Quiz Questions Flashcards
When preparing specs relating to moisture control, an architect should rely on A - manufactures' literature B - the local building code C - personal judgement and experience D - all the above
D - when preparing specs the arch. must review the manuf. literature to determine if the product specified is appropriate for the application.
Any specs must at least meet min standards by the local building code
The architect must rely on their own professional judgement and experience when preparing specs
Construction work is divided among the construction trades in accordance with I - The specs II - The drawings III - Trade Union rules IV - The general contractor's judgement
A. IV only
B. I, II, III, and IV
C. III and IV
D. I, II, and III
C - The general contractors divides the construction trades in accordance with trade union rules and business judgement.
Which type of information is NOT normally contained in construction drawings? A - Dimensions B - Level of Quality C - Quantities D - Configurations
B
Shop Drawings provide the architect with information on which of the following? Check all that apply. A - Installation details B - Equipment operating data C - Color and texture D - Standard of workmanship
A
A Project Manual Contains
I - The drawings
II - The general conditions of the contract for construction
III - the instructions to bidders
IV - Sample contract administration forms.
V - The bid form
A - II and IV
B - I, III and V
C - II, III, IV and V
D - I, II, III, IV and V
C - A project Manual contains the technical specs and other contractual and administrative documents. It does not contain drawings.
All the following statements about descriptive specs are true EXCEPT
A - they describe desired end results
B - they make the architect responsible for proper performance of the specified items.
C - they explain all components of the specified items in details.
D - they describe the arrangement and assembly of the components of the specified items.
A - Specs that describe the desired result are PERFORMANCE SPECS.
Cash allowance specifications
A - Require the contractor to set aside money in the bid to be applied to the cost of an item of work once the level of quality is known
B - Provide that the owner will obtain a discount for construction materials he or she purchases with cash.
C - Provide that the owner will be rebated a cash amount for each specified item that the contractor can buy at a discount.
D - Establish a fixed price for each unit of material so that a final bid amount can be calculated once quantities are known.
A
When selecting mechanical systems for a project, the architect and mechanical engineering consultant should consider which of the following factors?
I - Skill of the owner’s maintenance staff
II - Weight of Equipment
III - Noise characteristics of the equipment
IV - Operating clearances
A - II and IV
B - II, III, and IV
C - III only
D - I, II, III, and IV
D
Reference Specifications are
A - comprehensive specification checklists to which an architect refers at the start of each new job.
B - used by architects to refer contractors to federal or other standard specs that are to apply to work on the project.
C - proprietary systems like MASTERSPEC to which architects may subscribe.
D - useful because they do not have to be updated once the initial research is done.
D - Reference specs refer to standard specs that are incorporated into the project specs by reference not by actual text.
All of the following statements about performance specs are true EXCEPT
A - they include test parameters for the item specified.
B - they make the contractor responsible for proper performance of the specified items.
C - they explain all components of the specified details in detail.
D - they are best used for a new of unusual situations.
C - Descriptive specs explain all components of the specified items in detail.
Which type of information is NOT normally contained in construction specs? A - Level of quality B - Quantities C - Desired Performance D - Installation methods
B
When evaluation substitutions proposed by the contractors, an architect should consider all the following factors EXCEPT A - Terms of the warranty B - Code Compliance C - Projected maintenance costs. D - Equipment required for installation.
D - Installation equipment is not considered by the the architect, although if the in place cost of the product is reduced, the savings may accrue to the owner if the the substitution is approved.
Which of the following statements concerning master specs is FALSE?
A - They tend to reduce repetitive clerical work.
B - They are usually edited by adding appropriate sections.
C - They can be difficult to keep accurate up to date
D - They make initial draft specs available early in a project’s development.
B - Master Specs are generally edited by eliminating information that does not apply to the project, not by adding information.
Proprietary Specs
A - are supplied by product manuf. on loose sheets of paper for architects to bind into project manuals.
B - are usually open, but may be closed on private projects.
C - contain full technical data on the products specified.
D - contain no trade names.
B - Proprietary specs list on or more acceptable products by the name. An open proprietary specs allows equivalent products not listed to be provided, while a closed proprietary specs allows only those products listed to be provided.
Plumbing drawings have all the following characteristics EXCEPT
A - They are diagrammatic
B - They are frequently superimposed on blank architectual floor plans.
C - they graphically show the physical dimensions of pipes
D - they indicate connections between pipes
C - Plumbing drawings indicate the size of pipes by notation not graphically.
Select the correct statement.
A - Caulking, when properly applied, may be relied upon to prevent water penetration.
B - Durability is generally the primary consideration when selecting finish materials.
C - Samples are not usually required if the product is manufactured.
D - As a last resort, an architect has the right to reject work that does not conform to the contract documents.
D - The architect has the authority to reject work under sub-paragraph 2.6.2.5 of AIA (B141)
In general, construction items may be manufactured, shop fabricated, or job fabricated. Match each item with its most common method of fabrication. A - Concrete - Job Elevators - Shop Fabrication Light Fixtures - Manufactured B - Plumbing Fixtures - Manufactured Cabinets - Job Manufactured Structural Steel - Shop Fabricated C - Plumbing Fixtures - Manufactured Stairways - Manufactured Electrical Equipment - Manufactured D - Air Conditioning Equipment - Shop Fabricated Air Conditioning duct work - Shop Fabricated Railings - Shop Fabricated
A
All the following require details which allow for movement caused by thermal changes, EXCEPT A. Concrete Paving B. Wood Framing C. Sheet Metal Rain Gutters D. Metal Storefronts and Curtain Walls
B. Wood has a low coefficient of thermal expansion. The connections in wood framing are generally flexible enough to accommodate any thermal movement that may occur.
The principal consideration in acoustic control is the sound absorptive quality of the A. floor B. walls C. ceiling D. rood
C.
Select the correct statement concerning shop drawings.
A. They are prepared exclusively by the general contractor and submitted to the architect for review.
B. In case of discrepancy between the shop drawings and the contract documents, the shop drawings will prevail.
C. They are usually prepared by fabricators and submitted to the general contractor and architect for review.
D. An architect must carefully check dimensions and quantities shown on shop drawings, because approving the shop drawings implies that dimensions and quantities are accurate.
C.
Which of the following tend to reduce the transmission of vibration and/or sound?
I. Installing isolators under air conditioning equipment.
II. Increasing the mass of the base under air conditioning equipment.
III. Increasing the cross-sectional area of air conditioning ducts.
IV. Lining the inside of air conditioning ducts.
V. Using a resilient suspension system for ceilings.
A. I, II, IV and V
B. I, II, III, IV, and V
C. II, III, and V
D. I, III, and IV
B. All five methods reduce the transmission of vibration and/ or sound.
List the following in order of required accuracy, from most to least accurate. I. Location of property lines II. Location of column center lines III. Dimensions of concealed concrete IV. Dimensions of exposed concrete V. Cabinet work
A. I, II, V, IV, III
B. II, I, V, IV, III
C. I, V, II, III, IV
D. V, I, II, IV, III
A. Locating property lines requires the greatest degree of accuracy b/c of legal concerns
Which of the following are created by winds acting on buildings? Check all that apply. A. Moments B. Lateral forces C. Vertical forces D. Torsion
A, B, C, and D
A moment when acting on a building tends to overturn the building. Wind typically acts horizontally and vertically. Wind can also create uplift, especially under overhangs and above roofs. The massing of a building may cause uneven distribution of lateral forces, thereby introducing torsion.
One of the acoustical ratings given to building materials and assemblies in Sound Transmission Class (STC). This rating is concerned with A. impact noises B. speech isolation C. amplification D. reverberation
B. Impact noises is rated by an Impact Isolation Class (IIC). Amplification and reverberation are functions of the absorptive characteristics of a material rated by a Noice Reduction Coefficient (NRC).
To prevent electrolysis, an architect should
A. specify only galvanized materials
B. specify ground fault interrupters (GFI) on all convenience outlets.
C. separate all reactive metals with building felt or other non-conductive materials.
D. avoid the use of aluminum that will be exposed to the weather.
C. See pages 37 and 38
Life safety codes
A. are primarily intended to protect property from fire damage.
B. are used in some jurisdictions instead of building codes.
C. specify the location and number of exits in a building.
D. consider all factors necessary to produce safe buildings.
C.
Mock-ups are most appropriately specified when which of the following conditions exists?
I. The project will incorporate the first installation of a new system or assembly.
II. The system, assembly, or method of installation is very innovative.
III. The time available for construction is short.
IV. The system or assembly is the be used repetitively.
V. The project has a relatively tight budget.
A. III only
B. IV only
C. I, II, and IV
D. I, II, III, and IV
C. Mock ups generally do not produce time or cost savings. For new or innovative systems, mock ups allow testing under actual job site conditions. For repetitive systems, mock ups allow design refinements.
Select the most correct statement. Building codes
A. suggest ideal solutions to technical construction problems.
B. are intended to insure the buildings will be structurally safe until the arrival of the fire department.
C. are concerned only with assemblies of construction material and systems, whereas zoning codes deal with the uses of a building.
D. are concerned with containing fires so that a fire in one building will not damage other buildings.
D. Zoning ordinances regulate land use, while the type of construction required by building codes is a function of use as well as area, height, and fire resistive properties of materials and assemblies.
Life Cycle costing includes which of the following? Check all that apply. A. Construction cost B. Maintenance cost C. Operating cost D. Replacement cost
A, B, C, and D Life cycle costing considers cost of the building throughout its life. Some aspects of a sustainable design may cost more initially but may result in lower life cycle costs due to lower operating and manufacturing costs.
Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of sustainable design?
A. Designs that have compounds that are easily recyclable
B. Designs that have lower initial costs
C. Designs that use less
D. Designs that have components that are easily biodegradable
B. Sustainable designs may or may not have lower initial costs.
Which of the following are recommended approaches to listing suppliers for sustainable products?
I. Describe product requirements but do not list any suppliers by name.
II. Limit the installer to 3-5 suppliers that meet specification requirements.
III. List sustainable reference standards and elements only.
IV. Identify a list of qualified suppliers, but allow the bidder/ contractor to purpose substitution that meet specifications.
A. I only
B. III only
C. II only
D. II and IV
D. see page 59
LEED stands for
A. Low Energy Environmental Developer
B. Leadership in Energy Efficient Design
C. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
D. Lighting, Electricity, and Environmental Dynamics
C.
LEED is sponsored by A. NIBS B. USGBC C. ASHRAE D. CSI
B. US Green Building Council
Which of the following is NOT a category in the LEED rating system? A. Innovation and design practice B. Water efficiency C. Recycling D. Materials and resources
C. Refer to page 56
VOC stands for A. volatile organic compounds B. volatile odoriferous chemicals C. ventilation ordered chemistry D. violent organic compound
A
Sustainability affects which of the following traditional components to every design decision? I. Cost II. Function III. Aesthetics IV. Time
A. I and III
B. I and II
C. I, II, and IV
D. I, II, III and IV
D
According to AIA documents, which of the following are NOT considered a part of the construction contract documents? I. Specifications II. Addenda III. Shop drawings IV. Owner-Architect Agreement V. Supplementary Conditions
A. IV only
B. II and III
C. I and V
D. III and IV
D. 3.12.4 of the AIA General Conditions specifically states that shop drawings are not contract documents. The architect’s rights and responsibilities during the construction phase are referenced in the AIA General Conditions of the Contact for Construction, but the contractor is not a party to the Owner-Architect Agreement.
(_____) assures an owner that the contractor will execute the work in accordance with the contract.
Performance Bond
A performance bond guarantees proper execution of the work by the contractor. A payment bond guarantees payment to the subcontractors by the prime contractor.
During the course of the construction, liability insurance should be maintained by which of the following? I. The mortgage II. Trade Unions III. The surety company IV. The owner V. The Contractor
A. IV only
B. I and V
C. IV and V
D. II and III
C. see pages 65 to 67