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1
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Electric strikes used on fire rated opening must be

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Fail secure

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2
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The ANSI/BHMA product standards would most likely be used in which type of specification

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Reference

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3
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A drawing that illustrates where the electrified hardware products are located on and around an opening is referred to as an

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Elevation diagram

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4
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Access control egress doors require which item on the egress side of the opening to ensure occupants can always exit a building or space.

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A manual release device

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5
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Electric locks used on fire rated openings must be

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Either fail safe or fail secure

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Which of the following key set symbols indicates the third change key under the second master key in a level three GMK system

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AB3 - Keying Systems and Nomenclature - Chapter 3 3-Level, Grand Master Key System Page 11

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7
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AA3 is example of:

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A change key in a single grand master key system

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8
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Which type of wiring diagram is not typically required on a project?

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System - AHC220 - AHC Exam Prep - Page 84 - There are three distinct types of wiring diagrams: Elevation, Riser, and Point-to-Point. Of these types, the elevation and point-to-point drawings will be needed on most projects. In some cases, combined Elevation/Riser diagrams are provided. You need to describe the type necessary for each of your projects. System diagrams are also becoming more prevalent as advanced systems are being provided. Remember to also require an operational description of how each opening will function once the electrical hardware is installed.

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9
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Electro-magnetic locks require what current to operate

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DC

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10
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The primary purpose of specification is to:

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Establish function, grade and quality - AHC220 - AHC Exam Prep - Page 81 - Writing the Specification - Before you begin to write your specification, you need to understand how the building is going to be used when it is occupied. You also need to determine the Owner’s preference for quality, design, function, and finish of the hardware.

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Which of the following key symbols indicates a change key in a level 2 single master key system

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2AA - Keying systems and Nomenclature- Chapter 2 - 2-Level, Master Key System - Page 9 - In a 2-Level master key system, the master key symbol consists of two letters (AA). The change number(s) come first.

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12
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Mounting heights push plates should be specified in which PART of a specification?

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Part 3 Execution - AHC220 - AHC Exam Prep - Page 90 - Installation - Sentence 3 - Special instructions for the mounting locations of the various hardware items should be given - for example, push plate and pull or lock set lever heights.

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13
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Which of the following symbols indicates a cylinder keyed to a change key and grand master key only:

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A1 - Keying systems and Nomenclature Chapter 3 3-Level, Grand Master Key System - Exceptions to Grand Master Key Systems: A1: Changes under the Grand Master Ley. if the cylinder is to be operated by its change key and nothing lower than the single lettered GMK, the change number is added to the GMK symbol. This is illustrated by the example A1 in the schematic shown. Cylinder operated by a change key and the Grand Master Key (omitting the master key). Use Grand Master key plus change number. Example: A1, A2, etc.

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14
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Which of the following specifications is used to specify a product by “what it is supposed to do and how well it does it”?

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Descriptive

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15
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Which type of specification is written around the end result

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Performance

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16
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Specifications for hinges are usually written using a combination of which specification method

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Proprietary and descriptive

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17
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Interchangeable code cylinders have

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Need answer

18
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The term substitution refers to products that are

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Need answer

19
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Specifications control how the contractor divides the work on a project by

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Need answer

20
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When conflicts occur between hollow metal doors and frame specifications and finish hardware specifications, which sections take precedence over the other?

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Neither section take precedence; the architect has to be consulted

21
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Samples of specified hardware items are required when they are specifically addressed under

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Article 1.03 - AHC220 - AHC Exam Prep Page 93 - 94 - 1.03 Submittals D. Samples List the samples required by the Architect. Remember to describe how the samples are to be marked, used, and returned.

22
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Grade or quality of lock sets should be specified in which PART of a specification?

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Part 2 Products

23
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Delayed egress systems (or products) are permitted to delay the opening of a door for a maximum of how many seconds, subject to approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

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30 - NFPA 101 - 7.2.1.6 Special Locking Arrangements -7.2.1.6.1 Delayed-Egress Locking Systems - 7.2.1.6.1.1 (3) - An irreversible process shall release the lock in the direction of egress within 15 seconds, or 30 seconds where approved by the authority having jurisdiction….

24
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The four elements of a basic electrical circuit are power, source, switch, load, and

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Conductor

25
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MasterSpec is produced by which organization

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AIA

26
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A power supply should be rated with this basic electrical circuit element rating in a power supply higher than the sum of the load(s).

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Amperage

27
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A power supply should be rated this basic electrical circuit element with the same rating as the load

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Voltage

28
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Which of the following hardware products may require initial service contracts to ensure they function as intended?

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High energy door operators

29
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Quality assurance requirements are written in which part of a specification section?

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Part 1 General

30
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The “Conditions of the Contract” include:

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Need answer

31
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When using the CSI MasterFormat 2014, finish hardware is found in

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Division 08

32
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The amount of electricity that flows in a circuit is expressed in

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Amperage

33
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Part 1 of the three PART section format covers

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Administrative requirements

34
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Which of the following provides a key control system?

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A key cabinet

35
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What type of keying is indicated by the X1X key symbol?

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A cylinder operated by other change keys and not requiring its own change key. Keying Systems and Nomenclature Chapter 6 - Page 22 - The cross-key symbol “X” is used when more than one key of the same level is to operate an individual cylinder. When an individual change key is not required, the cylinder is considered “special” and is designated by a number with Xs on both sides. X1X, X2X, etc. X1X to be operated by 1AA, 2AA, and AA. Cylinder X1X will be operated by change keys 1AA and 2AA, and master key AA. No change keys will be issued with cylinder X1X.

36
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A list of the key combinations used within a system is called

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Bitting list

37
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Uncontrolled cross keying is defined as:

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Need answer

38
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GGM1 indicates a cylinder keyed to:

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The great grand master and change key 1 : keying systems and nomenclature - cylinders keyed to a change key and the GGMK ( No MK, No GMK), use GGM and the change number.

39
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Requirements for ensuring installed hardware items are functioning properly are listed in article:

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3.03

40
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Which of the following key symbol indicates master key symbol AF has been through the alphabet 3 times in the same system?

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A3F

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