L10/11 Quizzes

Question 1

Rather than simply focusing on initial cost, a more holistic approach is life cycle cost which includes first cost, __ cost, replacement cost and energy cost

Answer 1

Maintenance

Question 2

T/F: As a general rule, interior finishes that offer high durability are more expensive than less durable alternatives

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The interior construction elements that prevent smoke and fire from travelling between spaces within a building via the HVAC ductwork are called __

Answer 3

Fire dampers

Question 4

T/F: Office and retail spaces tend to feature heavier, more durable finishes than typically used in speciality interiors found in civic buildings such as performing arts theatres.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

In acoustics, __ is the number of pressure difference cycles that occur within one second

Answer 5

Frequency

Question 6

The ideal combination of material types for creating quality of listening conditions are:

a. Reflector only
b. Absorber only
c. Reflector over absorber
d. Absorber over reflector

Answer 6

Absorber over reflector

Question 7

The measurement of white noise within a space is called noise __

Answer 7

Criteria

Question 8

T/F: one solution to reducing the transmission of sound through floor is to ‘float the floor’, which entails specifying a soft, resilient floor finish such as plush carpeting

Answer 8

False

Question 9

When estimating a wall assembly’s STC rating, how many adders would be included in the calculation if the wall featured four improvements?

Answer 9

3

Question 10

T/F: Fire barriers subdivide large spaces within a building into smaller fire cells

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Which of the following is not a reason for using light gauge metal studs instead of timber studs for commercial partitions

Answer 11

Metal studs are thinner

Question 12

Of the two main types of furring channels used to install plasterboard and rigid insulation over a solid wall, the channels that avoid weak points in terms of heat and sound transmission are called __ channels.

Answer 12

Z

Question 13

Water-resistant plasterboard is often coloured __, to distinguish it from other types of gypsum board.

Answer 13

Green

Question 14

T/F: Wall coverings tend to be less expensive than paint finishes in part because they are less durable

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Which type of ceiling is most common in commercial interiors?

Answer 15

Suspended

Question 16

Suspended ceilings represent the lower extent of the __, or space between the ceiling and the underside of the deck above

Answer 16

Plenum

Question 17

T/F: The correct order of the layers that make up a suspended plaster ceiling are hangar wires, runner channels, furring channels, metal lath and three-coat plaster

Answer 17

True

Question 18

A key difference between quarry tile and ceramic and porcelain tiles is that the latter type are

a. square or rectangular shaped
b. made of clay
c. thin-set into a bed of mortar
d. glazed
e. none of the above

Answer 18

Glazed

Question 19

The type of commercial lamp that tends to have the lowest efficacy is:

a. incandescent
b. fluorescent
c. LED
d. All have the same efficacy

Answer 19

Incandescent

Question 20

To enhance speech privacy in an open, shared office, it is best to achieve a low noise criteria via carpeting etc.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

The first plaster coat in a 3 coat system is applied onto a __, commonly made of expanded metal

Answer 21

Lath

Question 22

T/F: Unlike residential broadloom carpeting over an underlay, commercial carpet is usually glued down to the subfloor

Answer 22

True

Question 23

The measurement of white noise within a space is called noise __

Answer 23

Criteria

Question 24

Fire barriers subdivide large spaces within a building into smaller fire __

Answer 24

Cells