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Question 1

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A 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?
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  • dampproofing
  • surcharging
  • waterproofing
  • waterstopping

Question 2

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A deep excavation for a high-rise building in an urban area would require:
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  • battered walls
  • needle beams
  • steel sheeting
  • tiebacks

Question 3

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A 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?
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  • drilled piers with grade beams
  • raft foundation
  • caissons with pile caps
  • extended spread footings

Question 4

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For 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?
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  • uplift pressure on lowest slab
  • moisture penetration cause by hydro-static pressure
  • deterioration of foundation insulation
  • reduced load-carrying capacity of the soil

Question 5

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Which parking configuration is the most difficult for a driver to maneuver within?
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  • 90 degrees
  • 60 degrees
  • 45 degrees
  • 30 degrees

Question 6

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A retention pond manages stormwater runoff by:
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  • slowing it and allowing sediments to settle while letting the water seep into the ground
  • holding the excess until it can discharge at a controlled rate into the storm sewer system
  • preventing it from contaminating other portions of the site
  • retaining it until it can seep into the ground

Question 7

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On a site with extensive development of buildings, roads, and parking, which change in drainage would have the most significant negative impact?
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  • decrease in pervious paving
  • increase in water held on site
  • increase in the number of drainage grates
  • increase in the overall runoff coefficient

Question 8

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Several sites are being considered for the construction of a new community college. The most appropriate site would be the one adjacent to:
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  • two major intersecting highways
  • libraries and shopping
  • a technology-oriented office campus
  • a residential neighborhood and public transportation

Question 9

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With 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.
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  • large, flat, open space with trees defining the perimeter
  • heavily landscaped area with areas of lawn
  • amphitheater with bench-type seating in raised tiers
  • space with various levels, benches, and spaces defined by low walls

Question 10

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The recommended minimum width for a sidewalk is [blank_start]5[blank_end]ft.
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  • 5

Question 11

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An architect can best discourage criminal activity in a street-level apartment lobby by applying which of the following design strategies?
Answer
  • separating the lobby and the street with a large expanse of glass
  • changing the paving texture at the property line
  • clearly marking the entrance with a "Residents Only" sign
  • adding a bright light over the entrance door

Question 12

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In regard to blast security, the space between a building and the outermost secure perimeter is called the:
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  • blast reduction zone
  • perimeter defense area
  • security setback
  • standoff distance

Question 13

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An 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
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  • Maintain at least 50 % of the interior nonstructural elements.
  • Remove the building and recycle and/ or salvage at least 50% of construction and demolition debris.
  • Maintain at least 95% of the existing walls, floors, and roof.
  • Reuse materials from the site that amount to 5%, by cost, of the total value of materials on the project.

Question 14

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Storm runoff is best minimized with the use of:
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  • cisterns
  • pervious paving
  • riprap
  • silt fences

Question 15

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An architects is evaluating the attributes of a particular building product as they relate to sustainability: The architect would most likely use a(n)
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  • environmental impact study
  • life-cycle assessment
  • impact assessment
  • matrix comparison chart

Question 16

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A row of trees of moderate density will reduce the wind velocity on the leeward side by about 30-40% up to about:
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  • three times the height of the trees
  • five times the height of the trees
  • seven times the height of the trees
  • nine times the height of the trees

Question 17

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Potential overheating of a medical clinic in a temperate climate could be minimized by:
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  • design an overhang for the west and east sides of the building
  • planning a building shape to minimize the surface area of south facing walls
  • having a landscape architect specify deciduous trees near the south elevation
  • using reflective glass on the west side of the building

Question 18

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According to model codes, the minimum width of an office exist corridor serving an occupant load of 55 is:
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  • 36 in
  • 42 in
  • 44 in
  • 48 in

Question 19

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Which of the following would have the greatest impact on the size and configuration of an accessible restroom?
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  • 5 ft clear circular turnaround space
  • maneuvering space on the outside of the entry door to the room
  • clear space at towel dispensers and full-height mirrors
  • minimum 36 in access route into and through the room

Question 20

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An 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?
Answer
  • a pair of 30 in entry doors and a 36 in door remotely located
  • two 36 in doors remotely located
  • three 32 in doors remotely located
  • three 36 in doors remotely located from each other

Question 21

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A 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:
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  • O.1:1
  • 0.3:1
  • 0.6:1
  • 1:1

Question 22

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The maximum allowable area of a building is limited by a combination of:
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  • Floor are ratio and construction type
  • occupancy group and setback requirements
  • bulk plane limits and floor area ratio
  • construction type and setback requirements

Question 23

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The maximum allowable floor area of a building is primarily determined by the:
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  • city planning board
  • international building code (IBC)
  • life safety code
  • zoning ordinance

Question 24

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Which person or entity generally has the final approval in determining where exit signs are located in a building?
Answer
  • international building code (IBC)
  • field inspector
  • OSHA
  • city code plan checker

Question 25

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An 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?
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  • Apply to the building department for a hardship exemption because compliance is not readily achievable.
  • Tell the client that walls should be demolished and the toilet rooms re planned to provide the necessary clearances.
  • Specify a power-assisted door opener that meets accessibility standard for the non compliant door.
  • Plan for accessible toilet rooms in another location in the building where all requirements can be adequately met.

Question 26

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For accessible doors, the minimum dimension for a front approach pull side door is [blank_start]18[blank_end] inches
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  • 18

Question 27

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The minimum distance between two entry doors in a vestibule is:
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  • 36 in
  • 42 in
  • 48 in
  • 60 in

Question 28

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In a large single- tenant building, a LAN system would most commonly serve
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  • building automation
  • computers
  • security
  • telephones

Question 29

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When 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?
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  • Use interstitial spaces
  • Locate mechanical risers on the outside of the building
  • Distribute mechanical rooms throughout the building
  • Design a compact, multistory structure

Question 30

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Which 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?
Answer
  • Direct expansion
  • Variable air volume
  • Dual duct
  • Reheat system

Question 31

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Which of the following domestic water heating systems would yield the lowest operating costs for a duplex residential unit?
Answer
  • active closed-loop solar
  • direct-fired storage tank
  • ground-source heat pump
  • tankless instantaneous

Question 32

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Which of these is the most important concern in relation to a private water supply?
Answer
  • fixture pressure
  • hardness
  • friction loss
  • yield

Question 33

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Which heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system would be the most appropriate choice for a hospital?
Answer
  • multizone
  • high-velocity dual duct
  • variable air volume
  • fan coil with supplementary air

Question 34

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A 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:
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  • energy recovery ventilators
  • heat pipes
  • recuperative fuel economizers
  • water-loop heat pumps

Question 35

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A 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?
Answer
  • 2500 SF
  • 3800 SF
  • 6300 SF
  • 7600 SF

Question 36

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A power distribution system is to be specified for an open office area. Which of the following is the most flexible and economical alternative?
Answer
  • access floor system
  • underfloor raceway system
  • cellular metal floor raceways
  • ceiling raceway system with pole raceways

Question 37

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High voltages are used in commercial buildings because:
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  • conductors and conduit can be smaller
  • a wide variety of loads can be accommodated
  • commercial buildings require more power
  • transformers can step down voltages to what-ever is required

Question 38

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Which would be the best location for a transformer for a large school building?
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  • on the power pole serving the building
  • in a seperate room near the exterior wall
  • outside, on a transformer pad close to the main switchgear
  • in a protective shed where power from the utility company enters the property

Question 39

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The roof of a building generally subject to what type of wind pressure?
Answer
  • direct (positive) pressure
  • uplift, or suction
  • drag forces
  • combination of direct (positive) pressure and suction

Question 40

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Which of the following types of lamps provides the best color rendition of skin tones?
Answer
  • cool-white fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • mercury vapor
  • metal halide

Question 41

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Problems with veiling reflections in a general- purpose workroom could best be reduced by
Answer
  • substituting ambient light for direct light fixtures
  • repositioning the light fixtures
  • reducing the brightness of the light fixtures
  • changing the type of lamps

Question 42

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Why would high-pressure sodium lamps be favored over low-pressure sodium lamps in a storage warehouse?
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  • They are less expensive
  • They have a longer lamp life
  • They can operate at higher, more efficient voltages
  • They have better color-rendering properties

Question 43

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A 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?
Answer
  • Determine the additional cost and then decide whether or not to use the product.
  • Thank 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.
  • Specify the product as long as it does not affect the design or construction cost by more than 5%
  • Inquire 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.

Question 44

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Which of the following types of elevators is used for high-rise office buildings?
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  • standard hydraulic
  • high-speed hydraulic
  • geared traction
  • gearless traction

Question 45

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For a three-story department store, the most important variable for selecting an elevator would be its
Answer
  • speed
  • capacity
  • control method
  • machine room location

Question 46

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A geared traction elevator would be most appropriate for a(n)
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  • 5-story medical office building
  • 16-story office building
  • 4-story department store
  • 8-story apartment building

Question 47

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What is the optimal location for an elevator machine room?
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  • beside the elevator on the lowest level of the building
  • adjacent to the electrical room
  • above the hoistway
  • adjacent to the mechanical room

Question 48

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A 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
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  • cultural attitudes
  • status seeking
  • symbolism
  • regionalism

Question 49

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In the design of a manufacturing plant and its associated office space, the primary form determinant is most likely
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  • construction schedule
  • mechanical systems
  • structure
  • sustainability

Question 50

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A 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.
Answer
  • 44,000

Question 51

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A building is being planned for the storage of industrial equipment and machinery. What is the most appropriate reinforced concrete slab system for this building?
Answer
  • flat slab on columns
  • flat slab on columns equipped with shearheads
  • flat slab on beams on all four sides
  • pan joist concrete deck system

Question 52

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What is the primary purpose of the voids in a cored slab?
Answer
  • to allow electrical services to be concealed in the slab
  • to make a more efficient load- carrying member
  • to make erection easier
  • to minimize weight

Question 53

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What is the requirement for a door opening in a masonry partition?
Answer
  • bond beam
  • arch action
  • weep holes
  • flashing

Question 54

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Which mortar joint is recommended for exterior use?
Answer
  • concave
  • trowel struck
  • weather struck
  • raked

Question 55

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Where should weep holes be located in a brick wall? (choose the three that apply)
Answer
  • at the lowest course of brick
  • above the windows
  • above the shelf angles
  • below window sills
  • under copings
  • every 15ft vertically

Question 56

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A 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.)
Answer
  • maximize south-facing windows
  • incorporate high ceilings
  • design a compact form
  • use dark colors for the building exterior
  • minimize interior thermal mass
  • use evergreen trees on the south side of the building

Question 57

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Certified contractors are required for handling or abatement of which of the following hazardous materials?
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  • asbestos
  • lead
  • polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
  • polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
  • radon
  • vermiculite

Question 58

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To determine the required fire resistance for an exterior, nonbearing wall, which factors must an architect consider?
Answer
  • construction type
  • size of openings in the wall
  • fire resistance rating of wall materials
  • percentage of opening area to total area
  • occupancy
  • distance from property lines

Question 59

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Which of the following have a significant effect on heat gain?
Answer
  • sunlight
  • humidity
  • motors and equipment
  • people
  • air movement
  • fluorescent lighting

Question 60

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Air barriers are designed to stop infiltration and exfiltration caused by which of the following? (choose the four that apply)
Answer
  • stack effect
  • vapor pressure
  • HVAC fan pressure
  • wind pressure
  • temperature differentials
  • exhaust vents

Question 61

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Electrical operating costs in a single-tenant commercial building can be minimized by using which of the following techniques? (Choose the four that apply)
Answer
  • daylighting
  • indirect lighting
  • load control
  • multiple metering
  • occupancy sensors
  • light emitting diode (LED) lamps

Question 62

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Which of the following structures require some complex wind calculations and possibly some wind tunnel testing? (Choose the three that apply)
Answer
  • commercial building with a total height of 50 ft
  • residential building with a height of 200 ft
  • office building with a height of 450 ft
  • building with a height-to-width ratio of 3
  • building with a height-to-width ratio of 7
  • extra-long span suspension bridge

Question 63

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The 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)
Answer
  • angle of light
  • dirt accumulation
  • efficacy of the lamp
  • lumens per lamp
  • room size
  • wall reflectance

Question 64

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Variables that must be considered when designing for day-lighting include which of the following? (Choose the four that apply)
Answer
  • longitude of the site
  • glass transmittance
  • height of the head of the glass
  • height of space above ground level
  • outdoor surface reflection
  • room surface reflection

Question 65

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Which 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)
Answer
  • color rendering index
  • visual comfort probability
  • task/ surrounds brightness ratio
  • veiling reflections
  • reflected glare
  • lighting uniformity

Question 66

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Which of the following statements is true?
Answer
  • Spalling occurs when water-soluble salts in masonry units or mortar leach out of the brick.
  • Tuck pointing is used to finish mortar joints during construction of a new brick wall.
  • Flashing in a masonry wall should be terminated just before the face of the brick for best appearance.
  • A concealed flashing in a masonry wall with a concrete backup should terminate in a reglet.

Question 67

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For short spans in a relatively small openings in 8in and 12in thick brick walls, the most commonly used steel lintels are:
Answer
  • angles placed back to back
  • channels or C-shapes
  • W-shapes used for beams
  • structural T-shapes

Question 68

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Galvanic action can be avoided by
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  • using neoprene spacers
  • increasing the thickness of the materials
  • reducing contact with dripping water
  • using a third metal spacer

Question 69

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Which of the following statements about steel connections are true? (choose the four that apply)
Answer
  • Bolts are easily installed, inexpensive, and can be visually checked.
  • One of the advantages of using welded studs is a reduction in the number of holes to be punched.
  • The overall cost of riveted construction is usually lower than the cost of using bolted connections.
  • Welding is more practical for moment connections.
  • Rivets are still fabricated on a limited basis
  • Welding is less efficient than bolted construction.

Question 70

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Which of the following would help to minimize oil canning? ( choose the three that apply)
Answer
  • Design attachment hardware that allows panels to move in response to expansion and contraction cause by changes in temperature.
  • Include information in the specifications that require the installer to transport panels vertically rather than horizontally.
  • Specify a high-gloss painted finish on the panels.
  • Carefully coordinate the design of the supporting structure to ensure that it is level and plumb.
  • Design the panels to allow for a slight bend in the metal.
  • Specify a thicker panel than would be normally required.

Question 71

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Which of the following statements about sawn lumber joists in wood-framed buildings are true? (Choose the four that apply.)
Answer
  • Joists often have a nominal width of 2 in.
  • Joists often have a nominal depth of 6 in to 28 in.
  • For heavy loads, joists may have a nominal width of 3 in to 4 in.
  • Double joists must be provided under partitions parallel to the joists.
  • Joists are often spaced at 12 in or 16 in on center.
  • Joists rarely span more than 10 ft.

Question 72

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Fire- cut joists are required in
Answer
  • platform framing
  • heavy timber framing
  • concrete walls
  • masonry walls

Question 73

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Which of the following defects would most affect a wood joist's ability to resist horizontal shear?
Answer
  • Knot
  • Split
  • Wane
  • Warp

Question 74

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Which of the following engineered products would be best to use in place of traditional wood joists for spans from 16 ft to 20 ft?
Answer
  • wood I-joists
  • glued-laminated members
  • medium- density fiber board
  • parallel- chord wood trusses

Question 75

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In order to minimize the space required for wood floor framing, the architect would most likely detail the connections to show the use of
Answer
  • hurricane straps
  • post caps
  • saddle hangers
  • splice plates

Question 76

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The straightest, most uniform grain appearance in board lumber is achieved by specifying
Answer
  • plain sawing
  • quarter sawing
  • rift sawing
  • rotary sawing

Question 77

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In 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?
Answer
  • astragal
  • extended frame
  • scribe
  • shoe molding

Question 78

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Many problems associated with exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) can be solved using which of the following design techniques?
Answer
  • Design the wall using the rain screen principle
  • Use expansion joints at a maximum spacing of 10 ft 0 in
  • Increase the thickness of the finish coat.
  • Provide extra flashing at window and door joints.

Question 79

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Which of the following materials provides the highest insulation value (R-value)?
Answer
  • expanded perlite
  • expanded polystyrene
  • fiberglass
  • polyisocyanurate

Question 80

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Heat loss in a building can be minimized by selecting wall materials with high
Answer
  • conductance
  • enthalpy
  • permeability
  • resistance

Question 81

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The greatest degree of protection from cold winter winds can be achieved with
Answer
  • airlocks
  • earth sheltering
  • green roofs
  • landscaping

Question 82

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In wood door frame construction, the function of the shim is to
Answer
  • provide the required space for hardware
  • prevent sound from leaking through the opening
  • hide the gap between the frame and partition
  • provide for adjust-ability in setting the frame plumb

Question 83

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Which of the following types of glass is the strongest?
Answer
  • laminated
  • annealed
  • tempered
  • heat-strengthened

Question 84

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What type of glass would be appropriate for a 10-story building? (choose the four that apply)
Answer
  • tempered
  • heat- strengthened
  • laminated
  • annealed
  • fire-rated
  • float

Question 85

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Which of the following flooring types has the highest resilience
Answer
  • asphalt
  • cork
  • linoleum
  • vinyl composition

Question 86

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Which paint type would serve best as an anti-graffiti coating?
Answer
  • acrylic
  • alkyd
  • oil
  • urethane

Question 87

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In order to achieve the most uniform, straight-grain appearance in wood paneling, which of the following should be specified?
Answer
  • plain slicing
  • rotary slicing
  • quarter slicing
  • half-round slicing

Question 88

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Which for the following is the most important consideration in detailing a wood strip floor?
Answer
  • frame-spread rating
  • expansion space at the perimeter
  • nailing method
  • moisture protection from below

Question 89

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Ceramic mosaic tile in a public shower room is best installed over
Answer
  • water-resistant gypsum board
  • bed of portland cement mortar
  • concrete block wall coated with waterproofing membrane
  • rigid cement composition board made for this purpose

Question 90

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A tactile finish should be applied to hardware on a door that leads to a building's
Answer
  • fire stairs
  • boiler room
  • restrooms
  • exterior

Question 91

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When specifying a hardwood floor over a concrete slab on grade, which of the following should the architect also specify?
Answer
  • 3/4 in plywood subflooring and 15# building felt
  • 3/4 in tongue-and-groove plywood placed over a layer of mastic
  • treated wood sleepers on mastic and a layer of polyethylene vapor barrier
  • 15# building felt

Question 92

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Which of the following factors accounts for the highest cost of a lighting system over time?
Answer
  • lamps
  • luminaires
  • installation
  • operation

Question 93

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During 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?
Answer
  • reducing the number of pieces in the details
  • eliminating high maintenance finishes
  • suggesting changes that would make custom finishes closer to industry standards
  • reducing the number of different details involved in the project

Question 94

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A 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.
Answer
  • 10

Question 95

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Which of the following are true about life-cycle costs analysis? (choose the four that apply)
Answer
  • Higher up- front costs often lead to lower operational costs.
  • Costs presented in the analysis are the only factors that should be considered when making a decision about a material or system.
  • It is economical to complete a life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) if two items have similar installations costs but differing operational costs or projected lifespans.
  • LCCA evaluates all costs based upon their present value
  • An LCCA is similar to a life-cycle assessment (LCA)
  • Salvage fess may be included in an LCCA

Question 96

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An 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?
Answer
  • combine both functions into one structure to allow sharing of common functions
  • make the hospital two levels to provide more site space for outdoor runs
  • design two separate buildings that share the same parking area
  • develop two wings for different functions but share a common entry suite
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