CEA Study Guide Test 1
What is required in order to be licensed as an architect? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Licensing involves earning a professional degree from a NAAB approved school, at
least 3 years experience, and passing Architect Registration Exams
What is required in order to be licensed as a civil engineer? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Most Civil Engineers attend a 4 year school, obtain a master's degree, and then
combine experience and exam completion to obtain licensure and the title of
Professional Engineer (PE).
What are some specialties within the architecture field? - CORRECT ANSWER-Design
Architects, Project Architects, Construction Administrators, Landscape Architects,
Draftpersons
Define Civil Engineering - CORRECT ANSWER-An engineer trained in the design and
construction of public works, such as bridges, dams, and other large facilities
Define Architecture - CORRECT ANSWER-Art and science of designing buildings for
human habitation
Define Vernacular Architecture - CORRECT ANSWER-Methods of construction that use
locally available resources and traditions to address local needs
Define Post and Lintel Construction - CORRECT ANSWER-Horizontal beams placed
across vertical posts. Solved the problem of providing in bearing walls door and window
openings without sacrificing support
What are some specialties within the civil engineering field? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Structural, Environmental, Geotechnical, Water Resources, Transportation,
Construction, Urban Planning
Purpose of Floor Joist - CORRECT ANSWER-Carry floor loads to supporting walls or
columns
Purpose of Header - CORRECT ANSWER-Supports and transfers the load above an
opening to structural members at the edges of the opening
Purpose of Vapor Barrier or House Wrap - CORRECT ANSWER-To repel liquid and
prevent air infiltration while allowing vapor to escape from the inside of a building
What is required in order to be licensed as an architect? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Licensing involves earning a professional degree from a NAAB approved school, at
least 3 years experience, and passing Architect Registration Exams
What is required in order to be licensed as a civil engineer? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Most Civil Engineers attend a 4 year school, obtain a master's degree, and then
combine experience and exam completion to obtain licensure and the title of
Professional Engineer (PE).
What are some specialties within the architecture field? - CORRECT ANSWER-Design
Architects, Project Architects, Construction Administrators, Landscape Architects,
Draftpersons
Define Civil Engineering - CORRECT ANSWER-An engineer trained in the design and
construction of public works, such as bridges, dams, and other large facilities
Define Architecture - CORRECT ANSWER-Art and science of designing buildings for
human habitation
Define Vernacular Architecture - CORRECT ANSWER-Methods of construction that use
locally available resources and traditions to address local needs
Define Post and Lintel Construction - CORRECT ANSWER-Horizontal beams placed
across vertical posts. Solved the problem of providing in bearing walls door and window
openings without sacrificing support
What are some specialties within the civil engineering field? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Structural, Environmental, Geotechnical, Water Resources, Transportation,
Construction, Urban Planning
Purpose of Floor Joist - CORRECT ANSWER-Carry floor loads to supporting walls or
columns
Purpose of Header - CORRECT ANSWER-Supports and transfers the load above an
opening to structural members at the edges of the opening
Purpose of Vapor Barrier or House Wrap - CORRECT ANSWER-To repel liquid and
prevent air infiltration while allowing vapor to escape from the inside of a building
