Design, Operation & Maintenance of
Building Systems, Part 1
Comprehensive Exam – Solved
_____ trees are deciduous trees whose leaves normally shed in the fall. - ANS-
Hardwood
________ applies only to buildings that have been previously commissioned and
involves revisiting the systems at regular intervals. - ANS-Recommissioning
________ are added to the water and cement in a concrete mixer to enhance the
chemical reaction in curing concrete. - ANS-Admixtures
________ are similar in form to blankets, but are shorter in length. - ANS-Batts or batt
insulation
________ are stand-alone, single-function systems that limit the use of energy by
controlling the unneeded capacity of HVAC systems and responding to prevailing
conditions.
a. integrated BASs
b. IBSs
c. EMSs - ANS-c. EMSs
________ are used to maintain a temperature range in a room or area. - ANS-Thermal
barriers
________ has almost completely replaced the lath and plaster building method. - ANS-
Drywall
________ insulation comes in two main types: fibrous and granular, and is poured or
blown into wall and ceiling cavities. - ANS-Loose-fill
________ insulation is made of rigid units, normally smaller in area than insulation
board. - ANS-Slab or block
________ insulation is produced by mixing fibrous or cellular materials and blowing the
mixture onto the surface to be insulated. - ANS-Sprayed-on
________ is a burned mixture of clay and limestone pulverized and mixed with water
and aggregate. - ANS-Cement
,________ is a material property and means a material's ability to conduct heat through
its internal structure. - ANS-Conductivity
________ is a method of project delivery in which the owner contracts separately with a
designer and contractor. - ANS-CMAR or construction management-at-risk
________ is a soft, hydrous calcium sulfate. - ANS-Gypsum
________ is a type of plaster made with portland cement and applied to exterior
surfaces to form a finish coat. - ANS-Stucco
________ is changing the plan, form, or style of a structure to correct functional or
economic deficiencies. - ANS-Remodeling
________ is performed in existing buildings that have never been commissioned. -
ANS-Retro-commissioning
________ is restoration of a property to satisfactory condition without changing the plan,
form, or style of the structure. - ANS-Rehabilitation
________ is the basic ingredient of concrete. - ANS-Portland cement
________ is the most common type of plaster, used for patching plaster walls and
ornamental plastering. - ANS-Plaster of paris
________ is used to bond masonry units in the construction of masonry walls. - ANS-
Mortar
________ lumber is ideally suited for nonloadbearing applications, such as wall
paneling, doors, and decorative trim. - ANS-Nonstructural
________ mortar is a blend of sand and lime to which cement is added on site to
produce a masonry mortar. - ANS-Lime-sand
________ provide an accurate record of the placement of construction components and
the routing of other components. - ANS-As-built drawings
________ risk insurance covers damage to a facility under construction. - ANS-
Property/builders
________ standards tell the contractor exactly what to do and how to do it. - ANS-
prescriptive
________ trees are called conifers, trees such as pines that have needles rather than
leaves and produce their seeds in cones. - ANS-Softwood
,________ wood—products like plywood, oriented strand board, glued-laminated timber,
wood I-joists, and laminated veneer lumber—make efficient use of an available
resource. - ANS-Engineered
___________is a variation on the impact fee and linkage concepts whereby community
improvements, such as new roads, are required to be in place before the time of
construction. - ANS-Concurrency
A ________ ________ is the analysis of energy usage in a building by either energy
conservation studies or building design studies. - ANS-building simulation
A ________ can let clients know when they must make decisions about organizational
and project values, goals, and requirements. - ANS-program developer
A ________ program involves creating written documents that identify the tangible
needs a building must meet. - ANS-functional
A BAS (building automation system) offers _________ through the use of a common
signaling system for all base building functions.
a. centralized control
b. manual operation
c. limited control - ANS-a. centralized control
A boiler in which the hot gases from combustion pass through tubes surrounded by
water or steam is referred to as a ________ ________. - ANS-firetube boiler
A boiler in which water or steam passes through tubes surrounded by hot gases from
combustion is referred to as a ________ ________. - ANS-watertube boiler
A building envelope simulation should be performed:
a. after a retrofit project to determine the value of the alterations.
b. before any retrofit project.
c. a building envelope simulation is generally not needed for retrofit projects. - ANS-b.
before any retrofit project.
A building material made by laminating several thin layers of wood together is:
a. particle board
b. plywood
c. laminated timber
d. layered board - ANS-b. plywood
A change caused by errors or omissions in design is referred to as:
a) planned change
b) actual change
c) constructive change - ANS-c) constructive change
, A commissioning performed on an existing building that has never been commissioned
is:
a) recommissioning
b) retro-commissioning
c) continuous commissioning
d) sustainable commissioning - ANS-b) retro-commissioning
A concealed grid system:
a. presents a flush, monolithic appearance and controls sound transmission well
b. provides well-organized and efficient acoustical, lighting, air diffusing, and partition-
receiving membrane
c. provides a fully accessible acoustical tile ceiling membrane - ANS-a. presents a flush,
monolithic appearance and controls sound transmission well
A concealed grid system:
a. provides an efficient sound-absorbing surface that can be washed or repainted
without losing its acoustical character
b. provides well-organized and efficient acoustical,lighting, diffusing, and partition
receiving membrane.
c. is similar to a concealed grid ceiling system; these systems fall into two categories:
push-up type, push-down type
d. presents a flush, monolithic appearance and controls sound transmission well - ANS-
d. presents a flush, monolithic appearance and controls sound transmission well
A crack of equal width along its length indicates:
a. that the foundation has settled to one side
b. thermal of moisture movement in the foundation
c. uneven settlement of the foundation
d. that settlement has taken place directly under the cracks. - ANS-b. thermal of
moisture movement in the foundation
A desirable characteristic of concrete as a structural member is its:
a. impermeability
b. elasticity
c. fire resistance - ANS-c. fire resistance
A device or box at the end of the branch duct where the air is introduced into the space
to be conditioned is the:
a. pressure gauge
b. plenum
c. terminal unit - ANS-c. terminal unit
A device that allows air to exit the steam trap is the ________ ________. - ANS-
thermostatic bypass
Building Systems, Part 1
Comprehensive Exam – Solved
_____ trees are deciduous trees whose leaves normally shed in the fall. - ANS-
Hardwood
________ applies only to buildings that have been previously commissioned and
involves revisiting the systems at regular intervals. - ANS-Recommissioning
________ are added to the water and cement in a concrete mixer to enhance the
chemical reaction in curing concrete. - ANS-Admixtures
________ are similar in form to blankets, but are shorter in length. - ANS-Batts or batt
insulation
________ are stand-alone, single-function systems that limit the use of energy by
controlling the unneeded capacity of HVAC systems and responding to prevailing
conditions.
a. integrated BASs
b. IBSs
c. EMSs - ANS-c. EMSs
________ are used to maintain a temperature range in a room or area. - ANS-Thermal
barriers
________ has almost completely replaced the lath and plaster building method. - ANS-
Drywall
________ insulation comes in two main types: fibrous and granular, and is poured or
blown into wall and ceiling cavities. - ANS-Loose-fill
________ insulation is made of rigid units, normally smaller in area than insulation
board. - ANS-Slab or block
________ insulation is produced by mixing fibrous or cellular materials and blowing the
mixture onto the surface to be insulated. - ANS-Sprayed-on
________ is a burned mixture of clay and limestone pulverized and mixed with water
and aggregate. - ANS-Cement
,________ is a material property and means a material's ability to conduct heat through
its internal structure. - ANS-Conductivity
________ is a method of project delivery in which the owner contracts separately with a
designer and contractor. - ANS-CMAR or construction management-at-risk
________ is a soft, hydrous calcium sulfate. - ANS-Gypsum
________ is a type of plaster made with portland cement and applied to exterior
surfaces to form a finish coat. - ANS-Stucco
________ is changing the plan, form, or style of a structure to correct functional or
economic deficiencies. - ANS-Remodeling
________ is performed in existing buildings that have never been commissioned. -
ANS-Retro-commissioning
________ is restoration of a property to satisfactory condition without changing the plan,
form, or style of the structure. - ANS-Rehabilitation
________ is the basic ingredient of concrete. - ANS-Portland cement
________ is the most common type of plaster, used for patching plaster walls and
ornamental plastering. - ANS-Plaster of paris
________ is used to bond masonry units in the construction of masonry walls. - ANS-
Mortar
________ lumber is ideally suited for nonloadbearing applications, such as wall
paneling, doors, and decorative trim. - ANS-Nonstructural
________ mortar is a blend of sand and lime to which cement is added on site to
produce a masonry mortar. - ANS-Lime-sand
________ provide an accurate record of the placement of construction components and
the routing of other components. - ANS-As-built drawings
________ risk insurance covers damage to a facility under construction. - ANS-
Property/builders
________ standards tell the contractor exactly what to do and how to do it. - ANS-
prescriptive
________ trees are called conifers, trees such as pines that have needles rather than
leaves and produce their seeds in cones. - ANS-Softwood
,________ wood—products like plywood, oriented strand board, glued-laminated timber,
wood I-joists, and laminated veneer lumber—make efficient use of an available
resource. - ANS-Engineered
___________is a variation on the impact fee and linkage concepts whereby community
improvements, such as new roads, are required to be in place before the time of
construction. - ANS-Concurrency
A ________ ________ is the analysis of energy usage in a building by either energy
conservation studies or building design studies. - ANS-building simulation
A ________ can let clients know when they must make decisions about organizational
and project values, goals, and requirements. - ANS-program developer
A ________ program involves creating written documents that identify the tangible
needs a building must meet. - ANS-functional
A BAS (building automation system) offers _________ through the use of a common
signaling system for all base building functions.
a. centralized control
b. manual operation
c. limited control - ANS-a. centralized control
A boiler in which the hot gases from combustion pass through tubes surrounded by
water or steam is referred to as a ________ ________. - ANS-firetube boiler
A boiler in which water or steam passes through tubes surrounded by hot gases from
combustion is referred to as a ________ ________. - ANS-watertube boiler
A building envelope simulation should be performed:
a. after a retrofit project to determine the value of the alterations.
b. before any retrofit project.
c. a building envelope simulation is generally not needed for retrofit projects. - ANS-b.
before any retrofit project.
A building material made by laminating several thin layers of wood together is:
a. particle board
b. plywood
c. laminated timber
d. layered board - ANS-b. plywood
A change caused by errors or omissions in design is referred to as:
a) planned change
b) actual change
c) constructive change - ANS-c) constructive change
, A commissioning performed on an existing building that has never been commissioned
is:
a) recommissioning
b) retro-commissioning
c) continuous commissioning
d) sustainable commissioning - ANS-b) retro-commissioning
A concealed grid system:
a. presents a flush, monolithic appearance and controls sound transmission well
b. provides well-organized and efficient acoustical, lighting, air diffusing, and partition-
receiving membrane
c. provides a fully accessible acoustical tile ceiling membrane - ANS-a. presents a flush,
monolithic appearance and controls sound transmission well
A concealed grid system:
a. provides an efficient sound-absorbing surface that can be washed or repainted
without losing its acoustical character
b. provides well-organized and efficient acoustical,lighting, diffusing, and partition
receiving membrane.
c. is similar to a concealed grid ceiling system; these systems fall into two categories:
push-up type, push-down type
d. presents a flush, monolithic appearance and controls sound transmission well - ANS-
d. presents a flush, monolithic appearance and controls sound transmission well
A crack of equal width along its length indicates:
a. that the foundation has settled to one side
b. thermal of moisture movement in the foundation
c. uneven settlement of the foundation
d. that settlement has taken place directly under the cracks. - ANS-b. thermal of
moisture movement in the foundation
A desirable characteristic of concrete as a structural member is its:
a. impermeability
b. elasticity
c. fire resistance - ANS-c. fire resistance
A device or box at the end of the branch duct where the air is introduced into the space
to be conditioned is the:
a. pressure gauge
b. plenum
c. terminal unit - ANS-c. terminal unit
A device that allows air to exit the steam trap is the ________ ________. - ANS-
thermostatic bypass
