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”
