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TOA 4

Total questions: 98

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is amihan?

a)

Northeast monsoon

b)

Northwest monsoon

c)

Southeast monsoon

d)

Southwest monsoon

2.

Best angle of the solar panel to maximize solar gain.

a)

30° south

b)

45° south

c)

30° east

d)

45° east

3.

Best orientation for solar panels.

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

4.

Ideal orientation of a rectangular house plan in a tropical country.

a)

North and south

b)

East and west

c)

Diagonal

d)

Northeast and southwest

5.

Sun shading for north-south orientation.

a)

Vertical

b)

Diagonal

c)

Curved

d)

Horizontal

6.

Where do we use vertical sun shading?

a)

South side

b)

North side

c)

East and west sides

d)

Roof area

7.

The following questions pertain to Topic 25: Tropical Design. Planning orientation based on plant control.

a)

Land mass

b)

Drainage

c)

Sun

d)

Climate zone

8.

Planning orientation based on breeze.

a)

Sun

b)

Wind

c)

Water table

d)

Insulation

9.

In tropical architecture, what device is used to cool buildings?

a)

Green roof

b)

Cross ventilation

c)

Wind chimney

d)

Solar control

10.

Climate with no dry season.

a)

Tropical Monsoon

b)

Rainforest

c)

Arid

d)

Mediterranean

11.

Climate near or mostly located on the outer edges of the equator.

a)

Temperate

b)

Tropical (Wet & Dry)

c)

Polar

d)

Desert

12.

What is the climate if the house has insulation?

a)

Tropical

b)

Temperate

c)

Hot and Dry

d)

Marine

13.

What is the climate if the house has thick walls?

a)

Arid

b)

Cold

c)

Rainy

d)

Equatorial

14.

What type of window is appropriate to use in a Metro Manila setting (considering the sun path) if only natural lighting is considered?

a)

Awning on the west

b)

Casement on the west

c)

Clerestory on the west

d)

Jalousie on the west

15.

It encompasses the statistics of temperature, rainfall, and meteorological elements given in a region.

a)

Climate

b)

Weather

c)

Monsoon

d)

Pressure

16.

The present condition which varies over a short period of time.

a)

Climate

b)

Weather

c)

Monsoon

d)

Pressure

17.

The seasonal changes of atmospheric circulation and precipitation.

a)

Climate

b)

Weather

c)

Monsoon

d)

Pressure

18.

What is the condition that affects rainfall or weather patterns?

a)

Climate

b)

Weather

c)

Monsoon

d)

Pressure

19.

It refers to the amount of water vapor present in the air.

a)

Temperature

b)

Humidity

c)

Pressure

d)

Wind

20.

Specialized localized climate, which spans from 10 yards to sometimes 100 yards.

a)

Microclimate

b)

Macroclimate

c)

Mesoclimate

d)

Urbanclimate

21.

Regional climate covering 10 to roughly 1000 kilometers.

a)

Microclimate

b)

Macroclimate

c)

Infraclimate

d)

Urbanclimate

22.

What type of climate is characterized by a consistent lack of heat or excessive heat loss throughout most or all of the year?

a)

Hot-dry climate

b)

Cold climate

c)

Warm-humid climate

d)

Solar radiation

23.

Phenomenon where urban temperature is hotter than rural.

a)

Albedo effect

b)

Wind shadow

c)

Urban heat island

d)

Azimuth

24.

Maximum solar heat factor for walls in warm humid tropics.

a)

3%

b)

5%

c)

4%

d)

6%

25.

A natural phenomenon that dictates the location of a window.

a)

Sun

b)

Orientation

c)

Moon

d)

Wind

26.

Referred to as the arrangement or position of a structure.

a)

Orientation

b)

Composition

c)

Location

d)

Site

27.

A horizontal and vertical sunshade used to mitigate UV rays.

a)

Eggcrate

b)

Canopy

c)

Eave

d)

Vertical baffles

28.

Emissivity is defined as the ability of materials to:

a)

Transmit light

b)

Admit light

c)

Shed heat

d)

Absorb heat

29.

Which side of the structure will be exposed to the sun for approximately eight months?

a)

North

b)

West

c)

South

d)

East

30.

Wind direction of Amihan.

a)

NW

b)

SE

c)

SW

d)

NE

31.

Prevailing direction of Habagat.

a)

Northwest

b)

Southeast

c)

Southwest

d)

Northeast

32.

In a hot/dry climate, what solution is recommended to improve the comfort level of the interior?

a)

Provide larger openings to introduce natural ventilation

b)

Higher walls

c)

Lower ceiling

d)

Provide smaller openings to prevent entry of heat

33.

What could not generate air movement inside a building?

a)

High ceiling

b)

Large window

c)

Rough floor

d)

Cross-ventilation

34.

What would you best recommend to improve cross ventilation, considering it is an open plan and cost?

a)

Increase the size of windows

b)

Increase the ceiling height

c)

Put heat insulation on the walls and the roof

d)

Use big electric fan

35.

What other factor, aside from temperature, can improve the comfort level in the interior?

a)

Light coming through the window

b)

Movement of air inside the room

c)

Dampness outside the building

d)

NOTA

36.

What would generate more air flow indoors?

a)

Large windows on opposite sides

b)

One large window 40% of the total wall area

c)

Small windows on adjacent sides

d)

All of the above

37.

When windows are fixed and only minimal openings are provided for safety reasons, what aspect of building performance is most likely compromised?

a)

Ventilation

b)

Appeal

c)

Cost

d)

Fast construction

38.

What window is best to use in the market to maintain a tropical concept?

a)

Open plan, no windows

b)

Fixed windows

c)

Double-hung windows

39.

How should you best design the building to maximize natural airflow?

a)

Integrate a mechanical vent in the attic to keep off contaminated air and draw in natural air

b)

Minimize the use of AC systems

c)

Make use of sliding windows instead of awning or jalousie windows

d)

Introduce wide window and door openings

40.

How could natural light and ventilation be achieved in terms of layout and design?

a)

Use of atriums and courts

b)

Cross ventilation

c)

Open planning

d)

All of the above

41.

Where will you locate trees as buffers from the “Amihan” wind?

a)

Near windows

b)

At property lines

c)

Near fence

d)

None of the above

42.

Where will you locate trees as buffers from the “Habagat” wind?

a)

Near windows

b)

At property lines

c)

Near fence

d)

None of the above

43.

What can cause the hot air in hot climate?

a)

No trees

b)

High wind velocity

c)

Low wind velocity

d)

Small windows

44.

What is the standard ceiling height of a room with natural ventilation in tropical areas?

a)

2.40 meters

b)

2.60 meters

c)

1.80 meters

d)

2.70 meters

45.

What window type cannot circulate air inside the room?

a)

Two corner windows

b)

Opposite window on different sides

c)

Two opposite windows aligned with each other

d)

One big window

46.

What is the minimum ceiling height required in the Philippines for a space with natural ventilation?

a)

2.70 meters

b)

2.40 meters

c)

3.20 meters

d)

2.80 meters

47.

What's the best thing to provide to serve as a natural buffer on the southwest orientation?

a)

Provide wide setbacks

b)

Provide broad canopied trees

c)

Provide artificial wind buffers

d)

Long eaves

48.

Overheating is less severe compared to other regions, but high humidity worsens it by limiting evaporation. Additionally, there is minimal variation between daytime and nighttime temperatures.

a)

Tropical upland

b)

Warm humid

c)

Temperate

d)

Hot dry

49.

For tropical zones, the cores are located in these sides of the building form so as to help shade the building throughout the day.

a)

East, South

b)

West, North

c)

East, West

d)

West, South

50.

What is the least reason why the interior is hot and warm in a tropical climate?

a)

No heat insulation

b)

Landscape pavers are spaced too far apart

c)

Small windows

51.

What is the prevalent sun path?

a)

NE to NW and SE to SW

b)

NW to NE and SW to SW

c)

N to S and E to W

d)

S to N and W to E

52.

What space in a house needs to be exposed more to the sun’s rays?

a)

Living area

b)

Toilet and bath

c)

Bedroom

d)

Kitchen

53.

Considering the east–west axis of the site, which side of the area is the most shaded part for most of the day?

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

54.

In view of daylighting, room accommodations, corridors, and entrances should orient towards which direction?

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

55.

Which of the following statements is not true?

a)

Tropical regions need both vertical and horizontal shading throughout the year.

b)

For the tropical zones, generally, as much ventilation as possible is desired.

c)

Transitional spaces in tropical zones are located on the north and south sides of the building where the sun's penetration is not as great.

d)

Transitional spaces require total climatic control and natural ventilation is not sufficient.

56.

Maximum solar heat factor for roofs in warm humid tropics.

a)

3%

b)

5%

c)

4%

d)

6%

57.

Which of the following statements is not true?

a)

Heat gain in the tropics is due mainly to solar radiation at the building surface.

b)

In hot climates, heat gains are highest when there are low wind speeds.

c)

Relative humidities in the tropical regions are very low.

d)

Absorptivity of the surface to solar radiation is of primary importance in tropical regions.

58.

Regional climate...

a)

Mesoclimate

b)

Macroclimate

c)

Microclimate

d)

Diurnal

59.

What tree gives good shade but should be avoided due to potential root damage to structures?

a)

Palm tree

b)

Coconut tree

c)

Acacia

d)

All of the above

60.

To block excessive sunlight, what “new material” is used for the windows?

a)

Louvers

b)

Painted tint

c)

Solar tint

d)

Blinds

61.

What is the best way to minimize glare in a building?

a)

Make the window sill higher

b)

Use dark brown glass

c)

Make the windows lower

d)

Put a canopy above the window

62.

Which is the best orientation for a building in a tropical climate?

a)

North

b)

West

c)

East

d)

South

63.

Which part would you normally treat with sun baffles?

a)

Where the wind speed is fastest

b)

Where there is no ground cover

c)

Where the building is mostly exposed to the sun

d)

All of the above

64.

Not considering natural ventilation and energy efficiency, what type of window should be placed on the west side of the building?

a)

Plain wall with cabinet

b)

High window

c)

Fixed glass with sun baffles

d)

Small windows

65.

What tree is dangerous if it has shallow roots and is planted near a building?

a)

Palm

b)

Coconut

c)

Mahogany

d)

Narra

66.

What is the best location for trees, considering a flat terrain?

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

67.

What natural buffer from the sun is best used on a site?

a)

Broad trees

b)

Low bush

c)

Fence

d)

Grass ground cover

68.

What tree is safe to plant near a public market and gives a tropical feel?

a)

Coconut tree

b)

Palm tree

c)

Narra

d)

None of the above

69.

What is the top 1 most critical issue according to millennials?

a)

Poverty

b)

Government corruption

c)

Lack of education

d)

Climate change

70.

In what rank among the top 10 critical issues to millennials is government corruption?

a)

4

b)

1

c)

6

d)

7

71.

What is the top 4 most critical problem according to millennials?

a)

Poverty

b)

Government corruption

c)

Lack of education

d)

Climate change

72.

What is the rank of lack of economic opportunity and unemployment among the top 10 issues for millennials?

a)

4

b)

7

c)

9

d)

10

73.

What is the rank of safety, security, and well-being among the top 10 issues for millennials?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

7

d)

9

74.

Which is a debatable statement when it comes to ESD?

a)

There is a universal definition of ESD

b)

ESD is using, conserving, and enhancing a community's resources

75.

ESD is associated with increasing quality of life in the future

a)

There is a universal definition of ESD

b)

ESD is associated with increasing quality of life in the future

c)

There is a universal definition of ESD

d)

ESD is associated with increasing quality of life in the future

76.

What is the most common method of rain harvesting used in residential houses today?

a)

Catch basins directed to storm drains

b)

Rainwater collected at roof gutters and directed to water containers

c)

Downspouts directed to septic tanks

d)

Catch basins directed to concrete culverts

77.

What is considered a non-renewable source of energy?

a)

Wind

b)

Fossil fuels

c)

Sun

d)

Water

78.

What is considered a renewable source of energy?

a)

Fossil fuels

b)

Coal

c)

Gasoline

d)

Biomass

79.

What is considered not conforming to ESD?

a)

Vigorous protection of biodiversity

b)

Propagation of organic farming practices

c)

Massive reforestation

d)

Massive use of fossil fuels

80.

A measure of the environmental impact of human activities—such as driving or burning fuel—expressed by the amount of greenhouse gases emitted, typically in terms of carbon dioxide. It is commonly used to assess contributions to climate change.

a)

Carbon Footprint

b)

Carbon Measurements

c)

Fossil Burning

d)

Environment Index

81.

Basic water harvesting in a residential community.

a)

Concrete catch basin

b)

Septic tank

c)

Sewerage treatment plant (STP)

d)

Water harvesting tank

82.

Quantity of water lost from a vegetated surface.

a)

Evapotranspiration

b)

Evapocondensation

c)

Evaporative Cycle

d)

All of the above

83.

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

a)

Natural gas

b)

Coal

c)

Wave and Tidal

d)

Petrol

84.

Which U.S.-based certification system evaluates buildings based on sustainability metrics such as energy efficiency, water usage, indoor environmental quality, and carbon emissions?

a)

LEED

b)

BREEAM

c)

Green Mark

d)

Energy Star

85.

Also known as cradle-to-grave analysis.

a)

Life Cycle Costing

b)

Life Cycle Assessment

c)

Life to Death Analysis

d)

Life to Life Assessment

86.

An evaluation of a product’s performance that considers both the upfront design cost and recurring maintenance.

a)

Life Cycle Analysis

b)

Life Cycle Costing

c)

Life Cycle Transformation

d)

Life Cycle Maintenance

87.

Meeting the need of the present without compromising the ability of future generations.

a)

Sustainable

b)

Future casting

c)

Sustenance

d)

Sustainability

88.

A collection of living things and the environment in which they live.

a)

Environment

b)

Ecosystem

c)

Habitat

d)

Habitation

89.

Capable of decomposing under natural conditions.

a)

Biodegradable

b)

Decomposable

c)

Organic

d)

Inorganic

90.

A pro-active design approach that focuses on improving existing conditions.

a)

Active design

b)

Regenerative design

c)

Generative design

d)

Passive design

91.

What is a Brownfield?

a)

A site which has been built on before

b)

A site which will support minimum plant growth

c)

Located in a downtown area

d)

A site which has been developed on before with potential water pollution

92.

These are of the building structure that is defined by the perimeter of the building plan.

a)

Building area

b)

Building perimeter

c)

Building stamp

d)

Building footprint

93.

A land area often flat and adjacent to river and streams that are likely to be flooded.

a)

Floodplain

b)

Alluvial plain

c)

Watershed

d)

Flood prone area

94.

Which of the following is considered greenfields?

a)

Not previously developed

b)

Not previously graded

c)

Not previously vegetated

d)

Not previously been a landfill

95.

Which of the following is the best location for green building projects?

a)

Flood plain

b)

Brownfield

c)

Greenfield

d)

Wetland

96.

Which of the following vehicles is NOT considered an alternative fuel vehicle?

a)

Hydrogen powered

b)

Diesel powered

c)

Electric powered

d)

Hybrid

97.

What is SRI?

a)

Solar Reflection Indices

b)

Solar Reflectance Index

c)

Solar Reflection Info

d)

Solar Reflection Indices

98.

Bioswales are used for _____

a)

Stormwater management

b)

Reducing HIE

c)

Water efficiency in the landscape

d)

Erosion control

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