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Community
Commercial and Residential Community
Commercial and Residential Community
Commercial and Residential Community
100
Which of the following is an example of a community? A. Neighborhood B. Large healthcare facility C. Cruise ship D. Shopping mall E. All of the above
E. All of the above
100
Path crossings and convergences, shifts between structures or transportation channels Nodes Junctions Cores Landmarks Districts
Junctions
100
This theory is based on the evolutionary concept that people prefer environments on the edges between open and closed areas. A. Integration (integral) theories B. Pleasure-arousal-dominance theory C. Attention restoration theory D. Prospect-refuge theory E. Big bang theory
D. Prospect-refuge theory
100
True or false: Housing style preference and regard of a house as home tend to be strongly influenced by each individual’s concept of home, which is itself influenced by social class. A. True B. False
B. False
200
Our community spirit or sense of community is a form of _______________that begins when we share with others a physical space or environment. A. Place attachment B. Architectural determinism C. Behavior setting D. Ecological validity E. Fourth environment
A. Place attachment
200
Highly visible geographic identity clues that serve as reference points for orientation Nodes Junctions Cores Landmarks Districts
Landmarks
200
True or false: A positive character image is not supported by landscape features associated with naturalness, beauty, pleasantness, and interest created by landmarks and other built features. A. True B. False
B. False
200
Generally, people prefer residences with what? A. More complex façades B. Simple lines C. Unique character D. A and C only E. B and C only
D. A and C only
300
True or false: Defensible space theory holds that environmental attributes can be used to establish preventive controls against territorial invasion, violation, and contamination. A. True B. False
A. True
300
The focus and symbol of important regions Nodes Junctions Cores Landmarks Districts
Cores
300
What is a larger piece of land in a central area of a district called? A. A town square B. An urban park C. A plaza D. Commercial zone E. None of the above
A. A town square
300
Which element(s) influence the perception of limited spaciousness and satisfaction with the environment? A. Presence of utility poles and wires B. Tall and opaque fences C. Levels of vehicular traffic D. B and C only E. All of the above
E. All of the above
400
What is it called when community members act for the greater good of the community at large by exclusively patronizing shops within that particular community? A. Public gentrification B. Private gentrification C. Community gentrification D. Cultural gentrification E. None of the above
C. Community gentrification
400
Regions which have a common and distinctive character that can be recognized Nodes Junctions Cores Landmarks Districts
Districts
400
What is the average maximum distance a person is willing to walk in order to reach a destination? A. .25 a of a mile B. .5 of a mile C. 400 meters D. A and C only E. B and C only
D. A and C only
500
Our community spirit or sense of community is a form of _______________that begins when we share with others a physical space or environment. A. Place attachment B. Architectural determinism C. Behavior setting D. Ecological validity E. Fourth environment
A. Place attachment
500
Conceptual anchor points, strategic spots one can enter, and/or focal points to and from which one travels Nodes Junctions Cores Landmarks Districts
Nodes
500
All of the following lead to perceptions of chaotic scenes except: A. Excessive complexity B. Too many nuisances C. Illegible scenes D. Many open spaces E. Inconsistent lighting
D. Many open spaces