PPD_EXAM C_120 QUESTIONS_04:15 HRS

Pregunta 1 de 120

1

Stone arches usually involve specially carved trapezoidal shapes and a ________ at the center top.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

center stone
corner stone
keystone
head stone

Explicación

Pregunta 2 de 120

1

What are the four factors that create a defensible space?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Natural Surveillance, Fences/walls, Locks, Milieu
Natural Surveillance, Boundaries, Image, Environment.
Territoriality, Natural Surveillance, Environment, Milieu
Territoriality, Natural Surveillance, Image, Milieu

Explicación

Pregunta 3 de 120

1

What is the most commonly used type of communication system within a building?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

LAN server network
Telephone system
Email through internet server connection
PA system

Explicación

Pregunta 4 de 120

1

In architectural terms, define style.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

The style in which a building is designed (i.e. Gothic, Craftsman)
A set of repeating and identifiable elements in a design
A recognizable style by a certain architect, such as Frank Gehry
The style the architect is trying to evoke in the design

Explicación

Pregunta 5 de 120

1

When considering steel over other building materials, what should be considered? Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

safety
seismic design requirements
climate
the owner’s budget
price of steel
placement of mechanical equipment
location of elevator

Explicación

Pregunta 6 de 120

1

What should you do if you discover large quantities of organic soils on a site?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Compact the soil and use a stem wall foundation
Use a mat slab foundation to float the building on the soil
Choose a different site as organic soils are impossible to build on
Remove the soil and replace it with an appropriate fill material

Explicación

Pregunta 7 de 120

1

In terms of site design, what are conifers best used for?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

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

Explicación

Pregunta 8 de 120

1

Which of the following street types would have the lowest level of traffic?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Collector/Distributor Streets
Local Streets
Arterial Streets
Freeways

Explicación

Pregunta 9 de 120

1

Which of the following are considered the different levels of soil? Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Level C - Weathered and fractured rock with little biological activity
Level B - Minerals, lies below the plants roots and supports life
Level D - Solid sandstone
Level A - Topsoil, essential for growth of plants and takes a long time to develop

Explicación

Pregunta 10 de 120

1

Per ADA, the wheelchair passage width for doors is minimum clear distance of _____when open at 90°.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

24”
32”
48”
36”

Explicación

Pregunta 11 de 120

1

Which is a method of heat transfer? Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Radiation
Conduction
Enthalpy
Convection
Warm breeze
Humidity
Wet Bulb

Explicación

Pregunta 12 de 120

1

What is a benefit of incorporating sustainable design into a building?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Elimination of property taxes
LEED accreditation and awards for distinguished building status
Healthier indoor environment for building occupants
Lower construction costs

Explicación

Pregunta 13 de 120

1

Which items are included on a topographic survey?

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Proposed site features
Proposed topography grading
Site datum point
Slab plan dimensions

Explicación

Pregunta 14 de 120

1

What is the correct name and description of this housing pattern?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Street Front Pattern: the homes are turned at a right angle to the street
Cluster Development: the homes are turned at a right angle to the street
Street Front Pattern: consisting of houses placed linearly along the street, the street front pattern provides straightforward access for cars and people, as well as uniform orientation
Cluster Development: densely packed units are grouped around shared common public space

Explicación

Pregunta 15 de 120

1

This term refers to the assembly of individual units, often of brick or stone and with or with out mortar, into an integrated whole.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

masonry
pile building
stacking
carpentry

Explicación

Pregunta 16 de 120

1

Which of the following strategies would NOT reduce energy use within a building?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Install solar panels
Decrease the amount of insulation in the walls
Orient building to sun to control heat gain
Use insulated windows

Explicación

Pregunta 17 de 120

1

The three basic types of masonry bearing wall construction are: Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

cavity wall
double wythe
single wythe
cobble
wet stack
corbel
console

Explicación

Pregunta 18 de 120

1

What building system would benefit from the use of solar energy within a building?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

HVAC system
Plumbing system
Communication System
Electrical system

Explicación

Pregunta 19 de 120

1

A typical service meter measures power in what unit?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Volts
kWh: Kilowatt hours
Joules
Amps

Explicación

Pregunta 20 de 120

1

Which technique would NOT help reduce sound transmission between spaces in a building?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Add insulation to the walls
Strap mechanical ducts directly to the ceiling
Extend walls from floor to ceiling between stories
Add an air space between construction assembly members

Explicación

Pregunta 21 de 120

1

Brick facades should be _______ whenever the joints become compromised and no longer prevent water from entering the wall.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

repointed
salvaged
torn down
painted

Explicación

Pregunta 22 de 120

1

What are ADA showers NOT required to be equipped with:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

a fold-down seat
a front curb or step-in that would prevent a wheelchair from rolling out of the shower
grab bars
a showerhead attached to a flexible supply hose

Explicación

Pregunta 23 de 120

1

If the Occupant Load Factor for a 9,000 sq. ft. warehouse is 300 sq. ft. per person how many exits are required?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

3
1
4
2

Explicación

Pregunta 24 de 120

1

The main plumbing vent for a building is called the:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

super vent
stack vent
DWV
plumb duct

Explicación

Pregunta 25 de 120

1

Which term grants you the ability to use a building for your proposed use even though the zoning code normally would not allow it?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Grandfather clause
Variance
Ordinance
Conditional Use Permit

Explicación

Pregunta 26 de 120

1

What is an Arterial street?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Allows large volumes of traffic to move quickly between, around, or through urban centers
Provide access to low intensity uses in front of them
Serve as transitional channels between local access to a neighborhood and main roads
Also known as highways, they are continuous channels that connect with freeways (at the exits)

Explicación

Pregunta 27 de 120

1

A site is located in a dense urban area with heavy traffic, high winds and tall buildings. What information should be gathered to design a building that directly responds to the site conditions?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Microclimate information - refers to the specific local conditions of the site
Any pre-existing site features, such as trees and water
Macroclimate statistics - refers to the general climate of the overall region
Prevailing wind patterns on the site

Explicación

Pregunta 28 de 120

1

How is a material sustainably harvested?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

A tree is cut down and re-planted
A tree is trimmed instead of completely cut down
A tree is cut down and the soil is left to rest before being replanted
A tree is grown using energy and water efficient technologies

Explicación

Pregunta 29 de 120

1

What qualities could you identify of a material based on its thermal mass?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

It is a material's ability to absorb heat and cold; higher thermal mass can absorb more temperature
It is a material's ability to insulate a building; higher thermal mass can insulate a building better
It is a material's ability to transfer heat and cold; higher thermal mass can transfer more temperature
It is a material's ability to allow light and air transfer into a building; lower thermal mass allows more light and air to enter a building

Explicación

Pregunta 30 de 120

1

Some examples of cathodes are: Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

titanium
nickel
gold
silver
mercury
steel
iron

Explicación

Pregunta 31 de 120

1

Which of the following options would produce a site surface with a relatively low albedo?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Turf and lawn areas
Paving and hardscape
Glass and steel
Reflecting pools and ponds.

Explicación

Pregunta 32 de 120

1

Before metal ties came into use for tying the brick layers in a multi-wythe wall to each other, bricks were used in what kind of courses to span a wall’s thickness.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Layered
Rowlock
Corbeled
Spanning

Explicación

Pregunta 33 de 120

1

Which of the following would be the typical dB level for an office conversation?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

95dB
30dB
70dB
165dB

Explicación

Pregunta 34 de 120

1

Which of the following specialty shapes are manufactured in CMU blocks? Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Keystones (top of arch)
Jamb blocks (door jambs)
Corner blocks (corners)
Bond beams (headers)
Base shoe
Bullnose
Ledger

Explicación

Pregunta 35 de 120

1

Hydrated lime is:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

An inorganic compound of calcium hydroxide that comes from burning, hydrating (slaking) and drying of limestone
A pozzolan
Another term for wet limestone
A cool drink often supplied on construction sites in order for workers to stay hydrated

Explicación

Pregunta 36 de 120

1

What foundation would be best suited for a site that has soils with poor bearing capacity?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Stem wall
Deep footings
Piles or caissons
Raised foundation

Explicación

Pregunta 37 de 120

1

What are evenly spaced holes or wicks (often placed in vertical mortar joints) that provide a passage for water in the wall to escape.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Tears
Drips
Expansion joints
Weeps

Explicación

Pregunta 38 de 120

1

Arranging the furniture to foster creativity, productivity or work flow would be considered

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Interior Design
Retail Design
Ergonomics
Space Planning

Explicación

Pregunta 39 de 120

1

What is a general size and capacity for an elevator car?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

5'X5' with a 1,500lb capacity
5'X7' with a 2,500lb capacity
10'X12' with a 10,000lb capacity
10'X10' with a 5,000lb capacity

Explicación

Pregunta 40 de 120

1

What is the maximum slope allowed for an accessible ramp?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

1:15
1:12
1:10
1:08

Explicación

Pregunta 41 de 120

1

What three elements should be considered when laying out the ductwork design for the mechanical system?

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Location of light fixtures to avoid placing ductwork above them
Ceiling clearance space
Efficient layout to minimize length of duct runs
Location of door openings

Explicación

Pregunta 42 de 120

1

The city has imposed _____________ to restrict no overnight parking of RVs on Main Street.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

a non-conforming use
an ordinance
a non-conditional use
a zoning amendment

Explicación

Pregunta 43 de 120

1

Hollow brick includes any brick between ______ solid.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

15-25%
60-75%
20-30%
10-20%

Explicación

Pregunta 44 de 120

1

What force speeds up the process of convection and of evaporation?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

radiation
high humidity
air movement
temperature drop

Explicación

Pregunta 45 de 120

1

Select all of the typical Housing Patterns from the list.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Cluster Development
End-On Pattern
Court Pattern
Street Front Pattern
Concentric Pattern
Satellite Pattern
Radial Pattern

Explicación

Pregunta 46 de 120

1

Which side of the building should windows be placed in a cold climate where ample daylight is required?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

North
East
West
South

Explicación

Pregunta 47 de 120

1

What type of foundation would work best on a site with hard bedrock or gravel at the surface?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

A typical stem wall foundation
A raised foundation
A Mat Slab foundation
A Pile or Caisson foundation

Explicación

Pregunta 48 de 120

1

What question would be asked at the beginning of a Life Cycle Analysis to determine origins of building elements?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

What are the by-products of its' manufacturer?
How is the material delivered and installed?
Where did this material come from?
How is the material maintained & operated?

Explicación

Pregunta 49 de 120

1

__________ Zoning is a form of single use zoning.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Incentive
Performance
Euclidean
Form-Based

Explicación

Pregunta 50 de 120

1

Which is the best way to mitigate disturbance to existing trees a site?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Re-plant disturbed areas to other parts of the site
Minimize night site lighting to not disturb fauna
Minimize disturbance to natural site water supplies
Do not grade past the drip line of the tree

Explicación

Pregunta 51 de 120

1

What term describes the study of spatial requirements of humans and the effects of population density on behavior, communication, & social interaction?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Territoriality
Proxemics
Personal Bubble
Intimate Distance

Explicación

Pregunta 52 de 120

1

What is the typical bearing capacity of compacted sand?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

1,000 - 4,000 psf
2,000 - 3,000 psf
10,000 psf
3,000 - 12,000 psf

Explicación

Pregunta 53 de 120

1

Which type of wood frame extends its studs a full 2-stories from floor level 1 beyond floor level 2 to underside of roof?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Block frame
Platform frame
Balloon frame
Extended frame

Explicación

Pregunta 54 de 120

1

If there were registers on opposite walls of a room, ideally each has a throw that reaches ______ of the way to the center of the room.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

2/3
3/4
1/8
1/4

Explicación

Pregunta 55 de 120

1

1 Watt = ____ BTU/hr?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

3.413 BTU/hr
2.156 BTU/hr
4.534 BTU/hr
6.673 BTU/hr

Explicación

Pregunta 56 de 120

1

During which phase are design documents reviewed and approved?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Design Development Phase
Entitlement Phase
Construction Documents Phase
1st Plan Check Submittal

Explicación

Pregunta 57 de 120

1

What is the typical voltage supply to a wall outlet in the electrical system design?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

160 volts
210 volts
180 volts
120 volts

Explicación

Pregunta 58 de 120

1

What kind of security protection would a car alarm be considered?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Room protection
Area protection
Perimeter protection
Object protection

Explicación

Pregunta 59 de 120

1

Term used to describe the concept of heat transfer by mass motion of a fluid such as air or water when heated molecules are caused to move away from the source of heat, carrying energy with it.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

convection
evaporation
sensible
bridging

Explicación

Pregunta 60 de 120

1

What is considered the "comfort zone" in terms of temperature and humidity?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

70-85 degrees in the winter and 60-68 degrees in the summer; 80-85% relative humidity
60-68 degrees in the winter and 70-85 degrees in the summer; 50-80% relative humidity
63-71 degrees in winter and 66-75 degrees in the summer; 30-60% relative humidity
50-61 degrees in the winter and 80-85 degrees in the summer; 40-50% relative humidity

Explicación

Pregunta 61 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 near a body of water
A steep site
A site with a high water table
A flat site

Explicación

Pregunta 62 de 120

1

What is the term used by Kevin Lynch to describe how people react to urban areas in his book "The Image of the City"?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Urban Imageability
The Neighborhood Concept
Suburban Imageability
Urban Legibility

Explicación

Pregunta 63 de 120

1

When specifying a mortar the architect should be careful that they spec a mortar with __________ compressive strength than the unit of masonry that it binds.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

a higher
a lower
three times the
the same

Explicación

Pregunta 64 de 120

1

Which process uses a hollow, water-cooled lance that is lowered into a container of molten iron and recycled steel scrap. A stream of pure oxygen is then blown through the lance at high pressure to burn off the excess carbon impurities.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Blacksmithing
Galvanization
Basic Oxygen Process
Firing

Explicación

Pregunta 65 de 120

1

What have largely replaced single- and multi-wythe solid walls as building envelopes in order to better resist moisture penetration and limit heat transfer.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Adobe walls
Curtain walls
Cavity walls
Strawbale walls

Explicación

Pregunta 66 de 120

1

Why is it important to determine the level of the water table on a site and what building elements could be affected by the location of the water table?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

To know the measurement of a site's ability to absorb water; this will be important in determining how much hardscape should be provided on the site
To know how much water can be added to a local storm sewer after heavy rains; this will affect the location of storm laterals into the building
To know the quantity of water the site can hold before flooding; this will affect waterproofing of the building
To know the level of water below the surface of the ground; this will affect the selection and design of the building foundation

Explicación

Pregunta 67 de 120

1

An overflow of electricity is called a_. When two hot wires are unintentionally connected it is called a _.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

surge, short circuit
arc, trip
trip, surge
shock, arc

Explicación

Pregunta 68 de 120

1

A rafter with a notched top plate is called?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

pig tail
bird-mouthed
gusset
rafter tail

Explicación

Pregunta 69 de 120

1

What is the advantage to using indigenous materials in a building?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

They may be required per local historical building codes
They are more sustainable than new construction
They may have cultural importance to the community
They are local and readily available

Explicación

Pregunta 70 de 120

1

A Easement is __?

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Conservation; 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
Joint; used for public good. As in the case where required for a street, highway, railroad right of way or for a telephone or electric power line
Utility; used in row housing, when a common or party wall is shared by two adjacent owners
Condemnation; used for public good. As in the case where required for a street, highway, railroad right of way or for a telephone or electric power line

Explicación

Pregunta 71 de 120

1

In___________ terms, what is the purpose of building setbacks?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Zoning Code; to allow access to light and air
Building Code; to keep buildings separated from one another
Building Code; to control the maximum size of a building on a site
Zoning Code; to allow green space between buildings

Explicación

Pregunta 72 de 120

1

HVAC capacity is measured in:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

pounds
tons
volume
air changes per hour

Explicación

Pregunta 73 de 120

1

Which cost analysis process considers ways in which alternative design solutions can be implemented that will provide the highest level of performance and safety in combination with the lowest life cycle costs.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Six Sigma
Lean Thinking
Broad Stroke
Value Engineering

Explicación

Pregunta 74 de 120

1

How can you mask unwanted noise in a building?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Completely seal the building so that no noise is transmitted between spaces
Play a low pitched tone to drown out the unwanted noise
Play a high pitched tone to drown out the unwanted noise
Provide white noise to blur unwanted sounds together

Explicación

Pregunta 75 de 120

1

Which of the following are methods to incorporate passive cooling into a building? Select all that apply

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Arrange windows to encourage wind flow through the space and allow ample ventilation
Seal all leaks in the building and provide a very efficient duct system
Utilize the "stack effect" to vent heat up and out of a space and allow cool air to enter below
Incorporate louvers and overhangs on windows to block direct sunlight
Install oversized HVAC equipment
Install energy efficient lighting
Use low VOC paints

Explicación

Pregunta 76 de 120

1

Which fire detection system is most commonly used in buildings?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Combination heat and humidity detectors
Smoke detectors
Combination smoke and flame detectors
Ionization detectors

Explicación

Pregunta 77 de 120

1

What is the difference between Net Density and Gross Density?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Net Density does not include streets while Gross Density includes everything such as streets, open spaces, and parks
Net Density is the best way to describe the density of a site
Net Density includes streets while Gross Density does not
Net Density and Gross Density essentially describe the same thing

Explicación

Pregunta 78 de 120

1

Which soil type tends to swell when frozen?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Clay - plastic when wet, stiff when dry
Sand - drains well, good foundation when graded
Gravel - drains well, able to bear loads
Silt - stable when dry or damp, not wet.

Explicación

Pregunta 79 de 120

1

John is in the process of selling his home to Anne. Anne needs to close the deal in 7 days. John agrees to close the deal in 7 days, but he won't be able to move for another 60 days. The best strategy for John and Anne to implement would be a _________________.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Sale-and-leaseback
Cooperative transfer of Ownership
Condominium transfer of rights
Fee simple or Fee absolute

Explicación

Pregunta 80 de 120

1

What density is required in order to support a public transit system?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

10 persons per acre
30 persons per acre
50 persons per acre
100 persons per acre

Explicación

Pregunta 81 de 120

1

In a general sense, what is the main purpose of building codes?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

To limit the number of construction projects taking place at the same time
To maintain a cohesive aesthetic among buildings within a city
To protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.
To enforce the future vision for a city or region

Explicación

Pregunta 82 de 120

1

Electrical lines are called ‘cables’ when the cross section is ____ AWG or larger.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

3 AWG
4 0000
10 AWG
6 AWG

Explicación

Pregunta 83 de 120

1

The square footage of the site is 10,000 s.f. An FAR of 2:1 is allowed for this property. What is the maximum building square footage allowed on this site?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

20,000 s.f.
75000 s.f.
10,000 s.f.
5,000 s.f.

Explicación

Pregunta 84 de 120

1

What is AHU an abbreviation for?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Association of Heating Unions
Air Handling Unit
Air Heating Unit
Air Humidity Unification

Explicación

Pregunta 85 de 120

1

Which foundation would likely be the most expensive?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Belled Caissons
Driven Piles
Stem Wall
Mat Slab

Explicación

Pregunta 86 de 120

1

Steel cages that are filled with natural stone or rubble and that can be stacked and tied together to bear structural loads or used as retaining walls are called:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Gallows
Stone bricks
Rock bales
Gabions

Explicación

Pregunta 87 de 120

1

Which of the following is NOT a ramp and walkway requirement per ADA guidelines?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Minimum width required for two wheelchairs to pass each other is 50 inches, so public walkways should be minimum 6 feet wide
Ramps shall not be steeper than 1:12 (8.3%) slope.
Flared sides of curb ramps shall be 1:10 maximum slope
Walkways should have a maximum gradient of 5 percent (1:20), and maximum cross gradient of 2 percent (1:50)

Explicación

Pregunta 88 de 120

1

Which choice best describes a Planned Unit Development?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Small in scale; uses only one occupancy type; completed as one entire project
Allows for private use; usually a cheaper development option due to high density; generally has a very short construction schedule
Large in scale; utilizes mixed use of occupancies; completed in phases over an extended schedule
All units are identical in floor plan; generally uses a small piece of land; very expensive due to higher density

Explicación

Pregunta 89 de 120

1

Which department would perform plan check first in the building permit approval process?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Design Review Board
Fire Protection
Building and Safety
Planning Department

Explicación

Pregunta 90 de 120

1

A, U, S, or J shaped pipe that is located below or within a plumbing fixture is known as a:

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sweep
trap
tee
cleanout

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Pregunta 91 de 120

1

What is a percolation test and when would it be used?

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A test used to evaluate the rate at which soil will absorb water on a site; necessary for septic draining or leach fields
A test used to evaluate the rate at which building materials absorb water; necessary in very humid climates
A test used to determine the rate at which water drains from a site; necessary on steeply sloping sites
A test used to calculate the maximum density that is required for the soil on a site; necessary when soil samples are poor

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Pregunta 92 de 120

1

Which of the following is a written agreement that put specific limitations or restrictions on a property?

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Deed of Trust
Cooperative
Covenant
Easement

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Pregunta 93 de 120

1

What is a continuous wall from the foundation through the roof that separates the building into different construction types?

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Fire Partition
Smoke Barrier
Fire Wall
Fire Barrier

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Pregunta 94 de 120

1

This type of pipe fitting is most susceptible to damage from water hammer effect?

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drip tape
PEX tubing
iron pipes
copper pipe fittings

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Pregunta 95 de 120

1

A detail that is often used on the front face of a stone coping or a window sill that prevents water from draining down the face of a building is called a:

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drip edge
keystone
wash
cap

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Pregunta 96 de 120

1

A building's degree of fire resistance _______.

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is influenced by the building's height
determines the building's intended use
classifies the type of construction
is proportional to the building's floor area ratio

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Pregunta 97 de 120

1

Which of the following is an Incidental Accessory Area?

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The jury assembly room in a courthouse
A private office research laboratory
A print room in a large office building
A medical gas storage room in a regional hospital

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Pregunta 98 de 120

1

How does a variance affect the zoning code applicable to a particular site?

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A variance does not affect the zoning code requirements; it is part of building and safety
A variance overrides the local zoning codes so that a building does not need to comply
A variance makes the site much more expensive to get a permit for construction
A variance is a request to deviate from some of the requirements of zoning (maximum height, minimum setbacks, etc.), because complying with these requirements would create financial hardship or practical construction challenges

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Pregunta 99 de 120

1

What type of development requires the infrastructure to be more spread out, is often less efficient and therefore more expensive?

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Low Density
Zero Density
High Density
Mixed Density

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Pregunta 100 de 120

1

Heat gain or loss when air moves through cracks or gaps in a building assembly is called:

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creep
infiltration
seepage
permeance

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Pregunta 101 de 120

1

Which of the following describes the ratio of a Golden Section?

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a/b = a+b/b
b/a = a+b/a
b/a = a+a/b
a/b = a+b/a

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Pregunta 102 de 120

1

What is the Occupant Load in a building?

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The number of persons who occupy the building during peak hours of operation
The total number of persons that might occupy a building
The number of persons per business in a building
The number of persons per floor of a building.

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Pregunta 103 de 120

1

What are two key types of lateral loads to become familiar with?

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Gravity and dynamic loads
Seismic and wind loads
Environmental loads
Live and dead loads

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Pregunta 104 de 120

1

The City of Santa Monica, California has implemented a new Zoning Code. What topic(s) does the Zoning Code regulate?

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Number of restrooms required in building
Construction Type
Any required setbacks from property lines, rights-of-way, streets and sidewalks
vEnclosed stairways as a means of egress

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Pregunta 105 de 120

1

Alloys are a combination of pure metals to give greater ______ or resistance to corrosion.

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water proofing
flexibility
shine
strength

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Pregunta 106 de 120

1

Meridians are ______________.

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Latitudinal lines North of the equator
Longitudinal lines South of the equator
Longitudinal lines running North – South
Latitudinal lines running East – West

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Pregunta 107 de 120

1

Other than providing electricity, what other use of solar energy is the most efficient in a building

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Providing heat for a water heater
Solar panels for electricity is the best use of solar energy
Providing electricity to transfer back to the main grid
Providing heat during the winter

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Pregunta 108 de 120

1

This type of is brick used to line fireplaces or other locations where direct contact with fire was expected.

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Stove brick
Kiln brick
Fire brick
Hearth brick

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Pregunta 109 de 120

1

This map is a case study for which city?

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London
Paris
New York City
Washington D.C.

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Pregunta 110 de 120

1

What are used to distribute air from above and can take on a variety of shapes?

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acoustic tiles
diffusers
skylights
fins

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Pregunta 111 de 120

1

What is the dimension that would result if the same mass of concrete in a block were recast without voids.

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True thickness
Equivalent thickness
10”
3”

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Pregunta 112 de 120

1

Why would thermal mass be used in a building during the winter?

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To keep the building cool.
To hold heat within a building.
To reduce the energy consumption of the building
Thermal mass is traditionally only used during the summer

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Pregunta 113 de 120

1

Mass will absorb heat during hot periods (especially if the sun directly radiates on it) and then slowly re-radiates that heat energy back into a space during the evening and night as outdoor temperatures drop. This is the concept of:

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Convection
Radiation
Thermal Mass
Thermal coupling

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Pregunta 114 de 120

1

Which of the following are typical design criteria for accessible parking? Select all that apply

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Minimum number of required stalls is 10; increases in lots larger than 50 standard stalls
Handicapped parking stalls must have a 5 feet access aisle between every two spaces
Stalls to be located near building entrance and provided with an accessible path to the building
Parking stalls to be 9' x 18' minimum.

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Pregunta 115 de 120

1

This process uses a dry powder to electro-statically apply a finish to a metal part. That part is then cured under 200 degrees Fahrenheit, which gives the protected metal a consistent and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

powder coating
powder fusing
casting
electra painting

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Pregunta 116 de 120

1

Which of the following describes a future cost?

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Cost to the owner to sell the project once it is complete.
Building costs typically including funding the land and consequent reallocation costs, construction and related fees.
Cost related to a building operation, including but not limited to replacement, maintenance, modiﬁcations, or renovation.
"These costs serve the function of the building - including security, materials, and staff. Costs due to construction include temporary space and loss of use

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Pregunta 117 de 120

1

What is a continuous vertical or horizontal shield with a minimum fire-resistant rating of 1 hour?

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Fire Partition
Fire Barrier
Fire Wall
Smoke Barrier

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Pregunta 118 de 120

1

Stair handrails must be _____ above tread nosing.

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42-46”
38-42”
24-32”
34-38”

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Pregunta 119 de 120

1

Building codes are designed to: Select all that apply

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protect health of occupants
protect building owners
protect welfare of occupants
protect safety of occupants
protect health of architects
protect safety of owner
protect personal spaces of occupants

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Pregunta 120 de 120

1

If a two-story, non-sprinklered building has a diagonal length of 200' how far apart should the exit stairs be located?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

100'
75'
50'
150'

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Pregunta 1 de 120

Stone arches usually involve specially carved trapezoidal shapes and a ________ at the center top.

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Pregunta 2 de 120

What are the four factors that create a defensible space?

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Pregunta 3 de 120

What is the most commonly used type of communication system within a building?

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Pregunta 4 de 120

In architectural terms, define style.

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Pregunta 5 de 120

When considering steel over other building materials, what should be considered? Select all that apply

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Pregunta 6 de 120

What should you do if you discover large quantities of organic soils on a site?

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Pregunta 7 de 120

In terms of site design, what are conifers best used for?

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Pregunta 8 de 120

Which of the following street types would have the lowest level of traffic?

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Pregunta 9 de 120

Which of the following are considered the different levels of soil? Select all that apply

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Pregunta 10 de 120

Per ADA, the wheelchair passage width for doors is minimum clear distance of _____when open at 90°.

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Pregunta 11 de 120

Which is a method of heat transfer? Select all that apply

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Pregunta 12 de 120

What is a benefit of incorporating sustainable design into a building?

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Pregunta 13 de 120

Which items are included on a topographic survey?

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Pregunta 14 de 120

What is the correct name and description of this housing pattern?

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Pregunta 15 de 120

This term refers to the assembly of individual units, often of brick or stone and with or with out mortar, into an integrated whole.

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Pregunta 16 de 120

Which of the following strategies would NOT reduce energy use within a building?

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Pregunta 17 de 120

The three basic types of masonry bearing wall construction are: Select all that apply

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Pregunta 18 de 120

What building system would benefit from the use of solar energy within a building?

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Pregunta 19 de 120

A typical service meter measures power in what unit?

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Pregunta 20 de 120