PA Quiz I

Question 1 of 25

1

Select strategies to mitigate the heat island effect in urban areas. ????? ??? ????? ???? ?????

Select one or more of the following:

Specifying EPDM as the roofing material
Specifying single-ply TPO roof covering
Adding ultra-thin white topping on pavements and other hard surfaces
Specifying non-porous pavements for parking areas
Local zoning ordinances that require street and parking lot planting for new developments
Encouraging low-density developments compared to moderate to high density / compact developments

Explanation

Question 2 of 25

1

Which of the following authorities can propose a revision in the International Building Code?

Select one of the following:

Design professionals
Code enforcing officials
Industry representatives
Anyone

Explanation

Question 3 of 25

1

The building highlighted on the site plan is designed to have site access at 45′. The depth of the exterior wall between point A to point B is 65 feet, and the building’s width is 85 feet. If the cost of excavation for this location is $14 per cubic yard, what is the approximate cost of the required earthwork for this project?

Select one of the following:

$42,972
$36,789
$30,907
$21,486

Explanation

Question 4 of 25

1

Which of the following site plans shows the best building geometry and orientation combination to benefit from natural light in the northern hemisphere if all given buildings have equal surface area and volume?

Select one of the following:

A
B
C
D

Explanation

Question 5 of 25

1

Select all ????????????? site conditions that should be evaluated carefully during the site design? ????? ??? ????? ???? ?????.

Select one or more of the following:

Site topography
Solar radiation of the site
Human-made features
Climate of the city that site locates in
Local zoning codes that apply to the site
Seismic activity of the state that the site located in

Explanation

Question 6 of 25

1

Select the typical uses of PUDs in the United States? Check the two that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

When redeveloping of brownfield.
When creating singular-use developments.
When developing urban areas to include mixed-uses.
When developing land with multiple owners complying with rigid and homogenous development guidelines.
To create lot-by-lot development practices.

Explanation

Question 7 of 25

1

An architect is working on the site development of a new mixed-use project that includes residential and commercial buildings with recreational facilities. Which of the following strategies may be followed by the architect to prioritize sustainability throughout this newly developed site? Check the four that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Smaller building footprints or building clusters should be selected.
Buildings should be located on the southernmost part of the area, and open spaces should be located on the northern side of the site.
Buildings should be located to minimize the required earthwork.
If necessary, exotic plants should be planted closer to the buildings where roof runoff water can be utilized.
Low albedo paving, roads, and surfaces may be introduced to reduce the heat island effect.
Shadow studies for buildings can be performed to decide the location for open recreational areas.

Explanation

Question 8 of 25

1

An architect is working on the program of a two-story medical clinic building project. Based on the given program table on the left, what is the overall building efficiency of this building?

Select one of the following:

0.45
0.56
0.64
0.66

Explanation

Question 9 of 25

1

Which agency holds all topographical information of the entire United States, including flood plains?

Select one of the following:

US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
US Geological Survey (USGS)

Explanation

Question 10 of 25

1

An architect is working on the budget of a school project and provides the client the cost estimate table given on the left. But later, the client informs the architect that the total project budget needs to be lowered by about 8% to compensate for the unexpected extra costs that occurred during the site acquisition. If the new (total) project budget is $14.2 M, minimum how much gross building area reduction would be enough to bring the total cost within the new budget limits?

Select one of the following:

2870 SF
5280 SF
5460 SF
6780 SF

Explanation

Question 11 of 25

1

Put the following programming steps in order as commonly followed by experienced building programmers. Drag and drop the steps across the steps from 1 to 5 accordingly.

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

State The Problem

Determine Needs

Uncover and Test Concepts

Collect and Analyze Facts

Establish Goals

Explanation

Question 12 of 25

1

A client wants to build a mixed-use building complex with retail stores, restaurants, and cafeterias at the entry-level of the building and an office tower with multiple tenants above. While convenient public access to commercial areas is one of the top priorities of the building program, the client wants to provide security for the office floors with a private entrance. Also, the office floors should have the potential to serve different renters for the client’s convenience.

While working on the building program of this project, which of the following concepts should be carefully evaluated to enhance the program? Check the three that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Flexibility
Phasing
Accessibility
Separated Flow
Cost Control
Energy Conservation

Explanation

Question 13 of 25

1

Which of the following dimensions marked-up on a roll-in type shower compartment meets and exceeds the minimum code requirement?

Select one of the following:

36 inches
42 inches
60 inches
Roll-in type shower compartment does not complies with the code

Explanation

Question 14 of 25

1

Based on the following zoning standards and lot sizes of three different lots given in the table below, put the lots in the correct order from the largest buildable gross floor area possible to the smallest.???? & ???? ??? ??? ???? ??? ??????? ????????? ????? ????? ???? ?????? ?? ??? ?????? ? ??? ??? ???????? ?????? ?? ?.

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Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Lot A

Lot B

Lot C

Explanation

Question 15 of 25

1

Based on the given plan diagram below, drag and drop the correct dimensions that comply with code across to the letters accordingly. Not all dimensions will be used. Drag and drop the irrelevant dimension across the letter “X”

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Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

24"

18"

36"

12"

22"

Explanation

Question 16 of 25

1

Which of the following are the best landscape design strategies for temperate climates to prevent the cooling effect of the winds and to utilize the sun at a maximum capacity? Check the two that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Deciduous vines placed densely and very closely on the building.
Medium to large deciduous trees planted 15 to 30 ft from the south side of the building.
Small to medium coniferous sunscreens planted 15 to 30 ft from the south side of the building.
Minimum six-row of thick deciduous windscreens located on the windward (north) side of the building.
Minimum 3 rows of evergreen trees located on the south side of the building.

Explanation

Question 17 of 25

1

There are four typical considerations in the standard architectural programming process, and “function” is one of them. Which of the following options are investigated under the content of “function” during the programming phase? Check the three that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Users
Activities
Quality
Space interactions
Environment
Site

Explanation

Question 18 of 25

1

Drag and drop the given soil types to match their shear strengths accordingly.

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Well-graded sands

Clayey gravels

Silty gravel

Inorganic clays

Explanation

Question 19 of 25

1

An architect is designing a fitness center in a temperate climate with the given design criteria below:
• Providing a sustainable/ green design is the top priority of the project.
• Study and utilize microclimatic site conditions carefully to contribute to passive heating and cooling efforts as much as possible.
• Study heating-zones per program and organize spaces based on thermal planning principles and heating zones.
• Provide high-quality natural light in the spaces that are busier during the day to reduce both dependences on electrical lighting and heating loads.
• Mechanical room to be used as a buffer zone for locker rooms to reduce mechanical heating loads.
• Locate restrooms adjacent to lobby and exercise studios.
• Squash Court doesn’t need to receive natural light.
• The lobby should be located adjacent to offices.

Based on the above criteria, drag and drop the letters across to given program items accordingly.

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Open Gym Area

Squash Court

Exercise Studios

Mechanical Room

Restrooms

Offices

Cafeteria & Sun Deck

Locker Room

Explanation

Question 20 of 25

1

Which of the following is typically controlled by local zoning ordinances? Check the four that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Construction type
Land-use
Placement of buildings
Minimum lot size
Building setbacks
Minimum fire rating requirements of the building envelope

Explanation

Question 21 of 25

1

Select the following principles that are shared by sustainable design (eco-design) and green architecture design practices. Check the four that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Utilizing locally available, sustainably manufactured, low eco-impact, and reused/ recycled materials.
Creating energy-conscious design via including energy conservation and renewability.
Giving precedence to mechanical systems in building design to reduce the use of natural resources.
Prioritizing site design principles that give higher importance to the use of natural light sources in buildings.
Using the latest construction technologies and machinery to maximize the site impact and reshape the site conditions to follow the building design.
Minimizing building waste.

Explanation

Question 22 of 25

1

An architect is working on the program of a theater school. According to program notes:

• The workshops and classrooms are close to each other.
• Lobby/Entry is adjacent to the mechanical room, corridor, and offices.
• The corridor is adjacent to the lobby, workshop, theater, storage, and restrooms.
• Storage is close to classrooms.

Based on this information, drag and drop the given letters across to room names given below accordingly.

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Theater

Lobby/Entry

Corridor

Classrooms

Workshop

Offices

Explanation

Question 23 of 25

1

An architect is working on a residential building project in Climate Zone-1A. Which of the following site planning and building design strategies is the best for this project if the architect wants to create a sustainable building? Check the four that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Locate building at the top of the slope, orienting east for decreased solar exposure.
Locate building at the bottom of the slope, orienting west for decreased solar exposure.
Use light colors for the building exterior.
Provide shade for openings that don't block winds.
Promote cross and stack ventilation in building design.
Minimize northern exposure.
Introduce evaporative cooling towers as part of the passive cooling strategy.

Explanation

Question 24 of 25

1

Which of the following option is not part of the architectural programming phases?

Select one of the following:

Statement of problem
Creating the conceptual design
Collection of data
Analysis of data

Explanation

Question 25 of 25

1

A school board decides to renovate the existing chemistry lab, cafeteria, and offices during the school year without interrupting students’ access to these functions in the building. Based on the phasing criteria, plan diagram, and area table below, select all of the correct statements. ????? ??? ????? ???? ?????.

• The project will start at the beginning of the school year.
• Temporary spaces with similar sizes should be provided for students and staff while the main spaces are being renovated.
• Only one space can be renovated during each renovation phase.
• If needed, students can use the outdoor gym during the first months of the school year due to convenient weather conditions.
• The temporary cafeteria should be adjacent to restrooms similar to the current cafeteria.
• The library can be closed temporarily during only two phases of the renovation.
• Temporary Chemistry Lab can only be renovated after office space renovation is done.

Select one or more of the following:

The Cafeteria will be renovated during Phase-2, and Library will be used as the temporary cafeteria.
The Cafeteria will be renovated during Phase-1, and Gym will be used as the temporary cafeteria.
The Offices will be renovated during Phase-2 and Library will be used as temporary offices.
The Chemistry Lab will be renovated during Phase-1, and Library will be used as the temporary lab.
The Offices will be renovated during Phase-3 and Gym will be used as temporary offices.
The Chemistry Lab will be renovated during Phase-3, and Library will be used as the temporary lab.

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Question 1 of 25

Select strategies to mitigate the heat island effect in urban areas. ????? ??? ????? ???? ?????

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 25

Which of the following authorities can propose a revision in the International Building Code?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 25

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 25

Which of the following site plans shows the best building geometry and orientation combination to benefit from natural light in the northern hemisphere if all given buildings have equal surface area and volume?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 25

Select all ????????????? site conditions that should be evaluated carefully during the site design? ????? ??? ????? ???? ?????.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 25

Select the typical uses of PUDs in the United States? Check the two that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 25

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 25

An architect is working on the program of a two-story medical clinic building project. Based on the given program table on the left, what is the overall building efficiency of this building?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 25

Which agency holds all topographical information of the entire United States, including flood plains?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 25

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 25

Put the following programming steps in order as commonly followed by experienced building programmers. Drag and drop the steps across the steps from 1 to 5 accordingly.

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Explanation

Question 12 of 25

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 25

Which of the following dimensions marked-up on a roll-in type shower compartment meets and exceeds the minimum code requirement?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 25

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Explanation

Question 15 of 25

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Explanation

Question 16 of 25

Which of the following are the best landscape design strategies for temperate climates to prevent the cooling effect of the winds and to utilize the sun at a maximum capacity? Check the two that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 25

There are four typical considerations in the standard architectural programming process, and “function” is one of them. Which of the following options are investigated under the content of “function” during the programming phase? Check the three that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 25

Drag and drop the given soil types to match their shear strengths accordingly.

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Explanation

Question 19 of 25

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Explanation

Question 20 of 25

Which of the following is typically controlled by local zoning ordinances? Check the four that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 21 of 25

Select the following principles that are shared by sustainable design (eco-design) and green architecture design practices. Check the four that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 22 of 25