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WorksheetsExac Prep - Section 2, Theme 8
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 2hrs 10mins
Of the 4 principle structural materials, which is the most appropriate/common for a 2 stories single family home?
Wood & Masonry
Steel
Sitecast Concrete
Pre-cast Concrete
Of the 4 principle structural materials, which is the least appropriate if the desire is to minimize site disturbance?
Wood & Masonry
Steel
Site-cast Concrete
Precast Concrete
Of the 4 principle structural materials, which are the most appropriate if the desire is to minimize off-site fabrication time?
Wood & Masonry
Steel
Site-cast Concrete
Precast Concrete
Of the 4 principle structural materials, which are the most appropriate if the desire is to minimize dead load on the foundation?
Wood & Masonry
Steel
Site-Cast Concrete
Pre-cast Concrete
A Building calls for braced framing, which 2 materials are most appropriate for a braced frame design?
Wood
Steel
Site-cast concrete
Precast Concrete
Which structural system has the shorter span range?
Glue-laminated Arches/Domes
Brick & Concrete Arches
Steel Domes
Air Supported Pneumatic systems
Key factors in selecting insulating materials do NOT typically include
Ease of installation/procurement
Texture and Colour
Shrinkage, compaction, settlement
Protection against moisture
Provide as many Insulating performance terms as you can
(a)
Highlight either the visual representation of the text associated with the designed Thermal Break
How many types of insulation are present in the detail
1
2
3
4
Name that Insulation! ______ is a preformed, non-strucutral insulating board of foamed plastic of cellular glass.
Batt - Insulation
Foamed in Place Insulation
Rigid Insulation
Loose Fill Insulation
What is Thermal resistance/ R-value specifically in relation to insulation
the thickness of the insulation in inches divided by the thermal conductivity of the insulation
thermal transmittance, or the heat loss
the capacity of a material to conduct heat through its mass.
the amount of energy required to change the state of 1 kilogram (kg) of a material without changing its temperature.
What do Air Barriers do?
resists venting
resists relative humidity
resists vapour transpiration
resists air leakage
Which of the following should be avoided while writing a project specification?
Be brief and clear
Use imperative style
Address instructions to the contractor
The use of “or equal” phrases, “scope” or “scope of work” paragraphs, weasel paragraphs
Which is not a type of specification?
Detailed
Prescriptive
Performance
Which of the following tends to reduce the transmission of vibration and/or sound?i) Installing isolators under air conditioning equipment
ii) Increasing the mass of the base under air conditioning equipment
iii) Lining the inside of the air conditioning ducts
iv) Using resilient suspension system for ceilings
I,II,IV
I,II,III,IV
II,IV
III,IV
To prevent electrolysis, an architect should
Specify only galvanized materials
Specify ground fault interrupts
Separate all reactive materials with building felt or other non-conductive material
Avoid the use of aluminum which will be exposed to the weather
Which of the following are created by winds acting on the buildings?
Moments
Lateral forces
Vertical forces
Torsion
The project specifications prevail in a case of discrepancy with the project drawings
True
False
Which of the following achieves a better sound transmission resistance?
High STC insulation in between studs
Staggered studs
Thicker wall
High end materials
Which soil type has very poor unsuitable bearing capacity?
Gravel with fines
Peat
Gravel with Clay
Sand
Which of the following is used to control cracking due to tension in concrete slabs?
Expansion joints
Construction joints
Isolation joints
Control joints
Which Concrete Masonry Unit grade is used in foundation walls?
Type N
Type S
In which specification division can we find cable, telephone and internet?
Div. 27
Div. 23
Div. 29
Div. 25
How to prevent gases from going back into the house from a sanitary system?
Install a trap
Install a vent
Install a dedicated pipe for each fixture
Use PVC material only
What is the most suitable structural system for a tall building in a seismic region?
Two-way concrete slab and concrete columns
Heavy Timber
Steel Structure
One-way concrete slab
Describe the relationship between National Master Specification (NMS) and MasterFormat.
In the diagram below, are the blacked out structural members in:
Tension
Compression
Not a force
Torsion
In the diagram below, are the blacked out structural members in:
Tension
Compression
No force
Torsion
Match the following mortar joints with their correct names
1. Concave
2.V-Joint
3.Weathered
1. Concave
2.Weathered
3.Struck
4.Struck
5.Flush
6.Raked
4.V-Joint
5.Flush
6.Raked
Which mortar joint type is for interior uses only?
Concave
V-joint
Raked Joint
Flush Joint
Match the following brick bond patterns with the correct names
1. Stacked
2. Common
3. Running
1. Common
2. Running
3. Stacked
1. Common
2. Stacked
3. Running
1. Running
2. Common
3. Stacked
Select the correct statement concerning shop drawings:
They are prepared exclusively by the general contractor and submitted to the architect for review
in case of discrepancy between the shop drawing and contract documents, the shop drawings prevail.
They are usually prepared by the fabricators and submitted to the general contractor and architect for review.
An architect must carefully check dimensions and quantities on shop drawings, because approving shop drawings implies that dimensions and quantities are accurate.
When choosing the most appropriate material for a project, which is not a characteristic for selecting a building material?
Fire Resistance
Colour, Texture and Scale
Thermal Conductivity
Stiffness
Venting
Which of the following is not a physical property of metals:
High Tensile Strength
Good compressive strength
Combustible
Formed into final shapes by hot rolling
The chemical element used for galvanization of steel:
Potassium
Zinc
Sulfates
Chromium
(a) can occur between 2 dissimilar metals when enough moisture is present for electric current to flow.
which is not a physical property of wood?
Stronger when perpendicular to the grain
Non-Combustible
Stronger in compression than tension
Susceptible to warping
At what percentage range is wood considered “Green”?
0-10%
19% or less
19%-30%
Quarter sawn wood produces stronger wood planks that wear more evenly than plain sawn planks but is more wasteful.
Ture
False
Which type of wood panel is typically used for the core of decorative panels and cabinet work?
Oriented Strand Board
Particle Board
Wafer Board
Which is a physical property of concrete?
Combustible
Weak in tension
Cannot be coloured
Cannot be left exposed
Match the cement type with the accurate description
A) Type I B) Type II C)Type III D) Type IV E) Type V
1) High early strength 2) Normal Cement 3) Low Heat 4) Sulfate Resisting 5) Moderate
A-2,
B-5,
C-1,
D-3,
E-4
A-3,
B-4,
C-1,
D-2,
E-5
A-5,
B-4,
C-3,
D-2,
E-1
When constructing poured concrete foundations in cold weather, which type of cement would you select.
Type I
Type II
Type III
Type V
#8 steel reinforcing bars, are approximately how thick?
1”
7/8”
1/2"
1/4"
(a) refers to units such as brick, stone, or concrete block.
(a) white powdery deposit that forms on an exposed masonry surface or concrete.
When designing an exterior wall system, what is the minimum distance in the national building code required between exterior grade and any porous material
200 mm
150 mm
25 mm
600 mm
In which situation would you most likely use sprayed polyurethane insulation?
Exterior walls
Irregularly shaped spaces
Under slab
Interior walls as a sound attenuating material
Match the insulation type with it’s average thermal value per inch
A) Batts B) Loose Fill/ Blown In C) Sprayed Foam D)Rigid Insulation
1) R 3.7, 2) R 7, 3) R 6, 4) R 3.3
A-2
B-3
C-1
D-4
A-4
B-1
C-2
D-3
A-4
B-1
C-3
D-2
Which is not a physical property of Rigid Insulation?
Moisture Resistant
Combustible
Blown in place
Used in cavity walls
(a) prevents air and contaminates from passing through the construction while allowing the passage of vapour.
Air leakage paths occur through which
Cracks or joints
Poor connections between wall and roof systems
Concrete foundation wall
Uncapped Steel deck
Air barriers are located on the (a) side of construction.
(a) is when warm inside air is lower in density than cool air, creates an outward pressure at top of building and negative at the bottom.
(a) , is a sprayed or rolled on asphalt product that resists the passage of water, but does not prevent it.
Select the correct ABC’s of acoustic assemblies
Ambiance, Batt insulation, Cover
Air Born Noise, Blocking, Cove ceiling
Absorb, Block, Cover
Resilient channels significantly improve a wall assemblies fire resistance capabilities.
Ture
False
Fire rated floor- ceiling systems are always rated from the underside of the assembly.
True
False
Which of the following is not part a part of the project manual?
Bidding requirements
Contract modifications
Contract conditions
Contract forms
Which of the following is not a part of the working drawings
Building Section
Energy Compliance Review
Building Code review
Shop Drawings
Schedules
The prescriptive specifications describe the performance expectations of materials and systems without naming the products that meet those expectations.
True
False
National Master Specification is produced by the federal government under Public works and is a library of specifications written in contract specification format and organized into sections following MasterFormat.
True
False
Select the divisions of NMS that are common to the electrical division (3)
Division 21
Division 27
Division 26
Division 31
Division 28
Match the specification section with the correct division.
A) White Boards B) Concrete Reinforcement C) Carpet Tile D) Roof Anchors
1) Division 03, 2) Division 11, 3) Division 10, 4) Division 9
A-3
B-1
C-4
D-2
A-3
B-4
C-1
D-2
A-1
B-2
C-3
D-4
