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Question 1

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Which of the following buildings is not suited for an upfeed water distribution system? Select all that apply.
Answer
  • 40’ tall
  • 60’ tall
  • 100’ tall
  • 300’ tall

Question 2

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Which of the following options do not belong in this sentence? “Each area of refuge shall be sized to accommodate one wheelchair space of ______ for each ______ occupants….[and] shall be separated from the remainder of the story by a _______.” Select three.
Answer
  • 30" by 48"
  • 36" by 48"
  • 50
  • smoke barrier
  • fire damper
  • 200

Question 3

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Consider a small warehouse which has ten 120v incandescent lamps with a resistance of 240 ohms, burning continuously. What would be the total cost with electricity during the month of April, assuming a cost of $0.76 per kWh?
Answer
  • $328.32
  • $425.76
  • $238.76
  • $285.13

Question 4

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How is the air heated and cooled, respectively, by an air handling unit?
Answer
  • Convection, conduction
  • Radiation, convection
  • Convection, convection
  • Radiation, conduction

Question 5

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A developer is preparing a pro forma for a new single-tenant commercial building. The net assignable area is 54,000 sf and the building has an efficiency factor of 62.5%. The cost per square foot is $130 for the mechanical spaces (15% of the gross area), $295 for the office floors and $235 for retail (10% of the gross area) at the ground level. What is the building’s overall cost per square foot?
Answer
  • $422.80
  • $352.80
  • $264.25
  • $245.60

Question 6

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Which of the following sentences is incorrect?
Answer
  • Type M mortar can provide 2,500 psi of compressive strength
  • Type N mortar can provide 350 psi of compressive strength
  • Type O mortar can provide 750 psi of compressive strength
  • Type S mortar can provide 1,800 psi of compressive strength

Question 7

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Which of the following specification types is usually considered either “open” or “closed”?
Answer
  • Performance
  • Descriptive
  • Proprietary
  • Reference Standard

Question 8

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Which of the sentences below is not a valid option to complete the following sentence? The deflection of a beam is reduced if…
Answer
  • the load or the span decrease
  • the moment of inertia of the section increases
  • the modulus of elasticity of the material decreases
  • the moment of inertia of the section OR the modulus of elasticity of the material increase

Question 9

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In a drawing set is organized per the Uniform Drawing System by the National CAD Standard, what would you most likely find in the sheet A-601?
Answer
  • Renderings
  • Curtain wall details
  • Door schedule
  • Large-scale stair section

Question 10

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In a drawing set is organized per the Uniform Drawing System by the National CAD Standard, what is the most likely order of the following disciplines?
Answer
  • General, Civil, Survey, Structural, Architectural, Interiors
  • General, Civil, Survey, Architectural, Structural, Interiors
  • General, Survey, Civil, Structural, Architectural, Interiors
  • Survey, General, Civil, Structural, Architectural, Interiors

Question 11

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The beam shown below spans 32’ and is supported at each extremity by supports R1 and R2. Calculate the reactions of both supports, disregarding the weight of the beam itself.
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Answer
  • R1 = 4,700 lbs / R2 = 6,235 lbs
  • R1 = 5,468 lbs / R2 = 5,468 lbs
  • R1 = 7,400 lbs / R2 = 3,535 lbs
  • R1 = 6,865 lbs / R2 = 4,070 lbs

Question 12

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What are some of the characteristics of a fire damper? Select all that apply.
Answer
  • They help extinguish a fire in a ventilation duct
  • They prevent the spread of fire through a fire-rated wall
  • They close upon the detection of smoke
  • They open upon the detection of smoke

Question 13

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Which of the following is not part of the Project Manual?
Answer
  • Owner-contractor agreement
  • Instructions to bidders
  • Addenda
  • Bid forms

Question 14

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Waterproofing applied to the inside of a basement wall can also be called…
Answer
  • positive side waterproofing
  • negative side waterproofing
  • blind side Waterproofing
  • negative or blind side waterproofing

Question 15

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Brickwork laid with five courses of stretchers followed by one course of headers. To which type of bond does this refer to?
Answer
  • English bond
  • American bond
  • Running bond
  • Flemish bond

Question 16

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Which of the following statements is not correct?
Answer
  • Stone has less embodied energy than gypsum wallboard
  • Glass has less embodied energy than recycled aluminum
  • A nylon carpet has less embodied energy than glass
  • A ceramic tile has a similar embodied energy to glass

Question 17

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According to the International Building Code, how must a handrail extend beyond the bottom riser of a single-flight stair?
Answer
  • continue to slope for the depth of one tread
  • continue to slope for the depth of one tread + extend horizontally not less than 12 inches
  • extend horizontally not less than 12 inches
  • continue to slope not less than 11 inches

Question 18

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Out of the following, which materials are most commonly used for potable water service? Select 4.
Answer
  • Copper
  • Plastic
  • Bronze
  • Brass
  • Cast-Iron
  • Steel

Question 19

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Which of the following construction materials has the lowest coefficient of linear thermal expansion?
Answer
  • Steel
  • Concrete
  • Zinc
  • Oak

Question 20

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If the specifications of a given project are organized per the 2018 CSI MasterFormat, what would you most likely find in Division 05?
Answer
  • Fabricated Metal Spiral Stairs
  • Ornamental Woodwork
  • Aluminum-Framed Storefronts
  • Domed Metal-Framed Skylights
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