Architectural Terms

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What is the term for the horizontal support beam that spans an opening in a wall?

  1. Lintel

  2. Corbel

  3. Architrave

  4. Voussoir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A lintel is a horizontal support beam that spans an opening in a wall, such as a window or door, to carry the weight of the wall above.

What is the term for the curved architectural element that spans an opening and supports the weight above it?

  1. Arch

  2. Vault

  3. Dome

  4. Lintel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An arch is a curved architectural element that spans an opening and supports the weight above it, such as a doorway or window.

What is the term for the topmost part of a wall, typically consisting of a horizontal molding or cornice?

  1. Parapet

  2. Cornice

  3. Pediment

  4. Fascia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A cornice is the topmost part of a wall, typically consisting of a horizontal molding or cornice that projects outward from the wall.

What is the term for the vertical support that extends from the foundation to the roof of a building?

  1. Column

  2. Pilaster

  3. Buttress

  4. Pier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A column is a vertical support that extends from the foundation to the roof of a building, typically consisting of a circular or square cross-section.

What is the term for the decorative molding that runs along the top of a door or window frame?

  1. Architrave

  2. Pediment

  3. Frieze

  4. Cornice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An architrave is the decorative molding that runs along the top of a door or window frame.

What is the term for the triangular decorative element that sits above a door or window?

  1. Pediment

  2. Frieze

  3. Cornice

  4. Architrave


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A pediment is the triangular decorative element that sits above a door or window.

What is the term for the horizontal band of decoration that runs along the top of a wall or building?

  1. Frieze

  2. Cornice

  3. Architrave

  4. Pediment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A frieze is the horizontal band of decoration that runs along the top of a wall or building.

What is the term for the sloping roof of a building?

  1. Gable

  2. Hip

  3. Mansard

  4. Gambrel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A gable is the sloping roof of a building, typically consisting of two triangular sides that meet at a ridge.

What is the term for the decorative molding that runs along the bottom of a roof?

  1. Cornice

  2. Fascia

  3. Soffit

  4. Rake


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A fascia is the decorative molding that runs along the bottom of a roof.

What is the term for the overhanging edge of a roof?

  1. Eaves

  2. Soffit

  3. Fascia

  4. Rake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eaves are the overhanging edge of a roof.

What is the term for the vertical gutter that carries rainwater from the roof to the ground?

  1. Downspout

  2. Gutter

  3. Scupper

  4. Leader


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A downspout is the vertical gutter that carries rainwater from the roof to the ground.

What is the term for the horizontal gutter that collects rainwater from the roof?

  1. Gutter

  2. Scupper

  3. Leader

  4. Downspout


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A gutter is the horizontal gutter that collects rainwater from the roof.

What is the term for the small opening in a wall that allows air to circulate?

  1. Louver

  2. Vent

  3. Soffit

  4. Scupper


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A louver is a small opening in a wall that allows air to circulate.

What is the term for the decorative molding that runs along the top of a column?

  1. Capital

  2. Base

  3. Shaft

  4. Entablature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A capital is the decorative molding that runs along the top of a column.

What is the term for the decorative molding that runs along the bottom of a column?

  1. Base

  2. Shaft

  3. Entablature

  4. Capital


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A base is the decorative molding that runs along the bottom of a column.

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