FGIA Flashcards Group 2

Question 1

Recycled aluminum requires only __% of the energy used to produce primary aluminum

Answer 1

5 percent

Question 2

Structural integrity is judged based upon the ability of a material to

Answer 2

withstand loads

Question 3

Impact - resistant aluminum fenestration products can be designed to meet testing standards outlined by

Answer 3

ASTM International and Miami- Dade County

Question 4

Blast load require fenestration material to:
a) bend and not break to absorb energy
b) break but not allow fragments
c) not bend but allow small fragments
D) not bend or break

Answer 4

a) bend and not break to absorb energy

Question 5

AAMA 510 covers

Answer 5

Blast mitigation

Question 6

A High Strength-to-weight ratio allows for

Answer 6

increased design and fabrication possibilities to address varied aesthetic needs

Question 7

Aluminum is mostly used in history renovations in order to do all of the following, except:
a) upgrade energy effiecy
b) preserve historic design and beauty
c) express the building’s design character
d)improve the buildings structural integrity

Answer 7

d) improve the buildings structural integrity

Question 8

AAMA Offered performance standards for painted finishes that test quality endurance. These include:
a) AAMA 510, 511, 512
b) AAMA 2603, 2604 AAMA 2605
c)AAMA 2400, 2401, 2402
d)AAMA 609, 610, 611

Answer 8

b) AAMA 2603, 2604 AAMA 2605

Question 9

True or False: Anodizing a simple electrochemical process that forms a protective coating of aluminum oxide on the surface of the aluminum profile

Answer 9

True

Question 10

All of the following innovations have led to improved thetm performance for aluminum fenestration products:
a) single pane glass
b) thermal barriers
c) low e- Coatings
d) argon and other gas infills

Answer 10

single pane glass

Question 11

What is fiberglass made out of?
A) strands of vinyl
B) Strands of glass
C) Pieces of composite material
D) Pieces of plastic

Answer 11

Strands of glass

Question 12

Thermoplastic of thermostat plastic pultruded composite profiles may contain the following reinforcing materials except:
a) polyester
b) polyurethane
c) wood
d) vinylester

Answer 12

wood

Question 13

Fiberglass has ____ tensile strength

Answer 13

high

Question 14

Fiberglass has all of the qualities except:
a)non reflective
b) non bending
c) non magnetic
d) non sparking

Answer 14

non- bending

Question 15

True or False: the pultrusion process is fast

Answer 15

true

Question 16

True or false: fiberglass resists condensation, even in high humidity

Answer 16

true

Question 17

The AIA has set a goal for buildings to be carbon neutral by

Answer 17

2030

Question 18

ENERGY STAR requirements for windows and doors vary by:
a) residential application
b) structural strength
c)design characteristics
d)climate zone

Answer 18

d) climate zone

Question 19

Which of the following is not true of fiberglass as used in windows and doorS:
A) helps maximize daylighting
B) provides slim sight lines
C) requires reinforcement for medium to large windows
D) keeps its shape under load

Answer 19

Which of the following is not true of fiberglass as used in windows and doorS:

Question 20

All of the following lead to maximum thermal comfort, except for:
a) high r-values
b) low insulating properties
c) low U-Factors
D) high condensation resistance

Answer 20

b) low insulating properties

Question 21

the basic ingredients of PVC are

Answer 21

Ethylene and chlorine

Question 22

Vinyl has the ability to retain what intended physical performance property over time

Answer 22

dimensional stability, color retention, fire resistance

Question 23

In terms of fire safety, rigid PVC products____

Answer 23

self-extinguish once the heat source is removed

Question 24

when the PVC trimmings and end cuts are returned to the original vinyl extrusion supplier, this is called____ recycling

Answer 24

closed loop

Question 25

True or False: testing for impact resistance is a requirement for certification of vinyl profiles for use in AAMA- certified windows

Answer 25

true

Question 26

The current market share for residential vinyl window sales in the us is:

Answer 26

70%

Question 27

Beyond reductions in energy consumption and reduced energy costs, high thermally performing windows_____.

Answer 27

increase interior comfort

Question 28

Warmer window surfaces improve condensation resistance by ____ the surface temperature of the window preventing condensation from readily forming.

Answer 28

increasing

Question 29

which of the following will assist with the structural performance of a vinyl window?
A) reinforcements in the sash
B) wall profile thickness
C) glazing the glass with a wet sealant or tape into the sash
D) all of the above

Answer 29

D) all of the above

Question 30

During hurricane impact testing, a window (once impacted ) is subjected to successive positive and negative pressures. At the conclusion of the test, ____ allow between the interior and exterior of the window

a) less than a one inch tear is
B) no breach is
C) fragments less than 3 milliliters are
D) less than a half inch tear is

Answer 30

B) no breach is

Question 31

Class I High performance anodic finishes are required to have a minimum thickness of ___ Mils.

Answer 31

0.7

Question 32

AAMA 2604 and 2605 require a minimum dry firm thickness of

Answer 32

1.2 mils

Question 33

the performance requirements for solar reflective finishes are found in

Answer 33

AAMA 643

Question 34

the appearance of a whitish, powdery substance on the coating surface is defined as:

Answer 34

chalking

Question 35

Which of eh following are NOT included in the standards for organic coatings on thermoplastic profiles:

a) color uniformity, specular gloss, dry film hardness
b) dry and wet oil adhesion, impact resistance, chemical resistance
c) abrasion resistance, humidity resistance and cold cracking
d) reverse impact, barometric pressure and wind resistance

Answer 35

reverse impact, barometric pressure and wind resistance