PDD Black Spectacles Exam 3 WITH 95 QUESTIONS AND
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An architect is working on a new commercial building that will have video surveillance, access
control, fire detec on, a fire alarm, and intrusion detec on - all func oning together.
Where should the architect specify commissioning requirements for the fully func onal system?
- Ans Commissioning work that applies to mul ple tles from mul ple divisions should be
located at 01 91 00 in Division 01.
An architect is preparing plans for a tenant finish project for a dermatology clinic. The owner's
representa ve is reques ng informa on about the proposed light output from the general
overhead ligh ng in the pa ent rooms.
What unit of measurement is used to measure ligh ng output? - Ans Lumens
An architecture firm has a line item called "curtain drains" in a spreadsheet that they use to
track cost es mates.
Under which sec on should this item be categorized? - Ans A curtain drain is a trench in the
ground that is filled with gravel and topped with a perforated pipe and drain cover. It is used to
collect stormwater, similar to how a gu.er system collects water. The water collects in the
perforated pipe.
An architect has been consulted on the detailing of a brick road. The site is located in a historic
district, and the city would like to maintain a historic look by finishing the new road with bricks.
What is the correct order of materials for the road detail? Use the image below to drag and
drop materials on the chart. - Ans The typical detail for this scenario from top to bo.om is:
brick, bituminous se0ng, concrete slab, compacted gravel, and compacted sub-grade. The brick
is the desired finish material and it should be the top layer; it is placed on a bed of bituminous
material to hold the bricks in place. The road is ac ve to vehicular traffic and therefore requires
,a concrete slab to support the extra load and to keep the brick pavers level. The compacted
gravel and subgrade also act as levelers.
A frameless glass door is proposed for an office. The door has glass sidelights on both sides for
a minimal aesthe c.
Which type of hinge should be specified? - Ans Pivot
A new sep c system is being planned for a vaca on home located in a northern climate. The
home will be built on a small rural site with a high water table, low soil permeability, and scarce
availability of gravel.
What would be the most appropriate sep c system for the home, given the site constraints and
variables described? - Ans Chamber system
An architect is laying out a parking lot with two-way traffic and double-loaded, 90-degree stalls.
What are the benefits of this parking lot layout? Check the two that apply. - Ans Familiarity,
Efficiency
An architect is designing a wood-framed exterior wall and is explaining to the client the
sequence of construc on for the project.
Out of the following list of elements, which element of the wall would be installed second? -
Ans Sheathing is installed a9er the wall is framed, and before a water/air barrier or windows.
A large HVAC system is required for a high-rise building. The architect is concerned that the
noise of blowing air will disturb the occupants.
Which methods of acous c mi ga on could the architect implement to reduce the noise
generated by the HVAC system? Check the two that apply. - Ans Source control, Sound masking
A beam deforms under a load but returns to its original shape and loca on a9er the load is
removed.
, What is this phenomenon called? - Ans The ac on of a beam returning to its original shape
a9er removal of a load describes elas c behavior.
A team of architects is halfway through the produc on of construc on documents of a
renova on project.
Which one of the following ac ons would trigger addi onal compensa on to the design team? -
Ans Coordina ng artwork with the owner's consultant would not be part of basic services. See
AIA B101-2017 for more informa on.
An architecture firm's client requests the firm to design an animal hospital for small pets. The
site is located in a suburban strip mall.
What occupancy classifica on is appropriate for this use? - Ans An animal hospital falls within
the business category. This building type is typically only occupied during the day and provides
office, professional, or service-type func ons.
The architect is preparing their drawing set for coordina on with the fire protec on consultant
prior to issuing construc on documents.
Which drawings should be included in the set? Check the three that apply. - Ans Par on
schedule, Floor plans, Reflected ceiling plans
The architect is preparing specifica ons for a new three-story mul family complex of 20
residences. The founda on will be cast-in-place concrete and will be exposed to weather.
What minimum compressive strength of the concrete should be specified? - Ans The required
compressive strength of concrete is noted in 2018 IBC Sec on 1904. Per the excep on for R-2
and R-3 structures three stories or less in height, 3,000 psi is the minimum compressive strength
when the concrete will be exposed to weather.
How much compressive load can a round 10-inch-diameter concrete column support? The
allowable unit stress is 2,000 psi.
Use the equa on f=P/A where f is stress, P is load, and A is area.Round the value of π to the
nearest hundredth. Express your answer in pounds. - Ans The load will be spread out over the
ANSWERS COMPLETE 2025/2026 NEW!! RATED A+ 100%
VERIFIED CORRECT
An architect is working on a new commercial building that will have video surveillance, access
control, fire detec on, a fire alarm, and intrusion detec on - all func oning together.
Where should the architect specify commissioning requirements for the fully func onal system?
- Ans Commissioning work that applies to mul ple tles from mul ple divisions should be
located at 01 91 00 in Division 01.
An architect is preparing plans for a tenant finish project for a dermatology clinic. The owner's
representa ve is reques ng informa on about the proposed light output from the general
overhead ligh ng in the pa ent rooms.
What unit of measurement is used to measure ligh ng output? - Ans Lumens
An architecture firm has a line item called "curtain drains" in a spreadsheet that they use to
track cost es mates.
Under which sec on should this item be categorized? - Ans A curtain drain is a trench in the
ground that is filled with gravel and topped with a perforated pipe and drain cover. It is used to
collect stormwater, similar to how a gu.er system collects water. The water collects in the
perforated pipe.
An architect has been consulted on the detailing of a brick road. The site is located in a historic
district, and the city would like to maintain a historic look by finishing the new road with bricks.
What is the correct order of materials for the road detail? Use the image below to drag and
drop materials on the chart. - Ans The typical detail for this scenario from top to bo.om is:
brick, bituminous se0ng, concrete slab, compacted gravel, and compacted sub-grade. The brick
is the desired finish material and it should be the top layer; it is placed on a bed of bituminous
material to hold the bricks in place. The road is ac ve to vehicular traffic and therefore requires
,a concrete slab to support the extra load and to keep the brick pavers level. The compacted
gravel and subgrade also act as levelers.
A frameless glass door is proposed for an office. The door has glass sidelights on both sides for
a minimal aesthe c.
Which type of hinge should be specified? - Ans Pivot
A new sep c system is being planned for a vaca on home located in a northern climate. The
home will be built on a small rural site with a high water table, low soil permeability, and scarce
availability of gravel.
What would be the most appropriate sep c system for the home, given the site constraints and
variables described? - Ans Chamber system
An architect is laying out a parking lot with two-way traffic and double-loaded, 90-degree stalls.
What are the benefits of this parking lot layout? Check the two that apply. - Ans Familiarity,
Efficiency
An architect is designing a wood-framed exterior wall and is explaining to the client the
sequence of construc on for the project.
Out of the following list of elements, which element of the wall would be installed second? -
Ans Sheathing is installed a9er the wall is framed, and before a water/air barrier or windows.
A large HVAC system is required for a high-rise building. The architect is concerned that the
noise of blowing air will disturb the occupants.
Which methods of acous c mi ga on could the architect implement to reduce the noise
generated by the HVAC system? Check the two that apply. - Ans Source control, Sound masking
A beam deforms under a load but returns to its original shape and loca on a9er the load is
removed.
, What is this phenomenon called? - Ans The ac on of a beam returning to its original shape
a9er removal of a load describes elas c behavior.
A team of architects is halfway through the produc on of construc on documents of a
renova on project.
Which one of the following ac ons would trigger addi onal compensa on to the design team? -
Ans Coordina ng artwork with the owner's consultant would not be part of basic services. See
AIA B101-2017 for more informa on.
An architecture firm's client requests the firm to design an animal hospital for small pets. The
site is located in a suburban strip mall.
What occupancy classifica on is appropriate for this use? - Ans An animal hospital falls within
the business category. This building type is typically only occupied during the day and provides
office, professional, or service-type func ons.
The architect is preparing their drawing set for coordina on with the fire protec on consultant
prior to issuing construc on documents.
Which drawings should be included in the set? Check the three that apply. - Ans Par on
schedule, Floor plans, Reflected ceiling plans
The architect is preparing specifica ons for a new three-story mul family complex of 20
residences. The founda on will be cast-in-place concrete and will be exposed to weather.
What minimum compressive strength of the concrete should be specified? - Ans The required
compressive strength of concrete is noted in 2018 IBC Sec on 1904. Per the excep on for R-2
and R-3 structures three stories or less in height, 3,000 psi is the minimum compressive strength
when the concrete will be exposed to weather.
How much compressive load can a round 10-inch-diameter concrete column support? The
allowable unit stress is 2,000 psi.
Use the equa on f=P/A where f is stress, P is load, and A is area.Round the value of π to the
nearest hundredth. Express your answer in pounds. - Ans The load will be spread out over the
