Materials

Question 1

how many levels of gyp finish levels are there?

Answer 1

6

Question 2

gyp finish level 0 and where used

Answer 2

Unfinished. Bare drywall

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

No taping, finishing or corner beads.

Question 3

gyp finish level 1 and where used

Answer 3

Taped but without finishing over with joint compound

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

Question 4

gyp finish level 2 and where used

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

gyp finish level 3 and where used

Answer 5

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

Question 6

gyp finish level 4 and where used

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

gyp finish level 5 and where used

Answer 7

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

Question 8

typ gyp thickness for residential

Answer 8

1/2”

Question 9

typ gyp thickness for commercial

Answer 9

5/8”

Question 10

typ studs for residential

Answer 10

2x4 and 2x6 wood

Question 11

typ studs for commercial

Answer 11

2-1/2” metal studs

Question 12

typ stud spacing

Answer 12

16” or 24” OC

Question 13

how are mechanical ducts dimensioned

Answer 13

W x H

Question 14

qualities of LED:

• Life
• Energy use
• operating cost
• heat output
• color
• dimmable?

Answer 14

• 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.

Question 15

qualities of fluorescent:

• Life
• Energy use
• operating cost
• heat output
• color
• dimmable?

Answer 15

• 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

Question 16

qualities of incandescent:

• Life
• Energy use
• operating cost
• heat output
• color
• dimmable?

Answer 16

• short life
• low efficiency
• higher energy use
• low initial cost
• high heat output
• warmer color
• easily dimmable

-best CRI

Question 17

qualities of high-intensity discharge:

• Life
• Energy use
• operating cost
• heat output
• color
• dimmable?

Answer 17

• long life
• efficient
• low? energy use
• high initial cost
• high heat output
• very warm
• ?

-all require restart time

Question 18

what are some low-voltage fixtures?

Answer 18

incandescents (MR16s, halogen)

LEDs

Question 19

general sequence of construction

Answer 19

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

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Transmission loss

Question 21

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

Answer 21

sound absorption

Question 22

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

Answer 22

.20+

.19-

Question 23

STC is

Answer 23

Sound transmission class

Question 24

SAA is

Answer 24

sound absorption average

Question 25

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

Answer 25

0. 0 | 1. 0

Question 26

who submits for building permits?

Answer 26

Contractor

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Interior Designer

Question 28

What is required in permit set?

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Once issued, what happens with permit?

Answer 29

prominently displayed on site

Question 30

when does AHJ make inspections?

Answer 30

``` After: Framing Gyp walls Plumbing Mechanical Electrical Final ```

Question 31

who is responsible for scheduling AHJ inspections?

Answer 31

Contractor

Question 32

Who issues Certificate of Occupancy (CO)

Answer 32

AHJ gives to whoever submitted for permit - contractor typically

Question 33

Who gives Certificate of Occupancy (CO) to owner?

Answer 33

Contractor AHJ gives to whoever submitted for permit

Question 34

Which types of light fixtures require a ballast?

Answer 34

HID and fluorescent

Question 35

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

Answer 35

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

Question 36

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

Answer 36

hopper

Question 37

Relationship btwn synthetic and natural mined gypsum

Answer 37

chemically identical

Question 38

spacing rules for sprinklers

Answer 38

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

Question 39

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

Answer 39

plumbing

Question 40

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

Answer 40

UL

Question 41

who determines thermostat locations?

Answer 41

mechanical engineer

Question 42

what is the parameter method?

Answer 42

method of cost estimating involves expanded itemization of quantities and unit costs

Question 43

what are the parts of a paint mix

Answer 43

binder, pigments, liquid and additives

Question 44

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

Answer 44

latex paint

Question 45

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

Answer 45

Urethanes

Question 46

what is UCC

Answer 46

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

Question 47

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

Answer 47

1973

Question 48

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

Answer 48

AI articulation index

Question 49

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

Answer 49

casement

Question 50

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

Answer 50

carpeting the floor

Question 51

Acoustic glass is also known as:

Answer 51

laminated glass

Question 52

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

Answer 52

Nonloadbearing 250 SF