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Architectural Registration Exam Site planning & Design Quiz sobre SPD Chapters, criado por Melissa Skopak em 04-02-2015.

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Questão 1 de 28

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What type of circulation system responds most sympathetically to the existing natural environment?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • grid system

  • linear system

  • curvilinear system

  • radial system

Explicação

Questão 2 de 28

1

To move large volumes of traffic at high speed, the most effective type of circulation system is

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • highways

  • expressways

  • arterials

  • distributors

Explicação

Questão 3 de 28

1

Land use development patterns are MOST frequently determined by

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • topographic factors

  • climatic factors

  • utility systems

  • street systems

Explicação

Questão 4 de 28

1

The primary advantage of 60-degree parking is that it

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • saves space

  • is easier to use

  • is safer to use

  • cost less to construct

Explicação

Questão 5 de 28

1

A neighborhood shopping center is BEST located at

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • the intersection of an arterial and collector street

  • the intersection of two local streets

  • the foot of an expressway ramp

  • the interchange of an expressway

Explicação

Questão 6 de 28

1

From among the following street design criteria, select those that are correct
I. Curb radii should be 12'-0" minimum
II. Compound curves are preferred over simple curves
III. Traffic lanes should be about 12'-0" wide.
IV. Parking lanes should generally be avoided
V. Intersections should be at right angles wherever possible.

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • I, IV

  • I, III, V

  • II, III, IV

  • I, III, IV, V

Explicação

Questão 7 de 28

1

Power lines are generally located above, rather than below, ground because they are

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • easier to repair

  • faster to install

  • less costly

  • less dangerous

Explicação

Questão 8 de 28

1

From among the following handicapped design criteria, select the incorrect statement

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • wheelchair paths should not exceeed a 1:20 grade

  • Wheelchair ramps should not exceed a 1:12 grade

  • Wheelchair ramps should not exceed 30'-0" in length

  • Wheelchair turning spaces should not be less than 3SF

Explicação

Questão 9 de 28

1

Which of the following should be avoided in the design of a large parking lot?
I. acute angle parking
II. ramped exit driveway
III. dead level paved areas
IV. Dead end aisles
V. Pedestrian circulation

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • III, IV

  • III, V

  • I, II, V

  • II, III, IV

Explicação

Questão 10 de 28

1

The primary objective of good pedestrian circulation is

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • economy

  • permanence

  • safety

  • speed

Explicação

Questão 11 de 28

1

Which of the following will MOST effectively divert subsurface water away from a building's foundation?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • Place the foundation below the water table

  • Modify the contours of the site during finish grading

  • Install drainage tiles adjacent to the bottom of footings

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

Explicação

Questão 12 de 28

1

If the loads of a proposed structure are high relative to the bearing capacity of the soil, one would likely provide

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • a mat footing

  • continuous wall footings

  • combined footings

  • shallow spread footings

Explicação

Questão 13 de 28

1

A system of piles may be appropriate for supporting a structure when

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • moisture in the soil is detected

  • the piles can be placed below groundwater level

  • dense earth makes conventional excavation difficult

  • the surface soil has low bearing capacity

Explicação

Questão 14 de 28

1

Frost line refers to the level of earth

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • at which the soil bearing value is affected by weather

  • at which the building foundation should be located

  • below which the footings will not freeze

  • below which the soil does not freeze

Explicação

Questão 15 de 28

1

For a structure with very heavy loads resting on dense earth, which of the following would be MOST appropriate?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • boat footings

  • jetted piles

  • wood piles

  • structural steel piles

Explicação

Questão 16 de 28

1

Placing load on a footing results in

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • reduced soil bearing capacity

  • differential settlement

  • a reduction of the soil's void volume

  • shrinkage of the soil

Explicação

Questão 17 de 28

1

The principal purpose of all soil exploration and testing is to determine the

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • bearing capacity of the soil

  • intrinsic character of the soil

  • depth of the water table

  • depth of the bedrock

Explicação

Questão 18 de 28

1

The design of a surface drainage system for a residential development is based on a five-year storm. During a review, the drainage system is found to be incapable of handling the expected runoff. Therefore, it should be

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • changed to a subsurface system

  • changed to employ non-erosive materials

  • designed for a 10-year storm

  • designed for a 100-year storm

Explicação

Questão 19 de 28

1

In the residential development of the previous question, runoff might be reduced by using

Selecione uma das seguintes:

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

  • wider roof eaves on the residential units

  • more paved areas

  • greater areas of vegetation

Explicação

Questão 20 de 28

1

All of the following describe the general climatic characteristics of an area EXCEPT

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • temperature

  • topography

  • humidity

  • wind velocity

Explicação

Questão 21 de 28

1

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

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

  • Economics

  • Aesthetics

  • Environment

  • Mechanical Systems

Explicação

Questão 22 de 28

1

The Natural Step is an approach to the environment that follows which of the following principles?

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

  • The biosphere affecting humans is a relatively stable and resilient zone that includes five miles into the earth's crust and five miles into the troposphere

  • Improved technologies have dramatically increased the number and quantity of available natural resources

  • Toxic substances released into either the sea or atmosphere will only influence areas adjacent to the toxic source

  • Using building materials that are recycled is an adequate sustainable design approach

  • None of the above

Explicação

Questão 23 de 28

1

The planning phase of a sustainably designed architectural project should include which of the following elements?

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

  • Native landscaping that is aesthetically pleasing and functional.

  • Designing structures in the floodplain that can resist the forces of flood waters

  • Consideration of sun orientation, topographic relief, and the scale of adjacent buildings

  • Locating projects within existing neighborhoods that are adjacent to public transportation

Explicação

Questão 24 de 28

1

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

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

  • First Cost

  • Maintenance and operational costs

  • Repair Costs

  • Replacement cost

Explicação

Questão 25 de 28

1

LEED is concerned with which of the following?

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

  • Indoor air quality

  • Storm water

  • Construction costs

  • tax benefits

  • innovative energy systems

  • aesthetic design

Explicação

Questão 26 de 28

1

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

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

  • Wetlands engineer

  • Energy commissioner

  • Landscape architect

  • Energy modeling engineer

Explicação

Questão 27 de 28

1

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

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

  • Energy modeling

  • Education of the client

  • Art selection

  • Selection of energy efficient appliances

Explicação

Questão 28 de 28

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Sensitivity to the nuances of site conditions is key to sustainable design. Which of the following are site conditions the architect should examine in the design process?

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

  • Solar orientation

  • decorative landscaping

  • scale and style of adjacent structures

  • groundwater conditions

Explicação

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