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Kaplan SPD 2009 [Site Assessment & Site Work/ Sustainable Design] Chapter 2 & 3 Quiz

Question 1 of 20

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[Site Assessment & Site Work] Which of the following will most effectively divert subsurface water away from a building's foundation?

Select one of the following:

  • A. Place the foundation below the water table

  • B. Modify the contours of the site during finish grading

  • C. Install drainage tiles adjacent to the bottom of footings

  • D. Provide a bed of coarse gravel at the perimeter of the foundation

Explanation

Question 2 of 20

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[Site Assessment & Site Work] If the loads of a proposed structure are high relative to the bearing capacity of the soil, one would likely try to provide

Select one of the following:

  • A. a mat footing.

  • B. continuous wall footings.

  • C. Combined footings.

  • D. shallow spread footings.

Explanation

Question 3 of 20

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[Site Assessment & Site Work] A system of piles may be appropriate for supporting a structure when

Select one of the following:

  • A. moisture in the soil is detected.

  • B. the piles can be placed below ground water level.

  • C. dense earth makes conventional excavation difficult.

  • D. the surface soil has low bearing capacity.

Explanation

Question 4 of 20

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[Site Assessment & Site Work] Frost line refers to the level of earth

Select one of the following:

  • A. at which the soil bearing value is affected by weather.

  • B. at which the building foundation should be located.

  • C. below which the footings will not freeze.

  • D. below which the soil does not freeze.

Explanation

Question 5 of 20

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[Site Assessment & Site Work] For a structure with very heavy loads resting on dense earth, which of the following would be most appropriate?

Select one of the following:

  • A. Boat footings

  • B. Jetted piles

  • C. Wood piles

  • D. Structural Steel piles

Explanation

Question 6 of 20

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[Site Assessment & Site Work] Placing load on a footing results in

Select one of the following:

  • A. reduced soil bearing capacity.

  • B. differential settlement.

  • C. a reduction of the soil's void volume.

  • D. shrinkage of the soil.

Explanation

Question 7 of 20

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[Site Assessment & Site Work] The principal purpose of all soil exploration and testing is to determine the

Select one of the following:

  • A. bearing capacity of the soil

  • B. intrinsic character of the soil.

  • C. depth of the water table.

  • D. depth of the bedrock.

Explanation

Question 8 of 20

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[Site Assessment & Site Work] 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

Select one of the following:

  • A. changed to a subsurface system.

  • B. changed to employ non-erosive materials.

  • C. designed fora 10-year storm.

  • D. designed for a 100-year storm.

Explanation

Question 9 of 20

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[Site Assessment & Site Work] In the residential development of the previous question, runoff might be reduced by using

Select one of the following:

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

  • B. wider roof eaves on the residential units.

  • C. more paved areas.

  • D. greater areas of vegetation.

Explanation

Question 10 of 20

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[Site Assessment & Site Work] All of the following describe the general climatic characteristics of an area, EXCEPT

Select one of the following:

  • A. temperature.

  • B. topography.

  • C. humidity.

  • D. wind velocity.

Explanation

Question 11 of 20

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

I. Economics
II. Aesthetics
III. Environment
IV. Mechanical Systems

Select one of the following:

  • A. III

  • B. I, II, and III

  • C. I and III

  • D. All of the above.

Explanation

Question 12 of 20

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[Sustainable Design] "The Natural Step" is an approach to the environment that follows which of the following principles?

I. The biosphere affecting humans is a relatively stable and resilient zone that include give miles into the earth's crust and five miles into the troposphere.
II. Improved technologies have dramatically increased the number & quantity of available natural resources.
III. Toxic substances released into either the ea or atmosphere will only influence areas of adjacent to the toxic sources.
IV. Using building materials that are recycled is an adequate sustainable design approach.

Select one of the following:

  • A. I

  • B. II

  • C. II and IV

  • D. None of these

Explanation

Question 13 of 20

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[Sustainable Design] The planning phase of a sustainably-designed architectural project should include which of the following elements?

I. Native landscaping that is aesthetically pleasing and functional
II. Designing structures in the floodplain that can resist the forces of flood waters
III. Consideration of sun orientation, topographic relieve, and the scale of adjacent buildings
IV. Locating projects with existing neighborhoods that are adjacent to public transportation

Select one of the following:

  • A. I and II

  • B. I and III

  • C. I, III, and IV

  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Question 14 of 20

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[Sustainable Design] The Ahwahnee principle include which of the following ideas?

I. Communities with only residential use should be relegated to areas outside the central business district.
II. Preserved open spaces should either be wildlife habitats or recreational areas.
III. Transportation planning should include roads, pedestriana paths, bike paths, and mass transit systems.
IV. Job creation and economic diversity is a desired goal.

Select one of the following:

  • A. I

  • B. II, III, and IV

  • C. III and IV

  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Question 15 of 20

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

I. First cost
II. Maintenance and Operational costs
III. Repair costs
IV Replacement costs

Select one of the following:

  • A. I

  • B. II, III, and IV

  • C. II and IV

  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Question 16 of 20

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[Sustainable Design] LEED is concerned with which of the following? Check all that apply.

I. Indoor Air Quality
II. Storm Water
III. Innovative energy systems
IV. Aesthetic Design

Select one of the following:

  • A. I only

  • B. I, II, and III

  • C. I and IV

  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Question 17 of 20

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

I. Wetlands Engineer
II. Energy commissioner
III. Landscape Architect
IV. Energy modeling engineer

Select one of the following:

  • A. I

  • B. I and II

  • C. II, III, and IV

  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Question 18 of 20

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[Sustainable Design] Sustainable design may require research and education that is beyond a normal architectural project. Which of the following is part of this process?

I. Energy modeling
II. Education of the client
III. Art selection
IV. Selection of energy efficient appliances

Select one of the following:

  • A. I and IV

  • B. I and II

  • C. I, II, and IV

  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Question 19 of 20

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[Sustainable Design] 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?

I. Solar orientation
II. Decorative landscaping
III. Scale and style of the adjacent structures
IV. Ground water conditions

Select one of the following:

  • A. I and II

  • B. I, III, and IV

  • C. I and III

  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Question 20 of 20

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[Sustainable Design] Sustainably-designed architecture requires attention to which of the following building elements?

I. Solar shading devices
II. Urban heat island effect
III. Increased parking
IV. Fenestration and glazing

Select one of the following:

  • A. I, II, and IV

  • B. I and IV

  • C. I and II

  • D. All of the above

Explanation

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