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FGIA Course Answers Group 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Due to extensive use and operational, side hinged exterior doors are typically evaluated for:

A

Cycling Performance

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2
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Which factors must be considered when setting fenestration products for a building

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Geographical location, surrounding conditions, building orientation

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3
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Dual Action hinged glass doors can function in which two modes using special hardware?

A

tilt and turn, inward and outward, swinging and hopper

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4
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Viewed from the exterior, the X and O symbols on a sliding glass door indicate which panels are____

A

Movable and Fixable

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5
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Which of these is not a characteristic of a unit skylight?

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Sloped less than 15 degrees from vertical

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6
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Which type of window does not use a counterbalancing mechanism?

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vertical sliding

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7
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The hopper window sash

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pivots on its bottom edge and projects inward

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8
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Which is NOT a characteristic of a dual window

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hinged at the bottom and tilts inward from the top for ventilation

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9
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This type of window has no moving parts

A

picture

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10
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Interior Accessory Windows:
a)Enhance control of thermal transmittance, solar heat gain, air leakage and daylight
b)are used in residential buildings
c)provide air water and strucutal perfomace
d)are intended for occuoant operation

A

Enhance control of thermal transmittance, solar heat gain, air leakage and daylight

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11
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Which if the following is NOT a basic performance requirement of a window

A

ease of installation and maintenance

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12
Q

Air Leakage is driven by

A

indoor versus outdoor pressure differences

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13
Q

Water Penetration is controlled by

A

Compression Seals

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14
Q

Certified products are those for which a manufacturer_____

A

are authorized to apply a third party compliance label

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15
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All of these characteristics apply for egress windows:

A

Operable from the inside without the use of tools, minimum if 5.7 square feet clear opening , minimum opening width of 20” and height of 24”

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16
Q

A window can gain or lose energy through the mechanisms of

A

heat conduction and solar heating

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17
Q

Heat Conduction through a window is typically measured by

A

the U-Factor

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18
Q

What does affect solar heat gain?

A

air infiltration

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19
Q

Condensation can be controlled by

A

using products with features that improve energy efficiency

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20
Q

What are AAMA 1503 testing measures

A

condensation resistance and thermal transmittance

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21
Q

Installation accessories

A

are designed for specific applications

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22
Q

Still pan flashing

A

collects and drains water to the exterior

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23
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Receptors are used to

A

allow for building movement

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24
Q

Stool trim differs from sill members in that it is used on the

A

interior

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25
Q

The primary purpose of flashing is to

A

prevent water from entering the building

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26
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Which of the following is NOT a function of glass in a wall
a) complemetning the overall aesthetics of hte stucture
b) meeting life and safety requirements for the people who occupy the space
c) maximizing energy efficiency
d) displacing other material

A

displacing other material

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27
Q

Temperature is

A

the average mouton of atoms and molecules

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28
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Heat transfer though solid matter, such as glass or wood, though direct contact with a hot or cold surface is defined as______.

A

Conduction

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29
Q

What does SHGC stand for?

A

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient

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30
Q

Which of these glass performance characteristics is NOT defined by building codes?

A

Size

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31
Q

Float glass consists primarily of

A

silica, sand, soda and lime

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32
Q

Soft Coatings are applied to glass using

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magnetic sputter vapor deposition

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33
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What is defined as “the measure of a material’s ability to re-radiate absorbed infrared radiation?”

A

emissitivity

34
Q

What is NOT an advantage of glass with a. pyrolytic coating?

A

easier to temper

35
Q

The of the benefits of reflective products is NOT

A

making interior spaces warmer

36
Q

What solution helps reduce the risk of spontaneous glass breakage

A

heat soaking

37
Q

Laminated glass is most commonly bonded together by what?

A

plastic interlayer

38
Q

What is the principle function of a insulated glass unit?

A

To reduce heat gained and lost between interior and exterior

39
Q

True or False:
Heat strengthening results in a “safety” glass product

A

False

40
Q

True or False:
Ceramic fire-rated glass solutions are fire- resistant, but not fire protective

A

True

41
Q

The aluminum and venial versions of AAMA101 were consolidated into one standard in:

A

1993

42
Q

Which one of the following is the new product type in NAFS-17

A

Folding Doors (FLD)

43
Q

one of the four performance classes for NAFS-17 is AW which represents:
a) one and two family dwellings
b) low rise multi family ofices
c) low and mid rise buildngs
d) larger institutional and high rise buldings

A

larger institutional, high rise buildings

44
Q

To obtain service level force, multiply the ASCE 7-10 strength level by

A

0.6

45
Q

The AAMA Gold Certification Label shows the maximum size tested, or MST in metric units followed by the ____ equivalent

A

IP

46
Q

The four mandatory basic performance requirements of NAFS-17 do not include:
a) A structural adequacy to withstand design and wind loads
b) resistance to water peneration
C) resistance to light ransmission
d) resistance to forced entry

A

Resistance to light transmittance

47
Q

ASCE- 7-10 risk category ill covers

A

lecture halls

48
Q

The Uniform Laid Structural Test is applied at __% of design pressure

A

150%

49
Q

When testing for water resistance, R, LC and CW products are tested under:

A

Cyclic static pressure to ASTM E547

50
Q

True of False:
To provide a uniform basis for comparing the performance of products of the same type and grade, product specimens must be tested at the same maximum test size

A

False

51
Q

Minimum test size requirements are always expressed as:

A

width by height

52
Q

When testing to optional performance grades, water resistance testing is capped at ___ psi in the US.

A

12

53
Q

There is no cap for optional performance grades for what performance class:

A

AW

54
Q

If a window meets the 8psf water test, it would be labled as:

A

AW- PG40

55
Q

Which of the following tables includes operating force requirements for skylights and roof windows.
A)table 5.5
B)table 6.4
C) Table 7.3
D)Table 8.4

A

Table 8.4

56
Q

When conducting the Uniform Load Deflection Test, ____ products have an L/175 limit

A

AW and CW

57
Q

Performance testing in this standard is required to he performed on units glared with the minimum thickness and strength of glazing for the design load of the product

A

ASTM E1300

58
Q

This version of NAFS achieved a new milestone with the inclusion of performance requirements for exterior side hinged doors

A

2005

59
Q

AAMA 910 life cycle testing is a pass/fail specification

A

True

60
Q

Basic loudness, or volume of sound, referred to as____ os typically expressed in___.

A

sound pressure/ decibles

61
Q

OiTC is based on a noise spectrum weighted more to lower audio frequencies. That is:

A

100-800 hertz

62
Q

Ata STC rating of 35, the following can be heard

A

loud speech audible but not intelligible

63
Q

A window that measures 3mm (1/8 in) annealed, 12 mm (1/2in ) air space would have and OiTC rating of

A

23-24

64
Q

The AAMA 1801 procedure uses the following to calculate an OiTC rating

A

ASTM E1332

65
Q

All of the following standards contain test methods for impact- resistance fenestration except:
A. ASTM E1886
B. AAMA 506
C. ASTM E1996
D. AAMA 806

A

AAMA 806

66
Q

Under the AAMA 520 test method, water is sprayed____ accrues the whole surface if the test specimen at the rate of five gallons/ square-foot /hour, impelled by simulated wind erasure pulses that vary in rapid cycles for a total duration of ___cycles

A

uniformly, 300

67
Q

AAMA 450 describes procedures and requirements for determining the___

A

U-Factor

68
Q

The performance level 6 in AAMA 520 ratings has the equivalent wind speed of

A

108 mph

69
Q

True or False:
FEMA P361 and ICC-500 do not allow for windows in storm shelters

A

False

70
Q

What occurs during the negative phase duration of a blast shock wave?

A

rush of air fills the void behind the blast wave

71
Q

The charge weight and standoff distance are used to determine

A

peak overload

72
Q

The basic criteria for blast mitigation fenestration dusters does not include

A

energy efficiency

73
Q

According to AAMA 510, a performance condition of 3b has a protection level of

A

High

74
Q

What is a benefit of plastic glazed skylights?

A

They provide unique aesthetic and functional daylighting solutions

75
Q

What is a benefit of different shaped plastic glazed skylights?

A

Inherent water and snow shedding characteristics

76
Q

How often should plastic glazed skylights be cleaned?

A

Once a year

77
Q

What is not a caution for cleaning plastic glazed skylights?

A

Do not use warm water and clean lint -free cloths

78
Q

What component is typically not used in the construction of plastic glazed skylights?

A

Wet sealants

79
Q

How do edge sealants in plastic glazed skylights differ from IGUs used in windows?

A

edge sealants exist to eliminate dust and excessive air infiltration exchange

80
Q

Why is using plastic glazing in framing systems designed specifically for glass not recommended?

A

plastic glazing has a higher thermal expansion rate than glass

81
Q

Maintaining optical clarity over time may require additional abrasion resistance. this can be achieved with:

A

Coatings and coextruded layers

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