COSC 253 - Exam 1 (Texas A & M University-College
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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
the ____________/___________ project delivery method readily accommodates fast track
construction ✔Correct Answer-design, build
in ____________________ construction, the owner contracts with a single entity that provides
not only design and construction services, but financing for the project as well ✔Correct
Answer-turnkey
with fixed-fee or ___________________ compensation, the general contractor is paid a fixed
dollar amount to complete the construction project ✔Correct Answer-lump sum
_____________________ compensation is most often used with projects for which the scope of
work is not fully known at the time compensation is established ✔Correct Answer-cost plus a
fee
Station) with all Correct & 100% Verified Answers |Latest
Version |Already Graded A+
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
the ____________/___________ project delivery method readily accommodates fast track
construction ✔Correct Answer-design, build
in ____________________ construction, the owner contracts with a single entity that provides
not only design and construction services, but financing for the project as well ✔Correct
Answer-turnkey
with fixed-fee or ___________________ compensation, the general contractor is paid a fixed
dollar amount to complete the construction project ✔Correct Answer-lump sum
_____________________ compensation is most often used with projects for which the scope of
work is not fully known at the time compensation is established ✔Correct Answer-cost plus a
fee
