fx practice test | review questions Flashcards
what is the FACTS certification program?
a certification program that indicates a contract textile has been evaluated for environmental, economic, and social aspects
based upon nsf / ansi 336 standards
third party certified
what does the ul program promote?
- the market place visibility of sustainable products, services, and organizations
- provides independent sustainable product certification, training, and standards development
ul environment is a program that:
- provides independent green claims validation, product certification, training, and advisory services and standards development
- promotes the market place visibility of sustainable products, services, and organizations
- none of these
- both of these
both of these
where are flame-spread ratings in a building most restrictive?
- in access ways to exits
- in exit enclosures
- on corridor floors
- in enclosed spaces
in exit enclosures
what is another name for the astm e648 test method?
radiant panel test
what does astm e648 test for?
astm e648 test for a carpet’s ability to spread flame in a corridor or exit way when a developed fire is nearby
when selecting office furniture with safe and sustainable fabrics, which list include health criteria that should be considered regarding the safety of materials?
- living building challenge red list
- perkins + will precautionary list
- bifma level section 07
- oeko-tex harmful substances list
bifma level section 07
what does bifma level section 07 evaluate?
environmentally preferable + socially responsible furniture that contributes to sustainable building ratings
what is oeko-tex standard 100?
a label for textiles tested for harmful substances
what defines a post-industrial material?
a material composed of waste products of industrial production
ex: wood chips + sawdust made into panel products
of 100 possible points, how many are required to achieve the facts compliant level?
- 100
- 27
- 16
- 76
- 50
a fabric will reach compliance level once prerequisites are met and earns 16 points
how many points are needed to achieve facts certification silver level?
37 points
how many points are needed to achieve facts certification gold level?
58 points
how many points are needed to achieve facts certification platinum level?
79 points
regardless of the selected wood floor, it is critical that the substrate be free of which two variables?
excess moisture + alkalinity
which ceiling system would one use to accommodate acoustic ceiling tile, light fixtures, supply and return air grilles, fire sprinklers, and partition attachments in a consistent, unified manner?
- grid ceiling
- suspended ceiling
- demountable ceiling system
- integrated ceiling system
integrated ceiling system
what does nfpa 265 test for?
evaluating room fire growth contribution of textile coverings on full-height panels + walls
thin-set tile installation accounts for what percentage of ceramic tile installations in the us?
90%
according to ibc section 1023.9.1 - stair identification signs, what is the minimum height + location of a building’s floor level number?
5” tall, centered on the sign
why is ergonomics not a consideration for human comfort?
human comfort is based on the environmental factors (humidity, air quality, light, etc)
when developing a matrix to help organize users’ needs regarding acoustics, which of the following is not one of the first issues one should identify?
- sound absorption
- noise transmission
- noise isolation
- sound privacy
noise transmission
typically architectural acoustics study zoning and isolation, followed late on by transmission and absorption
at what point in the design process would one create a parti diagram?
after bubble diagrams and design concepts are complete
creating a parti comes after generating an understanding of the site, client, and the functional + spatial aspects of the design
what are the three basic adjacency needs?
- people
- product
- information
do block diagrams come before or after adjacency + bubble diagrams?
after
adjacency + bubble diagrams are typically created during the programming phase, while block diagrams are created during schematic design
what type of floor plan related to health + safety is posted in public + commercial buildings?
an egress plan (otherwise known as an evacuation plan)
what does an egress plan show?
an egress plan shows a continuous + unobstructed path of exit travel from any point to a place of safety
what does this symbol indicate on an electrical plan?
$3
$3 indicates a 3-way switch, which means it is controlled from two locations
what do these abbreviations mean and which drawings would you see these abbreviations?
- nic
- brk
- fpl
- nic = not in contract
- brk = beak
- fpl = fireplace
these abbreviations would be shown on floor plans
what kind of drawing is the most common for complex ceiling systems in large commercial buildings?
reflected ceiling plan
the term millwork is often used interchangeably with what other term?
architectural woodwork
what is an astragal?
a molding or strip to close gaps in a door opening
what is a flitch?
a veneer slice or metal beam between to wooden boards
how does an intumescent material respond to fire?
expands rapidly + insulates surfaces preventing the passage of fire, heat, and smoke
in general, door assemblies are rated at what fraction of the rating of the surrounding wall?
- 1 1/2
- 1/2
- 3/4
- 1/4
3/4
ex: a 45 minute door is used on a 1-hour rated wall
why are fire dampers used?
fire dampers restrict + prevent the spread of fire + smoke
why are smoke dampers used?
smoke dampers resist the passage of smoke + air
according to ibc e104.2.4 - notification devices, visible notification systems alert the occupants of what?
incoming phone calls or door knocks
what is the diameter range for accessible handrails?
1 1/4” - 2”
what is the mounting height range for side wall grab bars in accessible toilets?
30” - 36”
what is the maximum travel distance for a sprinklered building?
100’
what is the maximum travel distance for an unsprinklered building?
75’
what is the minimum clear width for a 10’ long hallway?
44”
(see ibc 1020.2 - minimum corridor width)
a rational approach to design that emphasizes human-environment interaction would likely be based on:
- functional requirements
- environmental design research
- gestalt psychology
- social influences
environmental design research
