PPD_EXAM A_120 QUESTIONS_04:15 HRS

Pregunta 1 de 120

1

The rate at which energy is used or the rate at which work is done is called:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Electricity
Surge
Power
Kilowatt

Explicación

Pregunta 2 de 120

1

What metal has been purified by beating it repeatedly with a hammer and used for ornamental work, grilles, pipes, and in outdoor furniture.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Pure iron
Wrought iron
Black iron
Cast iron

Explicación

Pregunta 3 de 120

1

Dry-fitting stones refers to which technique?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Setting or stacking stones without the use of mortar.
Sun baking bricks to ensure dryness before setting
Tamping earth held in a form to make a wall
Kiln drying stones for use in construction

Explicación

Pregunta 4 de 120

1

Which of the following items does NOT need to be considered when performing a zoning analysis?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Parking and load requirements
Fire safety requirements
Building area
Height Requirements

Explicación

Pregunta 5 de 120

1

How does concrete get its compressive strength?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

how much reinforcing is added
the amount of fiber added
how long it is kept covered
the ratio of water to cement

Explicación

Pregunta 6 de 120

1

The transfer of heat during the liquefaction and evaporation of a refrigerant occurs during the process of:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

water chilling
compressive refrigeration
compression
condensation

Explicación

Pregunta 7 de 120

1

What is the correct order for the Zoning terms in the following diagram?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

1. Maximum Building Height 2. Side Yard Setback 3. Rear Yard Setback 4. Property Line 5. Front Yard Setback
1. Maximum Building Height 2. Rear Yard Setback 3. Side Yard Setback 4. Front Yard Setback 5. Property Line
1. Front Yard Setback 2. Rear Yard Setback 3. Property Line 4. Maximum Building Height 5. Side Yard Setback
1. Property Line 2. Maximum Building Height 3. Rear Yard Setback 4. Front Yard Setback 5. Side Yard Setback

Explicación

Pregunta 8 de 120

1

What is the best way to provide internal comfort in a building during a hot, summer day?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Louvers on the east side of the building
Overhangs on the west and south facing windows.
Clearstory windows on the north side of the building
Use skylights instead of traditional windows

Explicación

Pregunta 9 de 120

1

The four Zoning Types are: Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Euclidean
Incentive
Performance
Form-Based
Roman
Greek
Prescriptive

Explicación

Pregunta 10 de 120

1

Which of Kevin Lynch's five features of a common city describes centers of activity?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Paths
Edges
Districts
Nodes

Explicación

Pregunta 11 de 120

1

A _______is what is placed at the delivery end of a duct when the supply air is ducted through a wall or from under the floor.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

register
cover plate
outlet
transfer

Explicación

Pregunta 12 de 120

1

Which of the following are factors that should be considered when designing roads through a site? Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Roads should be designed with intermittent swales for water drainage
Parking lanes are 8 feet wide for parallel parking and 16 feet to 20 feet for perpendicular or angled parking
Road alignment must be designed to conform to the natural topography of the area
Streets with heavier traffic are designed with a six inch curb and gutter

Explicación

Pregunta 13 de 120

1

What is a protected area near an exit meant to be used by occupants when evacuation is not possible?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

A Public Way
An Exit Discharge
An Area of Refuge
A Smoke Barrier

Explicación

Pregunta 14 de 120

1

When and why was the first zoning code introduced?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

1885; as an act initiated by president Grover Cleveland
1946; after WWII when many cities required new construction
1916; to address the need for access to sunlight and air around tall buildings
1912; to instruct people how to properly utilize a building

Explicación

Pregunta 15 de 120

1

What does the term fieldstone refer to?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Unquarried, irregular natural stone
Moon rock
Flagstone
Stepping stones

Explicación

Pregunta 16 de 120

1

For a single family residence the maximum riser height is_” and minimum tread depth is __”.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

6”,11”
8 1/2”,11”
7 3/4”,10”
6 3/4”, 9 3/4”

Explicación

Pregunta 17 de 120

1

A temperature at which water vapor is not condensing into water any faster than water would be vaporizing into the air is known as the:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

dew point
break point
humidity point
drop point

Explicación

Pregunta 18 de 120

1

What would be considered the decibel level of a normal conversation between two people?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

100-110 dB
80-90 dB
40-45 dB
60-65 dB

Explicación

Pregunta 19 de 120

1

What is the name of the zoning measure that allows a building to deviate from some portion of a zoning code?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Variance
A "Grandfather clause"
Conditional Use Permit
Non-Conforming Use Permit

Explicación

Pregunta 20 de 120

1

When specifying something like flashing on a building priority should be given to:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Cost.
Longevity.
Color.
Ease of Installation.

Explicación

Pregunta 21 de 120

1

Which of the following is true of R-Value?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

R-Value measures the sound transmission level of a material
The lower the R-Value the better a material can insulate
The higher the R-Value the better a material can insulate
R-Value measures the structural integrity of a material

Explicación

Pregunta 22 de 120

1

What term refers to a wide-array of concepts surrounding making buildings accessible for everyone, including people with disabilities, but also for the elderly, or people without disabilities who may still need special consideration?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Handicap Accessible Design
American Disabilities Act
Universal Design
Accessible Design

Explicación

Pregunta 23 de 120

1

Which of the following describes a Deed of Trust?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Written agreement or a promise under seal between two or more parties for the performance of some specific action or restriction
Transfers the legal title to a trustee, who holds it as security for a loan between a borrower and lender
Used when it is required for two private owners to use a strip of land between two houses which has a property line running in the center
A contract in which a buyer of a property borrows money from a bank or any other landing institution to purchase the property

Explicación

Pregunta 24 de 120

1

Which of the following terms describes the appropriate use for specific lots of land and includes processes for violations, variances and appeals?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Prescriptive Code Analysis Method
Land use review
Ordinance
Conditional Use

Explicación

Pregunta 25 de 120

1

Which sites would be best suited for a mat slab or pile foundation? Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

A site located in a marshland
A site near a body of water
A site with a high water table
A flat site with bedrock within 3 feet
A hillside site
A site located at the top of a hill
A site located on a ridge

Explicación

Pregunta 26 de 120

1

The occupant load is the product of the floor area and the _______.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Allowable Floor Area
Occupant Load Factor
Floor Area Ratio
Occupancy Group

Explicación

Pregunta 27 de 120

1

This is a brand name of non-metallic (NM) building wire that is sheathed in a plastic coating and is very commonly used especially in residential construction.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

romex
general
hot wire
conduit

Explicación

Pregunta 28 de 120

1

Kiln-fired brick and CMU are naturally _______, while stone will vary based on type and thickness.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

weather proof
fire-resistant
formed
occurring

Explicación

Pregunta 29 de 120

1

What is required in order to obtain a building permit?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Approval from all the required agencies
A guarantee from the architect that the plans are complete and will not be revised
Approval from the Planning Department
A signed letter from the contractor that the project will be built to the plans and specifications.

Explicación

Pregunta 30 de 120

1

Per ADA, the wheelchair turning space should be a minimum diameter of:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

6’-0” minimum
4’-5” minimum
5’-5” minimum
5’-0” minimum

Explicación

Pregunta 31 de 120

1

What are the characteristics of the following housing type?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

1. Large Scale 2. Mixed Use 3. Constructed in Phases
1. Small Scale 2. One Building Type 3. Constructed all at Once
1. Small Scale 2. Mixed Use 3. Constructed in Phases
1. Large Scale 2. One Building Type 3. Constructed in Phases

Explicación

Pregunta 32 de 120

1

What can be applied as an insulating buffer and a weather-tight finishing layer.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Paint
EIFS
Tar
Shotcrete

Explicación

Pregunta 33 de 120

1

How can you provide daylighting into spaces where privacy is a concern?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Use overhangs on windows to block views
Use heavy curtains and window coverings
Use clerestories or skylights
Use heavy landscaping to block views from windows

Explicación

Pregunta 34 de 120

1

A small resort hotel with a large conference center and several administrative offices would be an example of ______.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Type IV Construction
Mixed Use Occupancy
Accessory Use
Non-Conforming Use

Explicación

Pregunta 35 de 120

1

The process for coating steel or iron with zinc is known as _______ and is achieved through immersing either in a molten bath of zinc.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

galvanization
ionization
basic oxygen
firing

Explicación

Pregunta 36 de 120

1

What happens during the Entitlement Phase?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Building permits are approved
Design documents are reviewed for approval
First plan check comments are received
Schematic design documents are reviewed for compliance with local agencies

Explicación

Pregunta 37 de 120

1

What type of code would limit the amount of glazing in an exterior wall based on the wall's distance to an adjacent building?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Prescriptive Code
Planning Code
Performance Code
Restrictive Code

Explicación

Pregunta 38 de 120

1

Which of the following describes a wet pipe fire protection system?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Pipes are connected directly to the hydrant system on the site and can be manually activated at the hydrant
Equipped with water to supply upon activation of the fire system in the main pipe as well as the branches
Fire system is activated when a gas is released whereby water then ﬂows through the pipes to eliminate ﬁres
Pipes are kept constantly wet in order to increase humidity levels within building spaces and reduce the threat of fire

Explicación

Pregunta 39 de 120

1

Which definition described the concept of Natural Surveillance.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Shared entries between several units with direct access to one another
Homes arranged with primary entries and windows facing streets and common outdoor spaces
Homes located away from busy streets, typically set back so that direct access from the street is prevented
Main entry to homes from private alley ways with no visual intrusion from the street

Explicación

Pregunta 40 de 120

1

Select all of the Urban Forms from the list.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Cluster
Satellite
Finger Plan
Sheet
Duplex
Single Family Home
Planned Unit Development

Explicación

Pregunta 41 de 120

1

What material was used in the Crystal Palace, erected in Hyde Park, London to house the Great Exhibition in 1851.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Aluminum
Wrought iron
Steel
Cast iron

Explicación

Pregunta 42 de 120

1

What foundation would be best for a site with a high water table?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

A lowered foundation
A raised foundation
A stem wall foundation
A mat slab or pile foundation

Explicación

Pregunta 43 de 120

1

Relative to the current temperature, the measure of humidity expressed as a percentage is called:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

relative humidity
latent heat
dry bulb temperature
rate of evaporation

Explicación

Pregunta 44 de 120

1

What is used to measure sound intensity?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Pressure (Ps)
Hertz (Hz)
Decibels (dB)
British Thermal Unit (BTU)

Explicación

Pregunta 45 de 120

1

What is determined by a building's Occupancy Group?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Fire resistance rating, egress path length, size of exits
Occupant Load Factor, construction classification, exit stair width
Size of room, size of exits, need for sprinklers
Need for sprinklers, fire resistance rating, construction classification

Explicación

Pregunta 46 de 120

1

What is the required width for exit stairs in a building with an occupant load of 300?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

150"
90"
60"
100"

Explicación

Pregunta 47 de 120

1

In terms of sustainability, the process of manufacturing brick and block:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

creates a lot of waste
creates little waste
uses more embodied energy than synthetic rubber
uses more embodied energy than aluminum

Explicación

Pregunta 48 de 120

1

What type of brick has low absorptivity for contact with moisture.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Septic brick
Sewer brick
Soldier brick
WP brick

Explicación

Pregunta 49 de 120

1

Leaving an air-space between a double-layered wall, to keep the interior dry and insulate against outdoor temperature conditions is called:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

A cavity wall
A smart wall
A trombe wall
A passive wall

Explicación

Pregunta 50 de 120

1

An example of a site material with a low conductivity would be:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

A fountain
A glass and steel building façade
A landscaped lawn
A paved walkway

Explicación

Pregunta 51 de 120

1

What is a test boring and why is it performed?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

A test boring will determine the types of soils on a site as well as its relative bearing capacity
A test boring is used on an existing structure to find out if any damage has occurred beneath the surface
A test boring is used to determine if poured concrete has met it's maximum bearing strength
A test boring calculates the loads the foundation will need to support once the building is complete

Explicación

Pregunta 52 de 120

1

The fact that a material is a good conductor means it offers little _______.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

warmth
resistance
emissivity
coolth

Explicación

Pregunta 53 de 120

1

Load bearing CMU’s are sold in two grades:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

H and I
W and NW
N and S
C and U

Explicación

Pregunta 54 de 120

1

Which is a common lightweight wood frame roof form? Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Butterfly
Hip
Shed
Gable
Mansard
Angled
Dome

Explicación

Pregunta 55 de 120

1

Which are examples of a face texture seen on CMU block? Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Ribbed
Split face
Checkered
Chiseled
Perforated
Edged
Blunted

Explicación

Pregunta 56 de 120

1

This type of system uses 3 hot lines each of these wires with AC power is always ‘out of phase’ with the others.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

single-phase power
three-phase power
alternating phase power
four-phase power

Explicación

Pregunta 57 de 120

1

A code that describes functional requirements that meet a certain standard is known as a _____________.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Fire Code
Building Code
Prescriptive Code
Performance Code

Explicación

Pregunta 58 de 120

1

Select the space that would have the lowest amount of glare.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

A south facing office with tinted windows and tile floors
An east facing office with skylights
A north facing office with clerestory windows and upholstered furniture
A west facing office with large windows and glass desk tops

Explicación

Pregunta 59 de 120

1

Which of the following is NOT a traditional energy sources?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Solar
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear

Explicación

Pregunta 60 de 120

1

Describe how to determine the grade or slope of a site.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Divide the run by the rise
Divide the rise by the run
Divide the run by the angle of repose of the soil
Determine the speed at which water flows downhill

Explicación

Pregunta 61 de 120

1

Usually any exposed steel is limited to how many stories in buildings?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

3
1
6
2

Explicación

Pregunta 62 de 120

1

Which is NOT a classification of stone?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Metamorphic
Precious
Sedimentary
Igneous

Explicación

Pregunta 63 de 120

1

Which term describes the effect the weight of water has when forced against an object by gravity?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Hydrostatic Pressure
Soil erosion
Capillary Action
Percolation

Explicación

Pregunta 64 de 120

1

The maximum building square footage allowed on the site is 80,000 s.f. and the site is 20,000 s.f. What is the FAR for the site?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

1:4
4:1
1:2
2:1

Explicación

Pregunta 65 de 120

1

When would a pile or caisson foundation be necessary?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

The site has soils with poor bearing capacity
The site is located at a high elevation
The site has soils with good bearing capacity
The site has hard rock located near the surface

Explicación

Pregunta 66 de 120

1

Latitudinal lines running East – West are ____________.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Meridians
Longitudes
Domains
Parallels

Explicación

Pregunta 67 de 120

1

The best known anodes are: Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

galvanized steel
gold
aluminum
zinc
mercury
titanium
silver

Explicación

Pregunta 68 de 120

1

Your client would like to build a used car lot along a busy commercial street but used car lots are not permitted in this area. Your client would need to apply for _____________ before submitting plans for plan check by Building and Safety.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

a non-conditional use
an ordinance
a conditional use permit
a variance

Explicación

Pregunta 69 de 120

1

This product provides a thin coating that allows steel elements to be in full view with low to moderate fire risk. These will expand when exposed to a fire to form a thick, stable char insulating the steel from the heat.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

polyureas
elastomerics
polyurethanes
intumescent paints

Explicación

Pregunta 70 de 120

1

Which of the following climatic zones would be used to describe a site located in a desert?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Tropical Zone
Temperate Zone
Arid Zone
Cool Zone

Explicación

Pregunta 71 de 120

1

What are two options for electric elevators?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Geared vs. gearless elevators
High speed vs. low speed elevators
Solar vs. wind powered elevators
Cable vs. plunger arm elevators

Explicación

Pregunta 72 de 120

1

What is systems furniture?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Freestanding furniture
Furniture attached to the structure of the building including steel columns
Prefabricated furniture components that are assembled and arranged to create cubicles and workstations
Individual desks, tables, chairs, and file cabinets

Explicación

Pregunta 73 de 120

1

This thermal mass wall is set behind glass to capture infrared heat energy in an interior space (utilizing the greenhouse effect) and is called:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

an Earthship
a green house wall
a trombe wall
a screen wall

Explicación

Pregunta 74 de 120

1

What is the primary reason for landscape design?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

To hide the building within the landscape
To create areas of circulation and comfort
To make the building stand out from the landscape
To add color to the exterior of a building

Explicación

Pregunta 75 de 120

1

What consideration should furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) be given during the programming phase?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

FF&E should be considered in terms of building impact during this stage
FF&E should not be discussed until the Design Documents stage
FF&E should be detailed and finalized during this stage
FF&E should be purchased during this stage

Explicación

Pregunta 76 de 120

1

How much area should be dedicated per person in a public space where most people will be standing?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

5 square feet
10 square feet
3 square feet
7 square feet

Explicación

Pregunta 77 de 120

1

What items would be reviewed and enforced by the Planning Department? Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Variance
Non-conforming Use
Conditional Use Permit
Contract
Option
Allowance

Explicación

Pregunta 78 de 120

1

The process in which energy is emitted as particles of waves by one body, transmitted through a medium or space and absorbed by another body.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

microwave
expansion
transmittance
radiation

Explicación

Pregunta 79 de 120

1

What are two ways an architect can use conservation in the design of a building?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Clustering building systems, reducing waste during construction
Specifying 90% grass coverage, install drought tolerant landscaping
Select a CM advisor to aid in the design process, reduce the overall cost of the building
Select exotic wood species, low flow showerheads and toilets

Explicación

Pregunta 80 de 120

1

What of the following building elements would be the most susceptible to sound intrusion?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Walls
Ceilings
Windows
Floors

Explicación

Pregunta 81 de 120

1

An active air-return system, without the ducts that collects return air in a sealed off area where air can be distributed is known as a:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

ceiling fan
register
plenum
single zone air system

Explicación

Pregunta 82 de 120

1

Can an escalator be included as part of the egress exiting system within a building?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Yes, if the treads automatically stop moving in the event of a fire and can be used as a traditional stair
Yes, if the escalator is sized for the occupancy load requirements for the building
Yes, if the escalator is properly fire protected
No, escalators are not considered a legal exit from a building

Explicación

Pregunta 83 de 120

1

A beam that spreads load over an opening such as a window or door is called:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

A lintel
A king stud
A leader
A king stud A cripple wall

Explicación

Pregunta 84 de 120

1

Which of the following is an example of a building designed with the human scale in mind?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

A large, towering office building with 10' high doors and large spans of glass
A library with intimate study rooms as well as a large atrium with a clear hierarchy of space
A quaint cottage with short and narrow doorways, small rooms, and few windows
A narrow space with low ceilings and doors that block hallways when open

Explicación

Pregunta 85 de 120

1

What is a continuous wall assembly between the floor and a fire-resistance rated ceiling?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Fire Partition
Smoke Barrier
Fire Wall
Fire Barrier

Explicación

Pregunta 86 de 120

1

A valve that pushes water from one chamber into the next, thus losing some water pressure.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Check valve
Solenoid valve
Gate valve
Globe valve

Explicación

Pregunta 87 de 120

1

Which of the following would help to reduce water use?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Use a variety of shrubs and trees in the landscape
Use low-flow or waterless toilets
All water to sheet flow off the site
Use a traditional irrigation system for landscaping

Explicación

Pregunta 88 de 120

1

_____________ is a process used to release air trapped between grains of soil; creates a higher bearing capacity.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Cut and fill
Compaction
Surcharging
Compression

Explicación

Pregunta 89 de 120

1

When would the term "non-conforming use" apply?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

School building built in 1985 located in an area zoned for mixed use
New construction of a commercial shopping center locating an area zoned for commercial
Industrial factory building built in 1920 located in an area currently zoned for residential
Fireworks factory built in 1999 located in an industrial zone

Explicación

Pregunta 90 de 120

1

The ICC develops which model code?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

National Building Code
Standard Building Code
International Building Code
Uniform Building Code

Explicación

Pregunta 91 de 120

1

The need for a fire suppression system is NOT based on which of the following?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Number of exits
Area of the building
Number of occupants
Type of occupancy

Explicación

Pregunta 92 de 120

1

What U.S. city has adopted and uses its own building code?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
New York, NY
Washington D.C.

Explicación

Pregunta 93 de 120

1

Which of the following issues can be caused by hydrostatic pressure? Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Buckling and cracking of foundation walls
Site erosion
Mold intrusion into basements
Foundation leaks
Dim lighting
Cabinets finish fading
Leaking faucets

Explicación

Pregunta 94 de 120

1

How could a building foundation be affected by capillary action?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

The foundation would be protected by a material capable of resisting water infiltration
Water would be contained within the foundation and stored for later use as irrigation water
The foundation would help filter groundwater for use within the building
Water could seep into the building and cause structural damage

Explicación

Pregunta 95 de 120

1

What building type would have a practical application for a moving sidewalk?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

An airport
A school
A shopping mall
A library

Explicación

Pregunta 96 de 120

1

Which of the following includes many neighborhoods which are grouped together to form larger communities?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Neighborhood Community
Neighborhood Unit
Master Planned Community
Neighborhood Theory

Explicación

Pregunta 97 de 120

1

Bends within pipes and fixtures trap some water (hence the name) for what very important reason?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

This conserves water which is critical in times of drought
This preserves the pipes and gives them longer operational life
They are easier to plumb this way
The water within the trap effectively blocks any harmful odors and sewer gases from making their way back up into the usable spaces of the building

Explicación

Pregunta 98 de 120

1

The project site is 70,000 s.f. and the maximum allowed building square footage is 210,000 s.f. Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Allowed to build two times the lot size
3:1
1:4
Allowed to build three times the lot size
1:3
Allowed to build 1/3 size of lot size
Allowed to build maximum 70,000 s.f. building square footage

Explicación

Pregunta 99 de 120

1

Which of the following is NOT one of the six LEED categories?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Water Efficiency
Hazardous Material Mitigation
Materials & Resources
Sustainable Sites

Explicación

Pregunta 100 de 120

1

This is a measure of heating capacity. If you could apply one ____ of heat to a pound of water, the water would rise in temperature by 1 degree F.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Kelvin
Joule
BTU
CU

Explicación

Pregunta 101 de 120

1

What material would best help to absorb sound within a space?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Carpet on a wood floor
Thick carpet over padding
Linoleum on a concrete floor
Dropped acoustic panel ceiling

Explicación

Pregunta 102 de 120

1

What purpose do deciduous trees serve best on a project site?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Separating site uses
Blocking wind and views
Adding lush greenery to the landscape
Providing shade

Explicación

Pregunta 103 de 120

1

Why is the location of the frost line important?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

The frost line indicates the level where soil freezes
The frost line indicates the top of the water table
The frost line determines the lowest point the foundation can reach safely
The frost line indicates the typical snow level for high elevations, such as mountains

Explicación

Pregunta 104 de 120

1

What are 4 types of fire detection devices: Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

rise of temperature
photoelectric
flame detectors
ionization
incandescent
water vapor detectors
flame spread detectors

Explicación

Pregunta 105 de 120

1

Historically, there were two main types of brick. What are they called?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Adobe brick and mud brick
Formed brick and pressed brick
Red brick and brown brick
Building brick and facing brick

Explicación

Pregunta 106 de 120

1

In a building assembly (i.e.: wall, roof or floor) the air on one side will always migrate toward the _air on the opposite side of the assembly.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

fresh, stale
cool or cold, hot or warm
stale, fresh
hot or warm, cool or cold

Explicación

Pregunta 107 de 120

1

Which term is defined as the ultimate bearing capacity of the soil divided by a factor of 2 to 4 times?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Safe Bearing Capacity
Ultimate Bearing Strength
Allowable Bearing Capacity
Rupture Bearing Capacity

Explicación

Pregunta 108 de 120

1

Which of the following would be considered part of the temperature comfort zone?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

A cool 56 degree evening in November
A warm 79 degree day in May
A mild 67 degree day in June
A warm 85 degree day in January

Explicación

Pregunta 109 de 120

1

What term would describe an industrial factory built in 1920 that is currently zoned for residential?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Non-conforming Use
Variance
Condition of Approval
Conditional Use

Explicación

Pregunta 110 de 120

1

Plate shape steel can also be called:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Pipes
Straights
Flats
Bars

Explicación

Pregunta 111 de 120

1

What is a friction pile?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

A pile held in place by the soil
A shortened pile for sites with rock near the surface
A pile with a belled end reaching firm stratum
A pile that supports the building by creating friction with the foundation

Explicación

Pregunta 112 de 120

1

What are the two patterns displayed below?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

End-On Pattern, Planned Unit Development
Street Front Pattern, Cluster Development
End-On Pattern, Street Front Pattern
Cluster Development, Planned Unit Development

Explicación

Pregunta 113 de 120

1

What are the three grades of building bricks? Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

MW-Moderate- average rain and regular freezing
NW- Negligible Weather- protected or indoor locations
WP-Weather proof for exterior use
SW - Severe- heavy precipitation and constant freezing
FR-Freezing temperatures only
EC- Economical
DR- Dark red

Explicación

Pregunta 114 de 120

1

What percentage of construction costs are usually dedicated to the foundation system for a mostly flat site?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

15%
5%
25%
10%

Explicación

Pregunta 115 de 120

1

When heat is given a path in a section of building assembly and allowed to move easily from one side of a wall to the other through direct contact.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

thermal bridge
heat transfer
absorption
conduction

Explicación

Pregunta 116 de 120

1

Examples of softwoods from conifers are: Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

redwood
cedars
firs
junipers
teak
mesquite
oak

Explicación

Pregunta 117 de 120

1

Which form of perimeter building protection would help alert of an intruder coming in through a door or window?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Window screens with embedded wire
Glass break detectors
Photoelectric cells
Magnetic contacts

Explicación

Pregunta 118 de 120

1

Which site features affect the microclimate of a site? Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Proximity to Freeways - excessive traffic can increase site temperature and affect air quality
Prevailing Winds - depending on the location, winds on a site can impact air temperature
Site Elevation - the height above sea level affects, rain and snow fall as well as temperature
Site Latitude - areas closer to the Equator are warmer than those further away
Solar Orientation
Layout of the site
Curb cuts and access to the site

Explicación

Pregunta 119 de 120

1

A typical arterial street width can be defined as _____________.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

40 feet total
15 feet tota
12 feet total
30 feet total

Explicación

Pregunta 120 de 120

1

Your client would like a private home constructed on a shallow sloping site, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Which choice would not be an example of being harmonious with the surrounding environment?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Roof could mimic the surrounding mountains, or draw colors from the landscape
Use of piers could elevate the building so that it can be seen from a distance
Large openings allowing the outdoor spaces to interact with the interiors spaces
Form could draw inspiration from the surrounding trees, landscape and vegetation

	Creado por Lars Peters hace alrededor de 6 años

SECTION 01 - INTEGRATION OF BUILDING MATERIALS & SYSTEMS = 74 QUESTIONS SECTION 02 - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION = 29 QUESTIONS SECTION 03 - PROJECT MANUAL & SPECIFICATIONS = 02 QUESTIONS SECTION 04 - CODES & REGULATIONS = 09 QUESTIONS SECTION 05 - CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATES = 06 QUESTIONS

PPD_EXAM A_120 QUESTIONS_04:15 HRS

Pregunta 1 de 120

The rate at which energy is used or the rate at which work is done is called:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 2 de 120

What metal has been purified by beating it repeatedly with a hammer and used for ornamental work, grilles, pipes, and in outdoor furniture.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 3 de 120

Dry-fitting stones refers to which technique?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 4 de 120

Which of the following items does NOT need to be considered when performing a zoning analysis?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 5 de 120

How does concrete get its compressive strength?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 6 de 120

The transfer of heat during the liquefaction and evaporation of a refrigerant occurs during the process of:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 7 de 120

What is the correct order for the Zoning terms in the following diagram?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 8 de 120

What is the best way to provide internal comfort in a building during a hot, summer day?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 9 de 120

The four Zoning Types are: Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 10 de 120

Which of Kevin Lynch's five features of a common city describes centers of activity?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 11 de 120

A _______is what is placed at the delivery end of a duct when the supply air is ducted through a wall or from under the floor.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 12 de 120

Which of the following are factors that should be considered when designing roads through a site? Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 13 de 120

What is a protected area near an exit meant to be used by occupants when evacuation is not possible?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 14 de 120

When and why was the first zoning code introduced?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 15 de 120

What does the term fieldstone refer to?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 16 de 120

For a single family residence the maximum riser height is_____” and minimum tread depth is ______”.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 17 de 120

A temperature at which water vapor is not condensing into water any faster than water would be vaporizing into the air is known as the:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 18 de 120

What would be considered the decibel level of a normal conversation between two people?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 19 de 120

What is the name of the zoning measure that allows a building to deviate from some portion of a zoning code?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 20 de 120

When specifying something like flashing on a building priority should be given to:

For a single family residence the maximum riser height is_” and minimum tread depth is __”.