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Pregunta 1
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Kaplan (Documentation): When preparing specifications relating to moisture control, an architect should rely on
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A. manufacturers' literature.
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B. the local building code.
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C. personal judgement and experience.
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D. all of the above.
Pregunta 2
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Kaplan (Documentation): Construction Work is divided among the construction trades in accordance with the
I. specifications.
II. drawings
III. trade union rules
IV. General Contractor's judgement.
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A. IV only
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B. I, II, III, and IV
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C. III and IV
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D. I, II, and III
Pregunta 3
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Kaplan (Documentation): Which type of information is NOT normally contained in construction drawings?
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A. Dimensions
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B. Level of Quality
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C. Quantities
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D. Configurations
Pregunta 4
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Kaplan (Documentation): Shop drawings provide the architect with information on which of the following? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
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A. Installation details
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B. Equipment Operating Data
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C. Color and Texture
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D. Standard of workmanship
Pregunta 5
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Kaplan (Documentation): A Project Manual contains
I. the drawings.
II. the general conditions of the contract for construction.
III. instructions to bidders.
IV. sample contract administration forms.
V. the bid form.
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A. II and IV (Gen Conditions, sample contract admin forms)
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B. I, III, and V (dwgs, instructions to bidders, bid form)
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C. II, III, IV, and V (General Conditions, Instructions to bidders, bid form)
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D. I, II, III, IV, and V (the drawings, the general conditions of the contract for construction, instructions to bidders, sample contract administration forms, the bid form.
Pregunta 6
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Kaplan (Documentation): All of the following statements about DESCRIPTIVE SPECIFICATIONS are true EXCEPT
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A. they describe desired end results.
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B. they make the architect responsible for proper performance of the specified items.
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C. they explain all components of the specified items in detail.
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D. they describe the arrangement and assembly of the components of the specified items.
Pregunta 7
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Kaplan (Documentation): Cash allowance specifications
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A. require the contractor to set aside money in the bid to be applied to the cost of an item of work once the level of quality is known.
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B. provide that the owner will obtain a discount for construction materials he or she purchases with cash.
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C. provide that the owner will be rebated a cash amount for each specified item that the contractor can buy at a discount.
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D. establish a fixed price for each unit of material so that a final id amount can be calculated once quantities are known.
Pregunta 8
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Kaplan (Documentation): When selecting mechanical systems for a project, the architect and mechanical engineering consultant should consider which of the following factors?
I. Skill of the owner's maintenance staff
II. Weight of the equipment
III. Noise characteristics of the equipment
IV. Operating Clearances
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A. II and IV
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B. II, III, and IV
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C. III only
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D. I, II, III, and IV
Pregunta 9
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Kaplan (Documentation): Reference Specifications are
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A. comprehensive specification checklists to which an architect refers at the start of each new job.
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B. used by architects to refer contractors to federal or other standard specifications that are to apply to work on the project.
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C. proprietary systems like MASTERSPEC to which architects may subscribe.
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D. useful because they do not have to be updated once the initial research is done.
Pregunta 10
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Kaplan (Documentation): All of the following statements about PERFORMANCE specs are true EXCEPT
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A. they include test parameters for the items specified.
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B. they make the contractor responsible for proper performance of the specified items.
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C. they explain all components of the specified items in detail.
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D. They are best used for new or unusual situations.
Pregunta 11
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Kaplan (Documentation): Which type of information is NOT normally contained in construction specifications?
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A. Level of Quality
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B. Quantities
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C. Desired performance
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D. Installation methods
Pregunta 12
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Kaplan (Documentation): When evaluating substitutions proposed by the contractors, an architect should consider all of the following factors except
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A. the terms of warranty.
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B. code compliance
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C. projected maintenance costs
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D. equipment required for installation.
Pregunta 13
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Kaplan (Documentation): Which of the following statements concerning master specifications is FALSE?
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A. They tend to reduce repetitive clerical work.
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B. They are usually edited by adding appropriate sections.
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C. They can be difficult to keep accurate and up-to-date.
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D. They make initial draft specifications available early in a project's development.
Pregunta 14
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Kaplan (Documentation): Proprietary Specifications
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A. are supplied by the product manufacturers on loose sheets of paper for architects to bind into project manuals.
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B. are usually OPEN, but may be CLOSED on private projects.
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C. contain full technical data on the products specified.
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D. contain no trade names.
Pregunta 15
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Kaplan (Documentation): Plumbing Drawings have all of the follwing characteristics EXCEPT
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A. they are diagrammatic.
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B. they are frequently superimposed on blank architectural floorplans.
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C. they graphically show the physical dimensions of the pipes.
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D. they indicate connections between pipes.
Pregunta 16
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Kaplan (Quality Mgt. & Coordination): Select the correct statement.
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A. Caulking, when properly applied, may be relied upon to prevent water penetration.
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B. Durability is generally the primary consideration when selecting finish materials.
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C. Samples are not usually required if the product is manufactured.
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D. As a last resort, an architect has the right to reject work that does not conform to the contract documents.
Pregunta 17
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Kaplan (Quality Mgt. and Coordination): In general, construction item may be manufactured, shop fabricated, or job fabricated. Match each item with its most common method of fabrication.
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A. Concrete - job fabrication Elevator - shop fabrication Light Fixtures - manufactured
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B. Plumbing fixtures - manufactured Cabinets - job manufactured Structural Steel - shop fabricated
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C. Plumbing - manufactured Stairway - manufactured Electrical equipment - manufactured
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D. Air conditioning equipment - shop fabricated Air-conditioning ductwork - Shop fabricated Railings - shop fabricated
Pregunta 18
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Kaplan (Quality Mgt and Coordination): All of the following require details which allow for movement caused by thermal changes, EXCEPT:
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A. concrete paving.
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B. wood framing.
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C. sheet metal rain gutters.
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D. metal storefronts and curtain walls.
Pregunta 19
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Kaplan (Quality Mgt and Coordination): Select the correct statement concerning shop drawings.
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A. They are prepared exclusively by they general contractor and submitted to the architect for review.
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B. In case of discrepancy between the shop drawings and the contract documents, the shop drawings will prevail.
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C. They are usually prepared by fabricators and submitted to the general contractor and architect for review.
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D. An architect must carefully check dimensions and quantities shown on shop drawings, because APPROVING shop drawings implies that dimensions and quantities are accurate.
Pregunta 20
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Kaplan (Quality Mgt and Coordination): Which of the following tend to reduce the transmission of vibration and/or sound?
I. Installing isolators under air conditioning equipment.
II. Increasing the mass of the base under air conditioning equipment.
III. Increasing the cross-sectional area of air-conditioning equipment.
IV. Lining the inside of air-conditioning ducts.
V. Using a resilient suspension system of ceilings.
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A. I, II, IV, and V.
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B. I, II, III, IV, and V.
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C. II, II, and V
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D. I, III, and IV.
Pregunta 21
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Kaplan (Quality Mgt and Coordination): List the following in order of required accuracy from MOST to LEAST accurate.
I. Location of property lines
II. Location of column center lines
III. Dimensions of concealed concrete
IV. Dimensions of exposed concrete
V. Cabinet work
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A. I, II, V, IV, III
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B. II, I, V, IV, III
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C. I, V, II, III, IV
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D. V, I, II, IV, III
Pregunta 22
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Kaplan (Quality Mgt. & Coordination): Which of the following are created by winds acting on buildings? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
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A. Moments
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B. Lateral Forces
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C. Vertical Forces
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D. Torsion
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All of the above.
Pregunta 23
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One of the acoustical ratings given to building materials and assemblies is Sound Transmission Class (STC). This rating is concerned with
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A. Impact noises.
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B. speech isolation.
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C. amplification.
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D. reverberation.
Pregunta 24
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Kaplan (Quality Mgt. & Coordination): To prevent electrolysis, an architect should
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A. specify only galvanized materials.
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B. specify ground fault interrupters (GFI) on all convenience outlets.
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C. separate all reactive materials with building felt or other non-conductive materials.
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D. avoid the use of aluminum that will be exposed to the weather.
Pregunta 25
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Kaplan (Quality Mgt. & Coordination): Life safety codes
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A. are primarily intended to protect property from fire damage.
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B. are used in some jurisdictions instead of building codes.
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C. specify the location and number of exits in a building.
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D. consider all factors necessary to produce safe buildings.
Pregunta 26
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Kaplan (Quality Mgt. & Coordination): Mock-ups are most appropriately specified when which of the following conditions exists?
I. The project will incorporate the first installation of a new system or assembly.
II. They system, assembly, method of installation is very innovative.
III. The time available for construction is short.
IV. The system or assembly is to be used repetitively.
V. The project has relatively tight budget.
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A. III only
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B. IV only
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C. I, II, and IV
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D. I, II, III, and IV
Pregunta 27
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Kaplan (Quality Mgt. & Coordination): Select the most correct statement. Building codes
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A. suggest ideal solutions to technical construction problems.
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B. are intended to insure that buildings will be structurally safe until the arrival of the fire department.
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C. are concerned only with assemblies of construction materials and systems, whereas zoning codes deal with the uses of the building.
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D. are concerned with containing fires so that a fire in one building will not damage other buildings.
Pregunta 28
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Kaplan (Quality Mgt. & Coordination): The principal consideration in acoustic control is the sound absorptive quality of the
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A. floor.
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B. walls.
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C. ceiling.
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D. roof.
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