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Architectural Terms and Definitions

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What is the term for the widest base of the foundation, where the column rests?

Purlins
Footing (correct)
Foundation Plan
Roof Framing Plan

What type of roof has two different pitches or slopes on each side?

Gambrel (correct)
Flat Roof
Hip roof
Gable roof

What is the purpose of flashing in a building?

To provide insulation
To enhance the aesthetic appeal
To provide structural support
To cover exposed places outside the building (correct)

What is the term for a horizontal structure member that holds rafters together?

Purlins (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of roof has four sloping sides?

Hip roof (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of enlarging or reducing a drawing using a metric or triangular scale?

Scaling (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Gate Valve?

To open by lifting a barrier out of the path of water (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a Convenience Outlet?

To connect a bulb and other electrical appliances (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Sewage System Plan?

To show the flow of sewage from the house to the main canal and septic tank (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a Clean Out?

A plumbing fixture with access in the sewer line for cleaning and unclogging (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the top edge of the roof where rafters meet?

Ridge (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a Kilowatt hour meter?

A device that measures the amount of electric energy (C) Signup and view all the answers

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