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ARE 5.0 PPD + PDD Practice Exam

ARE 5.0 PPD + PDD Practice Exam

Pregunta 1 de 96

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A soils report has indicated that the water table is 5'-0" above the basement level of a planned three- story building. What type of construction technique most likely will be required?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • dampproofing

  • surcharging

  • waterproofing

  • waterstopping

Explicación

Pregunta 2 de 96

1

A deep excavation for a high-rise building in an urban area would require:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • battered walls

  • needle beams

  • steel sheeting

  • tiebacks

Explicación

Pregunta 3 de 96

1

A soils report indicates that bentonite is present below the site of a proposed two-story manufacturing building. What type of foundation system should be used?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • drilled piers with grade beams

  • raft foundation

  • caissons with pile caps

  • extended spread footings

Explicación

Pregunta 4 de 96

1

For a large building being planned with a two-level basement used for meeting rooms, which of these water-related soil problems would be the most important to solve?

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • uplift pressure on lowest slab

  • moisture penetration cause by hydro-static pressure

  • deterioration of foundation insulation

  • reduced load-carrying capacity of the soil

Explicación

Pregunta 5 de 96

1

Which parking configuration is the most difficult for a driver to maneuver within?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 90 degrees

  • 60 degrees

  • 45 degrees

  • 30 degrees

Explicación

Pregunta 6 de 96

1

A retention pond manages stormwater runoff by:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • slowing it and allowing sediments to settle while letting the water seep into the ground

  • holding the excess until it can discharge at a controlled rate into the storm sewer system

  • preventing it from contaminating other portions of the site

  • retaining it until it can seep into the ground

Explicación

Pregunta 7 de 96

1

On a site with extensive development of buildings, roads, and parking, which change in drainage would have the most significant negative impact?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • decrease in pervious paving

  • increase in water held on site

  • increase in the number of drainage grates

  • increase in the overall runoff coefficient

Explicación

Pregunta 8 de 96

1

Several sites are being considered for the construction of a new community college. The most appropriate site would be the one adjacent to:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • two major intersecting highways

  • libraries and shopping

  • a technology-oriented office campus

  • a residential neighborhood and public transportation

Explicación

Pregunta 9 de 96

1

With regard to the theories of proxemics, which approach to the design of a plaza would probably accommodate the most people while allowing individuals to maintain comfortable personal space distances.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • large, flat, open space with trees defining the perimeter

  • heavily landscaped area with areas of lawn

  • amphitheater with bench-type seating in raised tiers

  • space with various levels, benches, and spaces defined by low walls

Explicación

Pregunta 10 de 96

1

Rellena el espacio en blanco para completar el texto.

The recommended minimum width for a sidewalk is ft.

Explicación

Pregunta 11 de 96

1

An architect can best discourage criminal activity in a street-level apartment lobby by applying which of the following design strategies?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • separating the lobby and the street with a large expanse of glass

  • changing the paving texture at the property line

  • clearly marking the entrance with a "Residents Only" sign

  • adding a bright light over the entrance door

Explicación

Pregunta 12 de 96

1

In regard to blast security, the space between a building and the outermost secure perimeter is called the:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • blast reduction zone

  • perimeter defense area

  • security setback

  • standoff distance

Explicación

Pregunta 13 de 96

1

An architect is developing a site plan for a developed property with an existing building. The building is in good condition and was used for the same purpose as the client's proposed use of the site. Which of the following four strategies would earn the greatest number of points within (LEED) for New Construction rating system

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Maintain at least 50 % of the interior nonstructural elements.

  • Remove the building and recycle and/ or salvage at least 50% of construction and demolition debris.

  • Maintain at least 95% of the existing walls, floors, and roof.

  • Reuse materials from the site that amount to 5%, by cost, of the total value of materials on the project.

Explicación

Pregunta 14 de 96

1

Storm runoff is best minimized with the use of:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • cisterns

  • pervious paving

  • riprap

  • silt fences

Explicación

Pregunta 15 de 96

1

An architects is evaluating the attributes of a particular building product as they relate to sustainability: The architect would most likely use a(n)

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • environmental impact study

  • life-cycle assessment

  • impact assessment

  • matrix comparison chart

Explicación

Pregunta 16 de 96

1

A row of trees of moderate density will reduce the wind velocity on the leeward side by about 30-40% up to about:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • three times the height of the trees

  • five times the height of the trees

  • seven times the height of the trees

  • nine times the height of the trees

Explicación

Pregunta 17 de 96

1

Potential overheating of a medical clinic in a temperate climate could be minimized by:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • design an overhang for the west and east sides of the building

  • planning a building shape to minimize the surface area of south facing walls

  • having a landscape architect specify deciduous trees near the south elevation

  • using reflective glass on the west side of the building

Explicación

Pregunta 18 de 96

1

According to model codes, the minimum width of an office exist corridor serving an occupant load of 55 is:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 36 in

  • 42 in

  • 44 in

  • 48 in

Explicación

Pregunta 19 de 96

1

Which of the following would have the greatest impact on the size and configuration of an accessible restroom?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 5 ft clear circular turnaround space

  • maneuvering space on the outside of the entry door to the room

  • clear space at towel dispensers and full-height mirrors

  • minimum 36 in access route into and through the room

Explicación

Pregunta 20 de 96

1

An office in a non-sprinklered building has an occupant load of 290. In a non-sprinklered building, the IBC requires a minimum exit width of 0.2 in per person based on the occupant load. Which of the following exit door combinations would most minimally meet the exit width required by IBC?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a pair of 30 in entry doors and a 36 in door remotely located

  • two 36 in doors remotely located

  • three 32 in doors remotely located

  • three 36 in doors remotely located from each other

Explicación

Pregunta 21 de 96

1

A three-story speculative office building has a footprint of 6724 SF. The floors are equal in size. The building is sited on a 1.5 ac parcel. The floor area ratio is approximately:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • O.1:1

  • 0.3:1

  • 0.6:1

  • 1:1

Explicación

Pregunta 22 de 96

1

The maximum allowable area of a building is limited by a combination of:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Floor are ratio and construction type

  • occupancy group and setback requirements

  • bulk plane limits and floor area ratio

  • construction type and setback requirements

Explicación

Pregunta 23 de 96

1

The maximum allowable floor area of a building is primarily determined by the:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • city planning board

  • international building code (IBC)

  • life safety code

  • zoning ordinance

Explicación

Pregunta 24 de 96

1

Which person or entity generally has the final approval in determining where exit signs are located in a building?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • international building code (IBC)

  • field inspector

  • OSHA

  • city code plan checker

Explicación

Pregunta 25 de 96

1

An architect has been hired to prepare a design for remodeling toilet rooms to make them accessible. The architect finds it is impossible to provide adequate clearance on one side of an entrance door. What is the most economical course of action?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Apply to the building department for a hardship exemption because compliance is not readily achievable.

  • Tell the client that walls should be demolished and the toilet rooms re planned to provide the necessary clearances.

  • Specify a power-assisted door opener that meets accessibility standard for the non compliant door.

  • Plan for accessible toilet rooms in another location in the building where all requirements can be adequately met.

Explicación

Pregunta 26 de 96

1

Rellena el espacio en blanco para completar el texto.

For accessible doors, the minimum dimension for a front approach pull side door is inches

Explicación

Pregunta 27 de 96

1

The minimum distance between two entry doors in a vestibule is:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 36 in

  • 42 in

  • 48 in

  • 60 in

Explicación

Pregunta 28 de 96

1

In a large single- tenant building, a LAN system would most commonly serve

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • building automation

  • computers

  • security

  • telephones

Explicación

Pregunta 29 de 96

1

When designing a research laboratory building, how might an architect provide for extensive mechanical system requirements as well as a programmed requirement for flexibility in changing the layout of the laboratories over time?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Use interstitial spaces

  • Locate mechanical risers on the outside of the building

  • Distribute mechanical rooms throughout the building

  • Design a compact, multistory structure

Explicación

Pregunta 30 de 96

1

Which type of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system would be the best choice for a large building where a need for simultaneous heating and cooling is expects?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Direct expansion

  • Variable air volume

  • Dual duct

  • Reheat system

Explicación

Pregunta 31 de 96

1

Which of the following domestic water heating systems would yield the lowest operating costs for a duplex residential unit?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • active closed-loop solar

  • direct-fired storage tank

  • ground-source heat pump

  • tankless instantaneous

Explicación

Pregunta 32 de 96

1

Which of these is the most important concern in relation to a private water supply?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • fixture pressure

  • hardness

  • friction loss

  • yield

Explicación

Pregunta 33 de 96

1

Which heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system would be the most appropriate choice for a hospital?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • multizone

  • high-velocity dual duct

  • variable air volume

  • fan coil with supplementary air

Explicación

Pregunta 34 de 96

1

A building in a temperate climate will have some areas that require cooling and others that require heating at the same time. To minimize energy use, the best devices to employ are:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • energy recovery ventilators

  • heat pipes

  • recuperative fuel economizers

  • water-loop heat pumps

Explicación

Pregunta 35 de 96

1

A seven-story office building is to have a variable air volume system. The building will have 105,000 SF of net space and an estimated 126,000 SF of gross area. About how much space should be the minimum area allowed for HVAC systems?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 2500 SF

  • 3800 SF

  • 6300 SF

  • 7600 SF

Explicación

Pregunta 36 de 96

1

A power distribution system is to be specified for an open office area. Which of the following is the most flexible and economical alternative?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • access floor system

  • underfloor raceway system

  • cellular metal floor raceways

  • ceiling raceway system with pole raceways

Explicación

Pregunta 37 de 96

1

High voltages are used in commercial buildings because:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • conductors and conduit can be smaller

  • a wide variety of loads can be accommodated

  • commercial buildings require more power

  • transformers can step down voltages to what-ever is required

Explicación

Pregunta 38 de 96

1

Which would be the best location for a transformer for a large school building?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • on the power pole serving the building

  • in a seperate room near the exterior wall

  • outside, on a transformer pad close to the main switchgear

  • in a protective shed where power from the utility company enters the property

Explicación

Pregunta 39 de 96

1

The roof of a building generally subject to what type of wind pressure?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • direct (positive) pressure

  • uplift, or suction

  • drag forces

  • combination of direct (positive) pressure and suction

Explicación

Pregunta 40 de 96

1

Which of the following types of lamps provides the best color rendition of skin tones?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • cool-white fluorescent

  • incandescent

  • mercury vapor

  • metal halide

Explicación

Pregunta 41 de 96

1

Problems with veiling reflections in a general- purpose workroom could best be reduced by

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • substituting ambient light for direct light fixtures

  • repositioning the light fixtures

  • reducing the brightness of the light fixtures

  • changing the type of lamps

Explicación

Pregunta 42 de 96

1

Why would high-pressure sodium lamps be favored over low-pressure sodium lamps in a storage warehouse?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • They are less expensive

  • They have a longer lamp life

  • They can operate at higher, more efficient voltages

  • They have better color-rendering properties

Explicación

Pregunta 43 de 96

1

A material supplier states that adding a certain product to a wall assembly in a critical acoustical situation will increase the noise reduction (STC rating) between two spaces by 3 dB. What is the most appropriate response?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Determine the additional cost and then decide whether or not to use the product.

  • Thank the supplier for stopping by but explain that the architectural firm probably will not be using the product because the amount of noise reduction does not make it worth the effort or cost.

  • Specify the product as long as it does not affect the design or construction cost by more than 5%

  • Inquire whether some modification can be made to the product to increase its rating to 6 dB and say that then the architectural firm might consider it.

Explicación

Pregunta 44 de 96

1

Which of the following types of elevators is used for high-rise office buildings?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • standard hydraulic

  • high-speed hydraulic

  • geared traction

  • gearless traction

Explicación

Pregunta 45 de 96

1

For a three-story department store, the most important variable for selecting an elevator would be its

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • speed

  • capacity

  • control method

  • machine room location

Explicación

Pregunta 46 de 96

1

A geared traction elevator would be most appropriate for a(n)

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 5-story medical office building

  • 16-story office building

  • 4-story department store

  • 8-story apartment building

Explicación

Pregunta 47 de 96

1

What is the optimal location for an elevator machine room?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • beside the elevator on the lowest level of the building

  • adjacent to the electrical room

  • above the hoistway

  • adjacent to the mechanical room

Explicación

Pregunta 48 de 96

1

A client who has recently moved from NY to southern CA has hired an architect to design a new house in the colonial revival style, which is similar to a former home. The architect should recognize that this building configuration request may be influence by

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • cultural attitudes

  • status seeking

  • symbolism

  • regionalism

Explicación

Pregunta 49 de 96

1

In the design of a manufacturing plant and its associated office space, the primary form determinant is most likely

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • construction schedule

  • mechanical systems

  • structure

  • sustainability

Explicación

Pregunta 50 de 96

1

Rellena el espacio en blanco para completar el texto.

A client wants a museum to be built with two identically sized stories. The museum must have 74,800 SF net assignable area, with a minimum of 15% of the space dedicated to circulation. The architect estimates that planned efficiency ratio to be 85%. The architect should plan for a building footprint of SF of when doing initial site planning.

Explicación

Pregunta 51 de 96

1

A building is being planned for the storage of industrial equipment and machinery. What is the most appropriate reinforced concrete slab system for this building?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • flat slab on columns

  • flat slab on columns equipped with shearheads

  • flat slab on beams on all four sides

  • pan joist concrete deck system

Explicación

Pregunta 52 de 96

1

What is the primary purpose of the voids in a cored slab?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • to allow electrical services to be concealed in the slab

  • to make a more efficient load- carrying member

  • to make erection easier

  • to minimize weight

Explicación

Pregunta 53 de 96

1

What is the requirement for a door opening in a masonry partition?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • bond beam

  • arch action

  • weep holes

  • flashing

Explicación

Pregunta 54 de 96

1

Which mortar joint is recommended for exterior use?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • concave

  • trowel struck

  • weather struck

  • raked

Explicación

Pregunta 55 de 96

1

Where should weep holes be located in a brick wall? (choose the three that apply)

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • at the lowest course of brick

  • above the windows

  • above the shelf angles

  • below window sills

  • under copings

  • every 15ft vertically

Explicación

Pregunta 56 de 96

1

A small building is being designed for a site in Minnesota. If it is desired to minimize reliance on mechanical systems, which of the following design strategies should be incorporated? (Choose the three that apply.)

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • maximize south-facing windows

  • incorporate high ceilings

  • design a compact form

  • use dark colors for the building exterior

  • minimize interior thermal mass

  • use evergreen trees on the south side of the building

Explicación

Pregunta 57 de 96

1

Certified contractors are required for handling or abatement of which of the following hazardous materials?

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • asbestos

  • lead

  • polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

  • polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

  • radon

  • vermiculite

Explicación

Pregunta 58 de 96

1

To determine the required fire resistance for an exterior, nonbearing wall, which factors must an architect consider?

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • construction type

  • size of openings in the wall

  • fire resistance rating of wall materials

  • percentage of opening area to total area

  • occupancy

  • distance from property lines

Explicación

Pregunta 59 de 96

1

Which of the following have a significant effect on heat gain?

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • sunlight

  • humidity

  • motors and equipment

  • people

  • air movement

  • fluorescent lighting

Explicación

Pregunta 60 de 96

1

Air barriers are designed to stop infiltration and exfiltration caused by which of the following? (choose the four that apply)

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • stack effect

  • vapor pressure

  • HVAC fan pressure

  • wind pressure

  • temperature differentials

  • exhaust vents

Explicación

Pregunta 61 de 96

1

Electrical operating costs in a single-tenant commercial building can be minimized by using which of the following techniques? (Choose the four that apply)

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • daylighting

  • indirect lighting

  • load control

  • multiple metering

  • occupancy sensors

  • light emitting diode (LED) lamps

Explicación

Pregunta 62 de 96

1

Which of the following structures require some complex wind calculations and possibly some wind tunnel testing? (Choose the three that apply)

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • commercial building with a total height of 50 ft

  • residential building with a height of 200 ft

  • office building with a height of 450 ft

  • building with a height-to-width ratio of 3

  • building with a height-to-width ratio of 7

  • extra-long span suspension bridge

Explicación

Pregunta 63 de 96

1

The zonal cavity method of calculating average illuminations and the work surface for a given number of luminaires depends on which of the following variables? (Choose the four that apply)

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • angle of light

  • dirt accumulation

  • efficacy of the lamp

  • lumens per lamp

  • room size

  • wall reflectance

Explicación

Pregunta 64 de 96

1

Variables that must be considered when designing for day-lighting include which of the following? (Choose the four that apply)

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • longitude of the site

  • glass transmittance

  • height of the head of the glass

  • height of space above ground level

  • outdoor surface reflection

  • room surface reflection

Explicación

Pregunta 65 de 96

1

Which of the following would an architect be most concerned about when designing the lighting for an office space with computer workstations and standard desks? (choose the three that apply)

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • color rendering index

  • visual comfort probability

  • task/ surrounds brightness ratio

  • veiling reflections

  • reflected glare

  • lighting uniformity

Explicación

Pregunta 66 de 96

1

Which of the following statements is true?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Spalling occurs when water-soluble salts in masonry units or mortar leach out of the brick.

  • Tuck pointing is used to finish mortar joints during construction of a new brick wall.

  • Flashing in a masonry wall should be terminated just before the face of the brick for best appearance.

  • A concealed flashing in a masonry wall with a concrete backup should terminate in a reglet.

Explicación

Pregunta 67 de 96

1

For short spans in a relatively small openings in 8in and 12in thick brick walls, the most commonly used steel lintels are:

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • angles placed back to back

  • channels or C-shapes

  • W-shapes used for beams

  • structural T-shapes

Explicación

Pregunta 68 de 96

1

Galvanic action can be avoided by

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • using neoprene spacers

  • increasing the thickness of the materials

  • reducing contact with dripping water

  • using a third metal spacer

Explicación

Pregunta 69 de 96

1

Which of the following statements about steel connections are true? (choose the four that apply)

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Bolts are easily installed, inexpensive, and can be visually checked.

  • One of the advantages of using welded studs is a reduction in the number of holes to be punched.

  • The overall cost of riveted construction is usually lower than the cost of using bolted connections.

  • Welding is more practical for moment connections.

  • Rivets are still fabricated on a limited basis

  • Welding is less efficient than bolted construction.

Explicación

Pregunta 70 de 96

1

Which of the following would help to minimize oil canning? ( choose the three that apply)

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Design attachment hardware that allows panels to move in response to expansion and contraction cause by changes in temperature.

  • Include information in the specifications that require the installer to transport panels vertically rather than horizontally.

  • Specify a high-gloss painted finish on the panels.

  • Carefully coordinate the design of the supporting structure to ensure that it is level and plumb.

  • Design the panels to allow for a slight bend in the metal.

  • Specify a thicker panel than would be normally required.

Explicación

Pregunta 71 de 96

1

Which of the following statements about sawn lumber joists in wood-framed buildings are true? (Choose the four that apply.)

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Joists often have a nominal width of 2 in.

  • Joists often have a nominal depth of 6 in to 28 in.

  • For heavy loads, joists may have a nominal width of 3 in to 4 in.

  • Double joists must be provided under partitions parallel to the joists.

  • Joists are often spaced at 12 in or 16 in on center.

  • Joists rarely span more than 10 ft.

Explicación

Pregunta 72 de 96

1

Fire- cut joists are required in

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • platform framing

  • heavy timber framing

  • concrete walls

  • masonry walls

Explicación

Pregunta 73 de 96

1

Which of the following defects would most affect a wood joist's ability to resist horizontal shear?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Knot

  • Split

  • Wane

  • Warp

Explicación

Pregunta 74 de 96

1

Which of the following engineered products would be best to use in place of traditional wood joists for spans from 16 ft to 20 ft?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • wood I-joists

  • glued-laminated members

  • medium- density fiber board

  • parallel- chord wood trusses

Explicación

Pregunta 75 de 96

1

In order to minimize the space required for wood floor framing, the architect would most likely detail the connections to show the use of

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • hurricane straps

  • post caps

  • saddle hangers

  • splice plates

Explicación

Pregunta 76 de 96

1

The straightest, most uniform grain appearance in board lumber is achieved by specifying

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • plain sawing

  • quarter sawing

  • rift sawing

  • rotary sawing

Explicación

Pregunta 77 de 96

1

In order to get a counter-top or cabinet to fit snugly against a slightly irregular partition, which of the following should be specified or called out on the drawings?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • astragal

  • extended frame

  • scribe

  • shoe molding

Explicación

Pregunta 78 de 96

1

Many problems associated with exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) can be solved using which of the following design techniques?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Design the wall using the rain screen principle

  • Use expansion joints at a maximum spacing of 10 ft 0 in

  • Increase the thickness of the finish coat.

  • Provide extra flashing at window and door joints.

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Pregunta 79 de 96

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Which of the following materials provides the highest insulation value (R-value)?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • expanded perlite

  • expanded polystyrene

  • fiberglass

  • polyisocyanurate

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Pregunta 80 de 96

1

Heat loss in a building can be minimized by selecting wall materials with high

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • conductance

  • enthalpy

  • permeability

  • resistance

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Pregunta 81 de 96

1

The greatest degree of protection from cold winter winds can be achieved with

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • airlocks

  • earth sheltering

  • green roofs

  • landscaping

Explicación

Pregunta 82 de 96

1

In wood door frame construction, the function of the shim is to

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • provide the required space for hardware

  • prevent sound from leaking through the opening

  • hide the gap between the frame and partition

  • provide for adjust-ability in setting the frame plumb

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Pregunta 83 de 96

1

Which of the following types of glass is the strongest?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • laminated

  • annealed

  • tempered

  • heat-strengthened

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Pregunta 84 de 96

1

What type of glass would be appropriate for a 10-story building? (choose the four that apply)

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • tempered

  • heat- strengthened

  • laminated

  • annealed

  • fire-rated

  • float

Explicación

Pregunta 85 de 96

1

Which of the following flooring types has the highest resilience

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • asphalt

  • cork

  • linoleum

  • vinyl composition

Explicación

Pregunta 86 de 96

1

Which paint type would serve best as an anti-graffiti coating?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • acrylic

  • alkyd

  • oil

  • urethane

Explicación

Pregunta 87 de 96

1

In order to achieve the most uniform, straight-grain appearance in wood paneling, which of the following should be specified?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • plain slicing

  • rotary slicing

  • quarter slicing

  • half-round slicing

Explicación

Pregunta 88 de 96

1

Which for the following is the most important consideration in detailing a wood strip floor?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • frame-spread rating

  • expansion space at the perimeter

  • nailing method

  • moisture protection from below

Explicación

Pregunta 89 de 96

1

Ceramic mosaic tile in a public shower room is best installed over

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • water-resistant gypsum board

  • bed of portland cement mortar

  • concrete block wall coated with waterproofing membrane

  • rigid cement composition board made for this purpose

Explicación

Pregunta 90 de 96

1

A tactile finish should be applied to hardware on a door that leads to a building's

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • fire stairs

  • boiler room

  • restrooms

  • exterior

Explicación

Pregunta 91 de 96

1

When specifying a hardwood floor over a concrete slab on grade, which of the following should the architect also specify?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 3/4 in plywood subflooring and 15# building felt

  • 3/4 in tongue-and-groove plywood placed over a layer of mastic

  • treated wood sleepers on mastic and a layer of polyethylene vapor barrier

  • 15# building felt

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Pregunta 92 de 96

1

Which of the following factors accounts for the highest cost of a lighting system over time?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • lamps

  • luminaires

  • installation

  • operation

Explicación

Pregunta 93 de 96

1

During design development for a small corporate head-quarters building, the client informs the architect that, due to poor sales in the previous quarter, the budget for the project must be reduced. Which of the following actions should the architect ignore in order to reduce initial construction costs?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • reducing the number of pieces in the details

  • eliminating high maintenance finishes

  • suggesting changes that would make custom finishes closer to industry standards

  • reducing the number of different details involved in the project

Explicación

Pregunta 94 de 96

1

Rellena el espacio en blanco para completar el texto.

A company is considering replacing its HVAC system witha new system at a total cost of $55,000. It is expected that the new, more efficent system will save the company $460 per month in utility costs. The simple payback period of their investment will be years.

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Pregunta 95 de 96

1

Which of the following are true about life-cycle costs analysis? (choose the four that apply)

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Higher up- front costs often lead to lower operational costs.

  • Costs presented in the analysis are the only factors that should be considered when making a decision about a material or system.

  • It is economical to complete a life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) if two items have similar installations costs but differing operational costs or projected lifespans.

  • LCCA evaluates all costs based upon their present value

  • An LCCA is similar to a life-cycle assessment (LCA)

  • Salvage fess may be included in an LCCA

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Pregunta 96 de 96

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An architect is considering general planning concepts for a veterinarian hospital and kennel, both owned by the same company. Which is the best design approach for both?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • combine both functions into one structure to allow sharing of common functions

  • make the hospital two levels to provide more site space for outdoor runs

  • design two separate buildings that share the same parking area

  • develop two wings for different functions but share a common entry suite

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