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An architect is designing custom oak cabinetry and wants the grain of the door frames to be as straight and consistent as possible. Which type of sawing should be specified?

Select the correct answer(s).  

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Explanation

In rift sawing, boards are cut radially from the center of the log. This produces a very straight and consistent vertical grain, and this type of cut is typically only used for sawing oak. However, the log must be repositioned for each cut, so the process

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plain sawing

rift sawing

flat sawing

quarter sawing

none

Plumbing fixtures in large buildings are often placed back to back, and restrooms are stacked from floor to floor. In the typical restroom layout shown, how much clear space, x, should be allowed within the plumbing wall? All fixtures are wall hung.

Select the correct answer(s).  

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Explanation

The fixtures shown in this typical restroom layout are all wall-hung, so at least 24 in of clear space should be allowed within the plumbing wall to accommodate the plumbing and the carriers that support the fixtures. If there are fixtures on only one sid

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16 in.

12 in.

18 in.

24 in.

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Which of these are important considerations in designing a fire-rated ceiling? (Choose the two that apply.)

Select the correct answer(s).  

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Explanation

The structural slab is a consideration only as part of the entire floor/ceiling assembly. Neither thermal insulation nor sound absorption is a consideration in a ceiling's fire resistance. Style is not as important as whether or not the grid is rated.

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thermal insulation

structural slab

hold-down clips

style of grid

composition of the floor/ceiling assembly

sound absorption

none

Which building type is most appropriate for a retail store in an urban setting?

Select the correct answer(s).  

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Explanation

In an urban setting, a rear yard building is most appropriate for a retail store. In urban site planning, there are four basic types of site utilization based on where the building is located. With a rear yard type, the front of the building is placed on

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side yard building

perimeter yard building

courtyard building

rear yard building

none

Which site design elemant for fire protection are the responsibility of the architect? (Choose the four that apply).

Select the correct answer(s).  

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Explanation

The site design elements that influence fire protection and are the responsibility of the architect include the position and size of building canopies, surface material outside of the building, traffic control fences and bollard positions, and the width o

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surface material outside of the building

utility poles and overhead utility lines

width of fire apparatus access drives

maximum fire hydrant spacing on the street

position and size o f building canopies

traffic control fences and bollard positions

none

What type of electronic security system best protects the exterior of an office building?

Select the correct answer(s).  

(0/0)

Explanation

Of the options listed, video surveillance monitored by a central station is the best electronic security system to protect the exterior of an office building. Audio alarms are not appropriate to protect the exterior of a building because of possible false

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motion sensors

thermal detectors

audio alarms

video surveillance

none

Which of the following materials is considered a rapidly renewable building material?

Select the correct answer(s).  

(0/0)

Explanation

Rapidly renewable building materials are made from plants that can be grown and harvested relatively quickly, generally within 10 years. Wheat board cabinetry, linoleum (which is made from jute, linseed oil, and other natural and sustainable materials), a

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linoleum

mineral fiber insulation

chestnut flooring sawn from old barn beams

recycled cardboard paneling

none

Which of the following is a good strategy for minimizing light pollution on a site?

Select the correct answer(s).  

(0/0)

Explanation

Eliminating parking lot lighting is a poor strategy for minimizing light pollution. Although eliminating any site lighting will reduce light pollution, some light is necessary for circulation and safety. High-reflective surfaces will increase the possibil

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employ light bollards instead of pole-mounted luminaires

specify high-reflectance surfaces

reduce light trespass at night from inside buildings on the site

eliminate parking lot lighting

none

An architect is designing an exterior pedestrian walk. In one area, there is a change in level of 12 in. The transition must be made within a horizontal distance of no more than 14 ft. Which of the following design solutions is most appropriate?

Select the correct answer(s).  

(0/0)

Explanation

An exterior pedestrian walk must be accessible, so the design solution must include a ramp. The stair only options do not include a ramp, and so are not viable options. Either a single ramp or stairs and ramp work, but of the tow, the ramp only option is

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a ramp 14 ft long

two steps with 6 in risers

two steps with 6 in risers and a ramp 12 ft long

three steps with 4 in risers

none

According to model codes, which of the following are considered parts of the means of egress? (Choose the three that apply.)

Select the correct answer(s).  

(0/0)

Explanation

By definition, the means of egress consists of the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge. The means of egress must lead to a public way, but the public way is not part of the means of egress. The common path of travel (or common path of egress tra

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exit discharge

travel distance

common path of travel

exit access

public way

exit

none

Which of the following statements is true?

Select the correct answer(s).  

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Explanation

Waterproofing membranes - usually building felt saturated with bituminous material, sheet plastics, or thin sheets of bentonite clay - can be easily punctured when the foundation is backfilled. As their effectiveness is entirely dependent on their waterti

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Membrane coatings should always be used for dampproofing.

If hydrostatic pressure is present, foundation drains will be of no use.

Waterproofing membranes may be easily punctured and require a protective covering.

Dampproofing controls moisture that is under hydrostatic pressure.

none

An old warehouse is being converted into an apartment building. The project will be seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, so a high priority will be placed on sustainable design. Which of the following existing building elements is most likely to be reused?

Select the correct answer(s).  

(0/0)

Explanation

Windows are rarely reused in sustainable design projects that convert old buildings to a new use. Old windows do not possess the energy efficiency of a new window that could be installed in the existing masonry opening. The exterior building envelope and

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asbestos insulation

masonry walls

windows

roofing membranes and asphalt shingles

none

An architect is asked to design an office suite that limits sound transmission into the surrounding corridor. Which of the following is the most important acoustical strategy to include in the design?

Select the correct answer(s).  

(0/0)

Explanation

Although option (A), option (B), and option (C) are all valid approaches to reducing the sound transmission from one space to another and option (D) is a good approach for increasing the absorption of sound within an office, the most critical strategy to

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Provide unfaced batt insulation in the partitions between the office and the corridor.

Extend the partitions from deck to deck and provide acoustical seals at the top and bottom of the walls.

Specify absorptive finish materials such as carpeting, draperies, and acoustical tile.

Build walls with staggered studs and mount the gypsum board on resilient channels.

none

Which schematic layout is most appropriate for a site in a neighborhood dominated by Baroque planning concepts?

Select the correct answer(s).  

(0/0)

Explanation

The diagram shown in option (C) indicates a symmetrical layout on the site with the building visiually connected with the plaza on a strong acis. Both of these are commonly used Baroque planning concepts, in which grand boulevards were used to connect pal

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D

A

B

C

none

Which chart most accurately represents the distribution of energy use for a large office building?

Select the correct answer(s).  

(0/0)

Explanation

Electric lighting generally demands half of the total energy consumed by an office building. Heating and cooling systems demand about 30%. The remaining 20% is used to operate equipment in the building (such as copy machines, computers, and so on) and for

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C

D

A

B