Ballast Questions Flashcards
A deep excavation for a high-rise building in an urban area would require
A. battered walls
B. needle beams
C. steel sheeting
D. tiebacks
D. tiebacks
A soils report indicates that bentonite is present below the site of a proposed two-story manufacturing building. What type of foundation system should be used?
A. drilled piers with grade beams
B. raft foundation
C. caissons with pile caps
D. extended spread footings.
A. drilled piers with grade beams
Which of the following pedestrian walk materials provides the best positive grade-level drainage away from a building?
A. asphaltic concrete
B. brick pavers
C. cobblestones
D. concrete
D. concrete
For a large building being planned with a two-level basement used for meeting rooms, which of these water-related soil problems would be the most important to solve?
A. uplift pressure on the lowest slab
B. moisture penetration caused by hydrostatic pressure.
C. deterioration of foundation insulation
D. reduced load-carrying capacity of the soil
B. moisture penetration caused by hydrostatic pressure.
If a soil is analyzed as being primarily silty, how should it be characterized?
A. very fine material of organic matter
B. rigid particles with moderately high bearing capacity
C. particles with some cohesion and plasticity in their behavior
D. smaller particles with occasional plastic behavior
D. smaller particles with occasional plastic behavior
Which of the following building areas is excluded from a calculation of the architectural area of a building?
A. a mechanical penthouse with 6ft head-room
B. an open courtyard
C. a duct shaft
D. a porch
B. an open courtyard
Which of the following factors accounts for the highest cost of a lighting system over time?
A. lamps
B. luminaires
C. installation
D. operation
D. operation
Which of the following installed suspended ceiling systems is the least expensive?
A. concealed spline set in a grid with 12x12 mineral fiber tiles
B. gypsum wallboard attached to furring channels attached to 1 1/2 in cold rolled channels
C. metal pan with acoustic pads set in 2’ by 2’ exposed grids
D. mineral board tiles set in 2 x 4 exposed grids
D. mineral board tiles set in 2 x4 exposed grids
Which of the following wood flooring types has the lowest material cost?
A. maple strip over sleepers
B. oak strip no. 1 common
C. oak plank
D. white oak parquet
B. oak strip no. 1 common
Which of the following door frame materials would provide the greatest durability at the lowest possible cost?
A. aluminum
B. hollow metal
C. stainless steel
D. wood (e.g. oak)
B. hollow metal
Which of the following wall coverings has the highest material cost?
A. acrylic glazed coating
B. cork tile
C. commercial-grade grass cloth
D. medium-weight vinyl wallcovering
B. cork tile
Which of these statements about reinforcing bar sizes is FALSE?
A. American and metric sizes are now based on a unitless number.
B. American bar numbers equal the number of eighths of an inch across the diameter.
C. Soft metric numbers approximately equal the diameter in millimeters.
D. Hard metric numbers are based on the cross-sectional area in square millimeters.
A. American and metric sizes are now based on a unitless number.
One nondestructive test used to measure the strength of concrete after it has hardened in its final form is the
A. core cylinder test
B. cylinder test
C. impact hammer test
D. Kelly ball test
C. impact hammer test
If too much water is placed in a concrete mix, which of the following problems might develop?
A. laitance
b. efflorescence
c. hydration
d. segregation
A. laitance
Expansion joints in concrete walks should be located at a maximum spacing of
A. 5 ft
B. 10 ft
C. 20 ft
D. 25 ft
C. 20 ft
When the architect is on the job observing concrete placement, what is most likely to be of least concern?
A. height of a bottom-dump bucket above the forms as the concrete is being placed.
B. type of vibrator being used
C. location of the rebar in relation to the forms
D. method of support of the forms
B. type of vibrator being used
What cement would be used in slip form construction?
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV
C. Type III
What is used to minimize corner chipping of concrete?
A. chamfer strips
B.. hardeners
C. rustication strips
D. walers
A. chamfer strips
What is the primary purpose of the voids in a cored slab?
A. to allow electrical services to be concealed in the slab
B. to make a more efficient load-carrying member
C. to make erection easier
D. to minimize weight
B. to make a more efficient load-carrying member
At what temperature do workers need to take steps to protect concrete when cold weather is predicted?
A. 0 degrees
B. 32 degrees
C. 40 degrees
D. 45 degrees
C. 40 degrees
When specifying small batches of concrete, what does a 1:2:5 mix mean?
A. 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, and 5 parts coarse aggregate
B. 1 part coarse aggregate, 2 parts sand, and 5 parts cement
C. 1 part water, 2 parts cement, and 5 parts aggregate
D. 1 part cement, 2 parts water, and 5 parts aggregate
A. 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, and 5 parts coarse aggregate
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A. Type III cement is often used for precast concrete members.
B. Precast concrete members can be a maximum of 14 ft wide.
C. Concrete used in precast members is typically 3000 psi.
D. Conditions are more controlled during the production of precast concrete members than they would be for similar structural systems built in the field.
C. Concrete used in precast members is typically 3000 psi.
Which of the following defects would most affect a wood joists ability to resist horizontal shear?
A. knot
B. split
C. wane
D. warp
C. Split
The straightest, most uniform grain appearance in board lumber is achieved by specifying
A. plain sawing
B. quarter sawing
C. rift sawing
D. rotary sawing
C. Rift sawing
In order to get a countertop or cabinet to fit snugly against a slightly irregular partition, which of the following should be specified or called out on the drawings
A. astragal
B. extended frame
C. scribe
D. shoe molding
C. Scribe
Which of the following engineered products would be best to use in place of traditional wood joists for spans from 16 ft (5 m) to 20 ft (6 rn)
A. wood I-joists
B. glued-laminated members
C. medium-density fiberboard
D. parallel-chord wood trusses
A. wood I-joists
A lengthwise separation in a piece of rough carpentry that occurs between or through the growth rings is called a
A. check
B. shake
c. split
D. wane
B. Shake
Solid Wood members with a nominal thickness
between 2 in (51) and 5 in (127) and a nominal width 2 in (51) or greater are called
A. boards
B. dimension lumber
C. timbers
D. yard lumber
B. Dimension Lumber
Fire-cut joists are required in
A. platform framing
B. heavy limber framing
C. concrete walls
D. masonry walls
D. masonry walls
In order to minimize the space required for wood
floor framing, the architect would most likely detail the connections to show the use of
A. hurricane straps
B. post caps
c. saddle hangers
D. splice plates
C. Saddle Hangers
The horizontal member that holds individual pieces
of shoring in place is called a
A. waler
B. breast board
C. raker
D. none of the above
A. waler
A nominal 3 X 6 piece of lumber is classified as
A. timber
B. a board
C. dimension lumber
D. a yard
C. dimension lumber
Select the INCORRECT statement from among the
following.
A. The larger the pennyweight, the longer the nail.
B. Design values for bolts are dependent on the
thickness of the wood in which they are located.
C. Split-ring connectors are often used for heavily
loaded wood structures that n1ust be disassembled.
D. in general, lag bolts have more holding power
than large screws.
C. Split-ring connectors are often used for heavily
loaded wood structures that n1ust be disassembled.
Which of the following most affects lumber strength?
A. a split
B. a wane
c. a check
D. a shake
A. a split
Which three of the following are of most importance
in wood frame construction?
I. sheathing type II. differential shrinkage lll. location of defects IV fire stops V. headers
A. I, II, and lll
B. I, II, and lV
C. 11, III, and V
D. lll, IV, and V
B. I, II, and lV
The allowable stress ratings for lumber in the building codes are based primarily on
A. size groups
B. species
C. types of defects
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Architectural woodwork for installation in the southwestern United States should have a moisture content of
A. less than 5%
B. 4% to 9%
C. 5% to 10%
D. 8% to 13%
B. 4% to 9%
As a general rule, the length of the three sides of the work triangle in a residential kitchen should not exceed
A. 20 ft (6.1 m)
B. 23 ft (7.0 rn)
C. 26 ft (7.9 rn)
D. 30 ft (9.1 m)
C. 26 ft (7.9 rn)
Which of the following is the best sealant to use
between exterior, precast concrete wall panels?
A. acrylic
B. butyl
C. latex
D. polyurethane
D. polyurethane
The minimum suggested pitch for a normal-slope
asphalt or composition shingle roof is
A. 2:12
B. 3:12
C. 4:12
D. 5:12
C. 4:12
Many problems associated with exterior insulation
and finish systems (EIFS) can be solved using which of the following design techniques?
A. Design the wall using the rain screen principle.
B. Use expansion joints at a maximum spacing of
10 ft 0 in (3000)
C. Increase the thickness of the finish coat.
D. Provide extra flashing at window and door
joints.
A. Design the wall using the rain screen principle.
Which of the following materials provides the highest insulation value (R-value)?
A. expanded perlite
B. expanded polystyrene
C. fiberglass
D. polyisocyanurate
D. polyisocyanurate
Asphalt-impregnated building paper is used under
siding to
A. improve thermal resistance
B. increase the water resistance of the wall
C. act as a vapor barrier
D. all of the above
B. increase the water resistance of the wall
Which of the following would be LEAST appropriate
for insulating a steel stud wall?
A. polystyrene boards
B. rock wool
C. fiberglass bans
D. perlite boards
B. rock wool
Baker House dormitory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, designed by Alvar Aalto, represents which type of organizational scheme?
A. radial
B. linear
c clustered
D. grid
B. linear
Selection of an earth-sheltered building design can be a representation of
A. cost efficiency
B. defensible space
c sustainability
D. territoriality
c sustainability
The honest expression of the nature of brick as a
structural material is to utilize it
A. to support horizontal lintels
B. in barrel arches
C. as a fine texture on large, flat walls
D. in modular con1positions
B. in barrel arches
The Crystal Palace in London was the first building to utilize
A. steel arches
B. concrete ribbing
C. large glass panels
D. prefabricated iron parts
D. prefabricated iron parts
The concept of combining archilecture with ecology
to develop alternate urban habitats with greater density while using solar energy was advocated by
A. Frank Lloyd Wright
B. Kenzo Tange
C. Le Corbusier
D. Paolo Soleii
D. Paolo Soleii
What variable is used to measure the rate of heat
transfer in any given thickness of material?
A. conductivity
B. coefficient of heat trans1nission
C. resistance
D. conductance
D. conductance
When selecting a fire extinguisher cabinet, the most
critical design feature is the
A. projection distance from the wall
B. size of the glazing
C. height of the cabinet enclosure
D. finish
A. projection distance from the wall
According to model codes, the minimum width of an
office exit corridor serving an occupant load of 55 is
A 36 in (914)
B. 42 in (1067)
C. 44 in (1118)
D. 48 in (1219)
C. 44 in (1118)
What agency sets requirements for safety glazing in buildings?
A. American Society for Testing and Materials
B. Consumer Product Safety Commission
C. Glass Association of North America
D. International Code Council
B. Consumer Product Safety Commission
According to model codes, interior finish requirements for woodwork are most stringent for
A. recessed shelving
B. cornice molding
C. built-in furniture
D. wainscoting
D. wainscoting
For accessible doors, what is the MINIMUM clear floor space from the latch side of the door to an object in inches?
18 inches
A fire-rated gypsum board partition must always consist of
A. Type X gypsum board
B. full-height construction
C. attachment according to testing laboratory standards
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
What is the building code requirement for pairs of
exit doors with astragals?
A. weather stripping
B. door stop
c. coordinator
D. flush bolts
c. coordinator
How much fire protection-rated glazing (wire glass) is permitted in a 1-hour rated door in an exterior wall?
A. 100 sq in (645 sq in)
B. 1296 sq in (8362 sq cm)
C. The amount of glazing is not limited.
D. No glazing is permitted.
D. No glazing is permitted.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement of
NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers?
A. Fire extinguisher cabinets rnust have a vision
panel or be clearly marked with a sign.
B. Fire extinguishers must be tested regularly and
have an approved label.
C. Fire extinguisher cabinets may not protrude into
the hallway more than 4 in (102).
D. When fire extinguishers are required, no occupant may be more than 75 ft (22.9 m) from a
fire extinguisher.
C. Fire extinguisher cabinets may not protrude into
the hallway more than 4 in (102).
A grocery store parking lot has 100 parking spaces.
According to ADAAG, at least __ accessible spaces must be provided. (Fill in the blank.)
4 spaces must be provided
What does it mean when a building material is noncombustible?
A. It will not ignite and burn when subjected to
fire.
B. It will withstand flame impingement.
C. It will not readily spread fire once ignited.
D. It has a minimum 1-hour fire rating.
A. It will not ignite and burn when subjected to
fire.
Restrictions on surface finishes in all model codes are based primarily on
A. occupancy and construction type
B. occupant load and location in the building
C. location in the building and occupancy
D. occupancy group and sprinklering
C. location in the building and occupancy
Construction type refers to the
A. major materials used to construct a building
B. fire-resistance ratings of various building components
C. maximum area and height of a building
D. use of a building and fire-protection methods
used
B. The hourly ratings of major building components, such as the structural frame, bearing walls, exterior walls, floor structure, and roof structure, together determine the construction type according to Tables 601 (table 29.2) and 602 in the IBC.
What is the minimum clear width for an accessible
door?
A. 30 in (760)
B. 32 in (815)
C 34 in (865)
D. 36 in (915)
D. 36 in (915)
In surveying an existing corridor to see if it met accessibility guidelines, an architect discovers the following two items that are questionable.
(a) a small fire-hose cabinet extending 5 in (127) from the wall
(b) a 1/4 in (6) high threshold below a pair of normally
open doors
Which items must be modified to make the corridor barrier-free? A. neither (a) nor (b) B. (a) but not (b) c. (b) but not (a) D. both (a) and (b)
B. a small fire-hose cabinet extending 5 in (127) from the wall, but not a 1/4 in (6) high threshold below a pair of normally open doors
A soils report has indicated that the water table is 5 ft 0 in (1500) above the basement level of a planned three story building. What type of construction technique will most likely be required?
A. damp-proofing
B. surcharging
c. waterproofing
D. waterstopping
c. waterproofing
A building with a basement. is being designed in a wet climate. Which of the following water-control materials and/or methods should the architect recommend for the foundation and basement walls?
I. cementitious coatings
II. geotextiles
III. French drains
IV sloping soil away from the building
A. II and III only
B. III and IV only
C. I, II, and IV only
D. II, lll, and IV only
D. II, lll, and IV only
Which type of masonry cement mortar has the highest compressive strength?
A. Type M
B. Type N
c. Type O
D. Type S
A. Type M
Type M, 2500 psi, Good In Freezing
Type N, Interior and Exterior
Type S, Heavier Loads, Int. & Ext. Below Grade Good in freezing
Type O 350 psi No Freezing
In masonry walls, water is prevented from seeping
back into the wall through capillary action by using
A. base flashing
B. coping
c. drips
D. weep holes
c. drips
Under wind pressures of 20 psf (958 Pa), the maximum area allowed for individual exterior wall panels using standard unit glass block is ____ ft2 (m2). (Fill in the blank.)
144 Sq Ft
According to codes, horizontal masonry reinforcement is required every
A. 8.0 in (200)
B. 16 in ( 400)
C. 24 in (600)
D. 32 in (800)
B. 16 in ( 400)
Which mortar type has the highest compressive
strength?
A. M
B. N
c. O
D. S
A. Type M 2500 psi From Highest to Lowest Compressive Strength Type M- 2500 psi Type S- 1800 psi Type N- 750 psi type O- 350 psi
What type of brick would most likely be specified for an eastern exposure in New Hampshire?
A. NW (Normal Weathering)
B. FBX (Finish Brick)
C. MW (Moderate Weathering
D. SW (Severe Weathering)
D. SW (Severe Weathering)
Three courses of a bull stretcher using a standard
brick and standard mortar joints equal
A 8 in (200)
B. 12 in (300)
C. 15 in (375)
D. 18 in ( 450)
B. 12 in (300)
If cracking occurred along the joints of a brick wall in a generally diagonal direction from a window corner up to the top of the wall, which of the following would most likely be the cause?
A. lack of vertical control joints
B. horizontal reinforcement placed too far apart
C. poor grouting of the cavity
D. inadequate inortar
A. lack of vertical control joints
What is the most important fire-resistance property of a CMU partition?
A. overall width
B. density
C. joint reinforcement
D. equivalent thickness
D. equivalent thickness
What is a requirement for a door opening in a
masonry partition?
A. bond beam
B. arch action
c. weep holes
D. flashing
A. bond beam
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Spalling occurs when water-soluble salts in
masonry units or mortar leach out of the brick.
B. Tuck pointing is used to finish mortar joints
during construction of a new brick wall.
C. Flashing in a masonry wall should be terminated
just before the face of the brick for best
appearance.
D. A concealed flashing in a masonry wall with a
concrete backup should terminate in a reglet.
D. A concealed flashing in a masonry wall with a
concrete backup should terminate in a reglet.
Reglets are horizontal grooves cast into concrete that allow a piece of flashing to be slipped inside and then carried across the airspace and through the brick for proper drainage and moisture control.
What is the designation for the most commonly used structural steel for beams?
A. A36
B. A153
C. A441
D. A501
A. A36
Which of the following is NOT a standard designation for open-web steel joists?
A DLH
B. K
C. LH
D. ML
D. ML
DLH - Deep Long Span Joist
LH - Long Span joist
K - Open Web Joist
The stringers of prefabricated steel utility stairs are
normally constructed of
A. angle iron
B. channel sections
c. steel plate
D. tube sections
B. channel sections
Which type of brass finish would best prevent tarnish and require the least maintenance?
A. anodized
B. organic
c. oil
D. wax
B. organic
Which of the following is not a copper alloy?
A. austenitic stainless steel
B. Monel metal
C. Muntz metal
D. nickel silver
A. austenitic stainless steel
Monel is a trade name for a metal alloy of copper and nickel. Muntz metal is a common alloy of 60% copper and 40% tin. Nickel silver is a name given to an alloy of 65°% copper, 25% zinc, and 10% nickel,
Which of the following additives is NOT added to
steel to improve corrosion resistance?
A. chromium
B. copper
c. tungsten
D. molybdenum
c. tungsten
Which two of the following would probably NOT be
reasons for using a copper roof?
I. work-ability
II. resistance to denting
Ill. cost
IV. corrosion resistance
A. I and II
B. I and lll
c. II and Ill
D. lll and IV
c. II and Ill
What percentage of carbon does structural steel typically contain?
A. above 2.0%
B. from 0.50% to 0.80%
C. from 0.20% to 0.50%
D. from 0.06% to 0.30%
C. from 0.20% to 0.50%
Steel with over 2.0% carbon is classified as cast iron. The other choices are all used, but choice C is considered medium-carbon steel and is most common.
Galvanic action can be avoided by
A. using neoprene spacers
B. increasing the thickness of the inaterials
C. reducing contact with dripping water
D. all of the above
A. using neoprene spacers
Joining two metals with heat and a filler metal with a
melting point above 800°F is called
A. annealing
B. soldering
c. brazing
D. welding
c. brazing
Which of the following would NOT help to minimize
oil canning?
A. Design attachment hardware that allovvs panels
to rnove in response to expansion and contraction
caused by changes in temperature.
B. Include information in the specifications that
requires the installer to transport panels vertically
rather than horizontally.
C. Specify a high-gloss painted finish on the panels.
D. Carefully coordinate the design of the supporting
structure to ensure that it is level and
plumb.
C. Specify a high-gloss painted finish on the panels.
Which of the following defects would most affect a
wood joists ability to resist horizontal shear?
A. knot
B. split
c. wane
D. warp
B. split
Which of the following would be most appropriate
for damproofing an above-grade concrete wall with a moderately rough surface?
A. Cementitious Coating
B. bituminous coating
C. synthetic rubber
D. silicone coating
D. silicone coating
What is used to keep water from penetrating an
expansion joint at the intersection of a roof and wall?
A. base flashing
B. counterflashing
c. sealant
D. coping
B. counterflashing
Which mateiial has the lowest perm rating?
A. 10 mil (0.25) polyethylene
B. gypsum wallboard
C. 1 mil (0.025) aluminum foil
D. exterior oil paint
C. 1 mil (0.025) aluminum foil
In wood door frame construction, the function of the
shim is to
A. provide the required space for hardware
B. prevent sound from leaking through the opening
C. hide the gap between the frame and partition
D. provide for adjustability in setting the frame
plumb
D. provide for adjustability in setting the frame
plumb
Why is a slip joint used in the head of an aluminum
storefront system?
A to allow for expansion and contraction
B. to accommodate the deflection of the structure
C. to facilitate the installation of the mullions
D. to provide a way to install and remove the glazing
B. to accommodate the deflection of the structure
Which of the following types of glass is the strongest?
A. laminated
B. annealed
C. tempered
D. heal-strengthened
A. laminated
Tempered glass is required in
A. entry doors
B. sidelights with sills below 18 in ( 457)
C. glazing within 1 ft (305) of doors
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
What type of glass would probably NOT be appropriate for a 10-story building?
A. tempered
B. annealed
c. heat-strengthened
D. lan1inated
B. annealed
Select the INCORRECT statement concerning fire-rated door assemblies.
A. Hinges must always be the ball-bearing type.
B. Under some circumstances a closer is not
needed.
C. Labeling is required for both the door and frame.
D. The maximum width is 4 ft 0 in (1220).
B. Under some circumstances a closer is not
needed.
In what part of a panel door is the lockset mounted?
A. stile
B. mullion
c. keyway
D. rail
A. stile
Which type of lock would be most appropriate for an
entry door into an office suite?
A. cylindrical lock
B. unit lock
C. mortise lock
D. rim lock
C. mortise lock
What are the properties of a window that could be used as an emergency escape hatch?
minimum width of opening: 20 in (508)
minimum height of opening: 24 in (610)
minimum net clear opening: 5.0 sq ft (1.5 m2) groundfloor, 5.7 sq ft (1.7 m2) upper floors
maximum sill height: 44 in (1118)
Which of these statements are FALSE?
I. A fire rating of 1.5 hours is the maximum possible fora steel door.
II. The frames for a steel door are normally 12-, 14-, or 16-gage, depending on use.
Ill. Steel doors must be used with steel frames.
IV. Hinges or offset pivots can be used with steel doors.
V The standard thickness of a steel door is I’/• in (35).
A. I and V only
B. II and IV only
c. I, Ill, and V only
D. II, Ill, and V only
A. I and V only
The pieces that make up an aluminum window are
most often formed by
A. rolling
B. extruding
c. drawing
D. casting
B. extruding
Which of the following types of wood floors would be the LEAST appropriate for a commercial office?
A. block
B. parquet
C. resilient
D. strip
C. resilient
In determining the width and gage of gypsum board framing, what are some of the important considerations?
I. thickness of the gypsum board II spacing of studs llI. height of the wall IV size of piping and other built-in items V number of layers to be supported
A. I, 11, and V only
B. I, Ill, IV, and V only
C. 11, Ill, and JV only
D. 11, III, IV, and V only
D. 11, III, IV, and V only
Which of the following flooring types has the highest
resilience?
A. asphalt
B. cork
C. linoleum
D. vinyl composition
B. cork
The standardized levels of finish in the gypsum wallboard industry refer, among other things, to the
A. quality of workmanship of the final finish
B. number of coats of joint compound used
C. thickness of joint compound used
D. type of texturing used
B. number of coats of joint compound used
Which paint type would serve best as an anti-graffiti
coating?
A. acrylic
B. alkyd
c. oil
D. urethane
D. urethane
In order to achieve the most uniform, straight-grain
appearance in wood paneling, which of the following should be specified?
A. plain slicing
B. rotary slicing
C. quarter slicing
D. half-round slicing
C. quarter slicing
The portion of paint that evaporates or dries is called the
A. binder
B. pigment
C. solvent
D. vehicle
C. solvent
Which of the following statements about veneer stone is FALSE?
A. It can be fabricated 3/s in (JO) thick.
B. Copper or steel cla1nps are used to anchor the
stone to the substrate.
C. Only special types of Portland cement mortar or
sealants should be used in the joints.
D. It can be supported on masonry, concrete, steel,
or wood fra1ning.
B. Copper or steel cla1nps are used to anchor the
stone to the substrate.
Which of the following is the most important consideration in detailing a wood-strip floor?
A. flame-spread rating
B. expansion space at the perimeter
C. nailing method
D. moisture protection from below
D. moisture protection from below
Ceramic mosaic tile in a public shower room is best
installed over
A. water-resistant gypsum board
B. a bed of Portland cement mortar
C. concrete block walls coated with a waterproofing
membrane
D. rigid cement composition board made for this
purpose
B. a bed of Portland cement mortar
On floors subject to deflection, both terrazzo and
granite installations should include
A. a membrane
B. a latex additive in the mortar
C. thinset mortar
D. a sand cushion
A. a membrane
An architect is writing specifications for a s1nall clothing boutique. The architect has worked closely with the talented owner and fashion designer to plan an intricately detailed tile floor for the main showroom. The designer wishes to use a type of marble she saw installed in a friend’s home in Rome. Which type of tile specification is most
appropriate?
A. prescriptive
B. proprietary
C. descriptive
D. reference standard
B. proprietary
Materials or assemblies with a high NRC generally
have
A. a high STC
B. a low STC
C. a high reverberation time
D. a low absorption coefficient
B. a low STC
A tactile finish should be applied to hardware on a
door that leads to
A. fire stairs
B. a boiler room
C. restrooms
D. the exterior of the building
B. a boiler room
Which of the following types of elevators is used for
high-rise office buildings?
A. standard hydraulic
B. high-speed hydraulic
C. geared traction
D. gearless traction
D. gearless traction
For a three-story department store, the most important variable for selecting an elevator would be its
A. speed
B. capacity
C. control n1ethod
D. machine roo1n location
B. capacity
An underground transit station is best served with
A. escalators and elevators
B. stairs and escalators
C. stairs and elevators
D. moving walks and elevators
A. escalators and elevators
Which of the following is NOT a standard nominal
width for an escalator?
A. 32 in (800)
B. 40in(IOOO)
C 48 in (1200)
D. 54 in (1400)
D. 54 in (1400)
The depth of an elevator lobby serving four or more
cars should generally not be less than
A. 6 ft (1800)
B. l 1h times the depth of the car
C. 10 ft (3000)
D. 3 times the depth of the car
C. 10 ft (3000)
A geared traction elevator would be most appropriate for
A. a 5-story medical office building
B. a 16-story office building
C a 4-story department store
D. an 8-sto1y apartment building
C a 4-story department store
A reasonable elevator capacity for a medium-sized
office building is
A. 2000 lbm (1000 kg)
B. 3000 lbm (1500 kg)
C. 4000 lbm (2000 kg)
D. 6000 lbm (3000 kg)
B. 3000 lbm (1500 kg)
Dock levelers are used to
A. provide final adjustment for steel angle trim
B. keep boating piers stable in the water
C. provide adjustability for various sized trucks
D. accommodate tolerances in pouring concrete
pits
C. provide adjustability for various sized trucks
Which of the following is NOT required for an access floor system?
A. lifting devices
B. modular panels
c. pedestals
D. stringers
D. stringers
Materials for toilet compartments include all of the
following EXCEPT
A. glass-reinforced gypsum
B. solid polymer
C. stainless steel
D. stone
A. glass-reinforced gypsum
Which of the following fire extinguishing agents is
being phased out?
A. carbon dioxide
B. Halon
C. nitrogen
D. wet chemical
B. Halon
Which of the following are true about built-up roofing
I. It is a good choice for fiat roofs.
II. It is best applied only over nailable decks.
Ill. The top layer should be protected from ultraviolet
degradation.
IV. Proper installation is n1ore important than the number of plies.
V. Roof insulation can be placed either above or below the roofing.
A. I, Ill, and V only
B. II, Ill, and IV only
C. Ill, IV, and V only
D. I, II, IV, and V only
C. Ill, IV, and V only
An architect in Richmond, Virginia, has been asked to design a replacement roof for a hospital. The existing roof has a slope of approximately 1:12. The building supervisor requests a system that allows for additional insulation to be installed and includes paths of pavers for easy access to mechanical units and other equipment located on the roof.
Which type of single-ply roofing system should be recommended?
A. fully adhered EPDM
B. loose-laid EPDM
C. fully adhered PVC
D. mechanically attached PVC
B. loose-laid EPDM
Which of the following will effectively reduce the
possibility of termite infestation?
I. Design the slope of the grade near the foundation to fall away from the structure.
II. Specify pressure-treated lumber.
Ill. Require that soil poison be applied to the footprint area of the building before construction operations begin.
IV. Provide a gravel drainage area where the foundation wall meets the surrounding grade.
A. I and Ill only
B. II and III only
C. II and IV only
D. I, Ill, and IV only
A. I and Ill only
Which of the following materials would NOT be used as a firestop?
A. mortar
B. mineral wool
C. silicone foam
D. treated wood blocking
D. treated wood blocking
The Davis-Bacon Act
A. requires that all U.S. govern1nent projects in
excess of $2000 be bid
B. requires that all workers on U.S. govern1nent
projects over $2000 be paid at prevailing wage
rates
C. requires that bids for U.S. govern1nent projects
be solicited fro1n minority- or won1en-owned
businesses
D. requires that all U.S. government projects be
publicly advertised prior to bidding
B. requires that all workers on U.S. govern1nent
projects over $2000 be paid at prevailing wage
rates
