Project Integration of Program & Systems

Question 1

What percentage of the wood products used in a building must come from certified forests for that building to receive LEED credit?

Answer 1

For a building to receive LEED credit, this must be true of at least 50% of the wood products used in its construction.

Question 2

How is a suspended ceiling of a acoustical ceiling tile (ACT) restrained from seismic loads?

Answer 2

This sort of ceiling is restrained by a rigid vertical strut to prevent uplift and by lateral braces using metal wires splayed in four directions and anchored to the structure above.

Question 3

What are three advantages of light gauge metal framing?

Answer 3

This kind of framing:
• is noncombustible
• is easy to assemble
• will not shrink or rot

Question 4

What hardware is needed for an exterior door in a cold climate?

Answer 4

A door in this situation should include hinges, a lock set, a deadbolt, a threshold, and weather stripping.

Question 5

What type of brick is required in a severe weathering climate?

Answer 5

SW brick is required in this type of climate.

Question 6

Which metal should be used in building construction only with steps taken to mitigate it’s harmful effect on people and the environment?

Answer 6

When lead is used in building construction, steps should be taken to mitigate this.

Question 7

What is the difference between stucco and the finish material used in an exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS)?

Answer 7

The first is a natural plaster made from sand, Portland cement, lime and water. Although it can give a very similar experience, the second is a synthetic finish coat, typically acrylic based.

Question 8

What are two materials often used for a cool roof system membrane?

Answer 8

Membranes made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) can minimize heat transfer into a building, and are common choices for use in this kind of system.

Question 9

What are three methods by which single ply roofing can be attached?

Answer 9

Three ways this kind of roofing can be attached are:
• adhered
• mechanically fastened
• ballasted

Question 10

What are two important advantages and two important disadvantages to installing a slate roof?

Answer 10

Two advantages of this type of roof are it’s resistance to fire and it’s very long life expectancy. Two disadvantages are that this type of roof is expensive and very heavy.

Question 11

Name two materials used to glaze skylights.

Answer 11

These exterior units are glazed with plastic or glass.

Question 12

Name eight types of unit masonry.

Answer 12

Eight types of this are:
• brick
• stone
• concrete block
• glass block
• clay tile
• ceramic veneer
• gypsum block
• terra cotta

Question 13

What are three disadvantages of aluminum as a building material?

Answer 13

Three disadvantages of using this material in buildings are that it
• is capable of high heat conduction
• has much lower strength than steel
• can exhibit high galvanic action when exposed to other metals, especially copper.

Question 14

What’s are the three primary methods for finishing steel?

Answer 14

The three primary methods for finishing this are
• chemical treatment
• mechanical polishing
• coating ( including painting)

Question 15

What type of insulation is used in an exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS)?

Answer 15

A wall system of this type uses expanded or extruded polystyrene.

Question 16

Name three reasons to use laminated glass.

Answer 16

Three reasons to use this kind of glass are to
• control breakage
• control sound
• provide extra security

Question 17

What are three common types of wood sheathing?

Answer 17

Three common types of this are
• particleboard
• oriented strand board (OSB)
• plywood

Question 18

What is the difference between a latchset and a lockset?

Answer 18

The first is hardware that allows a door to be held in place. The second is hardware that allows a door to be locked.

Question 19

Why are raked joints and struck joints avoided in cold climates?

Answer 19

These two types of brick joint do not shed water well and thus are vulnerable to frost damage.

Question 20

What is sick building syndrome, and what are the signs of it?

Answer 20

This is a condition in which aliments affecting a number of people are associated with the building they occupy, most typically an office building or school facility. This condition may be present when occupants experience symptoms that are not related to a particular illness and that stop soon after they leave the building.

Question 21

What is terra cotta?

Answer 21

This building material, used for cladding, roof tiles, and orientation, is a clay that has been high fired.

Question 22

What type of glass may be used where safety and strength are concerns?

Answer 22

Tempered glass or laminated glass may be used when these factors are concerns.

Question 23

How is the U-value (overall heat transfer coefficient) related to R, thermal resistance to heat transfer?

Answer 23

This value is the reciprocal of R, thermal resistance to heat transfer.

Question 24

Why is a vapor barrier used under a concrete slab on grade?

Answer 24

This is used under a concrete slab on grade to prevent the migration of moisture through the slab.

Question 25

Name three common types of operable windows.

Answer 25

Three common types are
• double hung
• horizontal slider
• casement

Less common types include
• single hung
• awning
• jalousie, or louvered

Question 26

List four HVAC systems that are most frequently used in Apartments.

Answer 26

Four frequently used systems are:
• Fan-coil terminals
• Closed-loop heat pumps
• Hydronic convectors
• packaged terminal units or through-
wall units

Question 27

List three frequently used HVAC systems for an Auditorium/Theater occupancy.

Answer 27

Three frequently used systems are:
• Variable Air Volume (VAV)
• Constant Air Volume (CAV)
• Hydronic Radiant Heating and Cooling