Room Planning
driveway width (min) a. 10' b. 6" c. 7' d. 18'
10'
turnaround radius (min) a. 10' b. 6" c. 7' d. 18'
18'
The minimum recommended depth of a clothes closet is ___________. a. 12" b. 18" c. 24" d. 30"
24"
For practical kitchen design, the length of the work triangle should not exceed __________ feet. a. 18 b. 20 c. 26 d. 30
26
A water closet, lavatory, and shower generally comprise a(n) _____________ bath.
3/4
A medium-size dining room should sit between ___________ people. a. 6 to 8 b. 8 to 10 c. 10 to 12 d. 4 to 6
6 to 8 ??
garage apron width a. 10' b. 6" c. 7' d. 18'
6"
garage door height a. 10' b. 6" c. 7' d. 18'
7'
The L-shaped kitchen is located along two ____________ walls. a. opposite b. adjacent c. outside d. interior
adjacent
The preferred material for the floor of a clothes care center is ___________. a. ceramic tile b. hardwood flooring c. carpet d. asbestos floor tile
ceramic tile
List at least 2 popular materials used in constructing patios.
concrete, pavers
Name at least 3 pieces of furniture commonly used in the dining room.
dining table, dining chairs, buffet table / sideboard, china cabinet, cart
List the 3 work centers found in the kitchen.
food preparation, cleanup, cooking
Storage for outdoor recreation equipment and gardening tools is generally provided in the _______________. a. garage b. attic c. family room d. kitchen
garage
The ______________ area is where the family relaxes, entertains guests, dines, and meets together. a. sleeping b. entertaining c. living d. service
living
Name 3 rooms that are generally considered to be part of the living area.
living room, special purpose rooms, dining room
The best location for a bedroom door is __________. a. near a corner of the room b. on an exterior wall of house c. in the center of a bedroom wall d. on a long wall in the hallway
near a corner of the room
A(n) ________ makes the rooms appear larger. a. open plan b. closed plan c. 2-story plan d. ranch-style plan
open plan
Locating the living room at grade level lets activities flow to outside ________________ or the yard.
patio
What category does bedroom belong to? a. sleeping b. living c. work/service
sleeping
List the three basic types of entryways.
Main Entry, Service Entry, Special Purpose Entry
Proper kitchen ventilation generally requires ___________. a. a small wall fan b. a hood with a fan c. exhausting fumes into the attic d. all listed options
a hood with a fan
A clothes care center should ______________. a. be ventilated and well-lit b. have water-resistant flooring c. have easy to clean counter tops d. all listed options
all listed options
Closet doors may be ___________. a. sliding b. bi-fold c. flush d. all listed options
all listed options
Standard garage doors are available in _______________. a. wood and fiberglass b. plastics c. aluminum and steel d. all listed options
all listed options
________________ are made with two or more components. a. dutch doors b. bi-fold doors c. bypass doors d. all listed options
all listed options
Most of the kitchen storage space is available in the kitchen _____________________.
cabinet
___________________ are often built in warmer climates, while garages are more commonly built in colder climates.
carports
What component used throughout residences if 6'-8" in height? a. window b. door c. closet d. cabinet
door
A(n) ____________ receptacle should be used near sources of water. a. shielded b. grounded c. waterproof d. ground fault circuit interrupter
ground fault circuit interrupter
On a drawing, wall cabinets are shown with a(n) ___________________ line, while base cabinets are shown as object lines.
hidden
List at least 4 functions performed in the clothes care center.
iron/press, wash, fold, dry, steam, store, mend, make clothes, other hobbies (e.g. crafts)
What category does home office belong to? a. sleeping b. living c. work/service
living
What category does living room belong to? a. sleeping b. living c. work/service
living
What category does patios, porches, and decks belong to? a. sleeping b. living c. work/service
living
The kitchen is usually the ____________________ expensive area of the home per square foot.
most
List three separate, but similar, living areas of the home that extend living to the outside.
patio, porch, deck
The ________ entry should be located to provide easy access to the most functional areas of the house. a. side b. special purpose c. main d. service
service ??
What category does master bath belong to? a. sleeping b. living c. work/service
sleeping
List the 6 basic kitchen layouts. Specify which, if any, are "special"
straight line L-shaped corridor island ~ distinct/primary style if contains a work triangle point ~ often modification of straight / L /U U-shaped peninsula ~ not a distinct style ~ often combined with U-shape
Rather than backing into the street from a garage or carport, a(n) ___________________ should be provided.
turnaround
Bathroom storage and countertop space can be increased by installing sink cabinets, also known as _______________.
vanity
What category does clothes care center belong to? a. sleeping b. living c. work/service
work service
What category does garage belong to? a. sleeping b. living c. work/service
work/service
Where should lighting be provided in the kitchen?
~ center of the room ~ over any work areas
Explain the procedure for measuring the work triangle.
~ triangle between range, refrigerator, and sink ~ idea length between 10' and 26' (length = perimeter of work triangle)
Name & describe 2 of the 5 important questions you should consider when planning a living room.
◦ Function? - how many purposes does it serve? ◦ Furniture? ◦ Frequency? - how often it will be used? ◦ Accommodates? - how many ppl in at once ◦ Proportion? - proportionate to rest of house?
The space designed for a 2-car garage should range in size from ____________. a. 11' x 19' to 16' x 25' b. 12' x 18' to 14' x 24' c. 20' x 20' to 25' x 25' d. 15' x 20' to 22' x 22'
20' x 20' to 25' x 25'
Most water closets require a space at least _____ wide for installation. a. 24" b. 30" c. 36" d. 40"
36"
At least ___________ feet of clearance should be provided on all sides of the island in an island kitchen. a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
4
Recreational vehicles may require garage doors taller than ____________.
8 feet
A minimum size full bath is 5' by ______________.
8'
A small dining room requires approximately ____ square feet to seat four people. a. 100 b. 120 c. 150 d. 180
120
Allow ___________ between the back of the chair and the wall for serving in the dining room. a. 1' b. 2' c. 3' d. 4'
2'