PLTW-CEA EOC Review

Which best describes a function of an architect?

• Determine the soil type in order to size the foundation

• Legally represent the buyer in the transaction of property

• Size the pipes used to bring water from the water tower to the point of use

• Arrange interior space in order to create efficient traffic patterns

What style of architecture is often characterized by a balanced and symmetrical design, entry porch with columns, low pitched roof, fanlight over front door, double hung windows, and dentil molding, such as Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello?

• Tudor

• Federal

• Victorian

• Italianate

Using the information provided in the R-Value and Densities chart, which insulation choice has the lowest U factor?

• 3.5 inches of batt insulation

• 3.5 inches of rigid board polystyrene

• 5.5 inches of batt insulation

• 5.5 inches of rigid board polystyrene

Given the information in the table, what is the minimum R-value that will result in a total heat transmission load of 628.5 Btu/hr?

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Which room is most likely drawn incorrectly on the (residential structure) bubble diagram?

• Office

• Bedroom

• Bathroom

• Living Room

If the inside and outside air films are neglected, what is the R-value for the wall assembly shown in the diagram?

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One GFI duplex outlet has been placed 6" from the edge of the cabinet on the south wall. To meet the code, how many additional GFI outlets are required for the south wall?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 2

A homeowner would like to improve the thermal resistance of their existing walls to reduce the heat loss in the winter. Which one of the following will most improve the home's thermal resistance?

• Remove the existing fiberglass batt insulation and replace with 3.5 inches of foam filled urethane insulation with an R-Value of 6.2 per inch

• Remove the existing wood bevel siding and replace with 1/2" thick stucco with an R-Value of 0.2

• Add another layer of 1/2" gypsum wall board to the inside walls with a U-Value of 2.222

• Remove the existing wood bevel siding and replace with 3-1/2" thick brick with an R-Value of 0.2, and 2" rigid board extruded polystyrene with an R-Value of 5.0

A client has provided the following requirements for a wall:

o Brings in light

o Provides an aesthetically pleasing entrance

o Gives nearly unobstructed views of countryside

Which wall will best meet the requirements?

• Curtain wall

• Tilt-up concrete

• Cast-in-place concrete

• Concrete masonry unit

What four mineral components of a soil sample are measured and compared in order to classify a soil in the Unified Soil Classification System?

• Water, granules, sand, gravel

• Granules, silt, clay, peat

• Sand, silt, peat, clay

• Gravel, sand, silt, clay