PLTW CEA CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
2026 PREMIUM QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ the dimensions of height, depth and width within which all things
exist and move
Answer: Space
◉ the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface, substance, or
fabric
Answer: Texture
◉ the state or quality of being combined into one, as the ordering of
elements in an artistic work that constitutes a harmonious whole or
promotes a singleness of effect
Answer: Unity
◉ The relative lightness or darkness of a color
Answer: Value
◉ culturally an climatically relevant architecture using locally
available materials and traditional building techniques
, Answer: Vernacular Structure
◉ any of the wedge shaped units in a masonry arch or vault, having
side cuts converging at one of the arch centers
Answer: Voussoir
◉ pyramids
Answer: What was the earliest large structures?
◉ Imhotep
Answer: Who was the earliest known architect?
◉ tombs
Answer: What were the Egyptian pyramids used for?
◉ religious ceremonies/ scientific use
Answer: What were the american pyramids used for?
◉ astronomical purposes
Answer: What were the mexican pyramids used for?
◉ house the statue of athena, used post and lintel construction
2026 PREMIUM QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ the dimensions of height, depth and width within which all things
exist and move
Answer: Space
◉ the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface, substance, or
fabric
Answer: Texture
◉ the state or quality of being combined into one, as the ordering of
elements in an artistic work that constitutes a harmonious whole or
promotes a singleness of effect
Answer: Unity
◉ The relative lightness or darkness of a color
Answer: Value
◉ culturally an climatically relevant architecture using locally
available materials and traditional building techniques
, Answer: Vernacular Structure
◉ any of the wedge shaped units in a masonry arch or vault, having
side cuts converging at one of the arch centers
Answer: Voussoir
◉ pyramids
Answer: What was the earliest large structures?
◉ Imhotep
Answer: Who was the earliest known architect?
◉ tombs
Answer: What were the Egyptian pyramids used for?
◉ religious ceremonies/ scientific use
Answer: What were the american pyramids used for?
◉ astronomical purposes
Answer: What were the mexican pyramids used for?
◉ house the statue of athena, used post and lintel construction