Chapter 9 · MCQ Read Mode

Architects, Society and Policies

Architecture's relationship with society is best described as:

Cultural and religious values are frequently encoded into architecture through:

Shared courtyards and community halls are examples of architectural spaces that primarily reinforce:

Historically, in some traditional contexts, spatial arrangement and permitted building typology/height have reflected:

The relationship between technology and architecture is best described as: technological innovation

The 'built environment' is best defined as: social life unfolds

The quality and design of the built environment directly affects which of the following social outcomes?

Architects' professional and ethical responsibility, as discussed in this section, extends to:

Sacred and ritual spaces, along with orientation toward significant directions, in architecture primarily express:

Architecture functioning as a 'producer' of society means that it:

An architect's professional responsibility, as a licensed professional, extends to:

An architect is expected to exercise independent professional judgement, meaning: client's immediate preference

In the architect-client relationship, the architect primarily acts as: professional judgement

In the architect-contractor relationship, the contractor is primarily responsible for:

Coordination between an architect and fellow professionals (structural, MEP consultants) requires: conflicts

A common area of potential conflict in architectural practice is: whatsoever

Disputes over design changes/variations during construction are best managed through:

Professional codes of conduct in architectural practice primarily serve to:

If a client requests a design modification that would compromise structural safety or code compliance, the architect's professional responsibility is to: preference

The architect's oversight role during construction primarily involves:

A sociological perspective on architecture primarily examines:

An anthropological perspective on architecture is particularly concerned with:

Both sociological and anthropological perspectives emphasize that architecture: human/social/cultural dimension is essential

A community's 'social philosophy of life' refers to:

Designing without understanding a community's social philosophy of life risks producing buildings that are:

Architecture informed by genuine sociological/anthropological understanding can help support which of the following? patterns

Which of the following is a concrete architectural decision impacted by sociological/anthropological understanding?

Provision for extended family or communal living in a dwelling's design reflects consideration of:

Orientation and placement of spaces reflecting cultural or ritual significance is an example of:

The importance of social philosophy of life in architecture is best summarized as:

A sole proprietorship, as a type of business enterprise, is characterized by:

A private limited company, as distinct from a public limited company, is characterized by:

A cooperative, as a business enterprise type, is best described as: members

Property rights establish:

Inheritance practices directly affect which of the following over time?

Nepal's family structure has generally shifted from:

Which factor has contributed to the shift toward nuclear family structures in Nepal?

The shift toward nuclear family structures has influenced architectural design by:

Property/inheritance subdivision of ancestral land in urbanizing areas of Nepal has generally contributed to:

A partnership, as a business enterprise type, involves:

The National Building Code (mandatory architectural code) primarily establishes:

Emphasis on the National Building Code's mandatory provisions has been particularly heightened in Nepal due to:

The Town Planning Act provides the legal basis for:

The Shelter Policy, as a national policy framework, is particularly focused on:

The Housing and Apartment Act of Nepal specifically governs:

The Company Act and Registration requirements are relevant to an architect primarily when:

The Procurement Act is particularly relevant to architectural/consultancy services when:

The Consultancy Development Act provides the regulatory framework for: architectural/engineering consultancies

An architect practicing in Nepal must operate within a regulatory framework that typically includes: Housing and Apartment Act

For architects establishing a professional practice/firm intending to pursue public-sector project work, which combination of regulatory instruments is particularly relevant?

Property valuation is best defined as the process of:

The Nepal Rastra Bank's role in property valuation guidelines is specifically related to:

The market comparison (sales comparison) valuation method estimates value by: differences

The cost method (depreciated replacement cost) of valuation estimates value based on:

The income (capitalization) method of valuation is particularly relevant for:

Which of the following is a factor commonly considered in property valuation?

Nepal Rastra Bank valuation guidelines for loan collateral aim primarily to:

Depreciation, as considered in the cost method of valuation, accounts for:

A capitalization rate, used in the income method of valuation, is applied to:

Zoning and land use restrictions applicable to a property are relevant to its valuation because they: