Building Matters Exam I Questions With
Complete Solutions
Sustainably designed architecture requires attention to which of the following building
elements? ...ANSWER...Solar Shading Devices, Urban Heat Island Effect, and
Fenestration and Glazing
Arrange the following tasks for a typical project in ascending order of scheduled time,
that is, from the task requiring the least time to the most.
I. Schematic design phase
II. Bidding phase
III. Client approval
IV. Design development phase
V. Construction documents phase ...ANSWER...III, II, I, IV, V
Which of the following aspects of a building is controlled by a municipality's
zoning ordinance? ...ANSWER...Density of development, flood impact, land usage,
parking requirements
On a 50,000-square-foot site with a FAR of 2, how many stories will a maximum-sized
building be if half the site is set aside for parking? ...ANSWER...4
Zoning ordinances normally regulate all of the following EXCEPT
land use
emergency exits
building size
population density ...ANSWER...emergency exits
The purposes of fire-resistance requirements in the building code include which of the
following? Check all that apply.
A.To permit safe evacuation of the occupants
B.To prevent fire damage to the building
C.To reduce the generation of toxic smoke
D.To prevent structural failure for a specified period of time. ...ANSWER...A and D
, The total width of required exits in a building is determined by the
______________ ...ANSWER...number of occupants in the building
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines, ramp
slopes shall NOT exceed which of the following ratios? ...ANSWER...1:12
Life cycle costing is an economic evaluation of architectural elements that includes
which of the following factors? Choose all that apply
A.First Cost
B.Maintenance and Operational costs
C.Repair Costs
D.Replacement Cost ...ANSWER...All of the above
LEED is concerned with which of the following? Check all that apply.
A.Indoor air quality
B.Storm water
C.Construction costs
D.Tax benefits
E.Innovative energy systems
F.Aesthetic design ...ANSWER...A,B,E
Which of the following is not an advantage of the typical design/build delivery method?
A.Facilitates fast-track construction
B.Provides a reliable project cost early in the process
C.The owner participates fully in the design process
D.The design/build firm provides a single source of responsibility for design and
construction ...ANSWER...C
Fast-track scheduling is appropriate in situations that require ...ANSWER...minimum
construction time
Most foundation failures are attributed to excessive uniform
settlement. ...ANSWER...False
Which of these materials is suitable for building foundations?
A.Peat
B.Gravel
C.Topsoil
D.Organic ...ANSWER...Gravel
Settlement of a building after it is constructed is likely to be the greatest under which
conditions? (Choose only one)
Complete Solutions
Sustainably designed architecture requires attention to which of the following building
elements? ...ANSWER...Solar Shading Devices, Urban Heat Island Effect, and
Fenestration and Glazing
Arrange the following tasks for a typical project in ascending order of scheduled time,
that is, from the task requiring the least time to the most.
I. Schematic design phase
II. Bidding phase
III. Client approval
IV. Design development phase
V. Construction documents phase ...ANSWER...III, II, I, IV, V
Which of the following aspects of a building is controlled by a municipality's
zoning ordinance? ...ANSWER...Density of development, flood impact, land usage,
parking requirements
On a 50,000-square-foot site with a FAR of 2, how many stories will a maximum-sized
building be if half the site is set aside for parking? ...ANSWER...4
Zoning ordinances normally regulate all of the following EXCEPT
land use
emergency exits
building size
population density ...ANSWER...emergency exits
The purposes of fire-resistance requirements in the building code include which of the
following? Check all that apply.
A.To permit safe evacuation of the occupants
B.To prevent fire damage to the building
C.To reduce the generation of toxic smoke
D.To prevent structural failure for a specified period of time. ...ANSWER...A and D
, The total width of required exits in a building is determined by the
______________ ...ANSWER...number of occupants in the building
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines, ramp
slopes shall NOT exceed which of the following ratios? ...ANSWER...1:12
Life cycle costing is an economic evaluation of architectural elements that includes
which of the following factors? Choose all that apply
A.First Cost
B.Maintenance and Operational costs
C.Repair Costs
D.Replacement Cost ...ANSWER...All of the above
LEED is concerned with which of the following? Check all that apply.
A.Indoor air quality
B.Storm water
C.Construction costs
D.Tax benefits
E.Innovative energy systems
F.Aesthetic design ...ANSWER...A,B,E
Which of the following is not an advantage of the typical design/build delivery method?
A.Facilitates fast-track construction
B.Provides a reliable project cost early in the process
C.The owner participates fully in the design process
D.The design/build firm provides a single source of responsibility for design and
construction ...ANSWER...C
Fast-track scheduling is appropriate in situations that require ...ANSWER...minimum
construction time
Most foundation failures are attributed to excessive uniform
settlement. ...ANSWER...False
Which of these materials is suitable for building foundations?
A.Peat
B.Gravel
C.Topsoil
D.Organic ...ANSWER...Gravel
Settlement of a building after it is constructed is likely to be the greatest under which
conditions? (Choose only one)
