CTD 250 Final

Which of the following saves energy by adjusting lighting levels to weather conditions and time of day?

Daylight Compensation

The complete process of designing buildings to utilize natural light to its fullest is called

Daylighting

A type of load that includes the weight of the building itself is a

Dead load

The constant sound level through a space that occurs when sound is reflected from a convex surface is called

Diffusion

The precision accenting of artwork would be created by a light source that is

Directional

The delay in receiving sound from multiple reflections, in which the reflection is perceived as distinct from the source is called

Echo

Which most accurately describes delivery of wiring under full access floors?

Electrical conduits, junction boxes, and cabling run below panels supported on adjustable pedestals.

Which of the following produces energy from the sun while serving as a building material?

BIPV product

A fuel produced from organic matter is called

Bioenergy

80% of greenhouse gas emissions consist of carbon dioxide.

False

A horizontal exit can lead to the exterior of the building.

False

A room with harder surfaces will absorb more sound than a room with soft surfaces.

False

In a means of egress, an exit may not open into another exit.

False

Potable water is not permitted for use in commercial water closets.

False

Vapor retarders are always installed to the inside of a wall.

False

Windows are not allowed in video conferencing rooms in order to prevent glare on viewing screens.

False

Which best describes when electrical conduit is required by code?

For all wiring in fire-resistant construction

Which of the following best describes components of the fire triangle?

Fuel, oxygen in air, and high temperatures

A fuel source that is expensive though truly renewable resource including closed-loop and open-loop systems is

Geothermal

Which most accurately describes the layout of residential electrical receptacles?

Governed by the NEC

An organization that provides web-based tools for assessment and certification is

Green Globes

Currently, the most commonly used directly applied ceiling material is

Gypsum

Nine guiding principles developed by architect William McDonough for the World's Fair Expo in Germany is

Hanover Principles

Most home builders wanting to obtain LEED accreditation prefer the specialty of

Homes

A fuel produced from a commonly occurring element and can be made from both nonrenewable and renewable sources is

Hydrogen

A natural and renewable fuel source generated by water is called

Hyrdopower

The number of wavelength cycles completed per second is measured as

Hz

Converts theoretical principles to application and looks at an organization's relationship to the biosphere is

Natural Step

A type of toilet that traps air as it fills with water from the water supply line in order to force the water into the bowl and push the waste out is called a

Pressure-Assist Toilet

When designing interior spaces with escalators, interior designers are most involved in which of the following?

Providing adequate queuing space at each loading and discharge point

Which of the following flooring materials are considered soft surfaces?

Carpets, Wood, Rubber, Linoleum, Cork, Bamboo

A naturally occurring fossil fuel that can be obtained through mining is

Coal

A drainage system that is used to collect trash and debris along with water runoff is called a

Combined Sewer

Pipes that take away both water run-off and sewage are referred to as

Combined Sewer

A control that can shut off the water service from the outside of a building is a

Control valve

Sound power is measured in

W

The best type of insulation to use in an existing wall constructed of light weight wood studs with gypsum board finish is

XXX Rigid board XXX Batt

A type of wall that relies on several small members to carry the loads to a horizontal sole plate is a

XXX Structural frame

Which of the following components are used in heavy timber wood floor construction?

XXXJoists, Girders

Which of the following is a type of materials handling lift?

XXXMoving Ramp

Which of the following most accurately describes electrical cables?

cables are often used for residential wiring

The process of confining spaces within fire barriers to prevent the spread of fire is called

compartmentation

Water pressure is measured in

psi

Light in a space appears brighter when applied to a surface in the ______________ position.

vertical

Fire retardant gypsum board is type

X

ADA guidelines require wall mounted receptacles to be mounted at a minimum height of

14

ADA guidelines require wall mounted receptacles to be mounted at a minimum height of

15

The circular cross section of a handrail should be a diameter of between

1¼-2 inches

According to the NEC, no point on a wall behind a countertop is permitted to be more than ____ feet from a convenience receptacle.

2

How large is an A-19 lamp?

2 3/8"

A common voltage for large commercial buildings, in which the power is not stepped down to the more common 120 volts, is

277

Commercial stairs must have a minimum width of

44"

The minimum height allowed for most habitable space is

7'6"

Which of the following is best described as a complete conduction path that carries electrical current from a source of electricity to and through some electrical device and back to the source?

An electrical circuit

A sustainable rating system that claims to be the most advanced measuring system is

LBC

A sustainable rating system that includes the seven areas site, water, energy, health, materials, equity, and beauty is

LBC

Heat transferred when a material changes between solid & liquid or liquid & gas, or vice versa is called

Latent Heat

Which of the following best describes the role of interior designers in elevator design?

May be involved in selecting finishes for elevator cabs and lobbies

Which of the following statements is true?

Most fire deaths occur in residential buildings.

A single number criterion for measuring the effectiveness of a material to absorb sound at midrange frequencies is called

NRC

The best way to measure a material's ability to absorb sound is by using the

NRC

A fossil fuel that claims to be clean burning, but can be excavated in controversial manners is

Natural Gas

Heat transfer that is measured using a thermometer is called

Sensible heat

A type of system that must be installed when plumbing fixtures are located below the street level or sewer level is a

Sewer ejector pump)

A control that can shut off the water within a building is a

Shutoff Valve

A type of dimmer control that requires the light to be dimmed completely before the switch action occurs is called

Single Action Dimmer

Which 4 things does a biological contaminant need to grow in a building?

Source, water, nutrients, and favorable temperatures

Lighting that is focused on a specific task such as reading, sewing, grooming or cooking is called

Task Lighting

Premise wiring is best described as

The system of raceways, boxes, and outlets dedicated to communications systems

A device that opens and closes a circuit at specific times each day is called a

Timeclock

Which residential appliance uses the most water per capita?

Toilet

A control valve should be located at each plumbing fixture.

True

At one time, human wastes were thrown from windows into the gutters of the streets.

True

Greenhouse gases trap heat in the form of radiation into the atmosphere, thus warming the surface of the planet.

True

If a tree falls in a forest, and no one is there to hear it, there is no sound.

True

Mineral xieling tiles fire resistant

True

Most sound absorbing materials are composed of fibrous or open cell structures.

True

Sound waves travel as heat.

True

Sprinkler systems can be installed in single family residential dwellings.

True

The National Park Service has created their own sustainable guidelines.

True

Water closet seat heights must be between 17-19 inches above the finished floor in order to comply with ADA Accessibility Guidelines.

True

An load that is evenly distributed is a

Uniform Load

Which of the following is a type of glare that occurs when a light source is bounced off a surface such as a white book page?

Veiling reflection