EXAC PART 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
When to use Concrete Slabs on Grade - Answer- Concrete slabs on grade require the
support of a level, stable, uniformly dense or properly compacted soil base containing
no organic matter. When placed over soil of low bearing capacity or over highly
compressible or expansive soils, a concrete ground slab must be designed as a mat or
raft foundation
What is the function of joints used for slab on grade - Answer- Three types of joints may
be created or constructed in order to accommodate movement in the plane of a
concrete slab on grade.
Isolation joints, often called expansion joints, allow movement
Construction joints provide a place for construction to stop and then continue at a later
time.
Control joints create lines of weakness so that the cracking that may result from tensile
stresses occurs along predetermined lines.
When are pole foundations used? - Answer- Pole foundations elevate timber structures
above the ground plane, require minimal excavation, and preserve the natural features
and existing drainage patterns of a site. They are particularly useful when building on
steep slopes and in areas subject to periodic flooding.
What is the function of concrete pile cap - Answer- A reinforced concrete pile cap joins
the heads of a cluster of piles in order to distribute the load from a column or grade
beam equally among the piles.
What are the piling techniques for deep foundations? - Answer- End-bearing piles
depend principally on the bearing resistance of soil or rock beneath their feet for
support. The surrounding soil mass provides a degree of lateral stability for the long
compression members.
Friction piles depend principally on the frictional resistance of a surrounding earth mass
for support. The skin friction developed between the sides of a pile and the soil into
which the pile is driven is limited by the adhesion of soil to the pile sides and the shear
strength of the surrounding soil mass.
,Describe the items an architect might observe and research in order to prepare a
functional program. - 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? - 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?
- Answer- No.
What is a functional program? - 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? - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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? - 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 - 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 - Answer- stormwater
runoff
Identify three strategies for managing stormwater runoff - 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 - 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 - 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:
AND ANSWERS
When to use Concrete Slabs on Grade - Answer- Concrete slabs on grade require the
support of a level, stable, uniformly dense or properly compacted soil base containing
no organic matter. When placed over soil of low bearing capacity or over highly
compressible or expansive soils, a concrete ground slab must be designed as a mat or
raft foundation
What is the function of joints used for slab on grade - Answer- Three types of joints may
be created or constructed in order to accommodate movement in the plane of a
concrete slab on grade.
Isolation joints, often called expansion joints, allow movement
Construction joints provide a place for construction to stop and then continue at a later
time.
Control joints create lines of weakness so that the cracking that may result from tensile
stresses occurs along predetermined lines.
When are pole foundations used? - Answer- Pole foundations elevate timber structures
above the ground plane, require minimal excavation, and preserve the natural features
and existing drainage patterns of a site. They are particularly useful when building on
steep slopes and in areas subject to periodic flooding.
What is the function of concrete pile cap - Answer- A reinforced concrete pile cap joins
the heads of a cluster of piles in order to distribute the load from a column or grade
beam equally among the piles.
What are the piling techniques for deep foundations? - Answer- End-bearing piles
depend principally on the bearing resistance of soil or rock beneath their feet for
support. The surrounding soil mass provides a degree of lateral stability for the long
compression members.
Friction piles depend principally on the frictional resistance of a surrounding earth mass
for support. The skin friction developed between the sides of a pile and the soil into
which the pile is driven is limited by the adhesion of soil to the pile sides and the shear
strength of the surrounding soil mass.
,Describe the items an architect might observe and research in order to prepare a
functional program. - 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? - 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?
- Answer- No.
What is a functional program? - 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? - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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? - 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 - 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 - Answer- stormwater
runoff
Identify three strategies for managing stormwater runoff - 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 - 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 - 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:
