PDD Quiz VIII

1. 1Which of the following brick veneer wall detail is more likely to belong to a high-rise building?

   

   1. AOption A
   2. BOption B
   3. CDon't have enough information to answer the question
   4. DBoth of the section can be belong to a maximum 30 feet tall building
2. 2For applications such as flooring, outdoor decking, baseboards, casings, and panelling, which of the following lumber sawing method should be preferred if the boards must stay flat during their lifetime with a uniform look?

   1. APlain sawn lumber
   2. BQuarter-sawn lumber
   3. CTangential direction
   4. DFlat sawn lumber
3. 3An architect is reviewing the details of the exterior drainage walls to ensure they provide the best water infiltration control. Which of the following features below should definitely be incorporated in the wall assembly? 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆.

   1. AProvide voids in cladding for pressure equalization in the air space.
   2. BContinuous horizontal and vertical air space surrounding the entire periphery of the building.
   3. CCompartmentalization of the vertical air space between different facades of the building.
   4. DAirtight backup wall to minimize water-infiltration.
   5. ECompletely sealed, air-tight cladding to minimize water infiltration.
4. 4Which of the following are correct regarding stucco’s material features and application characteristics? 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆

   1. AThe primary element in stucco is gypsum cement.
   2. BThe primary element in stucco is portland cement.
   3. CBefore the invention of portland & gypsum cements, lime was the only cementitious material available for plaster.
   4. DScratch coat and brown coat are two base coatings for stucco applications.
   5. EAn acrylic polymer-based finish coat is more vapor permeable and suitable for moist environments.
5. 5What are the biggest concerns regarding EIFS applications? 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆.

   1. AIt does not breathe as well as a portland cement stucco wall, therefore prone to the growth of mold.
   2. BImplementing detailed work and ornamentation on facade is complex.
   3. CIt has low resistance to impact.
   4. DNot energy efficient enough, provides low R value.
   5. EDoes not allow large variety of finish coloring.
6. 6Which type of glass is more likely to be preferred for spandrel glass?

   1. AHeat-strengthened
   2. BHeat-soaked
   3. CTempered
   4. DAnnealed
7. 7An architect is designing an office project where the client wants fully operable windows that provide a hundred percent ventilation in office spaces, the main conference room, and the pantry. Which of the following window styles can meet this requirement? 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮.

   1. AHopper
   2. BCasement
   3. CPivoting
   4. DDouble Hung
   5. EAwning
   6. FHorizontal Sliding
8. 8Which of the following curtain wall system requires the longest on-site assembly and on-site labor time?

   1. AStick-built system
   2. BUnit and mullion system
   3. CPanel system
   4. DColumn cover and spandrel system
9. 9Which of the following details below does not belong to details marked on the elevation of an outside-glazed glass curtain wall (pressure plate–captured glass) above?

   

   1. AA
   2. BB
   3. CC
   4. DD
10. 10As per ASTM specifications, which of the following type of roofing is the most common and specifically used as a flood coat in warmer climates?

    1. AType I
    2. BType II
    3. CType III
    4. DType IV

11. 11Which metal decking type below works as the tensile reinforcement for the concrete slab?

    1. AForm Decking
    2. BCellular Decking
    3. CCorrugated Decking
    4. DComposite Decking
12. 12What is the typical electric service delivered to a large factory in the US?

    1. A277/480 volt 3-phase 4-wire
    2. B277/480 volt single-phase 4-wire
    3. C277/480 volt 4-phase 3-wire
    4. D277/480 volt 3-phase 5-wire
13. 13Based on the specification of the manufacturer, which type of application below is more appropriate for the plastic pipe shown in the graphic?

    

    1. ASpecified as drainage, waste and vent pipe
    2. BSpecified as domestic hot water pipe
    3. CSpecified as oil and gas piping
    4. DSpecified as radiant heating pipe
14. 14Which joint sealants are the best option where heavy foot traffic exists?

    1. ASilicone
    2. BPolyurethane
    3. CButyl-caulk
    4. DPolysulfide
15. 15Which insulation material below provides the best R-value in a wall cavity where the rest of the wall assembly is identical for all given options? (All insulation materials to be of the same thickness too)

    1. AEPS
    2. BXPS
    3. CSPF
    4. DFiberglass
16. 16As per International Building Code 2021, how many male lavatories are required for an office building if the total building area is 154,800 square feet?
    
    https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2021P2

    1. A6
    2. B7
    3. C8
    4. D9
17. 17A client wants to build a fully-sprinklered retail store in an urban location to reach the maximum building limits per the International Building Code 2021. If this building’s construction type is decided to be Type IIIB, what would the maximum building area and maximum floor-to-floor height of this building potentially be? 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆.
    
    https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2021P2

    1. AMaximum floor to floor height = 27.5 feet
    2. BMaximum floor to floor height = 55 feet
    3. CMaximum floor to floor height = 25 feet
    4. DMaximum building area =150,000 sf
    5. EMaximum building area =112,500 sf
    6. FMaximum building area =100,000 sf
18. 18Which one below is the most expensive welding joint type?

    

    1. AA
    2. BB
    3. CC
    4. DD
19. 19Which of the following are not part of the Contract Documents? 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆.

    1. AContract Forms
    2. BDrawings
    3. CSpecifications
    4. DBidding Requirements
    5. EAmendments
    6. FChange Orders
    7. GInstructions to Bidders
20. 20Two steel bars were held together by a 0.75-in.-diameter bolt and subjected to a tension force of 5 kips. What is the shear stress on the bolt? (𝘙𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳, π=3.14 )

    1. A28,309 psi
    2. B1,355 psi
    3. C11,324 psi

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