Midterm Exam Flashcards by Delaney Payne

The element that prevents backflow and smells from emitting from your sink drains is called a __________________.
1) P-Trap
2)Waste Vent
3)Clean Out
4)Z-Trap

1) P-Trap

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True or False?
In a waste system, the initials D.W.V. stand for DISPOSE, WATER, and VENTILATE.

False

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Which of the terms applies to R-Value?
1) Measures a materials resistance to the flow of heat
2) Measures how well a transparent medium prevents heat transfer

1) Measures a materials resistance to the flow of heat

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Which of the terms applies to U-Value?
1) Measures a materials resistance to the flow of heat
2) Measures how well a transparent medium prevents heat transfer

2) Measures how well a transparent medium prevents heat transfer

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True or False?
Prescriptive codes mandate that something is done in a certain way, while performance codes state the objective that must be met, and may offer options for compliance.

True

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?
1)A natural phenomenon that regulates the temperature of our planet
2)Portion of the stratosphere that protects earth from harmful UV radiation
3) Pollutants that trap Earth’s heat
4) all of the above

1)A natural phenomenon that regulates the temperature of our planet

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That portion of the exit access travel distance measured from the most remote point within a story to that point where the occupants have separate access to two exits or exit access doorways.
1)Common path of egress travel
2) Wxit Access travel distance
3) exit discharge
4) Distance between 2 exits

1)Common path of egress travel

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Fire _____________________________________ is an important element of ‘passive fire protection’ and is achieved by dividing the premises through the use of fire doors, floors and walls of fire-resisting construction, cavity barriers within roof voids and fire stopping to services that penetrate through these dividing elements.
1)Compartmentation
2)Damper
3)Resistance
4) Retardant

1)Compartmentation

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True or False?
A standard may consist of a definition, recommended practice, test method, classification, or required specification. A code will cite standards developed by government agencies, trade associations, and standard‐writing organizations as references.

True

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What type of piping (plumbing) carries black water out of a building?
1)Soil Pipe
2)Waste Pipe
3)Vent Stack
4)Brass

1) Soil Pipe

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True or False?
The use of low flow toilets has a mandatory federal maximum of 1.6 gallons per flush for new toilets.

True

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True or False?
The main water shut-off valve stops the flow to the entire home from the water meter, while other water valve types shut off the water at individual appliances, fixtures, and faucets.

True

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The maximum distance for a sprinkled ‘dead end corridor’ is _________________.?

50’

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True or False?
Occupancy load and the common path of egress travel distance determine the number of exits from interior spaces.

False

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True or False?
Washing machine waste water is an ideal source for gray water recycling.

True

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True or False?
Water supply pipes must be sloped downward to facilitate water flow to the faucets.

False

What is the maximum occupant load for an existing 450 sqft restaurant when the occupant load factor is for 15 sqft/person net?

Which of the following is best described as a complete conduction path that carries electrical current from a source of electricity to and through some electrical device and back to the source?
1) An electrical circuit
2) A series circuit
3) A parallel circuit
4) A short circuit

1) An electrical circuit

A unit of electricity flowing along a circuit is called?
1)An ohm
2) A watt
3) An amp
4) A volt

3) An Amp

An overcurrent protection device that works by melting a small metal strip is called?
1) A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
2) A fuse
3) A short circuit
4) A circuit breaker

2) A Fuse

Which of the following produces energy from the sun while serving as a building material?
1) Inverter
2) Sun turbine
3) PV array
4) BIPV product

4) BIPV Product

Interior design drawings usually show which of the following?
1)All electrical apparatus and equipment
2) Location of outlets and switches and requirements for special built-in equipment
3) Circuits and riser diagrams
4) All data-processing and communications apparatus

2) Location of outlets and switches and requirements for special built-in equipment

Which most accurately describes the layout of residential electrical receptacles?
1)It is often advisable to combine receptacles and switches into a single outlet placed high on the wall.
2) Lay out convenience receptacles so that no point on a wall is more than 12 feet from an outlet.
3) Only countertop convenience outlets located within 3 feet of a sink are required to be of the GFCI type.
4) Countertop outlet spacing is governed by the NEC.

2) Lay out convenience receptacles so that no point on a wall is more than 12 feet from an outlet.

The ________(3 letter acronym) is the US wire and cable industry standard for round cross-section According to this standard a larger number, or gauge, indicates a _______wire size

AWG / smaller

How can the principal of conductivity influence an interior designer’s finish material selection?

Define on your own. My Defintion: The principal of conductivity can influence interior finish selections by making designers think about heat transfer and aiding in passive design. If a building is able to maintain a sense of equilibrium on its own that would be convient.

In regard to the installation of plumbing components/fixtures, and electrical devices, and progress building department inspections, what is meant by the term "rough-in" or “roughed-in”? 1) Using force to install the fixture or device 2)Plumbers are also known by the union term as “rough necks” 3)Plumbing systems and electrical wiring is complete and the space or building is ready for the fixtures and devices to be installed . 4)The finishes around a fixture or device are damaged

3)Plumbing systems and electrical wiring is complete and the space or building is ready for the fixtures and devices to be installed .

Which term applies to "A measurement of the amount of electric current"? 1) Amps 2) Ohms 3) Watts 4)Hertz

1) Amps

Which term applies to "A measurement of electrical power or power used"? 1) Amps 2) Ohms 3) Watts 4)Hertz

3) Watts

Which term applies to "A measure of how much something of resists (impedes) the flow of electricity"? 1) Amps 2) Ohms 3) Watts 4)Hertz

2) Ohms

An electrical outlet that is adjacent, or within 6'-0" of a plumbing fixture needs have a special surge protection element and should be labeled as such on an outlet plan. This outlet is called a ________________. 1)Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) 2)Ground Fused Outlet (GFO) 3)Ground Source Fault Device (GSFD) 4)Electrical Shock Interrupter

1)Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

True or False? A flush poke through electrical device is most appropriate for floor mounted outlets where tripping may be an issue.

True

True or False? According to the US DOE, homes that use 4 gallons or less of hot water daily can save 1/3rd of the energy they use with traditional storage tank water heaters.

False

An interior designer is trying to design a lighting solution for a large classroom in a new school. Here are the facts; The P.E. has designed the electrical service to be 277 volt with 15 amp circuits as needed. The National Electrical Code dictates that lighting for the school cannot exceed 1.5 watts per square foot The class room is 50’-0” x 65’-0” She has determined that the room will need (20) 2 x 4 LED luminaires- each luminaire has (4) 40 watt LED tubes. The P.E. told her that he can only provide one circuit to each classroom so she has to light the room with (1) 15 amp circuit with 277 volts. Can she light the room as she plans within the 1.5 watts per square foot limitation? Yes or No?

Yes

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An interior designer is trying to design a lighting solution for a large classroom in a new school. Here are the facts; The P.E. has designed the electrical service to be 277 volt with 15 amp circuits as needed. The National Electrical Code dictates that lighting for the school cannot exceed 1.5 watts per square foot The class room is 50’-0” x 65’-0” She has determined that the room will need (20) 2 x 4 LED luminaires- each luminaire has (4) 40 watt LED tubes. The P.E. told her that he can only provide one circuit to each classroom so she has to light the room with (1) 15 amp circuit with 277 volts. Can the 20 luminaires be powered with just one 15 amp circuit? Yes or No?

Yes

If you were designing an operating room in a hospital, and given our newfound concerns for airborne pathogens (Covid-19), which of the following is a solution an interior designers should consider. 1)Deluge Disinfectant Sprinkler Systems 2)Intense Air & Surface Disinfection Technology via UVA, UVB & UVC pulses 3)Immediate Oxygen Exhaust Ventilation 4)Automated Surface Disinfection Technology 5)UV Lighting

2)Intense Air & Surface Disinfection Technology via UVA, UVB & UVC pulses 5)UV Lighting

One of the best and time tested passive building design solutions that takes advantage of the simple fact that warm air rises is the ____________ effect. (Fill in the blank with one word)

stack affect