience at any given moment and allows them to be interpreted in some meaningful fashion a. Expression b. Translation c. Perception d. Appreciation
c. Perception
Dimensional relationships of the elements of an architectural design to a standard is a definition of
a. Contrast
b. Proportion
c. Hierarchy
d. Scale
c. Hierarchy
An axis that creates symmetry is found in which design principle
a. Scale
b. Balance
c. Proportion
d. Contrast
b. Balance
The horizontal SM Megamall building seen against the high-rise structure of the Ortigas center is an example of:
a. Rhythm
b. Balance
c. Contrast
d. Hierarchy
d. Hierarchy
The central atrium of the Trinoma shopping mall may be perceived as which type of architecture?
a. Gay
b. Feminine
c. Masculine
d. Androgynous
b. Feminine
Principle of unity
a. Provides cohesiveness to different elements seen in one composition
b. Accent to grouping of elements
c. Provides visual equilibrium to composition of elements
d. Provides opposition to the composition of elements
c. Provides visual equilibrium to composition of elements
Which of the following is not a behavior setting
a. Bookstore
b. School canteen
c. Church
d. Mosque
b. School canteen
Dominance
a. Provides cohesiveness to different elements seen in one
composition
b. Accent to grouping of elements
c. Provide visual equilibrium to composition of elements
d. Provides opposition to the composition of elements
b. Accent to grouping of elements
The branches and leaves of the trees are some examples of what planar elements defining a space a. Overhead plane b. Vertical plane c. Base plane d. Depressed plane
a. Overhead plane
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Falling Water, Sydney Opera House are examples that describe
a. Symmetrical balance
b. Radial balance
c. Biaxial balance
d. Asymmetrical balance
d. Asymmetrical balance
Competitive fast food chains deliberately choose colors red, yellow, orange in their color scheme:
a. To look clean and less maintenance
b. To stimulate gastronomic sensation
c. To match w/ the logo
d. To fuel people with warm and cozy atmosphere
b. To stimulate gastronomic sensation
Principle of contrast
a. Provides cohesiveness to different elements seen in one composition
b. Accent to grouping of elements
c. Provide visual equilibrium to composition of elements
d. Provides opposition to the composition of elements
d. Provides opposition to the composition of elements
Preferring the Greenbelt shopping mall over the SM megamall because of the former’s park-like setting is an example of which aesthetic theory a. Contextual b. Organismicist c. Psychoanalytic d. Existential
b. Organismicist
Calatrava’s works are an architectural line may be:
a. Structure as form giver
b. Light as form giver
c. Material as form giver
d. Color as form giver
a. Structure as form giver