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1
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how many levels of gyp finish levels are there?

A

6

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2
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gyp finish level 0 and where used

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Unfinished. Bare drywall

Temporary construction or when the final decoration has not yet been determined

No taping, finishing or corner beads.

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3
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gyp finish level 1 and where used

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Taped but without finishing over with joint compound

Used in plenum areas, attics, building service corridors and areas concealed from public view

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4
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gyp finish level 2 and where used

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Taped with a thin coating of joint compound over all joints and interior angles, fasteners and accessories

Used with water-resistant gypsum as a substrate for tile, or in garages, warehouse storage or other back of house areas where a finished surface appearance is not important.

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5
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gyp finish level 3 and where used

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Two coats of joint compound applied over joints, and interior angles, fasteners and accessories

Used in areas which will receive heavy texture (spray or hand applied) finishes before final painting, or where commercial-grade (heavy duty) wallcoverings will be used

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6
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gyp finish level 4 and where used

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Two coats of joint compound over joints and interior angles, with three coats of joint compound over fasteners

Used when the finish decoration will be residential grade (light duty) wall coverings, flat paints or light texture.

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7
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gyp finish level 5 and where used

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Like level 4 with an additional thin skim coat of joint compound trowel applied to the entire surface, leaving a film or skim coating of joint compound completely covering the paper

Required where gloss, semigloss or enamel are specified, or when flat joints are specified over an untextured surface, or for used in critical lighting conditions

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8
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typ gyp thickness for residential

A

1/2”

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9
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typ gyp thickness for commercial

A

5/8”

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10
Q

typ studs for residential

A

2x4 and 2x6 wood

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11
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typ studs for commercial

A

2-1/2” metal studs

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12
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typ stud spacing

A

16” or 24” OC

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13
Q

how are mechanical ducts dimensioned

A

W x H

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14
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qualities of LED:

  • Life
  • Energy use
  • operating cost
  • heat output
  • color
  • dimmable?
A
  • long life
  • low energy use
  • lower operating costs, but more expensive up front
  • Low heat output
  • cool bluish light
  • Some are dimmable, but requires a special dimmer.
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15
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qualities of fluorescent:

  • Life
  • Energy use
  • operating cost
  • heat output
  • color
  • dimmable?
A
  • long life
  • Energy efficient
  • relatively low initial cost
  • minimal heat
  • harsher whiter colored light
  • dimmable but more expensive

-Good for commercial spaces where light stays on

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16
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qualities of incandescent:

  • Life
  • Energy use
  • operating cost
  • heat output
  • color
  • dimmable?
A
  • short life
  • low efficiency
  • higher energy use
  • low initial cost
  • high heat output
  • warmer color
  • easily dimmable

-best CRI

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17
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qualities of high-intensity discharge:

  • Life
  • Energy use
  • operating cost
  • heat output
  • color
  • dimmable?
A
  • long life
  • efficient
  • low? energy use
  • high initial cost
  • high heat output
  • very warm
  • ?

-all require restart time

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18
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what are some low-voltage fixtures?

A

incandescents (MR16s, halogen)

LEDs

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19
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general sequence of construction

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Structural (foundation, slab)
Framing
Stairs
Rough HVAC
Rough Plumbing
Rough Elec
Insulation
Drywall
Casework
Doors/Trim
Wall finishes
Hard surface flooring
Equipment
Finish Elec
Finish Plumbing
Finish HVAC
Carpet
Hardware
Cleaning
Final Paint/touchups
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20
Q

______ focuses on preventing noise from transmitting from one space to another.

A

Transmission loss

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21
Q

______ is reducing noise within a space is desired to minimizing reflections, reverberation and improving speech clarity or privacy.

A

sound absorption

22
Q

Coefficient of absorption ____+ = absorptive, while ____- is reflective

A

.20+

.19-

23
Q

STC is

A

Sound transmission class

24
Q

SAA is

A

sound absorption average

25
Q

with SAA, ___ is no absorption, and ____ is total absorption

A
  1. 0

1. 0

26
Q

who submits for building permits?

A

Contractor

27
Q

who is responsible for making sure design complies with all codes and regulations?

A

Interior Designer

28
Q

What is required in permit set?

A 
Location plan (show scope)
Floor plans
Elevations
Sections
Arch. details
Structural, Mech, Elec
Specifications
Schedules
Code plan (means of egress, occupant # for each space)
29
Q

Once issued, what happens with permit?

A

prominently displayed on site

30
Q

when does AHJ make inspections?

A 
After:
Framing
Gyp walls
Plumbing
Mechanical
Electrical
Final
31
Q

who is responsible for scheduling AHJ inspections?

A

Contractor

32
Q

Who issues Certificate of Occupancy (CO)

A

AHJ gives to whoever submitted for permit - contractor typically

33
Q

Who gives Certificate of Occupancy (CO) to owner?

A

Contractor

AHJ gives to whoever submitted for permit

34
Q

Which types of light fixtures require a ballast?

A

HID and fluorescent

35
Q

Changing a ceiling from gypsum wallboard to acoustic tile would most affect the room’s

A

affects the total absorption of a room and thereby changes the reverberation time

36
Q

A window which is hinged at the bottom and can swing in or out is called a ____________ window

A

hopper

37
Q

Relationship btwn synthetic and natural mined gypsum

A

chemically identical

38
Q

spacing rules for sprinklers

A

maximum spacing between heads is 15’ and the maximum spacing from the walls is 7 1/2’

39
Q

hat would NOT be allowed in an access floor with removable panel?

A

plumbing

40
Q

Which label is required by code for a 20-minute-rated wooden door?

A

UL

41
Q

who determines thermostat locations?

A

mechanical engineer

42
Q

what is the parameter method?

A

method of cost estimating

involves expanded itemization of quantities and unit costs

43
Q

what are the parts of a paint mix

A

binder, pigments, liquid and additives

44
Q

what kind of paint is used corrosion, chemical, and abrasion resistance.. strongly adheres to concrete, metal and wood

A

latex paint

45
Q

which kind of paint is used for superior resistance to abrasion, grease, alchohol, water, and fuels. Typically for wood floors or antigraffiti coatings

A

Urethanes

46
Q

what is UCC

A

Uniform Commercial Code, and it sets rules for commerce within the US for items that are considered tangible and movable

47
Q

Buildings constructed prior to which year are likely to contain spray-on fireproofing and insulation containing asbestos?

A

1973

48
Q

Which measurement is best for rating speech privacy in an open office?

A

AI articulation index

49
Q

When designing for aging in place, which would be the best type of replacement windows to specify during the remodeling?

A

casement

50
Q

What would be the easiest way to increase the IIC value of a conference room floor?

A

carpeting the floor

51
Q

Acoustic glass is also known as:

A

laminated glass

52
Q

Glass block walls are ________ walls and have a max individual panel size of _____ SF

A

Nonloadbearing

250 SF

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