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

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All of the above

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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.

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None of hte above

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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

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I, III, IV

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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

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III and IV

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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

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All of the above

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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

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A, B, E

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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

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All of the above

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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

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I II and IV

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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

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I, III, IV

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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

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I, II, IV

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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

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III

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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

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I, III, IV

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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

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D

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

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A

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

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B

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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

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

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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

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II (I is true of both)

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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

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II

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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

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D

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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

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A

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

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A

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

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C

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

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B

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

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I, II

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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

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I, II, III

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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

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I, II

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

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II, III

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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

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C

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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

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A

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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

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D

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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

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I

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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

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D

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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

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C

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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

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C

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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

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A, B, D

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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

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B, C, D

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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

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A

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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

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A

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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

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D

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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

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C

41
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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

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B

42
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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

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All of the above

43
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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

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A

44
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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

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I, II

45
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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

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C

46
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Which part of the refrigeration cycle is the hottest A Evaporator B Compressor C Condenser D Valve

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C

47
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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

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B, C, D

48
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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

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III, IV

49
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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

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A

50
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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

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15

51
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If the power factor is 1 for a 120v outlet and 8 ohm resist, 15 amp hair dryer, what is the wattage?

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P=VxIxPF=120x15x1=1,800watts

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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

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D

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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

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B

54
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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

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C

55
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To provide five light switches for a large room, we need I two-way switches II three way switches III four way switches

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II, III

56
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A variable speed mixer motor is most likely a Auniversal motor B DC motor C three-phase induction motor D synchronous AC motor

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A

57
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Which conduit system is unacceptable embedding in concrete A rigid B flex C IMC D armoured

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D

58
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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

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I, II, III

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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

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C

60
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Which color represents the highest Kelvin temperature and the shortest wavelength A. red B Yellow C Green D Blue

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D

61
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What is the name of the sensing surface of the eye A lens B iris C retina D cilia

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C

62
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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

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II

63
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A material which transmits light without transmitting the images on the far side is called A transparent B translucent C opaque D reflective

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B

64
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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

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I, III

65
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What is the unit which measures the amount of light striking a surface (The illumination) A candlepower B lumen C footcandle D footlambert

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C

66
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If a lamp of 2400 cp intensity results in an illumination of 24 fc at 10’, the illumination at 20’ is_____

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6 fc

67
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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

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C

68
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What is the diameter of an R-40 bulb?

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5”

69
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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

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I, II, III

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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

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C

71
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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

A

A

72
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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

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B

73
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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

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I

74
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The max acceptable IL for a hospital is ____

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40dB

75
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Doubling the distance from the source to the receiver would result in a

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drop of 6dB

76
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Doubling the number of sources at a given intensity would result in a

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gain of 3dB

77
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Doubling the mass of a theoretical wall causes its sound transmission to

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decrease 6dB

78
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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

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I, II, III

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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

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C

80
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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

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D

81
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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

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D

82
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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

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C

83
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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

A

A

84
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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

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B, C, E

85
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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

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C

86
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The principal advantage in the use of moving ramps is A speed B comfort C safety D convenience

A

A

87
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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

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I, II, V

88
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Escalators are most effectively used in situations that require A low cost B high speed C considerable life safety D considered user capacity

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D

89
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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

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B

90
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The minimum exit corridor width is ____

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44”

91
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In a non-sprinklered building, the maximum distance from a room to a fire stair exit is_____

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150’

92
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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’

A

B

93
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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

A

A

94
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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

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C

95
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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

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C

96
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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

A

A

97
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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

A

A

98
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Which of the following are required to have a siamese connection at the base? I wet standpipes, II dry standpipes III wet sprinkler systems

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I, II, III

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