PPD Quiz X

Pregunta 1 de 19

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An architect is working on the design of an auditorium, located in a school building. Based on the design decision, the auditorium will have recessed light fixtures and unexposed, smooth and flat ceiling. Which of the following smoke detector is the most appropriate option for this project?

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Laser Beam Photoelectric Detector
Ionization Smoke Detectors
Video Smoke Detection
Projected Beam Photoelectric Smoke Detector

Explicación

Pregunta 2 de 19

1

What is the minimum fire rating requirement of the door openings in shaft enclosures?
https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2018

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1/2 hr
1 hr
1 1/2 hrs
2 hrs

Explicación

Pregunta 3 de 19

1

The partial plan diagram given below belongs to the first floor of a fully sprinklered nursing home with four stories. The occupant load of the first floor is 48 and the corridors in the given diagram below serve all of the occupants, however, they will not be used for stretchers or bed movement for access to care. Based on the given dimensions of the egress components, which of the following dimension does not meet the code requirements?

https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2018

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3'-6"
3'-4"
3'-11"
4'-4"

Explicación

Pregunta 4 de 19

1

An architect is designing an office building with self-parking, parking space adjacent to it. The rectangular parking area is 405 feet x 610 feet. The lighting designer recommends the use of HPS light fixtures and estimates a 6300 W, floodlighting level will be provided for the whole parking area. Based on the Lighting Application Guide given below, decide whether the lighting level per square foot achieved in this project is sufficient enough?

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Yes, it is sufficient. The total floodlighting level should be minimum 4941 W
Yes, it is sufficient. The total floodlighting level should be minimum 5682.15 W
No, it is not sufficient. The total floodlighting level should be minimum 6423.3 W
No, it is not sufficient. The total floodlighting level should be minimum 7411.5 W required.

Explicación

Pregunta 5 de 19

1

Which of the following is NOT an available method to improve ground soil conditions to increase its density and stability?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Soil-mixing
Compaction
Pre-consolidation
Back-filling
Ground Freezing

Explicación

Pregunta 6 de 19

1

An architect is considering an all-water HVAC system for his client’s new residential project. The client prefers a faster air exchange in the space and doesn’t mind the extra noise that the delivery unit may create. Which of the following water-to-air heat exchanger devices is the best delivery unit to meet these criteria?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Unit heaters
Hydronic radiant panels
Valence units
Passive chilled beams
Hydronic baseboard radiators

Explicación

Pregunta 7 de 19

1

What is an advantage of solar tubes compared to skylights?

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Skylights are more prone to leaking
Skylights are prone to thermosiphon
Skylights are not applicable on as many types of roofs as solar tub
Skylights use less environmentally safe materials

Explicación

Pregunta 8 de 19

1

An architect is designing a marine structure where concrete columns will be subject to salty water on regular basis. What type of rebar below should be specified for the structural concrete members of this project?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Steel rebars
GFRP rebars
Epoxy coated rebars
Stainless steel rebars

Explicación

Pregunta 9 de 19

1

What is it called if the underground soils are made of very porous layers of sand, gravel and other permeable materials that can contain large amounts of water and let it flow freely?

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Artesian Well
Aquifer
Water Table
Saturated Ground

Explicación

Pregunta 10 de 19

1

Which of the following structural beam given below potentially has the longest spanning range?

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LH
Glue-Laminated Beams
Single Tee – Pre-stressed Concrete
Double Tee – Pre-stressed Concrete

Explicación

Pregunta 11 de 19

1

What is the hourly fire rating requirement of a firewall in a residential apartment building if the building is Type V construction?

https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2018

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1 hr
2 hrs
3 hrs
4 hrs

Explicación

Pregunta 12 de 19

1

Select the correct components that belong to a traction MRL elevator. Check the three that apply.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Hoisting cables
Penthouse for motor
Hoisting machine
Side counterweights
Piston
Plunger

Explicación

Pregunta 13 de 19

1

What is the minimum number of means of egress required for a retail store located in a mall, with 78 feet travel distance?

https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2018

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

1
2
3
4

Explicación

Pregunta 14 de 19

1

A townhouse owner wants to add a toilet and a lavatory in her basement guest room. Which of the following scenarios is more likely to happen after the architect receives this project?

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The architect will check local code and inspection requirements and the level of existing public sanitary sewer location and elevation to decide if an ejector pump is required or not.
The architect can direct the homeowner to a local plumbing contractor to install the fixtures immediately.
The architect can direct the homeowner to install plumbing fixtures by themselves without further inquiry.
The architect should call city officials and local code authorities to inquiry for their recommendation on an experienced plumbing contractor to do the job.

Explicación

Pregunta 15 de 19

1

Which of the following below is not used to transfer lateral loads through the building to the foundations?

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Floor diaphragms
Rigid cores
Curtain walls
Trussed floor systems

Explicación

Pregunta 16 de 19

1

Select all acoustical strategies below that are effective in reducing echoing, especially for front row seaters, in large lecture halls. Check the three that apply.

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Provide deep, sound-absorbing glass-fiber blanket insulation supported by furring on the rear wall of the lecture hall
Reduce the front portion of the ceiling height that is above the speaker (or the stage) to create a useful reflection surface
Splay the rear wall to redirect the echoing sound to more absorbent surfaces such as carpe flooring
Provide a uniform ceiling height through out to space, from stage to rear end of the room.
Create concave ceilings for large lecture halls to prevent echoing
Create a concave rear wall to absorbs echoing sounds

Explicación

Pregunta 17 de 19

1

Match the tilt angles of solar panels given below, to the most appropriate building scenarios. Drag and drop scenarios accordingly.

Arrastra la opción correcta hasta el punto naranja

Cllctr tilt 4 heatng swmng pools or slr

Explicación

Pregunta 18 de 19

1

Among given building diagrams above, select the correct positive and negative wind pressures on windward and leeward sides of the buildings. Check the three that apply.

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I
II
III
IV
V
VI

Explicación

Pregunta 19 de 19

1

As per given diagram above which of the following shading device will not provide the best shading design strategy as part of passive solar system design of this building?

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Horizontal overhangs on East & West windows
Horizontal overhangs on South windows
Vertical fins on North windows
Vertical slanted fins on South window

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PPD Quiz X

Pregunta 1 de 19

An architect is working on the design of an auditorium, located in a school building. Based on the design decision, the auditorium will have recessed light fixtures and unexposed, smooth and flat ceiling. Which of the following smoke detector is the most appropriate option for this project?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 2 de 19

What is the minimum fire rating requirement of the door openings in shaft enclosures? https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2018

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 3 de 19

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 4 de 19

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 5 de 19

Which of the following is NOT an available method to improve ground soil conditions to increase its density and stability?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 6 de 19

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 7 de 19

What is an advantage of solar tubes compared to skylights?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 8 de 19

An architect is designing a marine structure where concrete columns will be subject to salty water on regular basis. What type of rebar below should be specified for the structural concrete members of this project?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 9 de 19

What is it called if the underground soils are made of very porous layers of sand, gravel and other permeable materials that can contain large amounts of water and let it flow freely?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 10 de 19

Which of the following structural beam given below potentially has the longest spanning range?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 11 de 19

What is the hourly fire rating requirement of a firewall in a residential apartment building if the building is Type V construction? https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2018

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 12 de 19

Select the correct components that belong to a traction MRL elevator. Check the three that apply.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 13 de 19

What is the minimum number of means of egress required for a retail store located in a mall, with 78 feet travel distance? https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2018

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 14 de 19

A townhouse owner wants to add a toilet and a lavatory in her basement guest room. Which of the following scenarios is more likely to happen after the architect receives this project?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 15 de 19

Which of the following below is not used to transfer lateral loads through the building to the foundations?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 16 de 19

Select all acoustical strategies below that are effective in reducing echoing, especially for front row seaters, in large lecture halls. Check the three that apply.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 17 de 19

Match the tilt angles of solar panels given below, to the most appropriate building scenarios. Drag and drop scenarios accordingly.

Arrastra la opción correcta hasta el punto naranja

Explicación

Pregunta 18 de 19

Among given building diagrams above, select the correct positive and negative wind pressures on windward and leeward sides of the buildings. Check the three that apply. https://www.flexiquiz.com/Uploads/Questions/s583e87a0-2c6a-4c69-8c68-d2a9cc98be1f_qf9e142af-d757-4b6a-bb78-4332345244ae

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Explicación

Pregunta 19 de 19

As per given diagram above which of the following shading device will not provide the best shading design strategy as part of passive solar system design of this building? https://www.flexiquiz.com/Uploads/Questions/s583e87a0-2c6a-4c69-8c68-d2a9cc98be1f_q922c563b-5227-4d6f-96f9-bb6f69f1b399

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Explicación

What is the minimum fire rating requirement of the door openings in shaft enclosures?
https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2018

What is the hourly fire rating requirement of a firewall in a residential apartment building if the building is Type V construction?

https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2018

What is the minimum number of means of egress required for a retail store located in a mall, with 78 feet travel distance?

https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2018

Among given building diagrams above, select the correct positive and negative wind pressures on windward and leeward sides of the buildings. Check the three that apply.

https://www.flexiquiz.com/Uploads/Questions/s583e87a0-2c6a-4c69-8c68-d2a9cc98be1f_qf9e142af-d757-4b6a-bb78-4332345244ae

As per given diagram above which of the following shading device will not provide the best shading design strategy as part of passive solar system design of this building?

https://www.flexiquiz.com/Uploads/Questions/s583e87a0-2c6a-4c69-8c68-d2a9cc98be1f_q922c563b-5227-4d6f-96f9-bb6f69f1b399