Tough Flashcards
The wavelengths of visible light range from roughly 400 nm to ___ nm.
700
Luminous flux
The total luminous output of a light source, measured in lumens and weighted to the visual sensitivity of the human eye.
___ glazing is glazing that is below 2.1 m (7’) and designed to allow building occupants clear views of the outside.
Vision
Equivalent melanopic lux (EML)
A measure of light that is used to quantify how much a light source will stimulate the light response of melanopsin.
A family of fluorine-containing chemicals with unique properties to make materials stain- and stick-resistant.
Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs)
A radioactive, carcinogenic noble gas generated from the decay of natural deposits of uranium
Radon
A former commercially produced synthetic organic chemical compound that may be present in products and materials produced before the 1979
Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)
A group of brominated hydrocarbons that are used as flame retardants for plastics, foams, furniture and furnishings, textiles, and other household products.
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)
An index that features a comparison of the appearance of 8 to 14 colors under a light source in comparison to a blackbody source of the same color temperature
Color rendering index (CRI)
The two types of displacement ventilation systems are ___.
Low sidewall air distribution systems & Underfloor air distribution (UFAD) systems
Noise reduction coefficient (NRC)
The average value that determines the absorptive properties of materials.
A(n) ___ filter is a water filter that contains flakes or granules of a copper-and-zinc alloy.
Kinetic degradation fluxion (KDF)
The color rendering index average (CRI Ra) is a value on a scale of 1 to ___ based on reference colors R1 through R8.
100
According to Part 2: Walls of Feature 80, open work spaces must have a minimum NRC of 0.8 for at least ___% of the surface area of the surrounding walls.
25
MERV A
value assigned to an air filter that describes the amount of different types of particles removed when the filter is operating at the least effective point in its life.
Annual sunlight exposure (ASE)
A percentage of space in which the light level from direct sun alone exceeds a predefined threshold for some quantity of hours in a year.
Dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS)
An HVAC system that provides 100% outside air directly to a building’s zones for ventilation purposes.
Noise isolation class (NIC)
A field test for determining the sound transmitting abilities of a wall.
Daylight glazing
Glazing that is specifically designed and located to allow for deeper penetration of daylight into the interior spaces of a building.
Visible transmittance (VT)
The amount of light in the visible portion of the spectrum (roughly 400 nm to 700 nm) that passes through a glazing material. VT is measured as a percentage or number from 0 to 1.
Noise criteria (NC) is the sound pressure limits of the octave band spectra ranging from 63 Hz to ___ Hz.
8000
Sound
Energy composed of pressure waves, or vibrations, that travel through the air or another material and produce an audible signal when they reach a person’s ear.
Sound pressure level
The pressure variation associated with sound waves, usually measured in decibels (dB). Also known as acoustic pressure.
Electromagnetic spectrum
The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation.
Spatial daylight autonomy (sDA)
A percentage of floor space in which a minimum light level can be met completely for some proportion of regular operating hours by natural light.
Photocatalytic oxidation system
An air sanitation system that uses a UV light along with a catalyst, usually titanium dioxide, to break down contaminants in the air stream.
Sound transmission class (STC)
A laboratory method for determining sound transmission through a wall.
Variable opacity glazing
Glazing that has the ability to control the amount of light passing through it. Also known as smart glass.
Light reflectance value (LRV)
A rating of how much usable light is reflected or absorbed by a given surface, with values ranging from 0 (0%) to 1 (100%).
Urea-formaldehyde
resin that is used in the wood product industry.
Luminaire
A complete lighting unit that includes the components that distribute light, position and protect the lamps, and provide connection to the power supply.
Formaldehyde
A colorless gas compound that is used for manufacturing melamine and phenolic resins, fertilizers, dyes, and embalming fluids.
Psychrometric chart
A graphical representation of the properties of air at various conditions.
Ozone (O3)
hazardous to the respiratory system at ground level.
Illuminance
The amount of light incident on a given surface measured in lux or footcandles.