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Which one of the following is NOT part of a methodical approach to design?
A. Seeking physical solution B. Problem examination C. Examination of process D. Selection of the stylistic approach |
D. Selection of the stylistic approach
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Which of the following would probably not be considered an element of a city's image?
A. a group of houses B. a freeway C. a neighborhood bar D. an area with a high concentration of hospitals |
A. a group of houses
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Social contact and interaction in a picnic pavilion would be promoted most by
A. making the dimensions of the pavilion small enough so that the anticipated number of users would cross into each other's "personal distance" B. designing benches around the support columns so people would have a place to sit and talk C. organizing the cooking and serving area distinct from the dining area and entrance D. providing a variety of informal spaces of different sizes, locations, and uses |
D. providing a variety of informal spaces of different sizes, locations and uses
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The statement "develop a multilevel system of pedestrian circulation" is an example of a
A. need B. programming concept C. goal D. design concept |
D. design concept
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Contractor's overhead and profit typically amount to what percentage of the construction cost?
A. 5-10 B. 10-20 C. 15-30 D. 15-40 |
D. 15-40
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3. Which of the following consultant engineers typically consumes the greatest percentage of project fees on school projects?
A. Civil B. Electrical C. Mechanical D. Structural |
C. Mechanical
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4. According to the US EPA, which of the following is true about lead-based paints in an existing building that is being renovated as housing for the elderly?
A. The lead content concern is less for buildings constructed after 1960. B. Occupant health risks are less of a concern if no children will be living in the facility. C. The lead paint must be completely removed in areas being renovated. D. Contractor health risks are a concern only if the lead paint is sawed, ground, or sandblasted. |
B. Occupant health risks are less of a concern if no children will be living in the facility.
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9. When the architect is analyzing the choice between renovating an existing library or demolishing it and constructing a new library, the architect should first recommend that
A. a feasibility study be prepared B. renovation costs be compared with costs for new construction C. the owner obtain community input D. the local historical society be consulted |
A. a feasibility study be prepared
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15. The threshold for sound levels that cause fatigue after prolonged exposure is approximately
A. 20db B. 50db C. 80db D. 110db |
C. 80db
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18. Blocking and stacking within the programming process is most critical when considering
A. space requirements B. special equipment C. site limitations D. building systems |
C. site limitations
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29. The most appropriate strategy for predicting and preventing conflicts between architectural and engineering documents is to:
A. hold regular coordination meetings B. have the owner review drawings C. schedule peer review of documents D. use in-house engineers |
A. hold regular coordination meetings
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37. Finding mold on pipe insulation is a sign that which of the following is present? Check the three the apply.
A. Excess moisture B. Poor soils C. Improper ventilation D. High water table E. Organic feedstock F. Insufficient light levels |
A. Excess moisture
C. Improper ventilation E. Organic feedstock |
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3. Much contemporary city planning in the US is a result of
I. the Columbian Expo of 1893 II. the Ordinance of 1785 III. L'Enfant's plan of Washington DC IV. Garnier's Cite Industrielle V. the Industrial Revolution A. I, III, and V B. I, II, and III C. I, II, IV, and V D. all of the above |
C. I, II, IV, and V
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4. Which of the following would probably not be considered an element of a city's image?
A. a group of houses B. a freeway C. a neighborhood bar D. an area with a high concentration of hospitals |
A. a group of houses
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4. Social contact and interaction in a picnic pavilion would be promoted most by
A. making the dimensions of the pavilion small enough so that the anticipated number of users would cross into each other's "personal distance" B. designing benches around the support columns so people would have a place to sit and talk C. organizing the cooking and serving area distinct from the dining area and entrance D. providing a variety of informal spaces of different sizes, locations, and uses |
D. providing a variety of informal spaces of different sizes, locations, and uses
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9. In planning a new building, an architect would have to look at regulations other than the zoning ordinance to find a requirement for which of the following?
I. the width of loading berths II. the required size of utility easements III. minimum lot size IV. parking area size V. permissible roof coverings A. I and IV B. I, II, and III C. II, III, and V III, IV, and V |
C. II, III, and V
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The statement "develop a multilevel system of pedestrian circulation" is an example of a
A. need B. programming concept C. goal D. design concept |
D. design concept
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A published cost index indicates construction in city A to be 1440 and construction in city B to be 1517. The same index suggests that inflation will increase by 5% by the mid-point of construction, and the project is now budgeted to cost $1,500,000 in city A. How much should be budgeted for city B?
A. $1,494,000 B. $1,650,000 C. $1,659,000 D. $1,715,000 |
C. $1,659,000
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The design of a two-story senior citizen center includes, as its largest space, a multipurpose meeting hall that seats 300 people. It is anticipated that this meeting facility will be used frequently. Where should it be located within the building? Check all that apply.
A. At the extreme end of the structure, for easy exiting B. On the second level of the structure, for privacy. C. Near the structure's ground floor entrance. D. At the side of the structure with the best view E. Within easy access of the toilet rooms |
C. Near the structure's ground floor entrance
E. Within easy access of the toilet rooms |
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A hospital cafeteria is designed to serve doctors, nurses, and visitors. An important planning goal of the hospital administration is maximum flexibility, economy, and comfort. Which among the following seating arrangements best expresses the client's goal?
A. Individual counter seating B. Two-person rectangular tables C. Four-person round table D. Four-person booths. |
B. Two-person rectangular tables
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The programmed efficiency of a building is 65 percent. If the efficiency were increased to 70 percent and the net area remained constant, the gross area would
A. decrease by 7% B. decrease by 5% C. remain unchanged D. increase by 5% |
A. decrease by 7%
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net area 1 / gross area 1 = 0.65
net area 2 / gross area 2 = 0.70 since the net area remains constant, 0.65 gross area 1 = 0.70 gross area 2 gross area 2 / gross area 1 = 0.65/0.70=0.93 (decreased by 7%) |
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A lecture hall is programmed to accommodate 300 persons in fixed auditorium-type seats. A demonstration table with sink and utilities and the adjacent lecture are requires approximately 500 square feet. Which of the following dimensions would provide an adequate space for the programmed use?
A. 50'x50' B. 40'x65' C. 50'x80' D. 25'x110' |
B. 40'x65'
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Fixed auditorium seating requires approx. 7sf per occupant.
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The maximum allowable floor area ratio for the lot shown is 2.0. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The total floor are of a building on this lot may not exceed 5,625 SF. B. The total floor are of a building on this lot may not exceed 14,300 SF. C. The total floor area of a building on this lot may not exceed. 22,500 SF D. The net floor area of a building on this lot may not exceed 22,500 SF |
C. The total floor area of a building on this lot may not exceed 22,500 Sf.
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The floor area ratio (FAR) is the ratio of the total floor area of a building to the total area of the lot.
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Other than the building program, which of the following would have the greatest impact on the floor area of a building?
A. Site utilities B. Topography C. Functional relationships D. Building codes |
D. Building codes
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Mannerism is an architectural style that may be accurately described as
A. an expression in which classic elements are used unconventionally B. an expression in which classic motifs are harmoniously integrated. C. the expression most frequently used by postmodernist architects. D. the expression most closely identified with Charles Moore. |
A. an expression in which classic elements are used unconventionally.
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Medici Chapel and Laurentian Library
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The City Beautiful Movement from the 1890's resulted in all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. it restored human scale to the new industrial cities B. it launched a classic revival movement throughout the country C. it led to a greater awareness of city planning D. it resulted in a profusion of dome-topped civic buildings. |
A. it restored human scale to the new industrial cities.
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was an outgrowth of the enormous influence generated by the Chicago World's Fair of 1893, the scale of development promoted the monumental and grandiose.
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Which of the following traffic circulation systems might be considered the best choice for a community focused on sustainable design?
A. Curvilinear system B. Grid system C. Radial system D. Linear system |
A. Curvilinear System
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utilizing the natural contours of the land as much as possible
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Which of the following statements about landscaping is NOT correct?
A. Trees can be used to screen winds and increase ventilation in desired areas. B. Vegetation can capture moisture, reduce fog, and increase the amount of sunlight reaching the ground C. Coniferous trees screen out direct sunlight in the summer while allowing it to pass in the winter D. Planted areas are cooler during hot days and have less heat loss during the night. |
C. Coniferous trees screen out direct sunlight in the summer while allowing it to pass in the winter.
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If a designer wanted to impart symbolic importance to a public institutional building, the form of the structure might include
I. a number of wide entrance doors. II. a symmetrical arrangement III. a long flight of entrance steps IV. small, randomly placed windows. V. a flagpole A. I, II and V B. I, III, and V C. II, III, and V D. II, III, and IV |
C. II, III, and V
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Which of the following site planning techniques are most effective in inhibiting criminal activity in a residential community?
I. Large superblocks with no interior vehicular traffic II. Site subdivided by streets III. Symbolic barriers that define the boundaries of a site IV. Play areas located at the periphery of a site A. I only B. II and III C. II and IV D. I and III |
B. II and III
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What is the floor area ratio of a five story building on a one acre parcel of land if each floor contains 17,420 sf?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four |
B. Two
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The floor area ratio (FAR) is the ratio of the total floor area of a building to the total area of the lot.
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The Natural Step is an approach to the environment that follows which of the following principles?
I. The biosphere affecting humans is a relatively stable and resilient zone that includes five miles into the atmosphere. II. Improved technologies have dramatically increased the number and quantity of available natural resources. III. Toxic substances released into either the sea or 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
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Which of the following are included in the federal guidelines for rehabilitating buildings on the National Register of Historic Places? Check all that apply.
A. Every reasonable effort shall be made to use a property for its originally intended purpose or to provide a compatible use that requires minimum alteration of the building's structure, site and environment. B. Changes that have taken place in the course of time may have acquired significance in their own right, and this significance shall be recognized and respected. C. Deteriorated architectural features shall be replaced rather than repaired, wherever possible, with materials that match the design, color, texture and other visual qualities of the original materials. D. Contemporary design for alterations to existing properties shall not be discouraged when such alterations are compatible and do not destroy significant historical, architectural or cultural material. |
B. Changes that have taken place in the course of time may have acquired significance in their own right and this significance shall be recognized and respected.
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The goal of barrier-free design is to
A. permit autonomous functioning B. permit free use by the nonambulatory C. eliminate the physical barriers within all buildings D. provide unobstructed access to all buildings. |
A. permit autonomous functioning
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Select the statement that is LEAST correct.
A. Barrier-free design is frequently considered to be a civil right. B. Barrier-free design is usually beneficial to all building users. C. Barrier-free design resolves the life safety problems of the handicapped. D. Barrier-free design generally increases a project's cost. |
C. Barrier-free design resolves the life safety problems of the handicapped.
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A knurled door knob would be of greatest benefit to someone who is
A. blind B. arthritic C. confined to a wheelchair D. using crutches |
A. blind
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The occupancy classification, or Use Group, of a structure is determined by the activities for which the structure is intended. Which of the following is NOT an occupancy classification recognized by the IBC?
A. Business B. Institutional C. Assembly D. Office |
A. Business
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A $100 per student per semester fee is the principal source of revenue to repay a proposed bond issue for the planned construction of a new student union to be located on a state college campus. Based on the college's preliminary assessment of space needs, the project cost will exceed the proposed bond issue by approximately 25%. In response to the owner's request for guidance, the architect would most likely recommend which of the following?
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D. Request the owner to reduce his gross space needs sufficiently to meet the budgetary constraints prior to entering into an agreement for professional services.
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That portion of a construction loan that must be paid to the lender for the privilege of borrowing the money is called the
A. discount B. recording fee C. balloon payment D. amortization |
A. discount
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Which of the following statements regarding float time is INCORRECT?
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D. Any activity may be delayed, so long as the delay does not exceed the available float.
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Buildings are often site parallel, rather than perpendicular, to the contours because that orientation generally
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A. minimizes the amount of grading required to fit the building to the site.
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Where topography is steep and irregular, the installation of an underground sewer line is generally
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A. more expensive than for a level site, because the line requires more sewer manholes
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Solid contour lines on a topographic map do which of the following?
I. Connect points of equal elevation II. Represent proposed landform modifications III. Indicate natural topographic configurations IV. Never close on themselves V. Never split in two |
C. I, II, and V
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Select the incorrect statement concerning traffic flow in a parking area
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C. Perpendicular parking layouts usually lead to the most rapid traffic flow.
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A parking area for a community college must accomodate 400 cars. What is the least amoung of level land required for this parking area?
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B. Three acres.
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43,560 sf = 1 ac
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