Exam 3 - Chapters:13-15

Exam 3 Chapters: 13-15

By Jeremiah Arnett

Chapter 13:

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Multiple Choice

Type ___ copper pipe is used for drain, waste, and vent applications.

• G

• M

• DWV

• K

Multiple Choice

The most common iron from which cast iron soil pipe and fittings are produced is ___ iron.

• white

• ductile

• gray

• malleable

Multiple Choice

___ pipe is available in cementing-only grades or in cementing or threading grades.

• PEX

• Cast iron

• Copper

• PVC

Multiple Choice

___ pipes branch off from the liquid-carrying waste pipes and commonly terminate above the roofline.

• Process

• Vent

• Supply

• Commercial

Multiple Choice

Materials for ___ piping include copper, PVC, and PEX.

• waste

• process

• vent

• supply

Multiple Choice

As a general rule, the installation costs for a basic plumbing fixture may be taken as ___% of the total fixture cost.

• 25

• 30

• 45

• 50

Multiple Choice

For high-quality fixtures and materials, a rate of approximately ___% of the total fixture cost is used for determining labor costs.

• 25

• 30

• 40

• 50

Multiple Choice

Elevations for waste piping between the elevation reference points are indicated as a percentage of ___.

• total cost

• area

• slope

• total volume

Multiple Choice

The change in elevation on a 100′ run of pipe with a 6% slope is ___′.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Multiple Choice

On plan views, vertical waste pipes are indicated with open ___ and architectural notes.

• circles

• ovals

• rectangles

• squares

Multiple Choice

A ___ system is a system that uses water, steam, or another liquid to condition the building spaces.

• forced air

• recirculating water

• hydronic

• combination heating

Multiple Choice

A ___ system is a system that uses the circulation of warm or cool air to condition building spaces.

• central forced-air

• forced-air

• duel duct

• high pressure gas

Multiple Choice

An ___ allows the water in a hydronic heating system to expand without raising the water pressure to dangerous levels.

• condensate return tank

• liquid receiver

• expansion tank

• chiller

Multiple Choice

___-pipe systems are used in medium- to large-size residential and commercial buildings.

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Multiple Choice

A ___ is a mechanical device that compresses refrigerant.

• chiller

• air handler

• air conditioner

• compressor

Multiple Choice

A ___ is a cover for the end of a portion of ductwork consisting of horizontal slats that allow for the passage of air and prevent rain or other objects from entering the ductwork.

• air filter

• grille

• louver

• register

Multiple Choice

Pipe is taken off and entered into a ledger sheet, spreadsheet, or estimating program based on ___ of each pipe for each diameter and pipe material.

• linear feet

• square feet

• square meters

• square yards

Multiple Choice

Natural gas and oil have efficiency ratings of ___% to 80%.

• 50

• 65

• 70

• 75

Multiple Choice

Electricity has an efficiency rating of ___% to 100%.

• 75

• 80

• 90

• 95

Multiple Choice

Registers, grilles, louvers, and filters are taken off ___.

• as individual items

• based on item weight

• material type

• in measured quantities

Chapter 14:

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Multiple Choice

___ is permitted for use in all atmospheric conditions and types of occupancies.

• PVC conduit

• Electrical metallic tubing (EMT)

• Flexible metal conduit (FMC)

• Rigid metal conduit (RMC)

Multiple Choice

___ is commonly used for wiring electrical fixtures.

• Junior hard service cord (SJ)

• Thermoplastic-covered fixture wire (TF)

• Nonmetallic sheathed cable (NM)

• Moisture- and heat-resistance thermoplastic wire (THW)

Multiple Choice

A ___ receptacle is a device with a disconnect that interrupts the flow of current when a ground fault exceeding a predetermined value of current occurs.

• duplex

• ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)

• clock hanger

• arc-fault interrupter (AFCI)

Multiple Choice

Symbols and abbreviations on ___ indicate connection locations for all the various communications devices that are installed in conjunction with these systems.

• floor plans

• detail drawings

• mechanical prints

• electrical prints

Multiple Choice

___ luminaires are fastened to walls, ceilings, or other structural members.

• Recessed

• Ceiling-mounted

• Surface-mounted

• Bracket-mounted

Multiple Choice

___ luminaires are designed so that the housing is behind the surface of the finish material, leaving the face of the fixture flush with the finish surface.

• Bracket-mounted

• Ceiling-mounted

• Surface-mounted

• Recessed

Multiple Choice

A ___ is an electric device that uses electromagnetism to change voltage from one level to another.

• transformer

• panelboard

• busway

• circuit breaker

Multiple Choice

___ is composed of a frame along which multiple lamp receptacles are mounted.

• Track lighting

• Recessed luminaires

• Surface-mounted luminaires

• Bracket-mounted fixtures

Multiple Choice

___ allow for directional adjustment of lights and are commonly used for floodlights.

• Surface-mounted luminaires

• Bracket-mounted fixtures

• Track lighting

• Recessed luminaires

Multiple Choice

A(n) ___ lamp is a low-pressure discharge lamp in which ionization of mercury vapor transforms ultraviolet energy generated by the discharge into light.

• incandescent

• fluorescent

• metal halide

• high-intensity discharge (HID)

Multiple Choice

When installed in the proper applications, ___ lamps have a longer service life than other types of lamps.

• high-intensity discharge (HID)

• fluorescent

• light-emitting diode (LED)

• metal-halide

Multiple Choice

Solar panels are rated according to the amount of power generated, commonly between 100 W to ___ W.

• 250

• 300

• 365

• 475

Multiple Choice

___ inverters are installed at each solar panel to convert DC power to AC power at the source, eliminating the need for any further inverters.

• Central

• Micro

• String

• Battery-based

Multiple Choice

___ inverters require a battery to operate and allow for a bidirectional flow of current where a system is also connected to a power-grid system.

• Micro

• String

• Battery-based

• Central

Multiple Choice

Wind-power systems utilize a ___ or blade-type device that spins due to naturally occurring winds and turns a generator.

• battery array

• turbine

• panel system

• generator

Multiple Choice

In a(n) ___ system, when the main power source fails, an automatic transfer switch transfers the power source to the alternate power system.

• communications

• security

• alarm

• emergency-power

Multiple Choice

With ___, a list showing each type of material required is created.

• lump sum pricing

• detail takeoff

• unit cost pricing

• averaging takeoff

Multiple Choice

___ takeoff is a simplified electrical takeoff method where material and labor costs are calculated as an average cost per outlet.

• Detail

• Quantity

• Averaging

• Collective

Multiple Choice

___ is a method where each type of fixture is priced individually.

• Detail takeoff

• Quantity cost pricing

• Unit cost pricing

• Traditional estimating method

Multiple Choice

In some instances, estimators may determine if there are ___ available for solar-power system installations that may offset a portion of the system costs.

• local monetary incentives

• energy renewal rewards

• governmental discounts

• tax credit opportunities

Chapter 15:

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Multiple Choice

A(n) ___ partition is a panel or partition that is moved by hand or motor along an overhead track.

• wire mesh

• portable

• demountable

• operable

Multiple Choice

___ partitions are fastened to adjoining permanent construction and can be moved with a minimal amount of damage to the supporting structure.

• Operable

• Demountable

• Wire mesh

• Portable

Multiple Choice

Prefinished floor panels are commonly manufactured in ___″ squares.

• 12

• 16

• 18

• 24

Multiple Choice

___ allow airflow from one area to another while providing a level of weather protection, visual protection, or security.

• Grilles

• Registers

• Louvers

• Air filters

Multiple Choice

The ___ method is used to enter the quantity of each type of food service equipment into the proper ledger sheet, spreadsheet, or estimating program.

• unit takeoff

• quantity takeoff

• averaging takeoff

• detail takeoff

Multiple Choice

The chief estimator for the project should contact the ___ and owner immediately prior to submitting the bid to ensure that the most current addenda and all changes to the project are included in the bid.

• project manager

• architect

• general contractor

• authority having jurisdiction

Multiple Choice

A ___ is a monetary amount used as a temporary placeholder in an estimate during bid development.

• placeholder

• fixed rate

• plug number

• rough estimate

Multiple Choice

A common estimating error in bidding is unintentionally ___ in the bid.

• over pricing items

• omitting one or more items

• under pricing items

• combining unlike subcontractor bids

Multiple Choice

To ensure that the bid is complete and as low as necessary to win the work, a ___ may be used.

• ledger sheet

• chart

• graph

• checklist

Multiple Choice

When subcontractors or suppliers make final changes to their pricing, ___ systems show the original pricing and the revised pricing for each change, including the name of the subcontractor or supplier.

• cost-plus

• cut-and-add

• value engineering

• detail takeoff

Multiple Choice

In ___ construction work, the owner and architect may review the final bid documents with the contractor to determine if there are areas for cost savings.

• long-span

• value engineering

• combination

• negotiated

Multiple Choice

___ is a process whereby the owner and contractor agree on changes to the original design documents or construction processes that will result in a comparable finished construction project with some substitutions and cost savings.

• Commisioning

• Value engineering

• Negotiated construction

• Cut-and-add

Multiple Choice

___ may have a significant impact on overhead costs for various types of insurance and bonding coverage.

• Liens

• Risk quota

• Arbitration

• Risk allocation

Multiple Choice

A(n) ___ is any changes to the construction project requested by the owner, contractor, or subcontractor.

• schedule of values

• change order

• addenda

• punch list

Multiple Choice

___ quantities and types may also help indicate areas where improvements in the estimating and bidding processes can be realized.

• Addendum

• Asset

• Change order

• Hard cost

Multiple Choice

Variances in ___ costs in relation to the original estimate should be carefully tracked.

• hard

• overhead

• soft

• material

Multiple Choice

All materials used on the construction project should be allocated to a particular account and job-site operation, commonly referred to as cost codes, work codes, or the ___.

• calculated work schedule (CWS)

• estimated cost checklist (ECC)

• work breakdown structure (WBS)

• combined work bid (CWB)

Multiple Choice

Cases where material takeoff quantities ___ from actual materials required for construction may indicate excessive waste, theft, items missed on the takeoff, inaccurate quantities being delivered, or improper waste percentages applied in the estimating formulas.

• decrease

• increase

• vary partially

• vary greatly

Multiple Choice

Labor production rates and costs must be tracked in conjunction with the construction ___ throughout the construction process to ensure minimal variance from the original labor estimate.

• owner

• general contractor

• subcontractors

• project manager

Multiple Choice

Labor costs should be allocated according to ___ in a manner similar to materials.

• labor schedules

• cost codes

• labor allocation charts

• labor records