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D469 Final Quiz Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers
A White Box refers to? Ans: a space in a commercial building
A condition that is "Grandfathered" can always stay is it is met by code.
Ans: False
Existing conditions will rarely have an impact on final design. Ans: False
Name 2 ways a Zoning Ordinance might affect your design when working
on an existing building. Ans: signage, occupancy, and setbacks
In Base Building, permanent elements that have an impact Ans: MEP
Structural Elements
sprinkler systems
openings in walls
ceiling heights
"All it takes is time and money" this decision is based on? Ans: cost vs.
benefit - does the cost justify the benefit
Prior to design, we take steps to understand an existing building like?
Ans: All of the Above
A typical small HVAC system is shown the system is called Ans: split
system
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The split system shows Ans: Ducts
heater
diffuser
Indoor Air Quality helps Ans: -Clean air to breathe
-No mold
-it is a code requirement to have a certain amount of oxygen.
Why is dehumidification important? Ans: -to prevent mold
-improve indoor air quality
HVAC will use an Air handler and it is equivalent to a furnace in a small
system. Ans: True
Ducts can be large...why do duct locations matter? Ans: aesthetic
purpose
lighting needs a space too
A heat pump is similar to an Air Conditioner...it needs a backup heat
source because? Ans: below 20 degrees, drawing heat from air cannot
be done
Geothermal HVAC systems use? Ans: Earth and Water
A relatively new type of HVAC that uses heat pumps to move
temperature around a building? Ans: Variable Refrigerant Flow
HVAC systems in large buildings are more complex because..? Ans:
Large buildings have different environmental conditions
Potable water runs in sanitary water Ans: false
D469 Final Quiz Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers
A White Box refers to? Ans: a space in a commercial building
A condition that is "Grandfathered" can always stay is it is met by code.
Ans: False
Existing conditions will rarely have an impact on final design. Ans: False
Name 2 ways a Zoning Ordinance might affect your design when working
on an existing building. Ans: signage, occupancy, and setbacks
In Base Building, permanent elements that have an impact Ans: MEP
Structural Elements
sprinkler systems
openings in walls
ceiling heights
"All it takes is time and money" this decision is based on? Ans: cost vs.
benefit - does the cost justify the benefit
Prior to design, we take steps to understand an existing building like?
Ans: All of the Above
A typical small HVAC system is shown the system is called Ans: split
system
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The split system shows Ans: Ducts
heater
diffuser
Indoor Air Quality helps Ans: -Clean air to breathe
-No mold
-it is a code requirement to have a certain amount of oxygen.
Why is dehumidification important? Ans: -to prevent mold
-improve indoor air quality
HVAC will use an Air handler and it is equivalent to a furnace in a small
system. Ans: True
Ducts can be large...why do duct locations matter? Ans: aesthetic
purpose
lighting needs a space too
A heat pump is similar to an Air Conditioner...it needs a backup heat
source because? Ans: below 20 degrees, drawing heat from air cannot
be done
Geothermal HVAC systems use? Ans: Earth and Water
A relatively new type of HVAC that uses heat pumps to move
temperature around a building? Ans: Variable Refrigerant Flow
HVAC systems in large buildings are more complex because..? Ans:
Large buildings have different environmental conditions
Potable water runs in sanitary water Ans: false
