Thermal insulation has a significant effect on the reduction of thermal energy consumption in buildings. Based on this statement, tick the applicable benefits that are related to thermal insulation of building.

Jennie felt uncomfortable when the construction site in her neighbourhood is operating. Noise pollution takes place when there is either excessive amount of noise or an unpleasant sound that causes temporary disruption in the natural balance. Which of the following affects Jennie?

Sound is a form of energy produced by vibrating objects where it can be characterized by the frequency and loudness. Tick all situations that produce the average noise of 60 decibel (dB) level:

UBBL 1984 is a building code includes the minimum requirements for fire fighting system. Which of the statement related with exits below are CORRECT?

What is the importance of escalator/travellator in a building?

I. To guide people in a given path in a building

II. To make space more attractive

III. To give more space in a building

IV. To speed circulation and avoid congestion

An escalator is a moving staircase that known as a conveyor transport device for moving or carrying people from one floor to another. All of the statement below are factors to be considered in planning the escalator except for:-

In the event of emergency escalator entrapments which commonly involve adults or children, device such as emergency stop button is the solution to this problem. The first component that will stop working is _____________.

In the event of installation for high-rise building such as KLCC tower, which of the following zone system should be considered?

The complete design, installation and modernisation services on all types of lifts are always provided. Which of the following is not the main types of lift in building in Malaysia?

In the selection factors of lift/elevator, there are some requirements that need to be considered which are:

I. General requirement (type and size of lift car)

II. Physical requirement (mechanical room size)

III. General requirement (depth of lift shaft)

IV. Physical requirement (size of lift car)

According to UBBL (1984), ‘fire lifts’ means lifts are capable of being commandeered for exclusive use of fireman in emergency. Which of the following statements are related to this type of lift?

I. The electric supply should be separate for the lifts.

II. Special switch on ground floor can be used by the fireman to use the fire lift.

III. Building over than 60ft high are required to provide fire lift.

IV. Lift capable of reaching the top floor in 1 minute.

Dumbwaiter is also known as small freight elevators. Which of the following are the characteristics of dumbwaiter lift?

I. Intended to carry food rather than passengers.

II. They often link kitchens with other rooms.

III. Installed in restaurants, schools, hospitals, private homes.

IV. A car with an effective height of no more than 8ft (2400m).

Fire is the result of chemical reaction between 3 elements – heat (high temperature), fuel, oxygen. Thus, fire can be extinguished or reduced by:

I. opening doors and windows.

II. covering the top surface of burning material.

III. applying water or other method to reduce ignition temperature.

IV. reducing or separation fuel.

All of the following are benefits of fire stopping in a building except for:-

Which of the following are the types of ‘exits’ used in a high rise building by considering its interpretation from the Uniform Building by Law (UBBL) in Malaysia?

I. Final Exit

II. Alternative Exit

III. Storey Exit

IV. Vertical Exit

During a fire outbreak in high-rise building or shopping mall, smoke and toxic gases occur together at fires. Thus, which types of passive fire protection can reduce smoke in a building?

I. Smoke reservoir

II. Pressurized escape routes

III. Fire damper

IV. Smoke curtain

A concept that reduces the likelihood of smoke inhalation-deaths, these products of combustion must be contained in the area of origin. This statement refers to…

A portable fire extinguisher is a first aid of fire-fighting appliances which can be used by occupants to extinguish a fire during its early stages before the fire gets out of control. Which of the following is a type of portable fire extinguisher that is able to extinguish the fire caused by an electrical appliance.

The valves open up and allow water to flow into all the sprinklers where it is normally closed. It uses open pipes connected to the water system and water flow is constant in all the sprinklers. The type of fire sprinkler system use is ______________.

Hose reel system is an immediate active fire-fighting response equipment that can be easily be used by the public to contain the spread of the fire. Which of the followings are provision of hose reel system?

I. Operable by occupants/tenants in the building.

II. Located in prominent /noticeable positions at each floor level and exits.

III. Nozzles should be of jet and spray is non-adjustable.

IV. It is possible water supply cannot be supplied from the main water supply.

The quality and availability of daylight can be affected by:

I. The nature and brightness of the sky

II. The size, shape and position of the windows

III. Reflections from internal surfaces

IV. Reflections and obstruction outside the room

Task lighting illuminates’ specific areas of a space for the performance of visual tasks or activities. Which of the following statement is not related to this type of lighting?

Luminous flux is also defined as _______________.

I. light energy emitted per unit time.

II. quantity of light on a unit of a surface.

III. light emitted from a particular area.

IV. quantity of light that is radiated in a particular direction.

Light distribution that produces 60%-90% of the light output directly heading down and the tops remains to illuminate the ceiling while through the walls of sufficient brightness quantity of light produced can pose a comfortable working environment. This statement shows that this lighting is ________________.

Thermal insulation involves the application of heat transfer whereby heat flows from the areas of higher temperature to the areas of lower temperature. The processes of heat transfer include three process. Which is the correct flow of this process?

Which of the followings can be drawback of thermal insulation?

I. The nature of composite materials can vary diurnally.

II. Poor insulation of thermal will result in mould.

III. Influence of ventilation is prominent and cannot be measured easily.

IV. Internal temperature may differ within space or by time.

There are various factors in thermal insulation that should be considered to achieve the desired climatic performance. Which of the followings are correct?

I. Colour of materials

II. Type of construction materials

III. Ventilation process

IV. Insulation materials

Which of the following is not a noise control procedure concern in a building?

A noise source in one room sends air pressure waves which induce vibration to one side of a wall or element of structure setting it moving such that the other face of the wall vibrates in an adjacent room is known as ______________.