module 06 | quiz questions Flashcards

1
Q

what is the range of required wyzenbeek double rubs for low-traffic upholstery applications?

A

15,000 - 20,000

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2
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what is the greenguard gold certification?

A

similar to bifma e3

tests products under rigorous emissions criteria to protect sensitive occupancies

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3
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what does bifma level section 7 consider?

A

the safety of materials

specifically the chemicals used in or on a fabric before, during, and after production

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4
Q

when selecting paint for a hospital, which of the following criteria is most important?

  • flammability
  • chemical resistance
  • abrasion resistance
  • voc emissions
A

voc emissions

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5
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which carpet type allows a complex, custom-patterned carpet with varying pile heights?

  • plush
  • tufted
  • axminster
  • wilton
A

wilton

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6
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fabric flammability is rated in terms of…?

A
  • flame spread
  • smoke development
  • fuel contribution
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7
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in order to minimize the flammability hazard of hotel drapery, what would be the most effective action?

A

shorten the length of the fabric

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8
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what is the rule of thumb for drapery flammability hazard?

A

less fabric to burn - less fuel for the fire

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9
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what term is used to define the ratio of a sound’s intensity absorbed by a material : total intensity reaching the material?

A

coefficient of absorption

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10
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what type of finish surface provides the greatest nrc?

A

acoustic ceiling tile

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11
Q

changing a ceiling from gyp to act would most affect the room’s:

  • reverberation
  • decibel loss
  • impact insulation class
  • sound transmission
A

reverberation

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12
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what is sound transmission?

A

the movement of sound energy through materials

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13
Q

to encourage competitive bidding, public projects usually require what type of construction specifications?

  • base-bid specs
  • performance specs
  • proprietary specs
  • prescriptive specs
A

performance specs

these specs tell what the final construction assembly must achieve, but give the contractor some choice in how they will be achieved

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14
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rapidly renewable materials are those that can be harvested in less than how many years?

A

10 years

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15
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a designer is evaluating various alternatives for a particular building product as they relate to sustainability. what would the designer most likely use:

  • matrix comparison chart
  • impact assessment
  • environmental impact study
  • life-cycle assessment
A

life-cycle assessment

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16
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what are the arms of the ul environment program?

A
  • promotes market visibility of sustainable products
  • provides green claims validation
17
Q

what type of product would best minimize the quantity of items that go to a landfill and also save raw materials?

  • post-consumer materials
  • pre-consumer materials
  • bio-based materials
  • sustainable materials
A

bio-based materials

18
Q

which carpet fiber would be the best option for a specification of a project seeking leed certification and specifically concerned with life-cycle cost?

  • nylon
  • wool
  • recycled polyester
  • polypropylene
19
Q

which of the following entities have officially recognized facts?

  • epa
  • leed
  • astm
  • nfpa
20
Q

as a designer, what is the best method to make sure old carpet from the renovation of an office building will be recycled?

A

include a specification on the drawing set detailing the recycling procedure for the old carpet

21
Q

what is the oeko-tex harmful substances list?

A

a certification that ensures textile products pose no risk to human health

22
Q

which lists include health criteria that should be considered regarding the safety of materials?

  • perkins + will precautionary list
  • living building challenge red list
  • bifma level section 7
  • oeko-tex harmful substances list
A

bifma level section 7

23
Q

a product that is reusable after it has served its purpose in the original building is what in the life cycle of another building?

A

salvaged materials

24
Q

when estimating the amount of wallcovering to order, what percentage of waste should one account for?

25
Q

what is the best method of installing terrazzo to mitigate cracking?

A

sand cushion

26
Q

what determines the cut length of drapery panels?

A

the distance from the top of the drapery rod to the bottom of the drapery, plus the header and hem