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