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1A soils report has indicated that the water table is 5'-0" above the basement level of a planned three- story building. What type of construction technique most likely will be required?
- Adampproofing
- Bsurcharging
- Cwaterproofing
- Dwaterstopping
2A deep excavation for a high-rise building in an urban area would require:
- Abattered walls
- Bneedle beams
- Csteel sheeting
- Dtiebacks
3A soils report indicates that bentonite is present below the site of a proposed two-story manufacturing building. What type of foundation system should be used?
- Adrilled piers with grade beams
- Braft foundation
- Ccaissons with pile caps
- Dextended spread footings
4For a large building being planned with a two-level basement used for meeting rooms, which of these water-related soil problems would be the most important to solve?
- Auplift pressure on lowest slab
- Bmoisture penetration cause by hydro-static pressure
- Cdeterioration of foundation insulation
- Dreduced load-carrying capacity of the soil
5Which parking configuration is the most difficult for a driver to maneuver within?
- A90 degrees
- B60 degrees
- C45 degrees
- D30 degrees
6A retention pond manages stormwater runoff by:
- Aslowing it and allowing sediments to settle while letting the water seep into the ground
- Bholding the excess until it can discharge at a controlled rate into the storm sewer system
- Cpreventing it from contaminating other portions of the site
- Dretaining it until it can seep into the ground
7On a site with extensive development of buildings, roads, and parking, which change in drainage would have the most significant negative impact?
- Adecrease in pervious paving
- Bincrease in water held on site
- Cincrease in the number of drainage grates
- Dincrease in the overall runoff coefficient
8Several sites are being considered for the construction of a new community college. The most appropriate site would be the one adjacent to:
- Atwo major intersecting highways
- Blibraries and shopping
- Ca technology-oriented office campus
- Da residential neighborhood and public transportation
9With regard to the theories of proxemics, which approach to the design of a plaza would probably accommodate the most people while allowing individuals to maintain comfortable personal space distances.
- Alarge, flat, open space with trees defining the perimeter
- Bheavily landscaped area with areas of lawn
- Camphitheater with bench-type seating in raised tiers
- Dspace with various levels, benches, and spaces defined by low walls
10The recommended minimum width for a sidewalk is [blank_start]5[blank_end]ft.
- A5
11An architect can best discourage criminal activity in a street-level apartment lobby by applying which of the following design strategies?
- Aseparating the lobby and the street with a large expanse of glass
- Bchanging the paving texture at the property line
- Cclearly marking the entrance with a "Residents Only" sign
- Dadding a bright light over the entrance door
12In regard to blast security, the space between a building and the outermost secure perimeter is called the:
- Ablast reduction zone
- Bperimeter defense area
- Csecurity setback
- Dstandoff distance
13An architect is developing a site plan for a developed property with an existing building. The building is in good condition and was used for the same purpose as the client's proposed use of the site. Which of the following four strategies would earn the greatest number of points within (LEED) for New Construction rating system
- AMaintain at least 50 % of the interior nonstructural elements.
- BRemove the building and recycle and/ or salvage at least 50% of construction and demolition debris.
- CMaintain at least 95% of the existing walls, floors, and roof.
- DReuse materials from the site that amount to 5%, by cost, of the total value of materials on the project.
14Storm runoff is best minimized with the use of:
- Acisterns
- Bpervious paving
- Criprap
- Dsilt fences
15An architects is evaluating the attributes of a particular building product as they relate to sustainability: The architect would most likely use a(n)
- Aenvironmental impact study
- Blife-cycle assessment
- Cimpact assessment
- Dmatrix comparison chart
16A row of trees of moderate density will reduce the wind velocity on the leeward side by about 30-40% up to about:
- Athree times the height of the trees
- Bfive times the height of the trees
- Cseven times the height of the trees
- Dnine times the height of the trees
17Potential overheating of a medical clinic in a temperate climate could be minimized by:
- Adesign an overhang for the west and east sides of the building
- Bplanning a building shape to minimize the surface area of south facing walls
- Chaving a landscape architect specify deciduous trees near the south elevation
- Dusing reflective glass on the west side of the building
18According to model codes, the minimum width of an office exist corridor serving an occupant load of 55 is:
- A36 in
- B42 in
- C44 in
- D48 in
19Which of the following would have the greatest impact on the size and configuration of an accessible restroom?
- A5 ft clear circular turnaround space
- Bmaneuvering space on the outside of the entry door to the room
- Cclear space at towel dispensers and full-height mirrors
- Dminimum 36 in access route into and through the room
20An office in a non-sprinklered building has an occupant load of 290. In a non-sprinklered building, the IBC requires a minimum exit width of 0.2 in per person based on the occupant load. Which of the following exit door combinations would most minimally meet the exit width required by IBC?
- Aa pair of 30 in entry doors and a 36 in door remotely located
- Btwo 36 in doors remotely located
- Cthree 32 in doors remotely located
- Dthree 36 in doors remotely located from each other
21A three-story speculative office building has a footprint of 6724 SF. The floors are equal in size. The building is sited on a 1.5 ac parcel. The floor area ratio is approximately:
- AO.1:1
- B0.3:1
- C0.6:1
- D1:1
22The maximum allowable area of a building is limited by a combination of:
- AFloor are ratio and construction type
- Boccupancy group and setback requirements
- Cbulk plane limits and floor area ratio
- Dconstruction type and setback requirements
23The maximum allowable floor area of a building is primarily determined by the:
- Acity planning board
- Binternational building code (IBC)
- Clife safety code
- Dzoning ordinance
24Which person or entity generally has the final approval in determining where exit signs are located in a building?
- Ainternational building code (IBC)
- Bfield inspector
- COSHA
- Dcity code plan checker
25An architect has been hired to prepare a design for remodeling toilet rooms to make them accessible. The architect finds it is impossible to provide adequate clearance on one side of an entrance door. What is the most economical course of action?
- AApply to the building department for a hardship exemption because compliance is not readily achievable.
- BTell the client that walls should be demolished and the toilet rooms re planned to provide the necessary clearances.
- CSpecify a power-assisted door opener that meets accessibility standard for the non compliant door.
- DPlan for accessible toilet rooms in another location in the building where all requirements can be adequately met.
26For accessible doors, the minimum dimension for a front approach pull side door is [blank_start]18[blank_end] inches
- A18
27The minimum distance between two entry doors in a vestibule is:
- A36 in
- B42 in
- C48 in
- D60 in
28In a large single- tenant building, a LAN system would most commonly serve
- Abuilding automation
- Bcomputers
- Csecurity
- Dtelephones
29When designing a research laboratory building, how might an architect provide for extensive mechanical system requirements as well as a programmed requirement for flexibility in changing the layout of the laboratories over time?
- AUse interstitial spaces
- BLocate mechanical risers on the outside of the building
- CDistribute mechanical rooms throughout the building
- DDesign a compact, multistory structure
30Which type of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system would be the best choice for a large building where a need for simultaneous heating and cooling is expects?
- ADirect expansion
- BVariable air volume
- CDual duct
- DReheat system
31Which of the following domestic water heating systems would yield the lowest operating costs for a duplex residential unit?
- Aactive closed-loop solar
- Bdirect-fired storage tank
- Cground-source heat pump
- Dtankless instantaneous
32Which of these is the most important concern in relation to a private water supply?
- Afixture pressure
- Bhardness
- Cfriction loss
- Dyield
33Which heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system would be the most appropriate choice for a hospital?
- Amultizone
- Bhigh-velocity dual duct
- Cvariable air volume
- Dfan coil with supplementary air
34A building in a temperate climate will have some areas that require cooling and others that require heating at the same time. To minimize energy use, the best devices to employ are:
- Aenergy recovery ventilators
- Bheat pipes
- Crecuperative fuel economizers
- Dwater-loop heat pumps
35A seven-story office building is to have a variable air volume system. The building will have 105,000 SF of net space and an estimated 126,000 SF of gross area. About how much space should be the minimum area allowed for HVAC systems?
- A2500 SF
- B3800 SF
- C6300 SF
- D7600 SF
36A power distribution system is to be specified for an open office area. Which of the following is the most flexible and economical alternative?
- Aaccess floor system
- Bunderfloor raceway system
- Ccellular metal floor raceways
- Dceiling raceway system with pole raceways
37High voltages are used in commercial buildings because:
- Aconductors and conduit can be smaller
- Ba wide variety of loads can be accommodated
- Ccommercial buildings require more power
- Dtransformers can step down voltages to what-ever is required
38Which would be the best location for a transformer for a large school building?
- Aon the power pole serving the building
- Bin a seperate room near the exterior wall
- Coutside, on a transformer pad close to the main switchgear
- Din a protective shed where power from the utility company enters the property
39The roof of a building generally subject to what type of wind pressure?
- Adirect (positive) pressure
- Buplift, or suction
- Cdrag forces
- Dcombination of direct (positive) pressure and suction
40Which of the following types of lamps provides the best color rendition of skin tones?
- Acool-white fluorescent
- Bincandescent
- Cmercury vapor
- Dmetal halide
41Problems with veiling reflections in a general- purpose workroom could best be reduced by
- Asubstituting ambient light for direct light fixtures
- Brepositioning the light fixtures
- Creducing the brightness of the light fixtures
- Dchanging the type of lamps
42Why would high-pressure sodium lamps be favored over low-pressure sodium lamps in a storage warehouse?
- AThey are less expensive
- BThey have a longer lamp life
- CThey can operate at higher, more efficient voltages
- DThey have better color-rendering properties
43A material supplier states that adding a certain product to a wall assembly in a critical acoustical situation will increase the noise reduction (STC rating) between two spaces by 3 dB. What is the most appropriate response?
- ADetermine the additional cost and then decide whether or not to use the product.
- BThank the supplier for stopping by but explain that the architectural firm probably will not be using the product because the amount of noise reduction does not make it worth the effort or cost.
- CSpecify the product as long as it does not affect the design or construction cost by more than 5%
- DInquire whether some modification can be made to the product to increase its rating to 6 dB and say that then the architectural firm might consider it.
44Which of the following types of elevators is used for high-rise office buildings?
- Astandard hydraulic
- Bhigh-speed hydraulic
- Cgeared traction
- Dgearless traction
45For a three-story department store, the most important variable for selecting an elevator would be its
- Aspeed
- Bcapacity
- Ccontrol method
- Dmachine room location
46A geared traction elevator would be most appropriate for a(n)
- A5-story medical office building
- B16-story office building
- C4-story department store
- D8-story apartment building
47What is the optimal location for an elevator machine room?
- Abeside the elevator on the lowest level of the building
- Badjacent to the electrical room
- Cabove the hoistway
- Dadjacent to the mechanical room
48A client who has recently moved from NY to southern CA has hired an architect to design a new house in the colonial revival style, which is similar to a former home. The architect should recognize that this building configuration request may be influence by
- Acultural attitudes
- Bstatus seeking
- Csymbolism
- Dregionalism
49In the design of a manufacturing plant and its associated office space, the primary form determinant is most likely
- Aconstruction schedule
- Bmechanical systems
- Cstructure
- Dsustainability
50A client wants a museum to be built with two identically sized stories. The museum must have 74,800 SF net assignable area, with a minimum of 15% of the space dedicated to circulation. The architect estimates that planned efficiency ratio to be 85%. The architect should plan for a building footprint of [blank_start]44,000[blank_end] SF of when doing initial site planning.
- A44,000
51A building is being planned for the storage of industrial equipment and machinery. What is the most appropriate reinforced concrete slab system for this building?
- Aflat slab on columns
- Bflat slab on columns equipped with shearheads
- Cflat slab on beams on all four sides
- Dpan joist concrete deck system
52What is the primary purpose of the voids in a cored slab?
- Ato allow electrical services to be concealed in the slab
- Bto make a more efficient load- carrying member
- Cto make erection easier
- Dto minimize weight
53What is the requirement for a door opening in a masonry partition?
- Abond beam
- Barch action
- Cweep holes
- Dflashing
54Which mortar joint is recommended for exterior use?
- Aconcave
- Btrowel struck
- Cweather struck
- Draked
55Where should weep holes be located in a brick wall? (choose the three that apply)
- Aat the lowest course of brick
- Babove the windows
- Cabove the shelf angles
- Dbelow window sills
- Eunder copings
- Fevery 15ft vertically
56A small building is being designed for a site in Minnesota. If it is desired to minimize reliance on mechanical systems, which of the following design strategies should be incorporated? (Choose the three that apply.)
- Amaximize south-facing windows
- Bincorporate high ceilings
- Cdesign a compact form
- Duse dark colors for the building exterior
- Eminimize interior thermal mass
- Fuse evergreen trees on the south side of the building
57Certified contractors are required for handling or abatement of which of the following hazardous materials?
- Aasbestos
- Blead
- Cpolyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- Dpolychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
- Eradon
- Fvermiculite
58To determine the required fire resistance for an exterior, nonbearing wall, which factors must an architect consider?
- Aconstruction type
- Bsize of openings in the wall
- Cfire resistance rating of wall materials
- Dpercentage of opening area to total area
- Eoccupancy
- Fdistance from property lines
59Which of the following have a significant effect on heat gain?
- Asunlight
- Bhumidity
- Cmotors and equipment
- Dpeople
- Eair movement
- Ffluorescent lighting
60Air barriers are designed to stop infiltration and exfiltration caused by which of the following? (choose the four that apply)
- Astack effect
- Bvapor pressure
- CHVAC fan pressure
- Dwind pressure
- Etemperature differentials
- Fexhaust vents
61Electrical operating costs in a single-tenant commercial building can be minimized by using which of the following techniques? (Choose the four that apply)
- Adaylighting
- Bindirect lighting
- Cload control
- Dmultiple metering
- Eoccupancy sensors
- Flight emitting diode (LED) lamps
62Which of the following structures require some complex wind calculations and possibly some wind tunnel testing? (Choose the three that apply)
- Acommercial building with a total height of 50 ft
- Bresidential building with a height of 200 ft
- Coffice building with a height of 450 ft
- Dbuilding with a height-to-width ratio of 3
- Ebuilding with a height-to-width ratio of 7
- Fextra-long span suspension bridge
63The zonal cavity method of calculating average illuminations and the work surface for a given number of luminaires depends on which of the following variables? (Choose the four that apply)
- Aangle of light
- Bdirt accumulation
- Cefficacy of the lamp
- Dlumens per lamp
- Eroom size
- Fwall reflectance
64Variables that must be considered when designing for day-lighting include which of the following? (Choose the four that apply)
- Alongitude of the site
- Bglass transmittance
- Cheight of the head of the glass
- Dheight of space above ground level
- Eoutdoor surface reflection
- Froom surface reflection
65Which of the following would an architect be most concerned about when designing the lighting for an office space with computer workstations and standard desks? (choose the three that apply)
- Acolor rendering index
- Bvisual comfort probability
- Ctask/ surrounds brightness ratio
- Dveiling reflections
- Ereflected glare
- Flighting uniformity
66Which of the following statements is true?
- ASpalling occurs when water-soluble salts in masonry units or mortar leach out of the brick.
- BTuck pointing is used to finish mortar joints during construction of a new brick wall.
- CFlashing in a masonry wall should be terminated just before the face of the brick for best appearance.
- DA concealed flashing in a masonry wall with a concrete backup should terminate in a reglet.
67For short spans in a relatively small openings in 8in and 12in thick brick walls, the most commonly used steel lintels are:
- Aangles placed back to back
- Bchannels or C-shapes
- CW-shapes used for beams
- Dstructural T-shapes
68Galvanic action can be avoided by
- Ausing neoprene spacers
- Bincreasing the thickness of the materials
- Creducing contact with dripping water
- Dusing a third metal spacer
69Which of the following statements about steel connections are true? (choose the four that apply)
- ABolts are easily installed, inexpensive, and can be visually checked.
- BOne of the advantages of using welded studs is a reduction in the number of holes to be punched.
- CThe overall cost of riveted construction is usually lower than the cost of using bolted connections.
- DWelding is more practical for moment connections.
- ERivets are still fabricated on a limited basis
- FWelding is less efficient than bolted construction.
70Which of the following would help to minimize oil canning? ( choose the three that apply)
- ADesign attachment hardware that allows panels to move in response to expansion and contraction cause by changes in temperature.
- BInclude information in the specifications that require the installer to transport panels vertically rather than horizontally.
- CSpecify a high-gloss painted finish on the panels.
- DCarefully coordinate the design of the supporting structure to ensure that it is level and plumb.
- EDesign the panels to allow for a slight bend in the metal.
- FSpecify a thicker panel than would be normally required.
71Which of the following statements about sawn lumber joists in wood-framed buildings are true? (Choose the four that apply.)
- AJoists often have a nominal width of 2 in.
- BJoists often have a nominal depth of 6 in to 28 in.
- CFor heavy loads, joists may have a nominal width of 3 in to 4 in.
- DDouble joists must be provided under partitions parallel to the joists.
- EJoists are often spaced at 12 in or 16 in on center.
- FJoists rarely span more than 10 ft.
72Fire- cut joists are required in
- Aplatform framing
- Bheavy timber framing
- Cconcrete walls
- Dmasonry walls
73Which of the following defects would most affect a wood joist's ability to resist horizontal shear?
- AKnot
- BSplit
- CWane
- DWarp
74Which of the following engineered products would be best to use in place of traditional wood joists for spans from 16 ft to 20 ft?
- Awood I-joists
- Bglued-laminated members
- Cmedium- density fiber board
- Dparallel- chord wood trusses
75In order to minimize the space required for wood floor framing, the architect would most likely detail the connections to show the use of
- Ahurricane straps
- Bpost caps
- Csaddle hangers
- Dsplice plates
76The straightest, most uniform grain appearance in board lumber is achieved by specifying
- Aplain sawing
- Bquarter sawing
- Crift sawing
- Drotary sawing
77In order to get a counter-top or cabinet to fit snugly against a slightly irregular partition, which of the following should be specified or called out on the drawings?
- Aastragal
- Bextended frame
- Cscribe
- Dshoe molding
78Many problems associated with exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) can be solved using which of the following design techniques?
- ADesign the wall using the rain screen principle
- BUse expansion joints at a maximum spacing of 10 ft 0 in
- CIncrease the thickness of the finish coat.
- DProvide extra flashing at window and door joints.
79Which of the following materials provides the highest insulation value (R-value)?
- Aexpanded perlite
- Bexpanded polystyrene
- Cfiberglass
- Dpolyisocyanurate
80Heat loss in a building can be minimized by selecting wall materials with high
- Aconductance
- Benthalpy
- Cpermeability
- Dresistance
81The greatest degree of protection from cold winter winds can be achieved with
- Aairlocks
- Bearth sheltering
- Cgreen roofs
- Dlandscaping
82In wood door frame construction, the function of the shim is to
- Aprovide the required space for hardware
- Bprevent sound from leaking through the opening
- Chide the gap between the frame and partition
- Dprovide for adjust-ability in setting the frame plumb
83Which of the following types of glass is the strongest?
- Alaminated
- Bannealed
- Ctempered
- Dheat-strengthened
84What type of glass would be appropriate for a 10-story building? (choose the four that apply)
- Atempered
- Bheat- strengthened
- Claminated
- Dannealed
- Efire-rated
- Ffloat
85Which of the following flooring types has the highest resilience
- Aasphalt
- Bcork
- Clinoleum
- Dvinyl composition
86Which paint type would serve best as an anti-graffiti coating?
- Aacrylic
- Balkyd
- Coil
- Durethane
87In order to achieve the most uniform, straight-grain appearance in wood paneling, which of the following should be specified?
- Aplain slicing
- Brotary slicing
- Cquarter slicing
- Dhalf-round slicing
88Which for the following is the most important consideration in detailing a wood strip floor?
- Aframe-spread rating
- Bexpansion space at the perimeter
- Cnailing method
- Dmoisture protection from below
89Ceramic mosaic tile in a public shower room is best installed over
- Awater-resistant gypsum board
- Bbed of portland cement mortar
- Cconcrete block wall coated with waterproofing membrane
- Drigid cement composition board made for this purpose
90A tactile finish should be applied to hardware on a door that leads to a building's
- Afire stairs
- Bboiler room
- Crestrooms
- Dexterior
91When specifying a hardwood floor over a concrete slab on grade, which of the following should the architect also specify?
- A3/4 in plywood subflooring and 15# building felt
- B3/4 in tongue-and-groove plywood placed over a layer of mastic
- Ctreated wood sleepers on mastic and a layer of polyethylene vapor barrier
- D15# building felt
92Which of the following factors accounts for the highest cost of a lighting system over time?
- Alamps
- Bluminaires
- Cinstallation
- Doperation
93During design development for a small corporate head-quarters building, the client informs the architect that, due to poor sales in the previous quarter, the budget for the project must be reduced. Which of the following actions should the architect ignore in order to reduce initial construction costs?
- Areducing the number of pieces in the details
- Beliminating high maintenance finishes
- Csuggesting changes that would make custom finishes closer to industry standards
- Dreducing the number of different details involved in the project
94A company is considering replacing its HVAC system witha new system at a total cost of $55,000. It is expected that the new, more efficent system will save the company $460 per month in utility costs. The simple payback period of their investment will be [blank_start]10[blank_end] years.
- A10
95Which of the following are true about life-cycle costs analysis? (choose the four that apply)
- AHigher up- front costs often lead to lower operational costs.
- BCosts presented in the analysis are the only factors that should be considered when making a decision about a material or system.
- CIt is economical to complete a life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) if two items have similar installations costs but differing operational costs or projected lifespans.
- DLCCA evaluates all costs based upon their present value
- EAn LCCA is similar to a life-cycle assessment (LCA)
- FSalvage fess may be included in an LCCA
96An architect is considering general planning concepts for a veterinarian hospital and kennel, both owned by the same company. Which is the best design approach for both?
- Acombine both functions into one structure to allow sharing of common functions
- Bmake the hospital two levels to provide more site space for outdoor runs
- Cdesign two separate buildings that share the same parking area
- Ddevelop two wings for different functions but share a common entry suite
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