FGIA Course Answers Group 1 Flashcards
Due to extensive use and operational, side hinged exterior doors are typically evaluated for:
Cycling Performance
Which factors must be considered when setting fenestration products for a building
Geographical location, surrounding conditions, building orientation
Dual Action hinged glass doors can function in which two modes using special hardware?
tilt and turn, inward and outward, swinging and hopper
Viewed from the exterior, the X and O symbols on a sliding glass door indicate which panels are____
Movable and Fixable
Which of these is not a characteristic of a unit skylight?
Sloped less than 15 degrees from vertical
Which type of window does not use a counterbalancing mechanism?
vertical sliding
The hopper window sash
pivots on its bottom edge and projects inward
Which is NOT a characteristic of a dual window
hinged at the bottom and tilts inward from the top for ventilation
This type of window has no moving parts
picture
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
Enhance control of thermal transmittance, solar heat gain, air leakage and daylight
Which if the following is NOT a basic performance requirement of a window
ease of installation and maintenance
Air Leakage is driven by
indoor versus outdoor pressure differences
Water Penetration is controlled by
Compression Seals
Certified products are those for which a manufacturer_____
are authorized to apply a third party compliance label
All of these characteristics apply for egress windows:
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”
A window can gain or lose energy through the mechanisms of
heat conduction and solar heating
Heat Conduction through a window is typically measured by
the U-Factor
What does affect solar heat gain?
air infiltration
Condensation can be controlled by
using products with features that improve energy efficiency
What are AAMA 1503 testing measures
condensation resistance and thermal transmittance
Installation accessories
are designed for specific applications
Still pan flashing
collects and drains water to the exterior
Receptors are used to
allow for building movement
Stool trim differs from sill members in that it is used on the
interior
The primary purpose of flashing is to
prevent water from entering the building
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
displacing other material
Temperature is
the average mouton of atoms and molecules
Heat transfer though solid matter, such as glass or wood, though direct contact with a hot or cold surface is defined as______.
Conduction
What does SHGC stand for?
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
Which of these glass performance characteristics is NOT defined by building codes?
Size
Float glass consists primarily of
silica, sand, soda and lime
Soft Coatings are applied to glass using
magnetic sputter vapor deposition
What is defined as “the measure of a material’s ability to re-radiate absorbed infrared radiation?”
emissitivity
What is NOT an advantage of glass with a. pyrolytic coating?
easier to temper
The of the benefits of reflective products is NOT
making interior spaces warmer
What solution helps reduce the risk of spontaneous glass breakage
heat soaking
Laminated glass is most commonly bonded together by what?
plastic interlayer
What is the principle function of a insulated glass unit?
To reduce heat gained and lost between interior and exterior
True or False:
Heat strengthening results in a “safety” glass product
False
True or False:
Ceramic fire-rated glass solutions are fire- resistant, but not fire protective
True
The aluminum and venial versions of AAMA101 were consolidated into one standard in:
1993
Which one of the following is the new product type in NAFS-17
Folding Doors (FLD)
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
larger institutional, high rise buildings
To obtain service level force, multiply the ASCE 7-10 strength level by
0.6
The AAMA Gold Certification Label shows the maximum size tested, or MST in metric units followed by the ____ equivalent
IP
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
Resistance to light transmittance
ASCE- 7-10 risk category ill covers
lecture halls
The Uniform Laid Structural Test is applied at __% of design pressure
150%
When testing for water resistance, R, LC and CW products are tested under:
Cyclic static pressure to ASTM E547
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
False
Minimum test size requirements are always expressed as:
width by height
When testing to optional performance grades, water resistance testing is capped at ___ psi in the US.
12
There is no cap for optional performance grades for what performance class:
AW
If a window meets the 8psf water test, it would be labled as:
AW- PG40
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
Table 8.4
When conducting the Uniform Load Deflection Test, ____ products have an L/175 limit
AW and CW
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
ASTM E1300
This version of NAFS achieved a new milestone with the inclusion of performance requirements for exterior side hinged doors
2005
AAMA 910 life cycle testing is a pass/fail specification
True
Basic loudness, or volume of sound, referred to as____ os typically expressed in___.
sound pressure/ decibles
OiTC is based on a noise spectrum weighted more to lower audio frequencies. That is:
100-800 hertz
Ata STC rating of 35, the following can be heard
loud speech audible but not intelligible
A window that measures 3mm (1/8 in) annealed, 12 mm (1/2in ) air space would have and OiTC rating of
23-24
The AAMA 1801 procedure uses the following to calculate an OiTC rating
ASTM E1332
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
AAMA 806
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
uniformly, 300
AAMA 450 describes procedures and requirements for determining the___
U-Factor
The performance level 6 in AAMA 520 ratings has the equivalent wind speed of
108 mph
True or False:
FEMA P361 and ICC-500 do not allow for windows in storm shelters
False
What occurs during the negative phase duration of a blast shock wave?
rush of air fills the void behind the blast wave
The charge weight and standoff distance are used to determine
peak overload
The basic criteria for blast mitigation fenestration dusters does not include
energy efficiency
According to AAMA 510, a performance condition of 3b has a protection level of
High
What is a benefit of plastic glazed skylights?
They provide unique aesthetic and functional daylighting solutions
What is a benefit of different shaped plastic glazed skylights?
Inherent water and snow shedding characteristics
How often should plastic glazed skylights be cleaned?
Once a year
What is not a caution for cleaning plastic glazed skylights?
Do not use warm water and clean lint -free cloths
What component is typically not used in the construction of plastic glazed skylights?
Wet sealants
How do edge sealants in plastic glazed skylights differ from IGUs used in windows?
edge sealants exist to eliminate dust and excessive air infiltration exchange
Why is using plastic glazing in framing systems designed specifically for glass not recommended?
plastic glazing has a higher thermal expansion rate than glass
Maintaining optical clarity over time may require additional abrasion resistance. this can be achieved with:
Coatings and coextruded layers
