module 06 | quiz questions Flashcards
what is the range of required wyzenbeek double rubs for low-traffic upholstery applications?
15,000 - 20,000
what is the greenguard gold certification?
similar to bifma e3
tests products under rigorous emissions criteria to protect sensitive occupancies
what does bifma level section 7 consider?
the safety of materials
specifically the chemicals used in or on a fabric before, during, and after production
when selecting paint for a hospital, which of the following criteria is most important?
- flammability
- chemical resistance
- abrasion resistance
- voc emissions
voc emissions
which carpet type allows a complex, custom-patterned carpet with varying pile heights?
- plush
- tufted
- axminster
- wilton
wilton
fabric flammability is rated in terms of…?
- flame spread
- smoke development
- fuel contribution
in order to minimize the flammability hazard of hotel drapery, what would be the most effective action?
shorten the length of the fabric
what is the rule of thumb for drapery flammability hazard?
less fabric to burn - less fuel for the fire
what term is used to define the ratio of a sound’s intensity absorbed by a material : total intensity reaching the material?
coefficient of absorption
what type of finish surface provides the greatest nrc?
acoustic ceiling tile
changing a ceiling from gyp to act would most affect the room’s:
- reverberation
- decibel loss
- impact insulation class
- sound transmission
reverberation
what is sound transmission?
the movement of sound energy through materials
to encourage competitive bidding, public projects usually require what type of construction specifications?
- base-bid specs
- performance specs
- proprietary specs
- prescriptive specs
performance specs
these specs tell what the final construction assembly must achieve, but give the contractor some choice in how they will be achieved
rapidly renewable materials are those that can be harvested in less than how many years?
10 years
a designer is evaluating various alternatives for a particular building product as they relate to sustainability. what would the designer most likely use:
- matrix comparison chart
- impact assessment
- environmental impact study
- life-cycle assessment
life-cycle assessment
what are the arms of the ul environment program?
- promotes market visibility of sustainable products
- provides green claims validation
what type of product would best minimize the quantity of items that go to a landfill and also save raw materials?
- post-consumer materials
- pre-consumer materials
- bio-based materials
- sustainable materials
bio-based materials
which carpet fiber would be the best option for a specification of a project seeking leed certification and specifically concerned with life-cycle cost?
- nylon
- wool
- recycled polyester
- polypropylene
wool
which of the following entities have officially recognized facts?
- epa
- leed
- astm
- nfpa
epa
as a designer, what is the best method to make sure old carpet from the renovation of an office building will be recycled?
include a specification on the drawing set detailing the recycling procedure for the old carpet
what is the oeko-tex harmful substances list?
a certification that ensures textile products pose no risk to human health
which lists include health criteria that should be considered regarding the safety of materials?
- perkins + will precautionary list
- living building challenge red list
- bifma level section 7
- oeko-tex harmful substances list
bifma level section 7
a product that is reusable after it has served its purpose in the original building is what in the life cycle of another building?
salvaged materials
when estimating the amount of wallcovering to order, what percentage of waste should one account for?
20%
