EXAC PART 1 - COMBINED SET Questions with
Correct Answers
Describe the items an architect might observe and research in order to
prepare a functional program. Correct Answer-1. The users of the
building and their work activities (function-by-function, room-by-room,
staffing plans, storage requirements)
2. previous precedents and similar building types
3. The volume of activity planned for specific facility components
(throughput; flow patterns and human activities)
What type of information might be included in a function program?
Correct Answer--client's philosophy, values, goals, "image"
-site requirements (parking, circulation, etc)
-explicit space requirements
-financial requirements (preliminary budget)
-scheduling and time frame for project
-regulatory issues (building code, zoning, municipal bylaws, etc)
-recommended project delivery method
Is functional programming typically part of basic services of an
architectural agreement? Correct Answer-No.
What is a functional program? Correct Answer-The decision-making
process that clearly defines the problem and scope of work for design.
,Identify some sustainable development principles which would affect
the architectural program? Correct Answer-1. Siting, Building form,
orientation
2. Energy performance
3. Operational systems
4. Space and Use Parameters
Identify three physical factors related to site design Correct Answer-1.
Climate (solar orientation, prevailing winds, etc)
2. Topography (contours, elevations, setbacks, easements)
3. Geotechnical (Soil conditions, seismic, environmental hazards)
4. Utilities (gas, electricity, etc)
5. Immediate surroundings (neighbours, views, etc)
6. General services (police, snow removal, etc)
Identify three cultural factors related to site design Correct Answer-1.
Site history (former site use, existing structures)
2. Land use, ownership, control (present zoning, type of ownership)
3. economic value
Identify three regulatory factors related to site design Correct Answer-1.
Zoning codes (permitted uses, building heights, coverage)
2. Sub-division, other local requirements
3. Environmental regulations (fish/ wildlife protection, etc)
4. Other codes (heritage preservation etc)
,Identify information found on a legal land survey Correct Answer-1.
ground elevation and property lines (property lines, easements, contours)
2. Surface items (poles, sidewalks, streams, trees)
3. Underground items (sewers, services, ditches etc)
4. Streets and Sidewalks
5. Adjacent properties
What are four factors to consider in sustainable site location? Correct
Answer-1. process for site location
2. opportunities for urban redevelopment
3. opportunities for brownfield redevelopment
4. transportation
Identify six ways in which building design impacts sites Correct
Answer-1. site disturbance
2. erosion and sediment deposits
3. water pollution
4. loss of landscape
5. creation of heat islands
6. light pollution
What is the most common disruption to natural water cycle flows
Correct Answer-stormwater runoff
, Identify three strategies for managing stormwater runoff Correct
Answer-1. use green roofs to minimize runoff
2. use soft or permeable surfaces
3. use swales and retention ponds
Identify the components of an architectural program Correct Answer-
Functional programming can be described as a decision-making process
that clearly defines the problem and scope of work for design.
Describe the process involved in developing an architectural program
Correct Answer-"To prepare a functional program, architects should
identify research and observe:
The users of the proposed building and their work activities, including-
- Function-by-function, room-by-room, department-by-department
activity plans
- Staffing plans
Equipment and storage requirements
The volume of activity planned for the proposed facility, including:
Throughput (amount of material put through a manufacturing process)
With this information, the architect can then develop approximate floor
areas and technical requirements for the proposed facility including:
Correct Answers
Describe the items an architect might observe and research in order to
prepare a functional program. Correct Answer-1. The users of the
building and their work activities (function-by-function, room-by-room,
staffing plans, storage requirements)
2. previous precedents and similar building types
3. The volume of activity planned for specific facility components
(throughput; flow patterns and human activities)
What type of information might be included in a function program?
Correct Answer--client's philosophy, values, goals, "image"
-site requirements (parking, circulation, etc)
-explicit space requirements
-financial requirements (preliminary budget)
-scheduling and time frame for project
-regulatory issues (building code, zoning, municipal bylaws, etc)
-recommended project delivery method
Is functional programming typically part of basic services of an
architectural agreement? Correct Answer-No.
What is a functional program? Correct Answer-The decision-making
process that clearly defines the problem and scope of work for design.
,Identify some sustainable development principles which would affect
the architectural program? Correct Answer-1. Siting, Building form,
orientation
2. Energy performance
3. Operational systems
4. Space and Use Parameters
Identify three physical factors related to site design Correct Answer-1.
Climate (solar orientation, prevailing winds, etc)
2. Topography (contours, elevations, setbacks, easements)
3. Geotechnical (Soil conditions, seismic, environmental hazards)
4. Utilities (gas, electricity, etc)
5. Immediate surroundings (neighbours, views, etc)
6. General services (police, snow removal, etc)
Identify three cultural factors related to site design Correct Answer-1.
Site history (former site use, existing structures)
2. Land use, ownership, control (present zoning, type of ownership)
3. economic value
Identify three regulatory factors related to site design Correct Answer-1.
Zoning codes (permitted uses, building heights, coverage)
2. Sub-division, other local requirements
3. Environmental regulations (fish/ wildlife protection, etc)
4. Other codes (heritage preservation etc)
,Identify information found on a legal land survey Correct Answer-1.
ground elevation and property lines (property lines, easements, contours)
2. Surface items (poles, sidewalks, streams, trees)
3. Underground items (sewers, services, ditches etc)
4. Streets and Sidewalks
5. Adjacent properties
What are four factors to consider in sustainable site location? Correct
Answer-1. process for site location
2. opportunities for urban redevelopment
3. opportunities for brownfield redevelopment
4. transportation
Identify six ways in which building design impacts sites Correct
Answer-1. site disturbance
2. erosion and sediment deposits
3. water pollution
4. loss of landscape
5. creation of heat islands
6. light pollution
What is the most common disruption to natural water cycle flows
Correct Answer-stormwater runoff
, Identify three strategies for managing stormwater runoff Correct
Answer-1. use green roofs to minimize runoff
2. use soft or permeable surfaces
3. use swales and retention ponds
Identify the components of an architectural program Correct Answer-
Functional programming can be described as a decision-making process
that clearly defines the problem and scope of work for design.
Describe the process involved in developing an architectural program
Correct Answer-"To prepare a functional program, architects should
identify research and observe:
The users of the proposed building and their work activities, including-
- Function-by-function, room-by-room, department-by-department
activity plans
- Staffing plans
Equipment and storage requirements
The volume of activity planned for the proposed facility, including:
Throughput (amount of material put through a manufacturing process)
With this information, the architect can then develop approximate floor
areas and technical requirements for the proposed facility including:
