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Project Integration of Program & Systems
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1What is the purpose of a Siamese connection?
- AIt is used by the fire department to pump water to water tank
- BIt is used by building occupants to pump water to a sprinkler system
- CIt is used by the fire department to pump water to a standpipe or a sprinkler system
- DIt connects the water main to a standpipe or a sprinkler system
2What can be defined as the potential energy difference between two points?
- AVoltage
- BCurrent
- CWattage
- DResistance
3In a very large square amphitheater, which solution would be most appropriate to mitigate the effects of echo from the sound coming from the stage?
- AUse speakers near the rear seats
- BUse speakers near the edge seats
- CDo not employ speakers anywhere
- DUse speakers with time delay near the edge seats
4Which of the following is not called out by a letter in the image below? Select all that apply

- ABranch vent
- BBuilding trap
- CCircuit vent
- DContinuous vent
- EStack vent
- FCleanout
5An architect is planning a new school in New Jersey. The building is an isolated structure in the middle of a vast property. What would be the best strategy in order to mitigate the effects of noise pollution coming from the busy part of the city?
- APlace several rows of deciduous trees next to the source
- BPlace several rows of evergreens next to the source
- CPlace several rows of evergreens equally spaced between the property line and the building
- DPlace several rows of evergreens and deciduous trees next to the source
6Assuming that all spaces have the same floor area, which of the following would typically require the largest glazing area, for optimal daylighting?
- AWorship space
- BWaiting room
- CResidential kitchen
- DResidential living space
7Which type of economical foundation would be most appropriate for a small building located in a site with a high-water table?
- AMat slab
- BPile foundations
- CSlope footings
- DSpread footings
8Which of the following systems is an all-water heating and cooling system?
- AActive chilled beams
- BHydronic convectors
- CClosed-loop heat pumps
- DCAV system
9In a medium-sized office building, the fully glazed enclosure is unobstructed and 14’ tall, from floor to ceiling. Roughly how far from the glazing can the desking be located without requiring supplementary electric lighting for typical office tasks? Assume the walls and ceilings are white.
- A14 ft
- B20 ft
- C28 ft
- D35 ft
10An office building has a total gross area of 35,000 sf and a loss factor of 1.23. If the building has a usable area of 26,950 sf, what is the building’s base building efficiency?
- A1.3%
- B73%
- C77%
- D1.22
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- ARCH PPD Quiz on Project Integration of Program & Systems, created by M. A. on 07/10/2021.
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