PDD Part D

1. 1Per the 2018 CSI MasterFormat, a section is divided into how many Parts?

   1. A1
   2. B2
   3. C3
   4. D4
2. 2Consider an atrium of an office building connecting 2 stories, with each story having a floor-to-floor height of 10 feet. Which of the following is true? Choose 2.

   1. AAn automatic sprinkler is required at the ceiling of the atrium
   2. BA fire alarm system should be provided
   3. CA smoke control system must be installed
   4. DA maximum of 50% of interior exit stairways are permitted to egress through the atrium on the level of exit discharge
   5. EThe maximum exit access travel distance, through the atrium at the level of exit discharge, cannot exceed 350 feet
3. 3Under the 2018 CSI MasterFormat, where can you find the General Requirements?

   1. ADivision 00
   2. BDivision 01
   3. CDivision 02
   4. DNone of the above
4. 4Which of the following sentences are true? Select 2.

   

   1. AThe image depicts a Pratt truss
   2. BThe vertical members are in compression
   3. CThe image depicts a Howe truss
   4. DThe diagonal members are in compression
   5. EThe top chords are in tension
   6. FThe bottom chords are in compression
5. 5If the specifications of a given project are organized per the 2018 CSI MasterFormat, what would you most likely find in Division 23?

   1. AFluorescent Interior Lighting
   2. BHydronic Piping
   3. CFire-Suppression Hoses and Nozzles
   4. DFacility Storm Drainage Piping
6. 6Which option is correctly drawn or annotated in the image below?

   

   1. ARough opening annotation
   2. BLine of threshold annotation
   3. CHinge-pivot assembly
   4. DDoorstop
   5. EDaylight opening annotation
7. 7Which type of fire detector is more sensitive to smoke?

   1. ACarbon Monoxide Detector
   2. BIonization Detector
   3. CPhotoelectric Detector
   4. DNone of the above
8. 8What would be the most appropriate size for a boiler room and chilled water plant of a 500,000-sf hospital?

   1. A2000 sf
   2. B5000 sf
   3. C10000 sf
   4. D20000 sf
9. 9Which fixture typically needs the highest minimum operating pressure?

   1. AShower
   2. BSink Faucet
   3. CUrinal Flush Valve
   4. DBathtub Faucet
10. 10According to the 2018 IBC, a handrail shall be designed to resist a linear load of ___________ plf.

    1. A50 pounds
    2. B0.89 kN/m
    3. C0.60 kN/m
    4. D200 pounds

11. 11Per the CSI Manual of Practice, which of the following doesn’t belong to the Project Manual?

    1. APayment bond
    2. BProcurement Forms
    3. CSpecifications
    4. DContract Drawings
12. 12John is laying out the interiors of a new apartment building and the door shown in this image is the entry door to an apartment. Assuming a front approach and that the door has no closer, what is the combined maneuvering clearance on both sides of the door? Disregard the wall thickness.

    

    1. A48"
    2. B50"
    3. C98"
    4. D108"
13. 13What is another name given to the vertical joint between two wythes of masonry?

    1. ABed joint
    2. BCollar joint
    3. CHead joint
    4. DCavity joint
14. 14If the specifications of a given project are organized per the 2018 CSI MasterFormat, where would you find the specifications of the fire suppression system?

    1. ADivision 11
    2. BDivision 14
    3. CDivision 21
    4. DDivision 22
15. 15According to the 2018 IBC, how far apart do two doors (3’-0” wide) need to be, if they swing in the same direction and are part of an accessible exit access?

    1. A48"
    2. B60"
    3. C84"
    4. D96"
16. 16Determine the U-value of the wall assembly shown in the image below.

    

    1. A10.19
    2. B0.098
    3. C8.73
    4. D0.96
17. 17Weather-stripping is applied to door frames in order to prevent what?

    1. AWater penetration
    2. BAir penetration
    3. CVapor penetration
    4. DHeat penetration
18. 18If the recommended minimum thermal resistance for a roof of a building situated in a temperate climate is 30, what should be the approx. minimum R value of the exterior walls of the same building?

    1. A38
    2. B30
    3. C19
    4. D11
19. 19Which are some of the characteristics of quarter sawn wood? Select 2.

    1. ADisplays varied grain patterns
    2. BMore stable than rift sawn lumber
    3. CLess expensive than rift sawn lumber
    4. DIdeal for high-end custom furniture
    5. EIt’s not the most dimensionally stable cut of wood
    6. FProvides the most linear appearance on both sides of the wood planks
20. 20According to the 2018 IBC, how must a handrail extend beyond the top riser of a single-flight stair?

    1. Acontinue to slope for the depth of one tread
    2. Bextend horizontally not less than 11 inches
    3. Ccontinue to slope for the depth of one tread + extend horizontally not less than 12 inches
    4. Dextend horizontally not less than 12 inches
21. 21Which of the following are some of the general rules for architectural dimensioning? Choose 3 that apply.

    1. AIt is important to repeat the same dimensions throughout a drawing set
    2. BFractions smaller than 1/16 ” should not be used
    3. CAlways dimension toilet room drywall partitions from the toilet room side of the partition
    4. DAlways dimension corridor partitions from the corridor side of the partition
    5. EFor nonstructural elements, such as partitions, do not close dimension strings between structural elements
    6. FAlways prioritize dimension strings over notes such as “align” & “equal”
22. 22What is the type of edge most commonly used in gypsum board installation?

    1. ASquare edge
    2. BTapered edge
    3. CBeveled edge
    4. DTongue-and-groove edge
23. 23According to the 2018 IBC, what is the minimum width (distance between walls) of a ramp that is part of an accessible route? Assume that handrails are circular with a diameter of 2”.

    1. A36"
    2. B40"
    3. C42"
    4. D43"
24. 24Which of the following mortar joints are considered to be troweled? Select 3.

    1. AWeathered joint
    2. BV-joint
    3. CStruck joint
    4. DConvex joint
    5. EFlush joint
    6. FConcave joint
25. 25Which of the following wood species are more commonly used in high-end furniture? Select two.

    1. AOak
    2. BDouglas-fir
    3. CBirch
    4. DPine
26. 26What is the purpose of bending a tie between an inner and outer brick wythe?

    1. ALateral reinforcement
    2. BAvoid water penetration to inner wythe
    3. CJoint reinforcement
    4. DTies should never be bent
27. 27Consider the auditorium of a school, where distances to the stage are as follows: front row – 5 feet, middle row – 20 feet, back row – 40 feet. If the teachers’ voices reach the back row at 48 dB, what is the difference in decibel levels between the front and the back row?

    1. A6 dB
    2. B12 dB
    3. C15 dB
    4. D18 dB
28. 28Which of these interior partitions would be the most appropriate to separate a living room from a music room?

    1. ASingle layer of 1/2" gypsum board on each side. Wood studs, fiberglass insulation.
    2. BDouble layer of 5/8" gypsum board + 2 loads of Green Glue on each side. Steel stud framing with insulation.
    3. C8" concrete block wall, painted, with 1/2" gypsum board on independent steel stud walls on each side. Insulation in cavities.
    4. DDouble layer of 1/2" gypsum board on each side. Wood studs, batt insulation in wall.
29. 29According to the 2018 IBC, what is the maximum cross-sectional dimension of a non-circular handrail?

    1. A2"
    2. B2.25"
    3. C2.5"
    4. D2.75"
30. 30Which of the following options shows the correct relationship between load, shear and moment diagrams?

    

    1. ADiagram A
    2. BDiagram B
    3. CDiagram C
    4. DDiagram D

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