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1
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A real estate developer purchased a building and site near a local college. He had the building razed and replaced with a new one in hopes of attracting leases from various college departments. This is an example of _______ development.

a. speculative
b. build-to-suit
c. entrepreneurial
d. contract

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a. speculative

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A development company is looking to build a retail space in a growing suburb. The company will need to complete a needs assessment in order to analyze its _______ requirements for the building.

a. performance
b. financial
c. space
d. legal

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c. space

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Richard keeps zoning codes in mind when designing buildings. That is because these codes control a building’s height, mass, and ________.

a. construction material
b. tax assessment
c. use
d. max. capacity.

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Use

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When she needs to review the written descriptions of every component of the buildings her team is designing, Ashley's best choice is to look at the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
a blue prints
b. working drawings
c. conditions of the contract
d. specifications
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d. specifications

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elizabeth, as the building owner, opted for a(n) _______ contact, even though it required more time and cost to develop, solicit, and evaluate the bids. Given the limited funds she has available for the project, she chose this type of contract because it requires firm assurance of final cost and minimum follow-up on her part. It also provides mas incentive to the contractor for the quickest completion of the project at the lowest cost.

a. cost-plus
b. unit price
c. lump sum
d. GMP-CM

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c. lump sum

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After the contract was awarded and signed by both parties, the general contractor sent a written request to Rita, the building owner, for clarification on some of the terms found in the contracts documents. This is a request for________

a. proposal
b. qualifications
c. information
d. quotation

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c information

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George’s building has previously been commissioned; however he is having the systems checked and retested against the checklists and procedures used during the commissioning process. This process of revisiting the buildings systems at regular intervals is referred to as _______?

a. new construction commissioning
b. retro-commissioning
c. recommissioning
d. continuous commissioning

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c. recommissioning

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Insulating the attic is a challenging task for Carl because of it’s awkward shape. He elects to use ______ insulation so he can blow it on the area to be insulated.

a. foam
b. sprayed-on
c. reflective
d. blanket

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b. sprayed-on

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Rick pays careful attention to aggregates when he evaluates concrete for use in building construction. This is because the aggregate in concrete typically constitutes _________percent of the concrete’s volume and has an impact on the properties of the concrete.

a. 0 - 20
b. 20 to 40
c. 40 to 60
d. 69 to 80

A

D. 60 to 80

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Aware of the need for a radiation shield in rooms in a medical office buildings containing X-ray equipment, Chris recommends that ________ be used in the construction of the walls.

a. aluminum
b. steel
c. brass
d. lead

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lead

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Maria does not plan on using plastics in the construction of the building she is designing. This is because some plastics eak down when exposed to:

a. strong winds
b. acid rain
c. ultraviolet rays
d. air pollution.

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Ultra violet rays

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A combination steel and concrete framing approach will be used in building Rhonda is constructing. The advantages of steel for construction include all of the following except it ____________.

a. high elasticity
b. high strength
c. low fire proofing costs
d. uniformity over time

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c. low fire proofing costs

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Bruce has determined that the transportation of piles for construction of his building would be a problem. As the building engineer, he is best advised to consider all of the following for concrete piling except:

a. caissons
b. tapered piles
c. precast piles
d. angered in place piles.

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c. precast tiles

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The inspection team noted that pieces of concrete had broken off due to the pressure created by moisture that had frozen within the concrete over the past winter this is an example \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
a. cracking
b. spalling
c disintegration
d. corrosion
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b. spalling

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When designing curtain walls, especially in northern climates, Carla knows that it is important to consider their ability to transmit heat, measured by the ________.

a. dynamic rate
b. static rate
c. U-value
d. P-value

A

c. U- value

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The architectural design committee chose a(n) _______ type of curtain wall when renovating their old concrete building, since it is an attractive proprietary system with total installation provided by the manufacturer.

a. exterior insulation finish system
b. stucco
c. masonry veneer
d. metal

A

a. exterior insulation finish system

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Before starting his building retrofit project, rob would like to analyze the energy use in the building to reveal potential energy savings and explore the substitution of alternative systems. This process is called:

a. building simulation
b. commissioning
c. a consumption audit
d. an energy survey

A

a. buidling simulation

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One of the most significantly used window joint sealants is ___________, due to its good adhesive qualities and good performance in elongation and compression.

a. silicone
b. oil-based caulk
c. acrylic
d. butyl

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a. silicone

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it is important to Helen that the materials comprising the flat roof on the building she is designing are flexible, elastic, and resistant to Ozone and ultraviolet rays, have few visible seams, and are cost-effective and easy to repair. Thus, she determines the building should have a __________ roof.

a. shingle
b. shake
c. metal
d. single-ply membrane

A

d. single-ply memebrane

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Louis knows the the membrane, perimeter walls, and metal accessories on the roof of the building he is retrofitting each expand and contract at different rates. Hoping to avoid a break in the waterproof membrane as a result of the forces of expansion, Louis plans to ______these roofing components.

a. isolate
b. combine
c. replace
d. remove

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a. isolate

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Victoria is in charge of the selection and installation of rooftop HVAC equipment for a building downtown. To ensure the roofing membrane is accessible for any repairs or replacement it will need in the future, she should provide adequate \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_beneath the HVAC 
equipment.
a. temperature
b. clearance
c. air flow
d. insulation
A

clearance

22
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In calculating their time estimation for the porject, the painting crew is well-advised to consider that surface preparation generally takes _________ percent of the projects labor hours.

a. 0 to 20
b. 20 to 40
c. 40 to 60
d. 60 to 80

A

b. 20 to 40

23
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janet ensures that solvents are used, stored, and disposed of in an appropriate manner in her building in order to avoid the combination of flammable materials and a heat source posing a(n) _________hazard.

a. autoignition
b. health
c. accident
d. lead-based paint

A

a. autoignition

24
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As traffic is anticipated to be light around the office park where Ron’s building is located, the interior designer recommended the use of _______ vinyl wall covering instead of a thicker type.

a. type I
b. type II
c. Type A
d. Type B

A

A type I

25
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Christine, who is an engineer, recomended a(n)________ceiling system for brewery, as the owners are looking for added height, drama, and exposed ducts.

A

Open

26
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Jake would like to install __________ flooring materials in his factory. this type of flooring has some give under impact and will be less tiring to his employees who spend a significant amount of time standing.

A

resilient

27
Q

Fran, an interior designer, told her clients that if they would like to install carpet, for the best wear they should choose one with close rows of yarn and a:

a. cut-pile
b. frieze pile
c. longer pile
d. shorter pile

A

d shorter pile

28
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Cameron experiences the effects of latent heat when he:

a. leaves the ac wall unit running in his office on a summer day.
b. sees water droplets condensing on the outside of the soda can he took from the fridge and placed in his warm car.
c. puts on a sweater
d. takes off a coat

A

b. sees water droplets condensing on the outside of the soda can he took from the fridge and placed in his warm car.

29
Q

When Craig realizes that the RH of the office building he manager is ________, he knows he must make a change to improve occupant comfort.

A

above 60%

30
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Madeline is committed to managing the effects of internal heat loads in her office building by maintaining the performance of the HVAC system. She knows that these loads include the heat from systems, people, lighting, and:

A

equipment

31
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Regina wants ducts in the shape that is least expensive to fabricate and easiest to install for the high-velocity HVAC system her building. So the design engineer suggests _______ sections.

A

Round

32
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Design plans for Catherine’s building call for a small application HVAC system. Since there is an emphasis on keeping noise levels to a minimum, which type of centrifugal fan has lower speeds and is therefore, most appropriate?

a. backward inclined
b. forward curve
c. airfoil
d. any of the above

A

b. forward curve

33
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While researching air filters for the ac systems in her buildings, Gina identified that of the four classifications of filters, ________ filters will work well to help combat the dust particles from the air, using coated collector plates prevent dirt re-entering the ac system.

a. viscous impingement
b. electrostatic
c. fibrous media
d. carbon

A

b. electrostatic

34
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Nicky needs to repair a refrigeration system’s ______, as it is no longer regulating the flow of refrigerant.

a. condenser
b. liquid metering device
c. evaporator
d. compressor

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b. liquid metering device

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Paul explained to a new facilities manager that cooling towers are divided into two classes according to the method of:

a. drift elimination
b. water distribution
c. water re circulation
d. air circulation

A

air circulation

36
Q

Terry just learned of a distinctive refrigeration process that does not use compression. These are called either ammonia or lithium bromide _______systems.

a. vapor
b. absorption
c. pump
d. evaporator

A

b. absorption

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Over the years she’s worked as a facilities manager, Rachel has learned that the ______desirable temperature for water systems with direct space heat transfer equipment is 220 F when operated at minimum pressure.

a. minimum
b. least
c. only
d. maximum

A

d. maximum

38
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Foaming makes it too hard for Patrick to determine if the water level in his buildings boiler is correct or not. To reduce foaming, Patrick should:

a. use a centrifugal searator with vanes that take water out of steam before it goes into the lines
b. add sodium phosphate compounds to the boiler water
c. add silicone and ethoxylated-alchol to the boiler water
d. add sodium sulfite to the condensate tank

A

c. add silicone and ethoxylated-alcohol to the boiler water

39
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Sally manager a small retail space in a desert location. even though it gets cold at times, she realizes she would be unwise to us a(n):

a. air to air heat pump
b. water to air heat pump
c. solar collector
d. electric duct heater

A

b water to air heat pump

40
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Of the five types of all-air HVAC systems, the design engineer wants to install a single-duct, constant-volume, variable-temp system because it has all of the following advantages except:

a. excellent reliability
b. low installation costs
c. outstanding temp control
d. excellent summer humidity control`

A

b. low installation costs

41
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Brad needs an air-water system for his building park. His design engineer recommends an induction unit as it has all the following advantages except:

a. low initial costs
b. minimal duct space requirements
c. individual room control
d. high energy efficiency

A

d. high energy efficiency.

42
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Danny has researched control systems for his HVAC equipment. He’s decided to install a(n)_________control system, which uses electronic technology to detect, amplify, and evaluate sensor information

A

Direct digital

43
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Tim’s building owner was impressed by the ______ energy and money-saving feature of HVAC control. When the outdoor air temperature falls below 60 degrees F, the mechanical cooling systems operation is stopped.

a. duty cycling
b. variable-air-volume
c. economizer switchover cycle
d. demand limiting

A

c. economizer switchover cycle

44
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_________, a feature of direct digital control systems contains detailed info about specific aspects of the facility and its systems, such as a list f all monitored equipment and variable s with their current status

a. totalization
b. time scheduling
c. trending
d. summaries

A

d. summaries

45
Q

When used as recommended, proper lubricants can help to prevent ________- on the moving parts associated with HVAC operating equipment.

a. wear
b. scale
c. dirt
d. improper service

A

a. wear

46
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It is very expensive to maintain the aging boiler in Quentin’s building. So he adopts a hands-off strategy of __________ maintenance with the understanding that when the equipment fails, the building owner will pay to replace it.

A

breakdown

47
Q

Of all the kinds of microbes that Kelly works to prevent from growing in her buildings cooling system, ________ have the potential to cause the most damage.

a. bacteria
b. fungi
c. chlorides
d. algae

A

a. bacteria

48
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as the facilities manager, Richard understands that the plumbing systems are vital to the operation of his building and the health of its occupants. As such he has familiarized himself with ___________, which is the loss of energy in flowing water or head pressure plus the turbulence caused by friction between the water and the pipe.

a. velocity
b. water pressure
c. pressure drop
d. pipe size

A

pressure drop

49
Q

Mike has received several tenant calls complaining of excessive noise in the walls. He has identified the pipes as the source of the noise and determined that they have developed water hammer. Water hammer is caused by the ::

A

Sudden opening or closing of valves

50
Q

Regardless of the limits that conditions in the building might impose on the slopes of the horizontal runs in the drainage systems, Marie knows that the velocity of the effluent from her buildings must not be less than the minimum velocity required to keep solids in suspension, which is

A

2 ft per second.

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