Progress Test MCQ

What is a financial consequence of larger buildings?

• Decreased need for raw materials.

• Increased economies of scale.

• Reduced labour requirements.

• Lower initial costs.

What is the relationship between a building's external perimeter and its total floor area called?

• Floor-to-ceiling ratio

• Perimeter-to-floor area ratio

• Wall-to-window ratio

• Roof-to-foundation ratio

What is a potential benefit of a lower P/FAR in terms of energy costs?

• Higher energy costs

• Lower energy costs

• No change in energy costs

• Increased energy consumption

What does a higher P/FAR often require in terms of construction?

• Simpler building shapes

• Larger foundation perimeters

• Fewer roof edges

• Less structural material

How do compact buildings with low P/FAR affect structural load distribution?

• Efficiently distribute loads, reducing reinforcement costs.

• Increase reinforcement costs due to poor load distribution.

• Have no effect on load distribution.

• Require additional bracing and support structures.

How do low-rise buildings impact material costs?

• They require specialized materials.

• They have lower requirements for structural reinforcements.

• They demand extensive reinforcement.

• They have higher HVAC energy demands.

What is one effect of closer column spacing on beams and slabs?

• Increases the span of beams and slabs

• Reduces the span of beams and slabs

• Has no effect on beams and slabs

• Requires fewer columns

What is the relationship between column spacing and structural efficiency?

• Wider spacing always increases structural efficiency

• Closer spacing always decreases structural efficiency

• Column spacing influences structural efficiency

• Column spacing has no impact on structural efficiency

What is the effect of wider column spacing on the demand for beams and slabs?

• Reduces the demand for beams and slabs

• Increases the demand for stronger beams and slabs

• Has no effect on beams and slabs

• Decreases the need for reinforcement

How does column spacing affect long-term operational costs?

• It has no impact on operational costs

• It only affects initial construction costs

• It influences long-term operational costs

• It reduces the need for maintenance