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Question 1

Sustainable design is primarily concerned w/which of the following issues: I. Economics II. Aesthetics III. Environment IV. Mechanical

Answer 1

All of the above

Question 2

The Natural Step is an approach to the environment that follows which of the following principles: I. The biosphere affecting humans is a relatively stable and resilient zone that includes 5 miles into the earth’s crust and 5 miles into the trophosphere II. Improved technologies have dramatically increased the number & quantity of available natural resources III. Toxic substances released into either the sea or atmosphere will only influence areas adjacent to the toxic source. IV. Using building materials that are recycled is an adequate sustainable design approach.

Answer 2

None of hte above

Question 3

The planning phase of a sustainable designed architectural projects should include which of the following elements? I. Native landscaping that is aesthetically pleasing and functional. II. Designing structures in the floodplain that can resist the forces of flood waters III. Consideration of sun orientation, topographic relief, and the scale of adjacent buildings IV. Locating projects within existing neighborhoods that are adjacent to public transportation

Answer 3

I, III, IV

Question 4

The Ahwahnee Principles include which of the following ideas I. Communities with only residential use should be relegated to areas outside the central business district II Preserved open spaces should be either wildlife habitats or recreational areas III. Transportation planning should include roads, pedestrian paths, bike paths, and mass transit systems IV job creating and economic diversity is a desired goal

Answer 4

III and IV

Question 5

Life Cycle costing is an economic evaluation of architectural elements that includes which of the following factors I. First cost II maintenance and operational cost III repair costs IV replacement costs

Answer 5

All of the above

Question 6

LEED is concerned with which of the following? A. Indoor air quality B. Storm water C. Construction costs D. Tax benefits E Innovative energy systems F. Aesthetic design

Answer 6

A, B, E

Question 7

Which of the following is a consultant who might be employed in a sustainable design project? I. Wetlands engineer II. Energy commissioner III. Landscape architect IV energy modeling engineer

Answer 7

All of the above

Question 8

Sustainable design may require research and education that is beyond a normal architectural project. Which of the following is part of the process I. Energy modeling II Educating the client III Art Selection IV selection of energy efficient appliances

Answer 8

I II and IV

Question 9

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 I. Solar orientation II decorative landscaping III Scale and style of adjacent structures IV Groundwater conditions

Answer 9

I, III, IV

Question 10

Sustainable designed architecture requires attention to which of the following building elements I Solar shading devices II Urban heat island effect III Increased parking IV Fenestration and glazing

Answer 10

I, II, IV

Question 10

Which of the following statements is correct I Groundwater is naturally soft II Hard water is often hazardous to humans III Groundwater is naturally hard IV Hard water can be controlled by the use of acid neutralizers

Answer 10

III

Question 11

Which of the following is correct I. Rain water is slightly acidic II Rain is slightly alkaline III Rain water tends to corrode metal pipes IV Rain water is often less healthful than groundwater

Answer 11

I, III, IV

Question 13

Which of the following statements is correct AAcidic water causes deposition so pipes should be oversized B Acidic water can be controlled by using the zeolite or ion exchange process C PVC pipe is appopriate for supply piping in exposed locations above ground D Copper and PVC are resistance to corrosion and therefore appropriate where water is acidic

Answer 13

D

Question 14

Which of the following represents an extremely acidic pH reading A 5 B 7 C 9 D 17

Answer 14

A

Question 15

Which of the following piping materials is heated when 2 pieces are joined A Steel B Copper C Iron D Plastic

Answer 15

B

Question 16

If the street main provides 100 psi and there is a loss of 10 psi due to friction between the street and the building, a faucet can be placed _____ feet high if the required pressure at the fixture is 10psi

Answer 16

184 feet (100psi-10 psi for friction=90psi-10 psi required by the faucet = 80psi x 2.3 ft/psi=184 feet

Question 17

A downfeed system is different from a pneumatic system in that a downfeed system I is necessary only when the street main pressure would not supply the upper floors II is not pressurized III has no storage tank

Answer 17

II (I is true of both)

Question 18

Why is it necessary to keep storm drainage separate from sanitary sewage I storm drainage is more polluted than sanitary sewage II storm drainage tends to flow at high volume, which are not treatable by the sewage plant III Storm drainage is not pressurized, but sanitary drainage is

Answer 18

II

Question 19

The purpose of a sanitary trap is to A Catch valuable objects before they enter the sewage system B Catch dangerous chemicals before they enter the sewer system C Keep storm drainage and sanitary sewage separate D keep sewer gas from backing up into the building

Answer 19

D

Question 20

What is a catch basin A An inlet into the drainage system for surface runoff B A device which keeps grease and other waste matter out of the sewer system C A type of cleanout which provides access for inspection and maintenance D A lined chamber into which sewage collects

Answer 20

A

Question 21

Insolation is an example of A. radiation B conduction C convection D latent heat transfer

Answer 21

A

Question 22

Which of the follow is dependent on orientation A. radiation b. conduction C convection D latent heat transfer

Answer 22

C

Question 23

The mean radiant temperature related to the A air temperature B surrounding surface temperatures C body temperature D all of the above

Answer 23

B

Question 24

CLTD approximates the effects of which of the following I radiation II conduction III convection IV latent heat

Answer 24

I, II

Question 25

The resistance of a layer of construction in a wall relates to which of the following I the temperature gradient within the wall II The conduction through the wall III The conductivity of the material composing the layer

Answer 25

I, II, III

Question 26

A degree day is directly related to I the weather in an area over a period of time II a reference temperature III a design day

Answer 26

I, II

Question 27

Infiltration is calculated using which method(s) I Design day method II Air change method III crack method

Answer 27

II, III

Question 28

A calculation of heat loss includes A. Qc, Qcltd, Qp, and Qm B Qc, Qcltd, Qp, Ql C Qc, Qs and Qi D. Qs, Qi, and Qr

Answer 28

C

Question 29

Using the design day temperatures in the Qc formula, give us information for which of the following A equipment sizing B life cycle costing C latent heat values D yearly weather versus a reference temperature

Answer 29

A

Question 30

Which of the following is contributed to the environment by a tea pot boiling on a stove A sensible heat B convection C latent heat D all of the above

Answer 30

D

Question 31

If the MRT is low, which way does the comfort zone shift? I towards higher ambient temperatures, II Toward lower ambient temperatures III Toward lower relative humidities

Answer 31

I

Question 32

What is the definition of relative humidity? A The amount of water in the air in lbs of water per 1,000 cu. ft. of air B The amount of water in the air in lbs of h2o per lb of air C the amount of water in the air in grains of water per pound of air D The percentage of saturation at the current temperature

Answer 32

D

Question 33

What is a sling psychrometer A a chart of the human comfort zone B A chart of air temperatures and humidities C A method of measuring wet bulb temperatures with a manual device D A method of measuring the psychological effect of diurnal temperature variation

Answer 33

C

Question 34

What is a trombe wall A an unusually heavy mass wall B A mass wall that uses water as the storage element C A mass wall that causes a convective loop into the room behind it when it is warmed D A mass wall that stores energy using phase change materials

Answer 34

C

Question 35

A good design for a hot arid climate uses which of the following, check all that apply A large roof overhangs to screen the sun B Thermal mass to damp out temperature swings C Large openings to the outside to improve ventilation D Evaporation to increase humidity E Dark-colored roofs F Lush landscaping to create a cooling effect

Answer 35

A, B, D

Question 36

The time of day effects which of the following factors, check all that apply A The declination angle B the altitude angle C The azimuth angle D The intensity of the sun E the speed of transit

Answer 36

B, C, D

Question 37

Which of the following would NOT cause a change in enthalpy A an increase in the velocity of the air movement B a decrease in the relative humidity C an increase in the dry bulb temp D and increase in the absolute moisture content

Answer 37

A

Question 38

The major benefit to earth sheltered housing is derived from which of the following factors A the thermal storage capacity of the earth B the insulative capacity of the earth C the available moisture in the earth D The weight of the earth

Answer 38

A

Question 39

Which of the following statements is NOT true A Flat plate collectors will continue to function even when they are not pointed exactly at the fun B Focusing collectors can achieve higher temperatures that flat plate collectors C Flat plate collectors can be used for heating water or air D Focusing collectors are easier to mount than flat plate collectors

Answer 39

D

Question 40

Which of the following systems can be combined with a four-pipe hydronic system? A Double duct B Multi-zone C Fan coil D unitary

Answer 40

C

Question 41

All of the following are capable of reversing the otherwise invariant flow of heat from hotter to cooler objects except A heat pump B VAV C refrigeration D evaporative chiller

Answer 41

B

Question 42

Which of the following systems can provide simultaneous heating and cooling to different rooms within the same zone I Single duct constant volume with electric reheat system II Double duct system III Fan coil system

Answer 42

All of the above

Question 43

Which of the following uses the latent heat of evaporation to transfer heat A Evaporative chiller B Multi-zone system C Unitary System D VAV

Answer 43

A

Question 44

Which of the following systems can be used if each zone must have a separate utility bill? I Unitary system II Heat pump III Double Duct

Answer 44

I, II

Question 45

Which system uses a heat sink and often balances itself without utilizing a boiler or chiller? A Unitary B Multi zone C Heat pump D VAV

Answer 45

C

Question 46

Which part of the refrigeration cycle is the hottest A Evaporator B Compressor C Condenser D Valve

Answer 46

C

Question 47

Which of the following hydronic systems are parallel, check all that apply A 1 pipe B 2 pipe C 3 pipe D 4 pipe E 5 pipe

Answer 47

B, C, D

Question 48

Which of the following hydronic systems can provide both heating and cooling simultaneously I 1 pipe II 2 pipe III 3 pipe IV 4 pipe

Answer 48

III, IV

Question 49

Where does return air go? A to the plant, B outside of the building C room that requires air at that temp D exhaust flue

Answer 49

A

Question 50

Given a 120 v outlet and a hair dryer w/a resistance of 8 ohms, the current flow through the hair dryer when it is turned on is____amps

Answer 50

15

Question 51

If the power factor is 1 for a 120v outlet and 8 ohm resist, 15 amp hair dryer, what is the wattage?

Answer 51

P=VxIxPF=120x15x1=1,800watts

Question 52

Given three parallel paths, two paths with a resistance of 4 ohms and one with a resistance of 2 ohms what is the total new resistance? A 0.125 ohms B 10 ohms C 1.25 ohms D 1.0 ohms

Answer 52

D

Question 53

If the voltage between the neutral and the peak of a three-phase current is 120 volts, what is the voltage between two phases? A 120 v B 208 v C 240 v D 277v

Answer 53

B

Question 54

A three-wire transformer means that A The primary winding is one of three input options B the transformer generates three-phase current C the secondary winding allows two different voltage takeoffs D there is a tertiary winding

Answer 54

C

Question 55

To provide five light switches for a large room, we need I two-way switches II three way switches III four way switches

Answer 55

II, III

Question 56

A variable speed mixer motor is most likely a Auniversal motor B DC motor C three-phase induction motor D synchronous AC motor

Answer 56

A

Question 57

Which conduit system is unacceptable embedding in concrete A rigid B flex C IMC D armoured

Answer 57

D

Question 58

Which of the following is true about GFI I it is a form of protection against short circuits II It may be actuated even when there is no equipment switched on in the circuit III It can completely disconnect a circuit

Answer 58

I, II, III

Question 59

What is a demand surcharge A A negative charge which builds up in a circuit when the current is too great B The copper side of a capacitor C A method by which utilities attempt to reduce the need for new power plants D The factor that triggers a circuit breaker

Answer 59

C

Question 60

Which color represents the highest Kelvin temperature and the shortest wavelength A. red B Yellow C Green D Blue

Answer 60

D

Question 61

What is the name of the sensing surface of the eye A lens B iris C retina D cilia

Answer 61

C

Question 62

Which of the following statements about glare are true I glare is always a reflection II Glare is always an extreme contrast in brightness III glare is always a very high illumination

Answer 62

II

Question 63

A material which transmits light without transmitting the images on the far side is called A transparent B translucent C opaque D reflective

Answer 63

B

Question 64

Which of the following statements are correct about the term diffuse I ambient light is usually diffuse II A mirror is a diffuse reflecting surface III printing or writing is easiest to read when viewed in diffuse light

Answer 64

I, III

Question 65

What is the unit which measures the amount of light striking a surface (The illumination) A candlepower B lumen C footcandle D footlambert

Answer 65

C

Question 66

If a lamp of 2400 cp intensity results in an illumination of 24 fc at 10', the illumination at 20' is_____

Answer 66

6 fc

Question 67

The major advantage to low voltage incandescent lamps is that the lamps A are much brighter for a given wattage B last much longer C focus and aim their light more accurately D can run at higher temperatures

Answer 67

C

Question 68

What is the diameter of an R-40 bulb?

Answer 68

5"

Question 69

Which of the following are true about fluorescent lighting? I fluorescent lighting is more efficient than incandescent lighting II Fluorescent lighting can have different CRI ratings depending on the phosphors III Fluorescent lighting does not run on 12 volt DC current

Answer 69

I, II, III

Question 70

What criteria are used in specifying the maximum noise level in a given space under a given set of conditions? A PWL B NRC C NC D NR

Answer 70

C

Question 71

What is the logarithmic measure of the intensity of a sound relative to a reference intensity in watts/m^2 or watts/cm^2? A. IL B SPL C STC D NC

Answer 71

A

Question 72

Which of the following is a method of rating wall sections or doors according to their typical or overall resistance to sound transmission? A SPL B STC C PWL D NR

Answer 72

B

Question 73

Reverberation time is I The time required for a sound to decay 60dB in a space II the time it takes for an echo to return III longer in a dead space and shorter in a live space

Answer 73

I

Question 74

The max acceptable IL for a hospital is ____

Answer 74

40dB

Question 75

Doubling the distance from the source to the receiver would result in a

Answer 75

drop of 6dB

Question 76

Doubling the number of sources at a given intensity would result in a

Answer 76

gain of 3dB

Question 77

Doubling the mass of a theoretical wall causes its sound transmission to

Answer 77

decrease 6dB

Question 78

Given a concrete room with concrete walls, floors, and ceiling, adding carpeting and drapes does which of the following I Increases the absorptivity of the room II Decreases the reverberation time of the room III Decreases the intensity of the sound that a small motor would make in the room

Answer 78

I, II, III

Question 79

A partition with a sound transmission class rating of 55dB would be A very good at stopping reflected sound B barely acceptable at stopping transmitted sound C very good at stopping transmitted sound D barely acceptable at stopping reflected sound

Answer 79

C

Question 80

The maximum usable speed of an elevator is generally limited by A considerations of safety B car capacity C counterweight/load ration D building height

Answer 80

D

Question 81

In the design of a 3-story commercial building with a max height of 45', the architect wishes to have a constant roof silhouette with no projections above the 4' high parapet. Consequently, the architect should chose an A electric elevator with geared traction and operating machinery at the basement level B gearless electric elevator with operating machinery in a four foot high roof structure C hydraulic elevator with operating machinery in a four foot high-pent house D hydraulic elevator with operating machinery located in the elevator pit

Answer 81

D

Question 82

the recommended speed of a passenger elevator in a 20-story building should be about A 200fpm B 300 fpm C 800 fpm D 1000 fpm

Answer 82

C

Question 83

Every fire door that is part of a fire stair exiting system must open A in the direction of travel B into the enclosed stair C toward the flight leading down D toward the building exterior

Answer 83

A

Question 84

In which of the following ways do freight elevators generally differ from passenger elevators? check all that apply A they are never used by people B they are slower C they have greater weight capacity D they require fewer safety features E their doors open differently F they are physically larger

Answer 84

B, C, E

Question 85

In order to connect 2 levels whose different of elevation is 2', a handicapped ramp must be at least A 10' long B 12' long C 24' long D 30' long

Answer 85

C

Question 86

The principal advantage in the use of moving ramps is A speed B comfort C safety D convenience

Answer 86

A

Question 87

In determining the total number of elevators required in a new building, an architect should consider the I total number for floors II estimate volume of traffic III number of hours of operation IV elevator roping system V elevator car size

Answer 87

I, II, V

Question 88

Escalators are most effectively used in situations that require A low cost B high speed C considerable life safety D considered user capacity

Answer 88

D

Question 89

Compartmentation refers to A sealing special chemicals in compartments, which are released when fire is detected B containing the fire in the area in which it began C dividing a sprinkler system into compartments based on required flow rate D dividing the city into fire zones 1, 2, 3

Answer 89

B

Question 90

The minimum exit corridor width is ____

Answer 90

44"

Question 91

In a non-sprinklered building, the maximum distance from a room to a fire stair exit is_____

Answer 91

150'

Question 92

If a wet standpipe system is installed, every point on every floor must be within how many feet of a connection? A 75' B 130' C 150' D 200'

Answer 92

B

Question 93

Flashover occurs when A all the materials reach combustion temperature at once B one building's roof ignites the next buildings roof C a fire though to be extinguished restarts itself from the embers D high temperatures trigger a sprinkler head

Answer 93

A

Question 94

Building occupancy groups are determined by A the construction materials used in the structure B the number of people expected to use the building C the function for which the building is designed D the size of the building

Answer 94

C

Question 95

Dry standpipes are A used by building occupants to put out a fire before it gets out of control B filled with Halon gas or CO2 and triggered automatically C used by fire fighters who have to pump water into them D used to drain floors of excess water during fire fighting

Answer 95

C

Question 96

The major benefit of using sprinkler systems is that A they do not require that someone be in attendance to be effective B they are considerably less expensive than standpipe systems C they do not damage vauable artwork, books or records D they may also by used as domestic plumbing systems

Answer 96

A

Question 97

Which of the following fire detection devices will sense the products of combustion whether or not the fire is very large? A ionization detector B smoke detector C sprinkler head with fusible link D heat detector

Answer 97

A

Question 98

Which of the following are required to have a siamese connection at the base? I wet standpipes, II dry standpipes III wet sprinkler systems

Answer 98

I, II, III