Practice Exam questions to learn

$3. Kaplan 14) Combustible Types of construction include all but which of the following? A. Type II N B. Type III N C. Type V N D. Type V one hour

3. Kaplan 14) A. Type II N

$3. Kaplan 17) Which of the following statements concerning fire doors is NOT true? A. Class A Fire doors are rated for 3 hours and are not permitted to have windows in them. B. A 1-1/2" hour rated fire door may be either Class B or Class D, and is permitted to have up to 100 square inches of wired glass per leaf. C. Class E doors are rated 3/4- hour fire resistance in exterior walls with up to 720 square inches of wired glass. D. Carpeting is not permitted to pass under any fire door. regardless of the rating of the door, the flame spread rating of the carpet, or whether the door is arranged to be held open be a magnetic release device to permit self-closing in the event of fire.

3. Kaplan 17) B. A 1-1/2" hour rated fire door may be either Class B or Class D, and is permitted to have up to 100 square inches of wired glass per leaf.

$3. Kaplan 17.1) What is the rating for a Class A door?

3. Kaplan 17.1) 3 hour rating

$3. Kaplan 17.10) What is the rating for a Class D door?

3. Kaplan 17.10) 1-1/2 hour rating

$3. Kaplan 17.11) Where is Class D doors location in structure?

3. Kaplan 17.11) Is intended to be used for severe fire exposure exterior walls.

$3. Kaplan 17.12) What is amount of glazing is permitted for a Class D door?

3. Kaplan 17.12) None

$3. Kaplan 17.13) What is the rating for a Class E door?

3. Kaplan 17.13) 3/4 hour rating = 15 min

$3. Kaplan 17.15) What is amount of glazing is permitted for a Class E door?

3. Kaplan 17.15) 720 sq. in. / light (54" max. dimension)

$3. Kaplan 17.2) Where is Class A doors location in structure?

3. Kaplan 17.2) Fire walls or division walls between buildings or sections of buildings.

$3. Kaplan 17.3) What is amount of glazing is permitted for a Class A door?

3. Kaplan 17.3) None

$3. Kaplan 17.4) What is the rating for a Class B door?

3. Kaplan 17.4) 1-1/2 hour rating

$3. Kaplan 17.5) Where is Class B doors location in structure?

3. Kaplan 17.5) Are used in openings in enclosed vertical shafts, such as stairs or elevators.

$3. Kaplan 17.6) What is amount of glazing is permitted for a Class B door?

3. Kaplan 17.6) 100 sq. in / leaf (4" min. dimension)

$3. Kaplan 17.7) What is the rating for a Class C door?

3. Kaplan 17.7) 3/4 hour rating = 15 min

$3. Kaplan 17.8) Where is Class C doors location in structure?

3. Kaplan 17.8) Corridors and Partitions

$3. Kaplan 17.9) What is amount of glazing is permitted for a Class C door?

3. Kaplan 17.9) 1296 sq. in. / light (54" max. dimension)

$4A Ballast 11) What are the specified dimensions of a modular brick?

4A Ballast 11) a = 7 5/8", b = 3 5/8", C = 2 1/4"

$4A. Ballast 18) Where should weep holes be located in a brick wall? A. at the lowest courser of brick B. above windows C. above shelf angles D. at all of the above Ballast

4A. Ballast 18) D. at all of the above Ballast

$4A. Ballast 19) Rehabilitation building constructed in the 1860's requires cleaning and repairing the existing brick exterior walls. The brick is in good condition but is very dirty. Portions of the mortar have fallen out, and much of what remains is so soft that it can be scraped away with a fingernail. which restoration technique should the architect recommend? A. pressure washing with a 10% muriatic acid solution. B. pressure washing with plain water and reappointing the mortar C. hand washing the brick with water and a stiff brush and repointing the mortar. D. sandblasting Ballast

4A. Ballast 19) C. hand washing the brick with water and a stiff brush and repointing the mortar. Ballast

$4B. Ballast 27) What symbol represents a double-filler type of weld? Ballast

4B. Ballast 27)

$4C. Ballast 21) Plywood used as sheathing is designed 32/16. What does this mean? A. It is 1/2 inches thick? B. it can be used to span rafters spaced at 32 inches on center and joist spaced at 16 inches on center. C. It can support 32 lbf/ft2 on joist placed at 16 inches on center D. It can be used as sheathing for studs spaced at 16 inches on center Ballast

4C. Ballast 21) B. it can be used to span rafters spaced at 32 inches on center and joist spaced at 16 inches on center. Ballast

$4C. Ballast 35) Which of the following woods must be treated for resistance to decay when used in an exterior application? A. Cedar B. Spruce D. Redwood C. Cypress Ballast

4C. Ballast 35) B. Spruce Ballast

$4C. Kaplan 20) Among the following statements concerning glued laminated timber, which is true? A. Laminated members are manufacturer from the longest pieces of lumber commonly available. B. laminations may vary in thickness, but in no case are they ever less than 1 1/2 inches thick. C. Glued laminated timbers in straight lengths can readily span 60 feet or more. D. The classification for the finest appearance of glued laminated members is "architectural" grade.

4C. Kaplan 20) C. Glued laminated timbers in straight lengths can readily span 60 feet or more.

$4C. Kaplan 20.1) From what length lumber are glued laminated timber manufacturer?

4C. Kaplan 20.1) From short and narrow lengths of lumber.

$4C. Kaplan 20.2) What is an advantage of glued laminated timber manufacture?

4C. Kaplan 20.2) Is that small pieces may be end -joined to form almost any length desired with no loss in strength.

$4C. Kaplan 20.3) Laminations in glued laminated timber rarely exceed ___

4C. Kaplan 20.3) 2 inches

$4C. Kaplan 20.4) What thickness of laminations for glued laminated timber is typically used where bending radius is short?

4C. Kaplan 20.4) 3/4 inches

$4C. Kaplan 20.5) What span glued laminated timber may reach in the form or arches or simple trusses?

4C. Kaplan 20.5) 100 feet or more in length

$4C. Kaplan 20.6) What is the best grade appearance for glued laminated timber

4C. Kaplan 20.6) "premium"

$4C. Kaplan 5) In laying a conventional wood strip tongue-and groove floor, the strips are usually attached to the subfloor by nailing. with regard to the last strips, closest to the wall, it is A. attached with waterproof mastic. B. attached by face nailing. C. Also attached by blind nailing D. not attached, but left loose for expansion.

4C. Kaplan 5) B. attached by face nailing. Conventional laid wood strip floors are blind nailed in order to conceal the nails and tightly drive each strip closer to the preceding strip closer to the preceding strip. At the wall, however, there is no room to drive a nail at a 45-degree angle. The final strip, therefore, is generally face nailed. It is also set about 1/2 inch away from the wall in order to allow for expansion. This space is usually covered by wood base.

3. Ballast Sample questions 7.1) What is the maximum height to the top of a mounted fire cabinet according to the guidelines of The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)?

5 feet

$4B. Kaplan L4. 2) Which of the following metals is most resistant to galvanic deterioration. A. Bronze B. Brass C. Copper D. Lead

A. Bronze

$2. Ballast 46) Which of the following materials is not considered a rapidly renewable building material? A. Chestnut flooring sawn from old barn beams B. Wheat board cabinetry C. Linoleum D. Bamboo paneling

A. Chestnut flooring sawn from old barn beams

$1. Ballast 65) Triglyphs and metopes are elements of the A. Doric order B. Ionic order C. Corinthian order D. Classical order

A. Doric order

$4A. Kaplan 29) Gypsum partition tiles, otherwise known as plaster blocks, are frequently used for lightweight, fire-resistant interior partitions. Such units are generally held together with. A. Gypsum mortar B. Portland cement mortar C. Waterproof mortar D. Type A or B mortar

A. Gypsum mortar

Micro 4B. Kaplan L4. 6) Which of the following is NOT a property of aluminum components used in building construction. A. High resistance to galvanic activity B. Good electrical conductivity C. Light weight D. Considerable resistance to corrosion

A. High resistance to galvanic activity

$3. Kaplan L8 3) Which can be considered as the safety occupancy in the model building codes? A. Assembly B. Business C. Commercial D. Residential

B. Business

$1 Kaplan 41) Which of the following features apply to the Crystal Palace in London, Built in 1851? I. It was the first building to employ iron framing. II. It was the first building to exhibit great spans. III. It was standardized and prefabricated. IV. It was, in 1851, the largest building in the world V. It was completely fire proof. A. I and II B. II and IV C. I, II, and V D. III, IV, and V

B. II and IV II. It was the first building to exhibit great spans. IV. It was, in 1851, the largest building in the world

$4B. Ballast 50) Which of the following are characteristics of stainless steel? (Choose the three that apply) A. It cannot be welded. B. It should not be in contact with copper. C. It is an alloy of steel and chromium. D. It is only available with mechanical and coated finishes E. It corrodes easily if exposed to oxygen. F. It is approximately as strong as bronze.

B. It should not be in contact with copper. C. It is an alloy of steel and chromium. D. It is only available with mechanical and coated finishes

4C Ballast Sample problems 36) Which of the following wood flooring types has the lowest material cost? A. Maple strip over sleepers B. Oak Strip no.1 common C. Oak plank D. White Oak parquet

B. Oak Strip no.1 common

$4A. Kaplan 28) In which of the situations described below would you most likely employ a needle beam? A. To support the spandrel section in a conventional metal curtain wall. B. To support the load above an opening cut into an existing masonry wall. C. To support vertical plywood forming sections for poured-in-place concrete walls D. To support cantilevered roof loads in exposed plank-and-beam construction.

B. To support the load above an opening cut into an existing masonry wall.

MICRO 3. Kaplan L8 7) What is the purpose of the Steiner Tunnel Test? A. To test waterproofing for tunnel construction under bodies of water B. To test the flame spread rating of finishes for interior walls and ceilings C. To test the fire ratings of interior finishes D. To test the wind loads on a curtain wall

B. To test the flame spread rating of finishes for interior walls and ceilings

$3. Ballast Sample questions 115) Select the INCORRECT statement concerning fire rated doors assemblies. A. Hinges must always be the ball bearing type. B. Under some circumstances a closer is not needed. C. labeling is required for both the door and frame. D. the maximum width is 4 feet 0 inches

B. Under some circumstances a closer is not needed. Closers are always required for fire-rated doors.

$4B. Kaplan L4. 8) The purpose of galvanizing iron and steel is to A. Eliminate all corrosion B. protect against deterioration C. Prevent galvanic action D. Provide a more attractive finish

B. protect against deterioration

$4C. Ballast 83) What type of plywood is used for roofs sheathing?

C-D Exterior

$4B. Kaplan L4. 1) All the following ferrous metals can resist tensile forces, except A. Alloy steel B. Heat-treated steel C. Cast iron D. Wrought iron.

C. Cast iron

$4C. Ballast 72) Why are heavy timber beams chamfered? A. Chamfering provides a more elegant appearance. B. In case of a fire, chamfering allows the burning beam to rotate free of the masonry wall. C. Chamfering removes the part of the beam that can ignite most easily D. Chamfering allows the pintle caps to fit correctly.

C. Chamfering removes the part of the beam that can ignite most easily

$4A. Kaplan L2. 3) Face brick differs form building brick in that it is generally A. More resistant to severe weathering B. Harder and more durable C. More uniform in size and color D. available in a variety of sizes

C. More uniform in size and color

4C Ballast Sample problems 36.1) Which two of the following wood flooring types has the highest material cost? A. Maple strip over sleepers B. Oak Strip no.1 common C. Oak plank D. White Oak parquet

C. Oak plank D. White Oak parquet

$4C. Ballast 55) According to the size groups of yard lumber, how would a 6 inch by 8 inch member be classified? A. as a board B. as a post C. as a beam D. as a timber

C. as a beam

$1. Ballast 59) Auguste Perret is know for his skill in creating buildings using A. Masonry B. Reinforced Concrete C. Steel D. Iron.

D. Iron.

Micro 2. Kaplan L9 2) The Natural Step is an approach to the environment that follows which of the following principles? I. The biosphere affecting humans is a relative stable and resilient zone that includes five miles into the earth's crust and five miles into the troposphere. II. Improved technologies have dramatically increased the number and quantity of available natural resources. III. Toxic substances released into either the sea or the atmosphere will only influence areas adjacent to the toxic source. IV. Using building materials that are recycled is an adequate sustainable design approach. A. I B. II C. II and IV D. None of the above

D. None of the above

4A. Kaplan L2. 6) A mortar mixture of Portland cement, sand, and water, but no hydrated lime, would probably produce a mortar with A. greater strength and workability B. insufficient bonding strength C. little resistance to moisture penetration D. insufficient water retention.

D. insufficient water retention.

$3. Kaplan 17.14) Where is Class E doors location in structure?

Exterior walls- moderate fire exposure

$2. Kaplan L9 1) Sustainable design is primarily concerned with which of the following issues? I. Economics II. Aesthetics III. Environment IV. Mechanical systems

I. Economics II. Aesthetics III. Environment IV. Mechanical systems

micro3. Kaplan L8 8) Which of the following are considered the primary components of the " means of egress"? I. Exit access II. Exit door III. Exit IV. Exit corridor V. Exit discharge

I. Exit access III. Exit V. Exit discharge

Micro 3. Kaplan L8 5) Which of the following factors are to be considered in determining the allowable area of a building? I. Occupancy II. Type of Construction III. Percentage of building frontage accessible to a public way or open space IV. Automatic sprinkler system V. Number of stories of building

I. Occupancy II. Type of Construction III. Percentage of building frontage accessible to a public way or open space IV. Automatic sprinkler system V. Number of stories of building

$2. Kaplan L9. 9) Sensitivity to the nuances of the site conditions is key to sustainable design. Which of the following are site conditions the architect should examine in the design process? I. Solar orientation II. Decorative landscaping III. Scale and style of adjacent structures IV. Ground water conditions

I. Solar orientation III. Scale and style of adjacent structures IV. Ground water conditions

$Kaplan L9 7) Which of the following is a consultant who might be employed in a sustainable design project? I. Wetlands engineer II. Energy commissioner III. Landscape architect IV. Energy modeling engineer

I. Wetlands engineer II. Energy commissioner III. Landscape architect IV. Energy modeling engineer

$4A. Kaplan L2. 4) To construct an eight-inch-thick masonry wall, concrete block might be selected instead of brick because it is I. less expensive II. easier to handle III. easier to reinforced IV. faster to erect V. more attractive

I. less expensive IV. faster to erect

$4B. Kaplan L4. 5) Steel is particular well suited for structural framing because of its relative I. strength II. Ease of fabrication III. Low cost IV. Corrosion resistance V. Fire resistance.

I. strength III. Low cost

$4B Ballast Sample problems 74.1) Which two of the following would be and advantage for using copper roof? I. workability. II. Resistance to denting. III. Cost. IV. Corrosion resistance

I. workability. IV. Corrosion resistance

$4B Ballast Sample problems 74) Which two of the following would probably NOT be reasons for using copper roof? I. workability. II. Resistance to denting. III. Cost. IV. Corrosion resistance

II. Resistance to denting. III. Cost.

$4A. Kaplan L2. 7) The considerable variation found in natural brick colors is caused by the I. preference of the manufacturer II. clays III. pigmented admixtures used IV. temperatures at which they are fired V. length of time they are stored

II. clays IV. temperatures at which they are fired

Micro 2. Kaplan L9 4) The Ahwahnee principles include which of the following ideas? I. Communities with only residential use should be relegated to areas outside the central business district II. Preserved open spaces should be either wildlife habitats or recreational areas III. Transportation planning should include roads, pedestrian paths, bike paths, and mass transit systems. IV. Job creation and economic diversity is a desired goal.

III. Transportation planning should include roads, pedestrian paths, bike paths, and mass transit systems. IV. Job creation and economic diversity is a desired goal.

3 Enchilada T1 13.4) What is the primary model code?

International Building Code

3 Enchilada T1 13.3) What is a model code?

Is one that have been written by a group comprised of experts knowledgeable in the field. without reference to any particular geographical area?

$3. NCARB 6) Which of the following occupancy classifications require panic hardware at the required exits? Manufacturing facility Motel guest room Movie theater High-rise office suite.

Movie theater

3 Enchilada T1 13) A ________ would require a minimum amount of air changes per hour in a space. Life Safety Code Energy Code Prescriptive Code Performance Code

Performance Code Performance codes establish baseline goals that must be accomplished.

$3 Enchilada T1 5)What is determined by a building's Occupancy Group? Fire resistance rating, egress path length, size of exits Occupant Load Factor, construction classification, exit stair width Size of room, size of exits, need for sprinklers Need for sprinklers, fire resistance rating, construction classification

Size of room, size of exits, need for sprinklers Occupancy Group is the intended use of the building that will determine certain requirements for fire safety and egress, including the size of the room, size of exits, and need for sprinklers.

$4B. Kaplan 43) What is the purpose of the deformations of a steel deck?

They lock the concrete slab and decking together to achieve composite action.

4B enchilada 1T 4.2) Alloy

a combination of pure metals to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion

$4B Ballast Sample problems 75.5) What percentage of carbon does cast iron typically contain?

above 2.0 %

4B enchilada 1T 4.3) ferrous Alloy

alloys that contain a lot of iron (stainless steel, galvanized iron)

$4B enchilada 1T 4) The best known anodes are: (choose 3) aluminum zinc galvanized steel mercury titanium silver

aluminum zinc galvanized steel The anode group of metals are less stable and corrode easily. The best known anodes are zinc, galvanized steel, and aluminum.

4B enchilada 1T 4.5) Cathode

are less stable metals not prone to corrosion

4B enchilada 1T 4.7) galvanizing

coating of iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc by immersing it in a molten bath

4B enchilada 1T 4.4) non ferrous Alloy

doesn't contain much iron (aluminum, copper, zinc)

$4B Ballast Sample problems 75) What percentage of carbon does structural steel typically contain?

from 0.20% to 0.50%

4B enchilada 1T 4.6) anode

group of metals are less stable and corrode easily. The best known anodes are zinc, galvanized steel, and aluminum.

$3. Ballast Sample questions 7) When selecting a fire extinguisher cabinet, the most critical design feature is? projection distance from the wall size of glazing height of the cabinet enclosure finish

height of the cabinet enclosure

3 Enchilada T1 13.2) what is prescriptive code?

it means that the code describes specific materials and methods of construction, or how a building component or design must be designed as opposed to how it is suppose to function.

$2 NCARB16) Which of the following is the most effective method to control indoor air quality? o Exhaust air o Source reduction o Air cleaning and filtration o Increased temperature and lowered humidity

o Source reduction

$1. Ballast sample problems 4) The crystal Palace in London was the first building to utilize Steel arches concrete ribbing large glass panels prefabricated iron parts

prefabricated iron parts

3 Enchilada T1 13.1) The IBC is a prescriptive or performance based code?

prescriptive

4B enchilada 1T 4.7) anodizing

process of coating aluminum with a protective oxide layer by an electronic process

2 Enchilada T1 8) Which of the following are examples of energy conservation measures? (choose 3) Increase number of parking spaces Use of low 'e' windows Providing ample insulation between building materials Add tint film to windows Specifying energy star rated appliances and building systems Add more plumbing fixtures Ordering a blower door test

Use of low 'e' windows Providing ample insulation between building materials Specifying energy star rated appliances and building systems The greatest potential in the reduction of energy consumption occurs when building elements work harmoniously as a team. This requires consultants and designers to work as a team as well. Examples of effective design solutions include: energy-efficient lighting and equipment, reduction of heat accumulated through glazing, building design and higher insulation values, air tight buildings and better performance window selections.

$2. Kaplan 20.1) What does solar shading do?

2. Kaplan 20.1) weather from landscaping or architectural elements, can regulate the insulation to increase winter light and reduce warm summer.

$2. Kaplan 20.2) What is Urban heat island effect?

2. Kaplan 20.2) Is the tendency of a building roof to absorb solar radiation during the day and then emit heat radiation during the evening.

$2. Kaplan 20.3)What can be done to reduce Urban heat island effect?

2. Kaplan 20.3) Roof systems with grass or light colored roofing material.

$3. Ballast 42) When planning an accessible bathroom, how much space should be allowed for a standard roll-in-type shower and its required clear floor space as described in ADAAG?

3. Ballast 42) 66 inches by 60 inches.

$3. Ballast 42.1) What is the minimum clear floor space required to accommodate one stationary wheelchair?

3. Ballast 42.1) 30 inches by 48 inches

$3. Ballast 42.2) What can be provided instead of the 180 turning radius?

3. Ballast 42.2) a T-shaped space as shown

4B enchilada 1T 4.1) Place the following list of metals from cathode to anode Copper Gold titanium stainless steel tungsten Galvanized Steel chromium plating Zinc Platinum Silver Cast Iron Steel Aluminum Lead brass plating Cadmium Tin Magnesium Nickel

1 pop 2 gain 3 serious 4 track 5 shakira 6 Big 7 Target 8 Capital 9 Nannies 10 Caused 11 Complications 12 Soon 13 Love 14 Told 15 Ana 16 Carry 17 Gold 19 Zebra 19 Mother

$1. Ballast 37) What is the significance of Burnham and Root's Reliance Building, built in Chicago and completed 1895?

1. Ballast 37) It features curtain walls and large "Chicago-Style" windows, and its façade expressed the pattern of the buildings structural frame.

$3. NCARB 6.1) Group A--Assembly: In facilities where more than 50 people gather for a common purpose such as entertainment, recreation, food or drink, there is a potential that irrational action by one person could result in irrational action by many. This irrational action is called panic. What are the two requirements for doors for this type of assembly? (Kaplan pg 145)

1. Doors require to swing in the direction of travel 2. and have panic hardware allowing the pressure of the face of the door to release any latch device.

$4A Ballast Sample problems 56) Under wind pressure of 20psf, the maximum area allowed for individual exterior wall panels using standard unit glass block is ____

144 square feet

$4A Ballast Sample problems 57) According to codes, horizontal reinforcement is required every

16 inches

$2. Kaplan 20) Sustainably designed Architecture requires attention to which of the following building elements? I. Solar shading devices II. Urban heat island effect III. Increased parking IV Fenestration and glazing A. I, II, and IV B. I and IV C. I and II D. all of the above

2. Kaplan 20) A. I, II, and IV