Group 6.B, Aluminum Storefronts and Entrances, Part II: Entrance Types and Operating Hardware

Question 1

Entrance door are classified based on:

Thermal performance
Size
Ease of operation
Method of operation

Answer 1

Method of operation

Question 2

The four types of entrance doors are:

Answer 2

swinging
balanced
sliding
revolving

Question 3

Under normal conditions, where high winds, air infiltration, heat loss and stack effect are not critical
considerations, ______type doors are most commonly used.

swinging
balanced
sliding
revolving

Answer 3

swinging

Question 4

The _____ type has the advantage of not projecting beyond the plane of the entrance when open, but has the disadvantage of requiring power operation for public use.

swinging
balanced
sliding
revolving

Answer 4

sliding

Question 5

The _____ type door requires the least operating effort.

swinging
balanced
sliding
revolving

Answer 5

balanced

Question 6

Under windy conditions, the ______ type can become difficult to operate manually against the wind and is vulnerable to wind damage.

swinging
balanced
sliding
revolving

Answer 6

swinging

Question 7

The impacts of wind on affected doors may be minimized by _____ the entrance or by using a balanced pivot mounting or automatic operators.

enlarging
shrinking
recessing
covering

Answer 7

recessing

Question 8

____ and ____ type doors are
unaffected by wind. (2)

swinging
balanced
sliding
revolving

Answer 8

sliding

revolving

Question 9

Under conditions where air leakage and heat loss or gain are critical, the revolving type provides the most effective closure against air and water infiltration.

swinging
balanced
sliding
revolving

Answer 9

revolving

Question 10

Under conditions where stack effect is a problem,
_______ types may become difficult to operate due to
pressure differentials.

swinging
balanced
sliding
revolving

Answer 10

swinging

Question 11

______ and ______ types are
unaffected operationally by pressure differentials.

swinging
balanced
sliding
revolving

Answer 11

sliding

revolving

Question 12

For many swing type entrance door manufacturers, the hand is determined based on the location of the hinge viewed from the ____ and assuming the door swings ____.

outside / in
inside / in
outside / out
inside / out

Answer 12

outside / in

Question 13

A door that swings out or ‘pulls’ from the outside, with hinges on the right when viewed from the interior is considered a ____ swing.

left hand
left hand reverse
right hand
right hand reverse

Answer 13

left hand reverse

Question 14

A door that swings in or ‘pushes’ from the outside, with hinges on the right when viewed from the exterior is considered a ____ swing:

left hand
left hand reverse
right hand
right hand reverse

Answer 14

right hand

Question 15

Most commercial exterior swing doors are________ - that is, they open only to the exterior or to the interior.

accessible
single-acting
double-acting
fire rated

Answer 15

single-acting

Question 16

Most commercial exterior swing doors open only to the _____ for the sake of safety in the event of fire or other cause for rapid building evacuation.

side
interior
exterior
fire department

Answer 16

exterior

Question 17

Which of the following is a reason double-acting doors are in general not recommended for
public entrances:

*they increase the likelihood of interference between in-traffic and out-traffic
*they cannot be made as weathertight as single-acting doors
*they can accommodate two-way wheel traffic
*they do not remain closed under high stack effect
pressures.

Answer 17

*they can accommodate two-way wheel traffic

Question 18

Three of the main criteria to observe for choosing swing doors are that the:
arc of a door swing should not be limited to
_______.
entrance should always be _________ the
building face
hinge jamb should be located to permit a
swing of _____degrees

Answer 18

90 degrees
recessed from
105 degrees

Question 19

AAMA provides a door selection guide as part of the _____ standard.

Answer 19

SFM-1-14

Question 20

The primary selection considerations for swing entry doors are:

(Hint S.U.H.)

Answer 20

size
usage
hardware

Question 21

Swinging Doors: Sizes;
These four size-related parameters are important factors in the door selection process:

WHTP

Answer 21

Width
Height
Thickness
Panel weight

Question 22

Swinging Doors: Sizes
As door width or height increases, so does its weight. in most cases, this can be alleviated by selecting wider _____and/or adding extra hanging hardware.

openings
stiles
rails
handles

Answer 22

stiles

Question 23

Swinging Doors: Usage

When determining usage factors, a door is examined for its size relationship to its projected number of _____ ____, ____ type, and exposure to ______ _____.

OTW

Answer 23

Operating cycles
Traffic Type
Wind forces.

Question 24

Swinging Doors: Usage:

“_______ __ ___ “relates to the number of daily open and close operating cycles and generally determines the useful life of a door.

Answer 24

Frequency of use

Question 25

Swinging Doors: Usage:

Traffic types are divided into three categories. What are they?

(CAN)

Answer 25

Careful,
Normal
Abusive.

Question 26

Match the traffic type to the description below:

Traffic which gently uses the push bar or pull handle, enters and lets the door close under the action of a properly functioning door closer.

Usually results from severe
actions such as kicking, climbing on, forcing shut
or forcing open a door beyond its intended limits.

Usually involves a combination of
both careful operation and intermittent abusive
operation.

Answer 26

“Careful” traffic _ gently uses the push bar or pull handle, enters and lets the door close under the action of a properly functioning door closer.
“Normal” traffic usually involves a combination of
both careful operation and intermittent abusive
operation.
“Abusive” traffic usually results from severe
actions such as kicking, climbing on, forcing shut
or forcing open a door beyond its intended limits.

Question 27

Sliding Doors

The three basic types of sliding doors for commercial
application are:

• \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, normally with a fixed panel 
• \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_with two or more tracks and 
sliding panels 
• \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_door, either 90 
degrees or parallel stacking

Answer 27

Double track
Multi-slide door
Single track multi-slide stack

Question 28

Revolving doors:

Revolving doors offer many advantages over conventional swing type entrance doors. Which of the following is NOT among them:

Maintenance requirements are low
They afford positive traffic control – in and out
Heating and cooling losses are held to a minimum
Stack effect caused by drafts or winds is eliminated
They are more ideal for wheelchair access
They minimize ingress of dust and polluted air.

Answer 28

They are more ideal for wheelchair access

Question 29

Revolving doors

Revolving door units may be installed:

centered on the face of a wall
completely inside the wall
completely outside the face of the wall
all of the above

Answer 29

all of the above

Question 30

Revolving doors

Revolving door units should generally not be installed with the line of door swing less than ___ inches from the foot of an ascending stair, or less than ___ inches from the head of a descending stair.

36 / 60
72 / 48
48 / 72
60 / 36

Answer 30

60 / 36

Question 31

Revolving Doors:

A ____foot diameter door configuration is
considered minimal, and a _____ foot diameter optimal.

5 / 6
7 / 8
6 / 7
8 / 9

Answer 31

6 / 7

Question 32

Revolving Doors:

Which revolving door configuration best facilitates wheelchair use?

Completely inside the wall
Three-wing, leaves 120 degrees apart.
Four-wing, leave 90 degrees apart.
7-foot diameter.

Answer 32

Three-wing, leaves 120 degrees apart

Question 33

Revolving Doors:

The primary advantages of a three-wing revolving door over a 4-wing configuration are:

Answer 33

Greater traffic flow.

Question 34

Revolving Doors:

The primary advantages of a three-wing revolving door over a 3-wing configuration is

Answer 34

Handle wheelchair traffic
Accommodate individuals with luggage
Permit adults to accompany small children

Question 35

Hardware:

The selection of hardware must meet 5 key criteria. What are they?

Answer 35

Security
Safety
Durability
Maintenance ease.
Compatibility - (shape and finish)

Question 36

Hardware:

The three categories for hardware are:

(OSA)

Answer 36

Operating hardware:
Securing hardware
Accessory hardware:

Question 37

Hardware:

door stops and holders, push-pulls, thresholds and protective plates are examples of which hardware category:

Operating hardware:
Securing hardware
Accessory hardware:

Answer 37

Accessory hardware:

Question 38

Hardware:

Butt hinges, pivots, door closers and balanced door mechanisms, are examples of which hardware category:

Operating hardware:
Securing hardware
Accessory hardware:

Answer 38

Operating hardware:

Question 39

Hardware:

Dead locks, dead latches, panic exit devices, flush bolts and pin-tumbler cylinders are examples of which hardware category:

Operating hardware:
Securing hardware
Accessory hardware:

Answer 39

Securing hardware

Question 40

Hardware - Metals and Finishes:

The metals used for hardware must be adequately
protected from corrosion and, wherever possible, should be of ______material.

Galvanized
Solid steel
Non-ferrous
A304 Stainless

Answer 40

Non-ferrous

Question 41

Hardware - Metals and Finishes:

________ metals should not be used in rubbing contact unless permanently lubricated.

Ferrous
Differing
Identical
Galvanized

Answer 41

Identical

Question 42

Hardware:

What is the primary advantage of using butt hinges?

Answer 42

Maximum clear opening

Question 43

Hardware - Butt Hinges:

But hinge selections must be considered in light of the potential for excess forces from:

top closers, holders or stops
oversize or heavy doors
traffic abuse, 
wind or stack conditions
all of the above

Answer 43

all of the above

Question 44

Hardware - Butt Hinges:

The general rule in selection of butt hinges is to use two hinges for each door __ x___ or smaller.

48 x 102
48 x 90
48 x 110
42 x 84

Answer 44

48 x 90

Question 45

Hardware - Butt Hinges:

Three butt hinges should be used for door leaves __ wide and between ___ and ___ inches tall

Answer 45

48

90 - 102

Question 46

Hardware - Butt Hinges:

A door leaf is 48 inches x 98 inches. How many butt hinges are recommended?

2
3
4
None - pivot hinge should be used

Answer 46

3
48 wide
102 >98> 90

Question 47

Hardware - Butt Hinges

Hinge size must be a minimum of __ inches high by __inches wide.

4” x 4.5”
4.5” x 4”
6” x 3”
3” x 6”

Answer 47

4.5” x 4”

Question 48

Hardware - Hinges:

For heavy swing doors or in unusually severe conditions ____ hinges are generally preferred.

butt
leaf
piano
pivot

Answer 48

Pivot

Question 49

Hardware - Pivot Hinges:

Pivot hinges _____ the free opening width, compared to butt hinges:

Enlarge
Reduce
Do not affect

Answer 49

Reduce

Question 50

Hardware - Closers:

_____ door closers may be used on either butt hinge or pivot type doors.

Frame/surface-mounted
Concealed
All types of
Floor mounted

Answer 50

All types of

Question 51

Hardware - Closers:

Specific models of closers must be selected for:

floor mount vs. frame mount
deadlatch or panic hardware
hinge doors, vs. pivots
maximum size and weight of each door

Answer 51

floor mount vs. frame mount
maximum size and weight of each door

(All closers offer closing speed adjustment, which – if a
deadlatch or panic device is employed – ensures proper
function of these items.)

Question 52

Hardware:

_____ doors should be considered where severe wind conditions or stack pressures may be encountered. They may be used in any opening designed for swinging type doors.

Pivot Doors
Sliding doors
Balanced doors
Revolving

Answer 52

Balanced doors

Question 53

Which of the following is not true of balanced doors:

Provide ease of operation under high wind or stack pressure conditions
Presents the widest possible opening with the smallest swing arc.
Recommended where barrier-free access for the physically handicapped is a requirement.
Provide a balance of wind pressure on the door leaf.

Answer 53

Balanced doors are NOT recommended where barrier-free access for the physically handicapped is a requirement.

Question 54

Automatic Door Operators:

______ -_______ door operators use oil under pressure to open the door, and spring or hydraulic pressure to close

Answer 54

Electro-hydraulic

Question 55

Automatic Door Operators:

_______- _______operators use compressed air to
open the door, and spring or air power to close it.

Answer 55

Electro-pneumatic

Question 56

Automatic Door Operators:
Automatic Door Operators:

_____ -_______operators use electric motors
combined with mechanical transmission to open the door,
and similar or spring power to close it.

Answer 56

Electro-mechanical

Question 57

Automatic Door Operators:

Each operator is designed to serve a door of given ____ and _____ under normal wind conditions.

Height and weight
weight and width
depth and hinge type
glass and frame material

Answer 57

weight and width

Question 58

Automatic Door Operators:

Critical factors which should be matched to the hardware’s capabilities include:

3 pairs:
2 usage
2 loading
2 specifically FOR the operator

Answer 58

traffic load
door size

wind pressure
stack effect conditions

location of power unit
electrical requirements

Question 59

Power-Assist revolving door operators

Power-assist revolving door installations are designed to:

pause revolving doors automatically to allow users to enter
run the revolving door continuously
stop revolving doors automatically with the wings at the quarter-point position
stop revolving doors automatically in bad weather

Answer 59

run the revolving door continuously

stop revolving doors automatically with the wings at the quarter-point position

Question 60

Securing Hardware:

Types of securing hardware include: (5)

2 dead
PFL
(Think about the ways a door is locked or opened, esp. in emergency)

Answer 60

Deadlocks / deadbolts 
Deadlatches
Panic Exit Devices
Flush Bolts
Lock - Pin-Tumbler Lock Cylinders

Question 61

Securing Hardware:

Deadlocks with less than ___ inch bolt throw do
not provide adequate security on aluminum entrance
doors.

1/2”
3/4”
1”
1 1/2”

Answer 61

3/4”

Question 62

Securing Hardware:

Deadlocks with less than ___ inch bolt throw do
not provide adequate security on aluminum entrance
doors.

1/2”
3/4”
1”
1 1/2”

Answer 62

3/4”

Question 63

Securing Hardware:

When selecting a deadlock, a rule of thumb is to _______ the backset (the distance from the lock stile of the door to the centerline of the lock cylinder.

minimize
maximize
double
diregard

Answer 63

maximize

Question 64

Securing Hardware:

Due to the difference in bolt travel, deadlatches ___ _____ ___ __ used as a security device. An additional
deadlock ____ __ _____ for this purpose.

are often
Should not be
should always be
are best if

is not required
should be provided
may be included
would be inferior

Answer 64

Should not be

should be provided

Question 65

Security Hardware:
______ ___ ______ permit safe, instant emergency exit through a door locked against entry without the use of a key, tool or special knowledge.

Panic exit devices
door operators
pivot hinges
Deadlatches

Answer 65

Panic exit devices

Question 66

Security Hardware:

___ _____ are used to secure the inactive leaf of a pair of doors, usually at both the top and bottom of the door.

dead bolts
panic exit devices
Flush bolts
dead latches

Answer 66

Flush bolts

Question 67

Security Hardware:

In a pin tumbler - ___ or more pins are recommended for reasonable security; as many as __ may be provided.

3 / 5
5 / 7
7 / 9
6 / 8

Answer 67

5 / 7

Question 68

Accessory hardware:

_________ are used to limit the extent of the door opening and/or to hold the door in an open position and should be located within ___ inches of the lead edge of the door for proper operation.

Actuators / 12
Door operators / 17
Panic Hardware / 2
Door stops / 10

Answer 68

Door stops / 10

Question 69

Acessories:

For handicapped accessible installations, thresholds
should not be more than ___ in height above the
finished floor level, and raised thresholds and floor level changes at accessible doorways must be beveled with a slope no greater than a ratio of 1:2.

Answer 69

3/4” / 1/2

Question 70

Acessories:

For handicapped accessible installations, thresholds
should not be more than ___ in height above the
finished floor level, and raised thresholds and floor level changes at accessible doorways must be beveled with a slope no greater than a ratio of ____

Answer 70

3/4” / 1 - 2

3/4” is incorrect per ADA. It should be 1/2”

Question 71

Match the recommended heights for protective plates with the correct plate type.

Mop plates
Kick Plates
Armor plates

40 inches
6 inches
16 inches

Answer 71

Mop plates: 6”
Kick Plates: 16”
Armor plates: 40”

Question 72

Quiz Question 1:
Which factors are most important when selecting swinging doors

width height and color
thickness, infill eight and material type
width, height and thickness
weight, location and color

Answer 72

width, height and thickness

Question 73

Quiz Question 2:

_____ dors may be used in any opening designed for swinging type doors, help solve high wind and stack effect problems and provide the widest opening for the smallest swing arc

Sliding
Balanced
Revolving
Automatic

Answer 73

Balanced

Question 74

Quiz Question 3:

When selecting a ____ maximize the distance from the stile to the centerline of the cylinder.

deadlock
closer
flush bolt
pin-tumbler cylinder

Answer 74

deadlock

Question 75

Quiz Question 4:

____secure the inactive leaf of a pair of doors, usually at the top and bottom.

Door stops
Flush bolts
pivots
pin-tumbler cylinder

Answer 75

Flush bolts

Question 76

Quiz Question 4:

____ secure the inactive leaf of a pair of doors, usually at the top and bottom.

Door stops
Flush bolts
pivots
pin-tumbler cylinder

Answer 76

Flush bolts

Question 77

Quiz Question 5:

_______should clearly indicate whether a door is single or double-acting and should be easy to use by handicapped individuals.

Automatic sliding door operators
closer
pivots
push or pull bars

Answer 77

push or pull bars