Test One

Question 1

Return air grilles are shown on drawings by who

Answer 1

MEP and Designer

Question 2

Site Analysis includes

Answer 2

walking through the space
reviewing the architectural plans (if any)
measuring the space
photographing the space
determining views from the space
understanding both the neighborhood and social context of the project
documenting the space with drawings including locating structure, utilities, built-ins, and other relevant construction elements
making an inventory of existing furniture and equipment that will be reused, however this may be considered an ancillary or additional service in terms of the contract
analyzing codes and regulations that pertain to the project
determining sustainability requirements and goals for the project

Question 3

Program

Answer 3

Information gathering generally culminates in a written document written document called that organizes all the information gathered during the analysis phase and documented in a written/graphic format

Question 4

Criteria Matrix

Question 5

Critical Path Diagram

Answer 5

CPM graphicly depicts all the tasks required to complete a project
Sequence of critical tasks

Question 6

Building commissioning

Answer 6

Is the process of inspecting, testing, starting up, and adjusting building systems and then verifying and documenting that they are operating as intended and meet the design criteria of the contract documents.

Question 7

Systems Calibration

Question 8

Performance specifications

Answer 8

establish the product requirements based on exact performance criteria used for construction components.

Question 9

proprietary specification

Answer 9

Most restrictive specific manufacture product

Question 10

reference specification

Answer 10

Describes a material product or process based on requirments

Question 11

Base Bid Specifications

Answer 11

Calls out a proprietary material allowes substitution of other products

Question 12

descriptive specification

Answer 12

Performance specification detailed written requirements for the material fabrication and installation.

Question 13

who is responsible for submitting the Certificate of Occupancy (CO) to the owner

Answer 13

Contractor

Question 14

Addendum

Answer 14

is a written or graphic document issued by the interior designer before the execution of the contract that modifies or interprets the bidding documents by additions, deletions, clarifications, or corrections.

Question 15

bulletin

Answer 15

Same as Adendum except after execution of the contract

Question 16

Change Directive

Answer 16

A written order prepared by ID directing a change in the work before the owner and contractor agree on an adjustment in cost, time or both.

Question 17

During construction changes in the construction work are accomplished by

Answer 17

minor changes in the work, by construction change directive or by formal change order.

Question 18

If the glass is less than 50% of the wall area, space is measured to the

Answer 18

inside surface of the exterior wall. Columns, recessed entries, and structural projections are disregarded.

Question 19

LCA

Answer 19

Life Cycle Assessment

Question 20

By the end of the Programming phase, the designer should have a good understanding of

Answer 20

goals for the project
areas, square footages, relationships
basic budget

Question 21

feasibility report

Answer 21

a research technique and report used to determine the viability of the proposed project, and a basic budget must first be in place to use as one of the feasibility criteria

Question 22

A contractor’s sworn statement

Answer 22

a document, written under penalty of perjury, that details who worked on what during the project and what that person is owed.

Question 23

Concentrated Business Use Occupant load

Answer 23

50

Question 24

two basic accounting methods

Answer 24

Cash used by single person Accrual

Question 25

fire-rated door assemblies requirments

Answer 25

Glass area is limited based on rating.
Labeling is required for both the door and frame.
Closers are always required with fire-rated door assemblies (protected openings).