PPD_EXAM A_120 QUESTIONS_04:15 HRS

Question 1 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Electricity
Surge
Power
Kilowatt

Explanation

Question 2 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Pure iron
Wrought iron
Black iron
Cast iron

Explanation

Question 3 of 120

1

Dry-fitting stones refers to which technique?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 4 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Parking and load requirements
Fire safety requirements
Building area
Height Requirements

Explanation

Question 5 of 120

1

How does concrete get its compressive strength?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 6 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

water chilling
compressive refrigeration
compression
condensation

Explanation

Question 7 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 8 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 9 of 120

1

The four Zoning Types are: Select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

Euclidean
Incentive
Performance
Form-Based
Roman
Greek
Prescriptive

Explanation

Question 10 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Paths
Edges
Districts
Nodes

Explanation

Question 11 of 120

1

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.

Select one of the following:

register
cover plate
outlet
transfer

Explanation

Question 12 of 120

1

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

Select one or more of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 13 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 14 of 120

1

When and why was the first zoning code introduced?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 15 of 120

1

What does the term fieldstone refer to?

Select one of the following:

Unquarried, irregular natural stone
Moon rock
Flagstone
Stepping stones

Explanation

Question 16 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 17 of 120

1

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:

Select one of the following:

dew point
break point
humidity point
drop point

Explanation

Question 18 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 19 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 20 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Cost.
Longevity.
Color.
Ease of Installation.

Explanation

Question 21 of 120

1

Which of the following is true of R-Value?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 22 of 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?

Select one of the following:

Handicap Accessible Design
American Disabilities Act
Universal Design
Accessible Design

Explanation

Question 23 of 120

1

Which of the following describes a Deed of Trust?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 24 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Prescriptive Code Analysis Method
Land use review
Ordinance
Conditional Use

Explanation

Question 25 of 120

1

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

Select one or more of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 26 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Allowable Floor Area
Occupant Load Factor
Floor Area Ratio
Occupancy Group

Explanation

Question 27 of 120

1

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.

Select one of the following:

romex
general
hot wire
conduit

Explanation

Question 28 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

weather proof
fire-resistant
formed
occurring

Explanation

Question 29 of 120

1

What is required in order to obtain a building permit?

Select one of the following:

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.

Explanation

Question 30 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 31 of 120

1

What are the characteristics of the following housing type?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 32 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Paint
EIFS
Tar
Shotcrete

Explanation

Question 33 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 34 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 35 of 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.

Select one of the following:

galvanization
ionization
basic oxygen
firing

Explanation

Question 36 of 120

1

What happens during the Entitlement Phase?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 37 of 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?

Select one of the following:

Prescriptive Code
Planning Code
Performance Code
Restrictive Code

Explanation

Question 38 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 39 of 120

1

Which definition described the concept of Natural Surveillance.

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 40 of 120

1

Select all of the Urban Forms from the list.

Select one or more of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 41 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Aluminum
Wrought iron
Steel
Cast iron

Explanation

Question 42 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 43 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

relative humidity
latent heat
dry bulb temperature
rate of evaporation

Explanation

Question 44 of 120

1

What is used to measure sound intensity?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 45 of 120

1

What is determined by a building's Occupancy Group?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 46 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

150"
90"
60"
100"

Explanation

Question 47 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 48 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Septic brick
Sewer brick
Soldier brick
WP brick

Explanation

Question 49 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 50 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 51 of 120

1

What is a test boring and why is it performed?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 52 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

warmth
resistance
emissivity
coolth

Explanation

Question 53 of 120

1

Load bearing CMU’s are sold in two grades:

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 54 of 120

1

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

Select one or more of the following:

Butterfly
Hip
Shed
Gable
Mansard
Angled
Dome

Explanation

Question 55 of 120

1

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

Select one or more of the following:

Ribbed
Split face
Checkered
Chiseled
Perforated
Edged
Blunted

Explanation

Question 56 of 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.

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 57 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Fire Code
Building Code
Prescriptive Code
Performance Code

Explanation

Question 58 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 59 of 120

1

Which of the following is NOT a traditional energy sources?

Select one of the following:

Solar
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear

Explanation

Question 60 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 61 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

3
1
6
2

Explanation

Question 62 of 120

1

Which is NOT a classification of stone?

Select one of the following:

Metamorphic
Precious
Sedimentary
Igneous

Explanation

Question 63 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Hydrostatic Pressure
Soil erosion
Capillary Action
Percolation

Explanation

Question 64 of 120

1

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?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 65 of 120

1

When would a pile or caisson foundation be necessary?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 66 of 120

1

Latitudinal lines running East – West are ____________.

Select one of the following:

Meridians
Longitudes
Domains
Parallels

Explanation

Question 67 of 120

1

The best known anodes are: Select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

galvanized steel
gold
aluminum
zinc
mercury
titanium
silver

Explanation

Question 68 of 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.

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 69 of 120

1

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.

Select one of the following:

polyureas
elastomerics
polyurethanes
intumescent paints

Explanation

Question 70 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Tropical Zone
Temperate Zone
Arid Zone
Cool Zone

Explanation

Question 71 of 120

1

What are two options for electric elevators?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 72 of 120

1

What is systems furniture?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 73 of 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:

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 74 of 120

1

What is the primary reason for landscape design?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 75 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 76 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 77 of 120

1

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

Select one or more of the following:

Variance
Non-conforming Use
Conditional Use Permit
Contract
Option
Allowance

Explanation

Question 78 of 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.

Select one of the following:

microwave
expansion
transmittance
radiation

Explanation

Question 79 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 80 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Walls
Ceilings
Windows
Floors

Explanation

Question 81 of 120

1

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:

Select one of the following:

ceiling fan
register
plenum
single zone air system

Explanation

Question 82 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 83 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 84 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 85 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Fire Partition
Smoke Barrier
Fire Wall
Fire Barrier

Explanation

Question 86 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Check valve
Solenoid valve
Gate valve
Globe valve

Explanation

Question 87 of 120

1

Which of the following would help to reduce water use?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 88 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Cut and fill
Compaction
Surcharging
Compression

Explanation

Question 89 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 90 of 120

1

The ICC develops which model code?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 91 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 92 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 93 of 120

1

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

Select one or more of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 94 of 120

1

How could a building foundation be affected by capillary action?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 95 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

An airport
A school
A shopping mall
A library

Explanation

Question 96 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Neighborhood Community
Neighborhood Unit
Master Planned Community
Neighborhood Theory

Explanation

Question 97 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 98 of 120

1

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

Select one or more of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 99 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Water Efficiency
Hazardous Material Mitigation
Materials & Resources
Sustainable Sites

Explanation

Question 100 of 120

1

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.

Select one of the following:

Kelvin
Joule
BTU
CU

Explanation

Question 101 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 102 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 103 of 120

1

Why is the location of the frost line important?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 104 of 120

1

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

Select one or more of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 105 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 106 of 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.

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 107 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 108 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 109 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

Non-conforming Use
Variance
Condition of Approval
Conditional Use

Explanation

Question 110 of 120

1

Plate shape steel can also be called:

Select one of the following:

Pipes
Straights
Flats
Bars

Explanation

Question 111 of 120

1

What is a friction pile?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 112 of 120

1

What are the two patterns displayed below?

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 113 of 120

1

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

Select one or more of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 114 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

15%
5%
25%
10%

Explanation

Question 115 of 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.

Select one of the following:

thermal bridge
heat transfer
absorption
conduction

Explanation

Question 116 of 120

1

Examples of softwoods from conifers are: Select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

redwood
cedars
firs
junipers
teak
mesquite
oak

Explanation

Question 117 of 120

1

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

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 118 of 120

1

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

Select one or more of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 119 of 120

1

A typical arterial street width can be defined as _____________.

Select one of the following:

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

Explanation

Question 120 of 120

1

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?

Select one of the following:

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

PPD_EXAM A_120 QUESTIONS_04:15 HRS

Question 1 of 120

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 120

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 120

Dry-fitting stones refers to which technique?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 120

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 120

How does concrete get its compressive strength?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 120

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 120

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 120

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 120

The four Zoning Types are: Select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 120

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 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.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 120

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

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 120

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 120

When and why was the first zoning code introduced?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 120

What does the term fieldstone refer to?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 120

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 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:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 120

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 120

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 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 __”.