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Architectural Registration Exam Site planning & Design Quiz on SPD Chapters, created by Melissa Skopak on 04/02/2015.
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Question 1

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What type of circulation system responds most sympathetically to the existing natural environment?
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  • grid system
  • linear system
  • curvilinear system
  • radial system

Question 2

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To move large volumes of traffic at high speed, the most effective type of circulation system is
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  • highways
  • expressways
  • arterials
  • distributors

Question 3

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Land use development patterns are MOST frequently determined by
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  • topographic factors
  • climatic factors
  • utility systems
  • street systems

Question 4

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The primary advantage of 60-degree parking is that it
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  • saves space
  • is easier to use
  • is safer to use
  • cost less to construct

Question 5

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A neighborhood shopping center is BEST located at
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  • the intersection of an arterial and collector street
  • the intersection of two local streets
  • the foot of an expressway ramp
  • the interchange of an expressway

Question 6

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From among the following street design criteria, select those that are correct I. Curb radii should be 12'-0" minimum II. Compound curves are preferred over simple curves III. Traffic lanes should be about 12'-0" wide. IV. Parking lanes should generally be avoided V. Intersections should be at right angles wherever possible.
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  • I, IV
  • I, III, V
  • II, III, IV
  • I, III, IV, V

Question 7

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Power lines are generally located above, rather than below, ground because they are
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  • easier to repair
  • faster to install
  • less costly
  • less dangerous

Question 8

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From among the following handicapped design criteria, select the incorrect statement
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  • wheelchair paths should not exceeed a 1:20 grade
  • Wheelchair ramps should not exceed a 1:12 grade
  • Wheelchair ramps should not exceed 30'-0" in length
  • Wheelchair turning spaces should not be less than 3SF

Question 9

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Which of the following should be avoided in the design of a large parking lot? I. acute angle parking II. ramped exit driveway III. dead level paved areas IV. Dead end aisles V. Pedestrian circulation
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  • III, IV
  • III, V
  • I, II, V
  • II, III, IV

Question 10

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The primary objective of good pedestrian circulation is
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  • economy
  • permanence
  • safety
  • speed

Question 11

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Which of the following will MOST effectively divert subsurface water away from a building's foundation?
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  • Place the foundation below the water table
  • Modify the contours of the site during finish grading
  • Install drainage tiles adjacent to the bottom of footings
  • Provide a bed of coarse gravel at the perimeter of the foundation

Question 12

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If the loads of a proposed structure are high relative to the bearing capacity of the soil, one would likely provide
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  • a mat footing
  • continuous wall footings
  • combined footings
  • shallow spread footings

Question 13

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A system of piles may be appropriate for supporting a structure when
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  • moisture in the soil is detected
  • the piles can be placed below groundwater level
  • dense earth makes conventional excavation difficult
  • the surface soil has low bearing capacity

Question 14

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Frost line refers to the level of earth
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  • at which the soil bearing value is affected by weather
  • at which the building foundation should be located
  • below which the footings will not freeze
  • below which the soil does not freeze

Question 15

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For a structure with very heavy loads resting on dense earth, which of the following would be MOST appropriate?
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  • boat footings
  • jetted piles
  • wood piles
  • structural steel piles

Question 16

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Placing load on a footing results in
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  • reduced soil bearing capacity
  • differential settlement
  • a reduction of the soil's void volume
  • shrinkage of the soil

Question 17

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The principal purpose of all soil exploration and testing is to determine the
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  • bearing capacity of the soil
  • intrinsic character of the soil
  • depth of the water table
  • depth of the bedrock

Question 18

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The design of a surface drainage system for a residential development is based on a five-year storm. During a review, the drainage system is found to be incapable of handling the expected runoff. Therefore, it should be
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  • changed to a subsurface system
  • changed to employ non-erosive materials
  • designed for a 10-year storm
  • designed for a 100-year storm

Question 19

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In the residential development of the previous question, runoff might be reduced by using
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  • flat roofs, rather than sloped roofs, on the residential units
  • wider roof eaves on the residential units
  • more paved areas
  • greater areas of vegetation

Question 20

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All of the following describe the general climatic characteristics of an area EXCEPT
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  • temperature
  • topography
  • humidity
  • wind velocity

Question 21

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Sustainable design is primarily concerned with which of the following issues?
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  • Economics
  • Aesthetics
  • Environment
  • Mechanical Systems

Question 22

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The Natural Step is an approach to the environment that follows which of the following principles?
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  • The biosphere affecting humans is a relatively stable and resilient zone that includes five miles into the earth's crust and five miles into the troposphere
  • Improved technologies have dramatically increased the number and quantity of available natural resources
  • Toxic substances released into either the sea or atmosphere will only influence areas adjacent to the toxic source
  • Using building materials that are recycled is an adequate sustainable design approach
  • None of the above

Question 23

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The planning phase of a sustainably designed architectural project should include which of the following elements?
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  • Native landscaping that is aesthetically pleasing and functional.
  • Designing structures in the floodplain that can resist the forces of flood waters
  • Consideration of sun orientation, topographic relief, and the scale of adjacent buildings
  • Locating projects within existing neighborhoods that are adjacent to public transportation

Question 24

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Life cycle costing is an economic evaluation of architectural elements that includes which of the following factors?
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  • First Cost
  • Maintenance and operational costs
  • Repair Costs
  • Replacement cost

Question 25

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LEED is concerned with which of the following?
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  • Indoor air quality
  • Storm water
  • Construction costs
  • tax benefits
  • innovative energy systems
  • aesthetic design

Question 26

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Which of the following is a consultant who might be employed in a sustainable design project?
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  • Wetlands engineer
  • Energy commissioner
  • Landscape architect
  • Energy modeling engineer

Question 27

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Sustainable design may require research and education that is beyond a normal architectural project. Which of the following is part of this process?
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  • Energy modeling
  • Education of the client
  • Art selection
  • Selection of energy efficient appliances

Question 28

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Sensitivity to the nuances of site conditions is key to sustainable design. Which of the following are site conditions the architect should examine in the design process?
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  • Solar orientation
  • decorative landscaping
  • scale and style of adjacent structures
  • groundwater conditions
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