PDD Exam 1 questions with complete
solutions
When should an architect submit drawings to the proper planning and permitting
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authority to begin the approval process? - answer-After DD phase once a set of
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drawings has been prepared specifically for permitting purposes
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SW - answer-Most durable brick and acceptable for use when exposed to freeze-thaw
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cycles when wet or when bricks are in contact with ground
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MW or MX - answer-Brick is acceptable where it will not be exposed to freeze-thaw
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cycles when wet. Lower compressive strength than SW brick
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NW or NX - answer-Brick that acceptable when it will never be exposed to color or damp
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conditions such as when used indoors
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FBS - answer-brick for general use in masonry
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FBX - answer-brick for general use in masonry where requirements call for a higher
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degree of precision and low or permissible variation in size than permitted for FBS
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FBA - answer-Brick for general use in masonry selected to produce characteristics
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architectural effects resulting from nonuniformity in size and texture of the individual
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units
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A701 - answer-Addenda will be issued no later than four days prior to the date for receipt
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of Bids except an addendum with drawing the request for bids or one which includes
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postponement of the date for receipt of bids
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During the bidding period for a new sports complex, the architect receives a request for
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information from one of the bidding contractors. The architect determines that the
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construction documents need to be revised.
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According to the A701-2018 Instructions to Bidders document, what should the architect
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do in addition to revising the drawings? - answer-Issue an addendum
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A homeowner wishes to have a three-hole practice golf course on their property. The
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site design requires drainage to promote healthy soil and plant life.
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Which type of site drainage system should the architect suggest? - answer-Swale
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, Swale - answer-Shallow linear depressions that are designed into a sites surface in
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order to carry away storm water. They have no shoulders and are god for designs that
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require a seamless integration into a landscape
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Terracing - answer-reduces soil erosion c c c c
Underdrainage - answer-Unless it is required, this wouldn't be used because it is
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expensive and prone to failure if not done right. A percolation test can determine if it is
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needed. An example is a perforated drain tile
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Drainage Channel - answer-For carrying heavier amounts of rainfall, perhaps from a
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collection of swales or other channels. It is deeper than a swale and has distinctive
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shoulders.
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Due to excessive groundwater, the architect has specified a perimeter drain around the
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building foundation.
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To which of the following could this drain pipe flow? - answer-Daylight, Sump Pump,
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Storm Sewer System
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Sump Pump - answer-Electric pump used to remove water from a basement or any
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collection pit.
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A mechanical engineer is designing the HVAC system for a library. The system must be
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quiet and highly efficient for the comfort of the patrons and to provide necessary
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humidity levels to protect the books.
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Which of the following duct cross-sectional configurations should be specified? - answer-
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Circular - no corners and less surface area for the same cross-sectional area so it has
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less friction
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left hand reverse - answer-hinges on left, swinging out of room
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left hand - answer-hinges on left, swinging into room
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Right hand reverse - answer-hinges on right, swinging out of room
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right hand - answer-hinges on right, swinging into room
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Wood Embodied Energy - answer-185
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Sand and Gravel Embodied Energy - answer-18
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Lightweight Concrete Embodied Energy - answer-940 c c c c c
Gypsum Board Embodied Energy - answer-1830
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Brickwork Embodied Energy - answer-2200 c c c c
solutions
When should an architect submit drawings to the proper planning and permitting
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authority to begin the approval process? - answer-After DD phase once a set of
c c c c c c c c c c c c c c
drawings has been prepared specifically for permitting purposes
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SW - answer-Most durable brick and acceptable for use when exposed to freeze-thaw
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cycles when wet or when bricks are in contact with ground
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MW or MX - answer-Brick is acceptable where it will not be exposed to freeze-thaw
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cycles when wet. Lower compressive strength than SW brick
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NW or NX - answer-Brick that acceptable when it will never be exposed to color or damp
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conditions such as when used indoors
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FBS - answer-brick for general use in masonry
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FBX - answer-brick for general use in masonry where requirements call for a higher
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degree of precision and low or permissible variation in size than permitted for FBS
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FBA - answer-Brick for general use in masonry selected to produce characteristics
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architectural effects resulting from nonuniformity in size and texture of the individual
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units
c
A701 - answer-Addenda will be issued no later than four days prior to the date for receipt
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of Bids except an addendum with drawing the request for bids or one which includes
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postponement of the date for receipt of bids
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During the bidding period for a new sports complex, the architect receives a request for
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information from one of the bidding contractors. The architect determines that the
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construction documents need to be revised.
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According to the A701-2018 Instructions to Bidders document, what should the architect
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do in addition to revising the drawings? - answer-Issue an addendum
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A homeowner wishes to have a three-hole practice golf course on their property. The
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site design requires drainage to promote healthy soil and plant life.
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Which type of site drainage system should the architect suggest? - answer-Swale
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, Swale - answer-Shallow linear depressions that are designed into a sites surface in
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order to carry away storm water. They have no shoulders and are god for designs that
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require a seamless integration into a landscape
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Terracing - answer-reduces soil erosion c c c c
Underdrainage - answer-Unless it is required, this wouldn't be used because it is
c c c c c c c c c c c c
expensive and prone to failure if not done right. A percolation test can determine if it is
c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c
needed. An example is a perforated drain tile
c c c c c c c c
Drainage Channel - answer-For carrying heavier amounts of rainfall, perhaps from a
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collection of swales or other channels. It is deeper than a swale and has distinctive
c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c
shoulders.
c
Due to excessive groundwater, the architect has specified a perimeter drain around the
c c c c c c c c c c c c
building foundation.
c c
To which of the following could this drain pipe flow? - answer-Daylight, Sump Pump,
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Storm Sewer System
c c c
Sump Pump - answer-Electric pump used to remove water from a basement or any
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collection pit.
c c
A mechanical engineer is designing the HVAC system for a library. The system must be
c c c c c c c c c c c c c c
quiet and highly efficient for the comfort of the patrons and to provide necessary
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humidity levels to protect the books.
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Which of the following duct cross-sectional configurations should be specified? - answer-
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Circular - no corners and less surface area for the same cross-sectional area so it has
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less friction
c c
left hand reverse - answer-hinges on left, swinging out of room
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left hand - answer-hinges on left, swinging into room
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Right hand reverse - answer-hinges on right, swinging out of room
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right hand - answer-hinges on right, swinging into room
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Wood Embodied Energy - answer-185
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Sand and Gravel Embodied Energy - answer-18
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Lightweight Concrete Embodied Energy - answer-940 c c c c c
Gypsum Board Embodied Energy - answer-1830
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Brickwork Embodied Energy - answer-2200 c c c c
