module 05 | quiz questions Flashcards
what is a trimmer?
a wood member in a floor or roof assembly used to support a header
used when creating openings
safety glazing is necessary for sidelites where the bottom exposed edge is less than __________ aff and the nearest vertical edge is within __________ of the adjacent door.
60”
24”
how is wastewater removed through the sanitary sewer system?
gravity
what type of system would be best for an open office plan so the heating + cooling for each workstation could be individually controlled?
- all-water
- radiant panel
- air-water
- all-air
all-air
which of the following structural systems could small ductwork most easily be placed within?
- flat plate concrete
- waffle slab
- open-web steel joist
- beam and girder steel
flat plate concrete
why would a flat plate concrete system be optimal for running small ductwork within?
a flat plate concrete structural system consists only of a slab of concrete + columns
does not require maneuvering around beams, girders, etc
what is the term for the structural member that supports the tread and the riser of a stair? (for wood stairs in residential construction)
carraige
what is the minimum clear width of a ramp?
36”
what is the rule of thumb for ramp landing widths?
the landing of a ramp must be at least as wide as the widest ramp leading to it
challenges with acoustic separation are most often caused by?
- lack of sound batting
- mechanical + electrical services
- hard surface flooring
- smooth ceiling finishes
mechanical + electrical services
changing from a gypsum wallboard to acoustic tile would most likely affect the room’s _________________.
reverberation
where is the junction box for a power pole located?
- access panel
- floor
- circuit breaker box
- plenum
plenum
what is the minimum height of an accessible wall outlet?
15”
when evaluating the acoustic quality of a floor - ceiling assembly, which of the following ratings are most important?
- nrc + iic
- stc + nrc
- iic + stc
- iic + nc
iic + stc
which of the following must be modified to achieve acoustic separation in a perimeter office?
- gyp
- convector
- acoustic tiles
- batt insulation
convector
how are doors classified?
by their method of operation
a fire partition must be used in which situation?
a fire partition must be used to separate different occupancies in a mixed-occupancy situation
when should slip joints be used in partition construction?
whenever minor building movements are expected
when should expansion joints be used in partition construction?
whenever large movements are expected
low flow fixtures include:
- toilets
- urinals
- restroom faucets
- kitchen faucets
- showerheads
what is an epa watersense label?
a label for products that comply with epa water efficiency standards
what is water metering?
the tracking of water consumption in buildings
which of the following typically must be located on a plumbing trench?
- shower drain
- mop sink
- toilet
- all of these
all of these
what type of mechanical system is best for a large space that needs individually controlled areas?
all-air system
what type of device is placed in a duct and designed to automatically close when subjected to high heat or smoke?
- fire suppression detector
- smoke damper
- photoelectric detector
- fire damper
fire damper
what is the best way to prevent the spread of fire and smoke to adjacent spaces via a plenum?
use fire-rated dividers
when are fire-rated dividers used?
fire-rated dividers are required in the plenum when partitions do not extend through to the deck
what is the minimum height for an accessible wall outlet?
15” aff
where should the junction box for a power pole be located?
the plenum
how much space must be provided in front of power poles?
36”
