PPD_EXAM A_120 QUESTIONS_04:15 HRS

Frage 1 von 120

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The rate at which energy is used or the rate at which work is done is called:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Electricity
Surge
Power
Kilowatt

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Frage 2 von 120

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What metal has been purified by beating it repeatedly with a hammer and used for ornamental work, grilles, pipes, and in outdoor furniture.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Pure iron
Wrought iron
Black iron
Cast iron

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Frage 3 von 120

1

Dry-fitting stones refers to which technique?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Setting or stacking stones without the use of mortar.
Sun baking bricks to ensure dryness before setting
Tamping earth held in a form to make a wall
Kiln drying stones for use in construction

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Frage 4 von 120

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Which of the following items does NOT need to be considered when performing a zoning analysis?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Parking and load requirements
Fire safety requirements
Building area
Height Requirements

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Frage 5 von 120

1

How does concrete get its compressive strength?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

how much reinforcing is added
the amount of fiber added
how long it is kept covered
the ratio of water to cement

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Frage 6 von 120

1

The transfer of heat during the liquefaction and evaporation of a refrigerant occurs during the process of:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

water chilling
compressive refrigeration
compression
condensation

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Frage 7 von 120

1

What is the correct order for the Zoning terms in the following diagram?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

1. Maximum Building Height 2. Side Yard Setback 3. Rear Yard Setback 4. Property Line 5. Front Yard Setback
1. Maximum Building Height 2. Rear Yard Setback 3. Side Yard Setback 4. Front Yard Setback 5. Property Line
1. Front Yard Setback 2. Rear Yard Setback 3. Property Line 4. Maximum Building Height 5. Side Yard Setback
1. Property Line 2. Maximum Building Height 3. Rear Yard Setback 4. Front Yard Setback 5. Side Yard Setback

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Frage 8 von 120

1

What is the best way to provide internal comfort in a building during a hot, summer day?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Louvers on the east side of the building
Overhangs on the west and south facing windows.
Clearstory windows on the north side of the building
Use skylights instead of traditional windows

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Frage 9 von 120

1

The four Zoning Types are: Select all that apply

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

Euclidean
Incentive
Performance
Form-Based
Roman
Greek
Prescriptive

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Frage 10 von 120

1

Which of Kevin Lynch's five features of a common city describes centers of activity?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Paths
Edges
Districts
Nodes

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Frage 11 von 120

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A _______is what is placed at the delivery end of a duct when the supply air is ducted through a wall or from under the floor.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

register
cover plate
outlet
transfer

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Frage 12 von 120

1

Which of the following are factors that should be considered when designing roads through a site? Select all that apply

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

Roads should be designed with intermittent swales for water drainage
Parking lanes are 8 feet wide for parallel parking and 16 feet to 20 feet for perpendicular or angled parking
Road alignment must be designed to conform to the natural topography of the area
Streets with heavier traffic are designed with a six inch curb and gutter

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Frage 13 von 120

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What is a protected area near an exit meant to be used by occupants when evacuation is not possible?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

A Public Way
An Exit Discharge
An Area of Refuge
A Smoke Barrier

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Frage 14 von 120

1

When and why was the first zoning code introduced?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

1885; as an act initiated by president Grover Cleveland
1946; after WWII when many cities required new construction
1916; to address the need for access to sunlight and air around tall buildings
1912; to instruct people how to properly utilize a building

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Frage 15 von 120

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What does the term fieldstone refer to?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Unquarried, irregular natural stone
Moon rock
Flagstone
Stepping stones

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Frage 16 von 120

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For a single family residence the maximum riser height is_” and minimum tread depth is __”.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

6”,11”
8 1/2”,11”
7 3/4”,10”
6 3/4”, 9 3/4”

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Frage 17 von 120

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A temperature at which water vapor is not condensing into water any faster than water would be vaporizing into the air is known as the:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

dew point
break point
humidity point
drop point

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Frage 18 von 120

1

What would be considered the decibel level of a normal conversation between two people?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

100-110 dB
80-90 dB
40-45 dB
60-65 dB

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Frage 19 von 120

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What is the name of the zoning measure that allows a building to deviate from some portion of a zoning code?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Variance
A "Grandfather clause"
Conditional Use Permit
Non-Conforming Use Permit

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Frage 20 von 120

1

When specifying something like flashing on a building priority should be given to:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Cost.
Longevity.
Color.
Ease of Installation.

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Frage 21 von 120

1

Which of the following is true of R-Value?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

R-Value measures the sound transmission level of a material
The lower the R-Value the better a material can insulate
The higher the R-Value the better a material can insulate
R-Value measures the structural integrity of a material

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Frage 22 von 120

1

What term refers to a wide-array of concepts surrounding making buildings accessible for everyone, including people with disabilities, but also for the elderly, or people without disabilities who may still need special consideration?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Handicap Accessible Design
American Disabilities Act
Universal Design
Accessible Design

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Frage 23 von 120

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Which of the following describes a Deed of Trust?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Written agreement or a promise under seal between two or more parties for the performance of some specific action or restriction
Transfers the legal title to a trustee, who holds it as security for a loan between a borrower and lender
Used when it is required for two private owners to use a strip of land between two houses which has a property line running in the center
A contract in which a buyer of a property borrows money from a bank or any other landing institution to purchase the property

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Frage 24 von 120

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Which of the following terms describes the appropriate use for specific lots of land and includes processes for violations, variances and appeals?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Prescriptive Code Analysis Method
Land use review
Ordinance
Conditional Use

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Frage 25 von 120

1

Which sites would be best suited for a mat slab or pile foundation? Select all that apply

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

A site located in a marshland
A site near a body of water
A site with a high water table
A flat site with bedrock within 3 feet
A hillside site
A site located at the top of a hill
A site located on a ridge

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Frage 26 von 120

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The occupant load is the product of the floor area and the _______.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Allowable Floor Area
Occupant Load Factor
Floor Area Ratio
Occupancy Group

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Frage 27 von 120

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This is a brand name of non-metallic (NM) building wire that is sheathed in a plastic coating and is very commonly used especially in residential construction.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

romex
general
hot wire
conduit

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Frage 28 von 120

1

Kiln-fired brick and CMU are naturally _______, while stone will vary based on type and thickness.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

weather proof
fire-resistant
formed
occurring

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Frage 29 von 120

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What is required in order to obtain a building permit?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Approval from all the required agencies
A guarantee from the architect that the plans are complete and will not be revised
Approval from the Planning Department
A signed letter from the contractor that the project will be built to the plans and specifications.

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Frage 30 von 120

1

Per ADA, the wheelchair turning space should be a minimum diameter of:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

6’-0” minimum
4’-5” minimum
5’-5” minimum
5’-0” minimum

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Frage 31 von 120

1

What are the characteristics of the following housing type?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

1. Large Scale 2. Mixed Use 3. Constructed in Phases
1. Small Scale 2. One Building Type 3. Constructed all at Once
1. Small Scale 2. Mixed Use 3. Constructed in Phases
1. Large Scale 2. One Building Type 3. Constructed in Phases

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Frage 32 von 120

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What can be applied as an insulating buffer and a weather-tight finishing layer.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Paint
EIFS
Tar
Shotcrete

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Frage 33 von 120

1

How can you provide daylighting into spaces where privacy is a concern?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Use overhangs on windows to block views
Use heavy curtains and window coverings
Use clerestories or skylights
Use heavy landscaping to block views from windows

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Frage 34 von 120

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A small resort hotel with a large conference center and several administrative offices would be an example of ______.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Type IV Construction
Mixed Use Occupancy
Accessory Use
Non-Conforming Use

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Frage 35 von 120

1

The process for coating steel or iron with zinc is known as _______ and is achieved through immersing either in a molten bath of zinc.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

galvanization
ionization
basic oxygen
firing

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Frage 36 von 120

1

What happens during the Entitlement Phase?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Building permits are approved
Design documents are reviewed for approval
First plan check comments are received
Schematic design documents are reviewed for compliance with local agencies

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Frage 37 von 120

1

What type of code would limit the amount of glazing in an exterior wall based on the wall's distance to an adjacent building?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Prescriptive Code
Planning Code
Performance Code
Restrictive Code

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Frage 38 von 120

1

Which of the following describes a wet pipe fire protection system?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Pipes are connected directly to the hydrant system on the site and can be manually activated at the hydrant
Equipped with water to supply upon activation of the fire system in the main pipe as well as the branches
Fire system is activated when a gas is released whereby water then ﬂows through the pipes to eliminate ﬁres
Pipes are kept constantly wet in order to increase humidity levels within building spaces and reduce the threat of fire

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Frage 39 von 120

1

Which definition described the concept of Natural Surveillance.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Shared entries between several units with direct access to one another
Homes arranged with primary entries and windows facing streets and common outdoor spaces
Homes located away from busy streets, typically set back so that direct access from the street is prevented
Main entry to homes from private alley ways with no visual intrusion from the street

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Frage 40 von 120

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Select all of the Urban Forms from the list.

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

Cluster
Satellite
Finger Plan
Sheet
Duplex
Single Family Home
Planned Unit Development

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Frage 41 von 120

1

What material was used in the Crystal Palace, erected in Hyde Park, London to house the Great Exhibition in 1851.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Aluminum
Wrought iron
Steel
Cast iron

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Frage 42 von 120

1

What foundation would be best for a site with a high water table?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

A lowered foundation
A raised foundation
A stem wall foundation
A mat slab or pile foundation

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Frage 43 von 120

1

Relative to the current temperature, the measure of humidity expressed as a percentage is called:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

relative humidity
latent heat
dry bulb temperature
rate of evaporation

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Frage 44 von 120

1

What is used to measure sound intensity?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Pressure (Ps)
Hertz (Hz)
Decibels (dB)
British Thermal Unit (BTU)

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Frage 45 von 120

1

What is determined by a building's Occupancy Group?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Fire resistance rating, egress path length, size of exits
Occupant Load Factor, construction classification, exit stair width
Size of room, size of exits, need for sprinklers
Need for sprinklers, fire resistance rating, construction classification

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Frage 46 von 120

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What is the required width for exit stairs in a building with an occupant load of 300?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

150"
90"
60"
100"

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Frage 47 von 120

1

In terms of sustainability, the process of manufacturing brick and block:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

creates a lot of waste
creates little waste
uses more embodied energy than synthetic rubber
uses more embodied energy than aluminum

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Frage 48 von 120

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What type of brick has low absorptivity for contact with moisture.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Septic brick
Sewer brick
Soldier brick
WP brick

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Frage 49 von 120

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Leaving an air-space between a double-layered wall, to keep the interior dry and insulate against outdoor temperature conditions is called:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

A cavity wall
A smart wall
A trombe wall
A passive wall

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Frage 50 von 120

1

An example of a site material with a low conductivity would be:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

A fountain
A glass and steel building façade
A landscaped lawn
A paved walkway

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Frage 51 von 120

1

What is a test boring and why is it performed?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

A test boring will determine the types of soils on a site as well as its relative bearing capacity
A test boring is used on an existing structure to find out if any damage has occurred beneath the surface
A test boring is used to determine if poured concrete has met it's maximum bearing strength
A test boring calculates the loads the foundation will need to support once the building is complete

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Frage 52 von 120

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The fact that a material is a good conductor means it offers little _______.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

warmth
resistance
emissivity
coolth

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Frage 53 von 120

1

Load bearing CMU’s are sold in two grades:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

H and I
W and NW
N and S
C and U

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Frage 54 von 120

1

Which is a common lightweight wood frame roof form? Select all that apply

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

Butterfly
Hip
Shed
Gable
Mansard
Angled
Dome

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Frage 55 von 120

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Which are examples of a face texture seen on CMU block? Select all that apply

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

Ribbed
Split face
Checkered
Chiseled
Perforated
Edged
Blunted

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Frage 56 von 120

1

This type of system uses 3 hot lines each of these wires with AC power is always ‘out of phase’ with the others.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

single-phase power
three-phase power
alternating phase power
four-phase power

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Frage 57 von 120

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A code that describes functional requirements that meet a certain standard is known as a _____________.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Fire Code
Building Code
Prescriptive Code
Performance Code

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Frage 58 von 120

1

Select the space that would have the lowest amount of glare.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

A south facing office with tinted windows and tile floors
An east facing office with skylights
A north facing office with clerestory windows and upholstered furniture
A west facing office with large windows and glass desk tops

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Frage 59 von 120

1

Which of the following is NOT a traditional energy sources?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Solar
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear

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Frage 60 von 120

1

Describe how to determine the grade or slope of a site.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Divide the run by the rise
Divide the rise by the run
Divide the run by the angle of repose of the soil
Determine the speed at which water flows downhill

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Frage 61 von 120

1

Usually any exposed steel is limited to how many stories in buildings?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

3
1
6
2

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Frage 62 von 120

1

Which is NOT a classification of stone?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Metamorphic
Precious
Sedimentary
Igneous

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Frage 63 von 120

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Which term describes the effect the weight of water has when forced against an object by gravity?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Hydrostatic Pressure
Soil erosion
Capillary Action
Percolation

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Frage 64 von 120

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The maximum building square footage allowed on the site is 80,000 s.f. and the site is 20,000 s.f. What is the FAR for the site?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

1:4
4:1
1:2
2:1

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Frage 65 von 120

1

When would a pile or caisson foundation be necessary?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

The site has soils with poor bearing capacity
The site is located at a high elevation
The site has soils with good bearing capacity
The site has hard rock located near the surface

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Frage 66 von 120

1

Latitudinal lines running East – West are ____________.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Meridians
Longitudes
Domains
Parallels

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Frage 67 von 120

1

The best known anodes are: Select all that apply

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

galvanized steel
gold
aluminum
zinc
mercury
titanium
silver

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Frage 68 von 120

1

Your client would like to build a used car lot along a busy commercial street but used car lots are not permitted in this area. Your client would need to apply for _____________ before submitting plans for plan check by Building and Safety.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

a non-conditional use
an ordinance
a conditional use permit
a variance

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Frage 69 von 120

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This product provides a thin coating that allows steel elements to be in full view with low to moderate fire risk. These will expand when exposed to a fire to form a thick, stable char insulating the steel from the heat.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

polyureas
elastomerics
polyurethanes
intumescent paints

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Frage 70 von 120

1

Which of the following climatic zones would be used to describe a site located in a desert?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Tropical Zone
Temperate Zone
Arid Zone
Cool Zone

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Frage 71 von 120

1

What are two options for electric elevators?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Geared vs. gearless elevators
High speed vs. low speed elevators
Solar vs. wind powered elevators
Cable vs. plunger arm elevators

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Frage 72 von 120

1

What is systems furniture?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Freestanding furniture
Furniture attached to the structure of the building including steel columns
Prefabricated furniture components that are assembled and arranged to create cubicles and workstations
Individual desks, tables, chairs, and file cabinets

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Frage 73 von 120

1

This thermal mass wall is set behind glass to capture infrared heat energy in an interior space (utilizing the greenhouse effect) and is called:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

an Earthship
a green house wall
a trombe wall
a screen wall

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Frage 74 von 120

1

What is the primary reason for landscape design?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

To hide the building within the landscape
To create areas of circulation and comfort
To make the building stand out from the landscape
To add color to the exterior of a building

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Frage 75 von 120

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What consideration should furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) be given during the programming phase?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

FF&E should be considered in terms of building impact during this stage
FF&E should not be discussed until the Design Documents stage
FF&E should be detailed and finalized during this stage
FF&E should be purchased during this stage

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Frage 76 von 120

1

How much area should be dedicated per person in a public space where most people will be standing?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

5 square feet
10 square feet
3 square feet
7 square feet

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Frage 77 von 120

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What items would be reviewed and enforced by the Planning Department? Select all that apply

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

Variance
Non-conforming Use
Conditional Use Permit
Contract
Option
Allowance

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Frage 78 von 120

1

The process in which energy is emitted as particles of waves by one body, transmitted through a medium or space and absorbed by another body.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

microwave
expansion
transmittance
radiation

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Frage 79 von 120

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What are two ways an architect can use conservation in the design of a building?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Clustering building systems, reducing waste during construction
Specifying 90% grass coverage, install drought tolerant landscaping
Select a CM advisor to aid in the design process, reduce the overall cost of the building
Select exotic wood species, low flow showerheads and toilets

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Frage 80 von 120

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What of the following building elements would be the most susceptible to sound intrusion?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Walls
Ceilings
Windows
Floors

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Frage 81 von 120

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An active air-return system, without the ducts that collects return air in a sealed off area where air can be distributed is known as a:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

ceiling fan
register
plenum
single zone air system

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Frage 82 von 120

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Can an escalator be included as part of the egress exiting system within a building?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Yes, if the treads automatically stop moving in the event of a fire and can be used as a traditional stair
Yes, if the escalator is sized for the occupancy load requirements for the building
Yes, if the escalator is properly fire protected
No, escalators are not considered a legal exit from a building

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Frage 83 von 120

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A beam that spreads load over an opening such as a window or door is called:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

A lintel
A king stud
A leader
A king stud A cripple wall

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Frage 84 von 120

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Which of the following is an example of a building designed with the human scale in mind?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

A large, towering office building with 10' high doors and large spans of glass
A library with intimate study rooms as well as a large atrium with a clear hierarchy of space
A quaint cottage with short and narrow doorways, small rooms, and few windows
A narrow space with low ceilings and doors that block hallways when open

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Frage 85 von 120

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What is a continuous wall assembly between the floor and a fire-resistance rated ceiling?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Fire Partition
Smoke Barrier
Fire Wall
Fire Barrier

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Frage 86 von 120

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A valve that pushes water from one chamber into the next, thus losing some water pressure.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Check valve
Solenoid valve
Gate valve
Globe valve

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Frage 87 von 120

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Which of the following would help to reduce water use?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Use a variety of shrubs and trees in the landscape
Use low-flow or waterless toilets
All water to sheet flow off the site
Use a traditional irrigation system for landscaping

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Frage 88 von 120

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_____________ is a process used to release air trapped between grains of soil; creates a higher bearing capacity.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Cut and fill
Compaction
Surcharging
Compression

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Frage 89 von 120

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When would the term "non-conforming use" apply?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

School building built in 1985 located in an area zoned for mixed use
New construction of a commercial shopping center locating an area zoned for commercial
Industrial factory building built in 1920 located in an area currently zoned for residential
Fireworks factory built in 1999 located in an industrial zone

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Frage 90 von 120

1

The ICC develops which model code?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

National Building Code
Standard Building Code
International Building Code
Uniform Building Code

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Frage 91 von 120

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The need for a fire suppression system is NOT based on which of the following?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Number of exits
Area of the building
Number of occupants
Type of occupancy

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Frage 92 von 120

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What U.S. city has adopted and uses its own building code?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
New York, NY
Washington D.C.

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Frage 93 von 120

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Which of the following issues can be caused by hydrostatic pressure? Select all that apply

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

Buckling and cracking of foundation walls
Site erosion
Mold intrusion into basements
Foundation leaks
Dim lighting
Cabinets finish fading
Leaking faucets

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Frage 94 von 120

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How could a building foundation be affected by capillary action?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

The foundation would be protected by a material capable of resisting water infiltration
Water would be contained within the foundation and stored for later use as irrigation water
The foundation would help filter groundwater for use within the building
Water could seep into the building and cause structural damage

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Frage 95 von 120

1

What building type would have a practical application for a moving sidewalk?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

An airport
A school
A shopping mall
A library

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Frage 96 von 120

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Which of the following includes many neighborhoods which are grouped together to form larger communities?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Neighborhood Community
Neighborhood Unit
Master Planned Community
Neighborhood Theory

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Frage 97 von 120

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Bends within pipes and fixtures trap some water (hence the name) for what very important reason?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

This conserves water which is critical in times of drought
This preserves the pipes and gives them longer operational life
They are easier to plumb this way
The water within the trap effectively blocks any harmful odors and sewer gases from making their way back up into the usable spaces of the building

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Frage 98 von 120

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The project site is 70,000 s.f. and the maximum allowed building square footage is 210,000 s.f. Select all that apply

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

Allowed to build two times the lot size
3:1
1:4
Allowed to build three times the lot size
1:3
Allowed to build 1/3 size of lot size
Allowed to build maximum 70,000 s.f. building square footage

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Frage 99 von 120

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Which of the following is NOT one of the six LEED categories?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Water Efficiency
Hazardous Material Mitigation
Materials & Resources
Sustainable Sites

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Frage 100 von 120

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This is a measure of heating capacity. If you could apply one ____ of heat to a pound of water, the water would rise in temperature by 1 degree F.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Kelvin
Joule
BTU
CU

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Frage 101 von 120

1

What material would best help to absorb sound within a space?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Carpet on a wood floor
Thick carpet over padding
Linoleum on a concrete floor
Dropped acoustic panel ceiling

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Frage 102 von 120

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What purpose do deciduous trees serve best on a project site?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Separating site uses
Blocking wind and views
Adding lush greenery to the landscape
Providing shade

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Frage 103 von 120

1

Why is the location of the frost line important?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

The frost line indicates the level where soil freezes
The frost line indicates the top of the water table
The frost line determines the lowest point the foundation can reach safely
The frost line indicates the typical snow level for high elevations, such as mountains

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Frage 104 von 120

1

What are 4 types of fire detection devices: Select all that apply

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

rise of temperature
photoelectric
flame detectors
ionization
incandescent
water vapor detectors
flame spread detectors

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Frage 105 von 120

1

Historically, there were two main types of brick. What are they called?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Adobe brick and mud brick
Formed brick and pressed brick
Red brick and brown brick
Building brick and facing brick

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Frage 106 von 120

1

In a building assembly (i.e.: wall, roof or floor) the air on one side will always migrate toward the _air on the opposite side of the assembly.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

fresh, stale
cool or cold, hot or warm
stale, fresh
hot or warm, cool or cold

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Frage 107 von 120

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Which term is defined as the ultimate bearing capacity of the soil divided by a factor of 2 to 4 times?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Safe Bearing Capacity
Ultimate Bearing Strength
Allowable Bearing Capacity
Rupture Bearing Capacity

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Frage 108 von 120

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Which of the following would be considered part of the temperature comfort zone?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

A cool 56 degree evening in November
A warm 79 degree day in May
A mild 67 degree day in June
A warm 85 degree day in January

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Frage 109 von 120

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What term would describe an industrial factory built in 1920 that is currently zoned for residential?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Non-conforming Use
Variance
Condition of Approval
Conditional Use

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Frage 110 von 120

1

Plate shape steel can also be called:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Pipes
Straights
Flats
Bars

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Frage 111 von 120

1

What is a friction pile?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

A pile held in place by the soil
A shortened pile for sites with rock near the surface
A pile with a belled end reaching firm stratum
A pile that supports the building by creating friction with the foundation

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Frage 112 von 120

1

What are the two patterns displayed below?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

End-On Pattern, Planned Unit Development
Street Front Pattern, Cluster Development
End-On Pattern, Street Front Pattern
Cluster Development, Planned Unit Development

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Frage 113 von 120

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What are the three grades of building bricks? Select all that apply

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

MW-Moderate- average rain and regular freezing
NW- Negligible Weather- protected or indoor locations
WP-Weather proof for exterior use
SW - Severe- heavy precipitation and constant freezing
FR-Freezing temperatures only
EC- Economical
DR- Dark red

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Frage 114 von 120

1

What percentage of construction costs are usually dedicated to the foundation system for a mostly flat site?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

15%
5%
25%
10%

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Frage 115 von 120

1

When heat is given a path in a section of building assembly and allowed to move easily from one side of a wall to the other through direct contact.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

thermal bridge
heat transfer
absorption
conduction

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Frage 116 von 120

1

Examples of softwoods from conifers are: Select all that apply

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

redwood
cedars
firs
junipers
teak
mesquite
oak

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Frage 117 von 120

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Which form of perimeter building protection would help alert of an intruder coming in through a door or window?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Window screens with embedded wire
Glass break detectors
Photoelectric cells
Magnetic contacts

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Frage 118 von 120

1

Which site features affect the microclimate of a site? Select all that apply

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

Proximity to Freeways - excessive traffic can increase site temperature and affect air quality
Prevailing Winds - depending on the location, winds on a site can impact air temperature
Site Elevation - the height above sea level affects, rain and snow fall as well as temperature
Site Latitude - areas closer to the Equator are warmer than those further away
Solar Orientation
Layout of the site
Curb cuts and access to the site

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Frage 119 von 120

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A typical arterial street width can be defined as _____________.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

40 feet total
15 feet tota
12 feet total
30 feet total

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Frage 120 von 120

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Your client would like a private home constructed on a shallow sloping site, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Which choice would not be an example of being harmonious with the surrounding environment?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

Roof could mimic the surrounding mountains, or draw colors from the landscape
Use of piers could elevate the building so that it can be seen from a distance
Large openings allowing the outdoor spaces to interact with the interiors spaces
Form could draw inspiration from the surrounding trees, landscape and vegetation

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SECTION 01 - INTEGRATION OF BUILDING MATERIALS & SYSTEMS = 74 QUESTIONS SECTION 02 - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION = 29 QUESTIONS SECTION 03 - PROJECT MANUAL & SPECIFICATIONS = 02 QUESTIONS SECTION 04 - CODES & REGULATIONS = 09 QUESTIONS SECTION 05 - CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATES = 06 QUESTIONS

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Frage 1 von 120

The rate at which energy is used or the rate at which work is done is called:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 2 von 120

What metal has been purified by beating it repeatedly with a hammer and used for ornamental work, grilles, pipes, and in outdoor furniture.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 3 von 120

Dry-fitting stones refers to which technique?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 4 von 120

Which of the following items does NOT need to be considered when performing a zoning analysis?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 5 von 120

How does concrete get its compressive strength?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 6 von 120

The transfer of heat during the liquefaction and evaporation of a refrigerant occurs during the process of:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 7 von 120

What is the correct order for the Zoning terms in the following diagram?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 8 von 120

What is the best way to provide internal comfort in a building during a hot, summer day?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 9 von 120

The four Zoning Types are: Select all that apply

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

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Frage 10 von 120

Which of Kevin Lynch's five features of a common city describes centers of activity?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 11 von 120

A _______is what is placed at the delivery end of a duct when the supply air is ducted through a wall or from under the floor.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 12 von 120

Which of the following are factors that should be considered when designing roads through a site? Select all that apply

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

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Frage 13 von 120

What is a protected area near an exit meant to be used by occupants when evacuation is not possible?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 14 von 120

When and why was the first zoning code introduced?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 15 von 120

What does the term fieldstone refer to?

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Frage 16 von 120

For a single family residence the maximum riser height is_____” and minimum tread depth is ______”.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 17 von 120

A temperature at which water vapor is not condensing into water any faster than water would be vaporizing into the air is known as the:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 18 von 120

What would be considered the decibel level of a normal conversation between two people?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 19 von 120

What is the name of the zoning measure that allows a building to deviate from some portion of a zoning code?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 20 von 120

When specifying something like flashing on a building priority should be given to:

For a single family residence the maximum riser height is_” and minimum tread depth is __”.