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Architectural Registration Exam Site planning & Design Quiz am SPD Chapters, erstellt von Melissa Skopak am 04/02/2015.

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Frage 1 von 28

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What type of circulation system responds most sympathetically to the existing natural environment?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • grid system

  • linear system

  • curvilinear system

  • radial system

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Frage 2 von 28

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To move large volumes of traffic at high speed, the most effective type of circulation system is

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • highways

  • expressways

  • arterials

  • distributors

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Frage 3 von 28

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Land use development patterns are MOST frequently determined by

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • topographic factors

  • climatic factors

  • utility systems

  • street systems

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Frage 4 von 28

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The primary advantage of 60-degree parking is that it

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • saves space

  • is easier to use

  • is safer to use

  • cost less to construct

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Frage 5 von 28

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A neighborhood shopping center is BEST located at

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 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

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Frage 6 von 28

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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.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • I, IV

  • I, III, V

  • II, III, IV

  • I, III, IV, V

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Frage 7 von 28

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Power lines are generally located above, rather than below, ground because they are

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • easier to repair

  • faster to install

  • less costly

  • less dangerous

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Frage 8 von 28

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From among the following handicapped design criteria, select the incorrect statement

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 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

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Frage 9 von 28

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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

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • III, IV

  • III, V

  • I, II, V

  • II, III, IV

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Frage 10 von 28

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The primary objective of good pedestrian circulation is

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • economy

  • permanence

  • safety

  • speed

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Frage 11 von 28

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Which of the following will MOST effectively divert subsurface water away from a building's foundation?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 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

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Frage 12 von 28

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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

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • a mat footing

  • continuous wall footings

  • combined footings

  • shallow spread footings

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Frage 13 von 28

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A system of piles may be appropriate for supporting a structure when

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 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

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Frage 14 von 28

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Frost line refers to the level of earth

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 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

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Frage 15 von 28

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For a structure with very heavy loads resting on dense earth, which of the following would be MOST appropriate?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • boat footings

  • jetted piles

  • wood piles

  • structural steel piles

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Frage 16 von 28

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Placing load on a footing results in

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • reduced soil bearing capacity

  • differential settlement

  • a reduction of the soil's void volume

  • shrinkage of the soil

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Frage 17 von 28

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The principal purpose of all soil exploration and testing is to determine the

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • bearing capacity of the soil

  • intrinsic character of the soil

  • depth of the water table

  • depth of the bedrock

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Frage 18 von 28

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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

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • changed to a subsurface system

  • changed to employ non-erosive materials

  • designed for a 10-year storm

  • designed for a 100-year storm

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Frage 19 von 28

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In the residential development of the previous question, runoff might be reduced by using

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • flat roofs, rather than sloped roofs, on the residential units

  • wider roof eaves on the residential units

  • more paved areas

  • greater areas of vegetation

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Frage 20 von 28

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All of the following describe the general climatic characteristics of an area EXCEPT

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • temperature

  • topography

  • humidity

  • wind velocity

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Frage 21 von 28

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Sustainable design is primarily concerned with which of the following issues?

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

  • Economics

  • Aesthetics

  • Environment

  • Mechanical Systems

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Frage 22 von 28

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The Natural Step is an approach to the environment that follows which of the following principles?

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

  • 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

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Frage 23 von 28

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The planning phase of a sustainably designed architectural project should include which of the following elements?

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

  • 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

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Frage 24 von 28

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Life cycle costing is an economic evaluation of architectural elements that includes which of the following factors?

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

  • First Cost

  • Maintenance and operational costs

  • Repair Costs

  • Replacement cost

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Frage 25 von 28

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LEED is concerned with which of the following?

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

  • Indoor air quality

  • Storm water

  • Construction costs

  • tax benefits

  • innovative energy systems

  • aesthetic design

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Frage 26 von 28

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Which of the following is a consultant who might be employed in a sustainable design project?

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

  • Wetlands engineer

  • Energy commissioner

  • Landscape architect

  • Energy modeling engineer

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Frage 27 von 28

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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?

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

  • Energy modeling

  • Education of the client

  • Art selection

  • Selection of energy efficient appliances

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Frage 28 von 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?

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

  • Solar orientation

  • decorative landscaping

  • scale and style of adjacent structures

  • groundwater conditions

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