COSC 253 - Exam 1 questions with
verified solutions
Buildings account for ___________ to _____________ percent of the world's energy use - correct
answer ✔✔1/3 to 1/2
one simple definition of _____________ is building to meet the needs of the present generation without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs - correct answer ✔✔sustainability
a _________-_______-__________ life cycle analysis (LSA) begins with materials extraction by extends
only as far as when the material leaves the factory - correct answer ✔✔cradle-to-gate
cradle-to-gate excludes what that cradle-to-grave does not? - correct answer ✔✔effects of
transportation to the building site, installation, maintenance, and disposal or recycling
a ___________-_________-____________ LCA is considered the most comprehensive method of
describing and quantifying environmental impacts associated with building materials - correct answer
✔✔cradle-to-grave
what does LEED stand for? - correct answer ✔✔Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
LEED recognizes four levels of sustainable design including... - correct answer ✔✔certified, platinum,
gold, and silver
within each LEED category are mandatory _________________ and optional ______________ that
contribute points toward a building's overall sustainability rating - correct answer ✔✔prerequisites,
credits
construction documents fully describe the building to be constructed and typically consist of graphic
_________________________ (plans) and written ______________________ - correct answer
✔✔construction drawings, specifications
, _____________________ govern the types of activities that may take place on a given piece of land,
densities, setbacks, parking requirements, and bulk dimensions (height, footprint, etc.) - correct answer
✔✔zoning ordinances
zoning ordinances can be used to protect what? - correct answer ✔✔historic areas
the ______________________ is a stand alone building code that regulates the construction of one and
two family dwellings - correct answer ✔✔international residential code (IRC)
to effectively use the international building code, one must know the proposed ________________ and
______________ - correct answer ✔✔occupancy classification, construction type
Prior to 2000, the three model codes in the US were the ____________ building code,
_________________ building code, and the ________________ building code - correct answer
✔✔uniform, standard, national
in the US, the ____________________ is the predominate building code used today - correct answer
✔✔international building code (IBC)
a ________________ code requirement contains detailed information, is simpler to implement, and
provides certainty for designers and builders - correct answer ✔✔prescriptive
a ________________ code requirement provides the standard for a particular building element but does
not include detailed information. For example, a wall that is required to have a two-hour fire resistance
rating - correct answer ✔✔performance
in conventional ____________/____________/___________ project delivery, the owner first hires a
design team to create construction documents. Once the construction documents are complete, the
owner invites construction firms to submit a bid before awarding the construction project to the bidder
deemed most suitable - correct answer ✔✔design, bid, build
in design/build project delivery, the owner contracts with one ____________ that ultimately assumes
responsibility for both design and construction - correct answer ✔✔entity
verified solutions
Buildings account for ___________ to _____________ percent of the world's energy use - correct
answer ✔✔1/3 to 1/2
one simple definition of _____________ is building to meet the needs of the present generation without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs - correct answer ✔✔sustainability
a _________-_______-__________ life cycle analysis (LSA) begins with materials extraction by extends
only as far as when the material leaves the factory - correct answer ✔✔cradle-to-gate
cradle-to-gate excludes what that cradle-to-grave does not? - correct answer ✔✔effects of
transportation to the building site, installation, maintenance, and disposal or recycling
a ___________-_________-____________ LCA is considered the most comprehensive method of
describing and quantifying environmental impacts associated with building materials - correct answer
✔✔cradle-to-grave
what does LEED stand for? - correct answer ✔✔Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
LEED recognizes four levels of sustainable design including... - correct answer ✔✔certified, platinum,
gold, and silver
within each LEED category are mandatory _________________ and optional ______________ that
contribute points toward a building's overall sustainability rating - correct answer ✔✔prerequisites,
credits
construction documents fully describe the building to be constructed and typically consist of graphic
_________________________ (plans) and written ______________________ - correct answer
✔✔construction drawings, specifications
, _____________________ govern the types of activities that may take place on a given piece of land,
densities, setbacks, parking requirements, and bulk dimensions (height, footprint, etc.) - correct answer
✔✔zoning ordinances
zoning ordinances can be used to protect what? - correct answer ✔✔historic areas
the ______________________ is a stand alone building code that regulates the construction of one and
two family dwellings - correct answer ✔✔international residential code (IRC)
to effectively use the international building code, one must know the proposed ________________ and
______________ - correct answer ✔✔occupancy classification, construction type
Prior to 2000, the three model codes in the US were the ____________ building code,
_________________ building code, and the ________________ building code - correct answer
✔✔uniform, standard, national
in the US, the ____________________ is the predominate building code used today - correct answer
✔✔international building code (IBC)
a ________________ code requirement contains detailed information, is simpler to implement, and
provides certainty for designers and builders - correct answer ✔✔prescriptive
a ________________ code requirement provides the standard for a particular building element but does
not include detailed information. For example, a wall that is required to have a two-hour fire resistance
rating - correct answer ✔✔performance
in conventional ____________/____________/___________ project delivery, the owner first hires a
design team to create construction documents. Once the construction documents are complete, the
owner invites construction firms to submit a bid before awarding the construction project to the bidder
deemed most suitable - correct answer ✔✔design, bid, build
in design/build project delivery, the owner contracts with one ____________ that ultimately assumes
responsibility for both design and construction - correct answer ✔✔entity
