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Practice Exam Part B
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1A new mixed-use building is being developed in San Diego. The owner wants to build the largest possible building to accommodate a vast number of small stores and restaurants (Group A-2). The building will feature a protected concrete structure (including floors and roof) with a 1-hour fire-resistance rating. Assuming an area factor increase of 65% and based on the tables below, which options would be feasible if the building is sprinklered and the occupancies were not separated? Select all that apply.

- AMax. floors: 5, Max. height: 85 ft, Max. area per floor: 78,475 sf
- BMax. floors: 4, Max. height: 85 ft, Max. area per floor: 56,575 sf
- CMax. floors: 9, Max. height: 170 ft, Max. area per floor: 135,050 sf
- DMax. floors: 5, Max. height: 130 ft, Max. area per floor: 135,050 sf
2Which of the following options orders correctly these service lines in terms of their priority, when planning for a large building?
- A1) horizontal waste lines, 2) vertical waste lines, 3) sprinkler heads, 4) air duct work.
- B1) sprinkler heads, 2) air duct work, 3) horizontal waste lines, 4) vertical waste lines.
- C1) air duct work, 2) sprinkler heads, 3) vertical waste lines, 4) horizontal waste lines.
- D1) horizontal waste lines, 2) sprinkler heads, 3) air duct work, 4) vertical waste lines.
3An architect is designing a new residential complex, formed by 4 isolated mid-rise buildings in a large 5-acre park that is always open to the public. Given the size of the property, the architect is placing extra care in the design of the pedestrian pathways around the buildings so that security, especially during the long winter nights, is not overlooked. If the client is also concerned about the upfront costs, what would be the most appropriate light source for the main poles ?
- AHigh pressure sodium
- BFluorescent
- CMetal halide
- DLED
4In a temperate climate and regarding the effects of wind on the microclimate, what would be the best location for a small residence on a south facing slope?
- ABottom of the hill
- BMiddle of the hill, towards the bottom
- CMiddle of the hill, towards the top
- DTop of the hill
5The concert hall depicted below has an occupant load factor of 7 net. An architect is trying to figure out the parking area requirements during the preliminary design. If the recommended parking ratio is 0.35 parking spaces per occupant, what would most likely be the total parking area?

- A40,600 sf
- B46,200 sf
- C46,400 sf
- D69,000 sf
6In the context of large buildings, which of the following sentences is incorrect?
- AConstant air volume systems are suited in situations where you want to minimize floor-to-floor height and initial costs.
- BVariable air volume systems are appropriate in situations where you want to minimize operating and initial costs.
- CHydronic convectors are not suitable in situations where you want to maximize flexibility of space reconfiguration and speed of construction.
- DConstant air volume systems are not recommended in situations where you want to minimize system maintenance and operating costs.
7In a city in the United States, with a 40° north latitude, the sun rose at an azimuth of 110° east of south and it is currently at an altitude of 38°. In which month are we and what time is it?
- AMarch, 3 pm
- BMay, 9 am
- CJune, 7pm
- DJune, 11 am
8An architect is designing a 1,600-sf, one-story house in Montana, on the border with Canada. The site is 300 ft by 300 ft, has a relatively constant elevation on the north and the southern half of the site has a downwards slope of 5% towards the north. There is currently a line of tall evergreens in the middle of the site, oriented East-West, that the owner of the site would like to keep (he inherited the site from his parents and there is still an old tree house where he spent his childhood). Previous studies have found that the radon levels in the site can be as high as 0.8 pCi/L. Lastly, earth movement should be minimized. Out of the following strategies, which two would make the most sense?
- AHouse should have a rectangular footprint (East-West orientation) and should be located on the northern edge of the site. Employ above grade sheltering.
- BHouse should have a square footprint and should be located on the southern half of the site.
- CHouse should have a square footprint and should be located on the northern half of the site.
- DHouse should have a square footprint and should be located on the northern edge of the site. Employ a slight below grade sheltering.
- EHouse should have a rectangular footprint (East-West orientation) and should be located on the south half of the site.
- FHouse should have a rectangular footprint (East-West orientation) and should be located on the southern half of the site. Earth sheltering is advised.
9Frederica is working on a residential project and has just been debriefed on some of the client’s requirements. The client wishes to build a main house near the road and a guest house, up the hill, in the middle of the woods. Rebecca, the client, has very specific guidelines for how the guest house should look and feel: exposed adobe walls and glulam columns and beams that allow for a reasonable span. The floor and roof should be made of wood planks. What is the guest house’s most likely construction type?
- ATYPE III-A
- BType III-B
- CTYPE IV
- DTYPE V-A
10Which of the following statements is incorrect?
- ACopper has a very high embodied energy.
- BGlass has a moderate embodied energy.
- CLightweight concrete has a low embodied energy.
- DCement has a high embodied energy.
11Curtain walls are subject to different types of forces. What is the name typically given to its own weight?
- ADynamic load
- BLive load
- CConcentrated load
- DDead load
12In the diagram below, which of the pressures applied to the exterior surfaces of the building are incorrect? Choose two.

- APressure A
- BPressure B
- CPressure C
- DPressure D
- EPressure E
- FPressure F
13In the image, which columns are not correctly associated with all the different programs? Choose the two options that apply.

- AColumn A
- BColumn B
- CColumn C
- DColumn D
- EColumn A & C
- FColumn B & D
14Name some of the characteristics of a green roof. Check all that apply.
- AReduces storm runoff
- BIncreases storm runoff
- CAbsorbs carbon dioxide
- DReduces roofing membranes lifespan
- EReduces heat island effect
- FIncreases heat island effect
15For a sprinklered commercial building, which option shows the correct order for these exit access elements, from highest to lowest, in terms of maximum allowed travel distance?
- A1 - dead-end corridor, 2 - exit access travel distance, 3 - common path of travel
- B1 - common path of travel, 2 - exit access travel distance, 3 - dead-end corridor
- C1 - exit access travel distance, 2 - dead-end corridor, 3 - common path of travel
- D1 - exit access travel distance, 2 - common path of travel, 3 - dead-end corridor
16If an architect is designing an egress stair with the shortest riser dimension allowable by code, how many risers would there be before a landing is required?
- A12
- B20
- C24
- D36
17An architect is designing a 235-ft tall residential high-rise. The client is concerned with both initial costs and energy consumption. Which elevator type should be used in this scenario?
- AGearless Traction
- BHydraulic Elevator
- CGeared Traction
- DNone of the above
18During the schematic design phase of a health-care facility project, an architect is coordinating with the electrical consultant to improve daylight access within the building. For which of the following spaces should automatic daylight-driven dimming controls be specified? Choose 2.
- ALaboratory
- BExamination rooms
- CAtrium
- DPatient rooms
- EDoctors’ offices (Private)
19Assuming this site is situated in a temperate climate, but also considering the necessary earthwork required, what would be the most economical layout of the building and access road?

- ADiagram A
- BDiagram B
- CDiagram C
- DDiagram D
20What should be the legend for this curtain wall detail?

- A1- Thermal break, 2 - Structural glazing silicone, 3 - Extruded spacer gasket, 4 - Backing rod.
- B1- Structural glazing silicone, 2 - Extruded spacer gasket, 3 – Weather sealing silicone, 4 - Thermal break.
- C1- Extruded spacer gasket, 2 - Structural glazing silicone, 3 -Thermal break, 4 - Backing rod.
- D1- Extruded spacer gasket, 2 - Structural glazing silicone, 3 - Backing rod, 4 - Thermal break.
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