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TOA 5

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Native plants that grow reliably with minimal fertilizer and water

a)

Local plantings

b)

Local plantings

c)

Vegetative plants

d)

Vernacular plants

2.

The ability of a material to emit heat by radiation.

a)

Conductivity

b)

Conductivity

c)

Reflection

d)

Emissivity

3.

The loss of soil caused by wind or flowing water.

a)

Erosion

b)

Deviation

c)

Wind blowing effect

d)

Landslide

4.

A harsh, bright, dazzling light that interferes with visibility.

a)

Luminance

b)

Light reflectance

c)

Glare

d)

Light refractance

5.

Areas where the soil is completely covered with impervious materials.

a)

Softscape

b)

Hardscape

c)

Landscaped area

d)

Vegetated area

6.

A pavement that is less than 50% impervious and contains vegetation in the open cells.

a)

Open grid pavement

b)

Open pavement

c)

Paver grids

d)

Closed grid pavement

7.

A landscaping method using drought-resistant plants to eliminate the need for irrigation.

a)

Xerexcaping

b)

Dry landscaping

c)

Xeriscaping

d)

Drought planting

8.

The percentage of a surface that is open and allows water to soak into the ground.

a)

Imperviousness

b)

Perviousness

c)

Penetrable soil

d)

Impenetrable soil

9.

Ground areas that are vegetated and pervious.

a)

Open space

b)

Open space

c)

Garden

d)

Covered space

10.

A precipitation that is unusually acidic.

a)

Acid splash

b)

Acid precipitation

c)

Acid rain

d)

All of the above

11.

What VOC (volatile organic compound) can affect the quality of air inside the building?

a)

Cooking inside the building

b)

Wooden material

c)

Painting and furniture

d)

HVAC electrical wiring

12.

In architectural interiors, which material has the highest embodied energy?

a)

Plywood

b)

Concrete block

c)

Gypsum board

d)

Aluminum

13.

Sustainable design: which would be the best option for an alternative energy source for the building to use?

a)

Rain harvesting system

b)

Cool roof system

c)

Living roof system

d)

PV cell system

14.

What should not be used if you want to save cost for the project?

a)

Passive daylighting

b)

Huge ceiling fans

c)

Coco-lumber

d)

Centralized aircon

15.

What type of finish would consume less energy?

a)

Laminated wood floor

b)

Plain cement finish

c)

Glossy parquet tiles

d)

Marble tiles

16.

What type of lighting system can be introduced to best minimize power consumption of the building?

a)

Passive daylighting

b)

LED and fluorescent lights

c)

Maximize use of reflectors

d)

NOTA

17.

What type of ventilation can possibly minimize power consumption of the building?

a)

Mechanical ventilation

b)

Cross ventilation

c)

Artificial ventilation

d)

Plenum ventilation

18.

What should not be used if your design is to apply for a strict green building ordinance?

a)

Coco lumber

b)

Granite Italian slab

c)

Hollow blocks

d)

Locally crafted stone veneers

19.

A device or system designed to use solar radiation to heat an absorber through which a transporting medium, such as air or water, is circulated.

a)

Solarium

b)

Sun control

c)

Solar shade

d)

Solar collector

20.

Any of various exterior devices consisting of fixed horizontal or vertical fins angled to shield a window from direct sunlight.

a)

Wind control

b)

Buffers

c)

Sunshade

d)

Solar screen

21.

Best way to lessen noise created by traffic.

a)

Tall trees

b)

Ground grass cover

c)

3 ft. wood fence

d)

Natural stone for pavers

22.

Which material is the most absorptive to heat?

a)

Wood

b)

Gypsum

c)

Limestone

d)

Concrete

23.

In terms of material production, which of the following flooring materials is considered to have the lowest carbon footprint?

a)

Baked clay tiles

b)

Vinyl tiles

c)

Naturally cut paver stones

d)

Laminated wood

24.

To minimize heat gain in landscaping, what would you recommend?

a)

Use dark colored bricks

b)

Use pebble washout

c)

Use greens as ground cover

d)

Not among the choices

25.

Which of the following is a type of flooring?

a)

Baguio stone

b)

High-pressure laminated flooring

c)

Ceramic tiles

d)

Yard lumber

26.

Which among the choices is appropriate for a concept that practices green design?

a)

Rain water collection

b)

Re-use of construction materials

c)

Segregation of waste

d)

All of the above

27.

Which “green” practice is outright sustainable and directly beneficial to the environment?

a)

Use of modular furniture and wall systems

b)

Utilizing recyclable wall veneer to lessen VOC emissions of painting

c)

All glass building envelope for maximum day-lighting

d)

Use of indoor ornamental plants

28.

Which of the following design treatments will contribute heat gain to the building’s environs?

a)

Reflective glass installed on building facade

b)

Air-conditioning system

c)

Paved parking area

d)

All of the above

29.

Which flooring material is NOT the most economical?

a)

Italian granite slab

b)

China granite tiles

c)

Locally manufactured granite tiles

d)

Italian granite tiles

30.

Why is LED preferred over other types of lamps?

a)

Cheaper

b)

More available

c)

Energy efficient

d)

All of the above

31.

Which label on the refrigerator indicates that the product saves electricity?

a)

Energy Surplus

b)

Energy Star

c)

Energy Sense

d)

Energy Smart

32.

Green tag is another name for ____.

a)

Solar panels

b)

Green power

c)

Renewable energy certificates

d)

Green format

33.

Which of the following is not a natural refrigerant?

a)

Freon

b)

Natural Gas

c)

Cold Air

d)

Cold Water

34.

What do you mean by EER?

a)

Energy Efficiency Rating

b)

Energy Efficiency Ratio

c)

Electric Energy Reserve

d)

Efficient Energy Reciprocal

35.

Which among the following is the best example of adaptive reuse?

a)

Converting an old warehouse into apartments

b)

Tearing down a building for new construction

c)

Extending an existing house

d)

Building on an empty lot

36.

Which of the following cannot be considered as alternative fuel?

a)

Natural gas

b)

LPG

c)

Coal

d)

Biodiesel

37.

Best way to lessen noise created by traffic.

a)

Tall trees

b)

Ground grass cover

c)

3 ft. wood fence

d)

Shrubs

38.

Which is the best landscaping element that will deflect the wind speed?

a)

Ground cover

b)

3 ft. wood fence

c)

Trees

d)

Low bushes

39.

What landscaping element is best used to reduce glare in outdoor spaces?

a)

Tall shrubs

b)

Reflective paving

c)

Dense trees

d)

Gravel surface

40.

Which of the following is NOT a green building strategy?

a)

Maximizing daylighting

b)

Reusing greywater

c)

Using VOC-heavy finishes

d)

Installing solar panels