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How many townships are contained in a check? A. 6 B. 12 C. 16 D. 24 Answer C. 16. Each 24 mile square of a check is divided into 16 townships that are 6 miles on each side. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

In the interior layout vignette, a guest chair is placed in front of a desk and the back of the guest chair is against a wall. What is the minimum distance to leave between the front of the desk and the front of the guest chair? A. 24 in. B. 36 in. C. 48 in. D. 60 in. Answer B. 36 in. minimum should be left for access. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SD

What type of easement allows for construction of party walls between properties? A. Utility easement B. Access easement C. Support easement D. Joint Use easement E. none of the above Answer C. Support easement. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

When planning installation of new services for a site, which of the following services are given priority over the others. Gas Water Sanitary Electric Storm Select: I. Gas, Electric, Water II. Water, Sanitary III. Water IV. Storm, Sanitary IV. Gas, Water Answer IV. Storm and sanitary sewers require the flow of gravity to drain to municipal disposal systems or private treatment facilities.

The Contractor must submit a schedule of values to the Architect. What is this used for? Answer It is submitted before the first Application for Payment and allocates values to various portions of the Work. The Architect reviews the Contractor's Applications for Payment against the schedule of values. ARE 4.0 exam division: construction documents & services

In the General Conditions of the Contract, when does interest start to accrue for payments due and unpaid under the Contract Documents? Answer From the date payment is due.

Calculate the total horizontal load exerted on a retaining wall with these parameters: Wall height = 6 ft Backfill material: well-graded clean sands; sand-gravel mix (SW) Active pressure is 30 psf Answer The pressure at the wall bottom is (6ft)(30psf) = 180 psf. Total horizontal load is (180psf/2)(6ft) = 540 plf or pounds per linear foot) ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

According to IBC's classification of buildings and other structures for importance factors, which of the following occupancy categories include hospitals and other health care facilities having surgery or emergency treatment facilities? A. I B. II C. III D. IV Answer IV. gives an importance factor I of 1.5 for seismic, 1.2 for snow, 1.15 for wind. These buildings are designed as essential facilities, representing the greatest hazard to human life in the event of failure. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

What type of mortar is appropriate for manholes or retaining walls, building components with an exterior location at or below grade? Answer Type S, which has a compressive strength of 1800 psi, a medium-high-strength mortar. For this selection, bond and lateral strength are more important than compressive strength. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

The facing and backing wythes of cavity walls are bonded with metal wall ties or horizontal joint reinforcement. Most adjustable loop ties have a drip that falls in the cavity to prevent the migration of water to the inner wythe. Why are drips not recommended for rectangular ties? Answer The bend of the drip would reduce the capacity of a rectangular tie to transfer lateral load. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

In what type of masonry walls are corbels permitted? Answer solid walls at least 12 in. thick with a maximum projection of 1/4 wall thickness. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

Chromate copper arsenate (CCA) was phased out of pressure treated products by 2003 in favor of either alkaline copper quaternary (ACQ) or copper azole (CA), both of which contain higher concentrations of copper than CCA. What types of fasteners are recommended for use with current formulations of pressure treated wood? A. stainless steel B. aluminum C. hot dipped galvanized D. electric galvanized Answer A. Stainless steel and C. Hot dipped galvanized. ACQ and CA formulations are very corrosive to most other fasteners. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

Originally British, the term pennyweight used to denote the number of nails (1000) that one could purchase for a penny. Which type of nail designated 10d (ten penny) will provide greater strength? A. Box B. Common C. Cooler D. None of the above Answer B. Common. 10d common nails are 0.148 in. diameter, whereas 10d box nails are 0.128 in. dia., providing 80% less strength. 10d cooler nails are 0.120 in. dia., slightly shorter than the first two, providing the least strength. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

Regardless of the way veneers are matched within each panel, which of the following methods of assembling flush panels in a room results in greatest continuity of grain? A. Sequence matching B. Warehouse matching C. Blueprint matching Answer C. Blueprint matching - the panels are made to fit the room, aligning with all obstructions (at corners, overlaying doors and cabinetry) without interrupting grain continuity. It is also more expensive than other methods. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

A barrier with which STC rating below provides the best ability to control sound transmission? A. 50 B. 35 C. 25 Answer

In subjective evaluation terms, 70 dB is considered loud. Which of the following types of sound have this level of intensity? A. loud street noise B. kitchen blender C. average conversation D. average radio E. average street noise I. A, B II. D, E III. C, D IV. none of the above Answer II. Average radio and average street noise are about 70dB. Loud street noise and kitchen blender are commonly 90 dB (very loud) and the average conversation is moderate at 50 dB. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

What is the usual minimum foot candles required at floor level in exit stairs? Answer 1 foot candle (10.8 lux) is a minimum lighting level for emergency lighting. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

What principles or components can be utilized to reduce the need for thermal devices/equipment? Answer Passive design strategies. Some examples: sunshading, thermal storage, insulation, building orientation. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

For horizontal task vision (seated, eyes downward for reading), a diffuser output emphasizing this range would minimize both direct and reflected glare discomfort: 0-45 degrees 30-60 degrees 45-85 degrees Answer 30-60degrees. Most vision of this type takes place from 20-40degrees from vertical. 0-45deg. is the reflected glare zone and 45-85deg. is the direct glare zone. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

What type of development is larger than a cluster development and includes housing, commercial, retail and industrial developments? Answer Planned Unit Development (PUD) ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

What type of development is permitted in setback areas of the SPD vignette? Answer Only driveways and pedestrian walks may cross setbacks. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

A slurry wall is a narrow trench filled with a slurry mixture composed of bentonite clay and water, enabling it to resist pressure from the surrounding earth. What type temporary support is this? A. Bracing B. Sheeting C. Underpinning Answer B. It is a type of sheeting. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

Which of the following ramp slopes requires handrails? I. 1:20 II. 1:15 III. 1:12 IV. 1:8 A. I only B. I, II C. III, IV D. II, III, IV Answer Answer D: ramps with a slope of 1:15 or more require handrails. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

An air duct installed through a fire-rated partition between separate fire areas requires what? Answer An automatic fire damper (or fire assembly). ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

In a building that requires two separate exits, the exits must be located to minimize the chance that a single emergency could make both exits inaccessible at the same time. What is a general rule of thumb to calculate the minimum distance between exits for an unsprinklered facility? Answer d' (distance) must be at least 1/2 D (the diagonal measurement of the building or space served by the exits.) ARE 4.0 exam prep: SD

Which of the following types of hardware controls the distance a door can be opened, preventing damage to the door and surrounding construction? I. Panic bar II. Door stop III. Automatic door bottom IV. Closer V. Pivot Answer IV. Closer. Closers return the door to a closed position after use. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

What is the minimum spacing for expansion joints in stucco? Answer Every 10ft or at predictable areas of cracking (i.e. windows). ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

Which of the following classes of tile is MOST resistant to water absorption? A. Vitreous B. Nonvitreous C. Semivitreous Answer A. Vitreous. Vitreous tile has between 0.5% and 3.0% water absorption; nonvitreous is more than 7.0%; semivitreous is between 3.0% and 7.0%. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

What are the differences between GRG, FRG and GFRG? Answer There are none. They are alternate names for a wide class of products composed of high-strength, high-density gypsum that has been reinforced with glass fibers ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

An arrow pointing away from a joint or cut section indicates forces in each member are in: A. tension B. compression C. shear D. none of the above Answer

What is the term for the ratio of the total change in length of a material to its original length? Answer Strain ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

What is a proper term for malpractice insurance or errors and omissions insurance? Answer Professional liability insurance. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

How can the required capacity of a refrigeration machine generally be determined? Answer Divide the total heat gain in Btu/hr by 12,000.

Which component of the compressive refrigeration cycle releases latent heat? A. the compressor B. the condenser C. the evaporator Answer B. the condenser. After the compressor compresses a gaseous form of refrigerant into a liquid, it passes through the condenser, releasing latent heat, thereafter flowing into the evaporator where the refrigerant expands, vaporizing back to a gas. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

Why would architects caution colleagues about issues of "means & methods" during construction? Answer Job safety is the sole responsibility of the contractor. In volunteering directions regarding construction methods or techniques where safety issues are involved, legal responsibility may be applied to the architect. While unintended, the architect may be held liable for accidents. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

What is the minimum recommended slope (vertical rise) for clay tile roofing? Answer 4 inches per foot, minumum. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

In an atrium connecting 2 or more stories, what device types are generally required per section 907.2.13 of the International Fire Code (IFC)? Answer Fire alarm activated by automatic alarm, fire flow or manual alarm. Further, in Group A, E or M occupancies, emergency voice / alarm communication system is required per 907.2.12.2 (High-rise buildings). ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

What is the ideal location of a curtainwall plane when positioned in front of the structural frame? Answer Either tight enough to the frame to prevent unusable dead zones or wide enough from the frame to be used for passage.

What are the car stall dimensions for a compact car? Answer A compact car stall size can be set by each municipality and therefore varies. Generally it is 7ft 6in wide by 15ft 0in long. However, in Fresno CA it's 8 1/2ft x 16ft and according to an Iowa urban design manual, it's 7ft 6in by 16ft. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

What does "near" mean in the vignette? Answer Doors to two rooms or spaces should not be placed more than 15ft apart. They should be positioned as close as possible to each other. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SD

What are shear studs? Answer Shear studs are used in stud welding to secure steel framed buildings to create a shear connection between the steel and the concrete, allowing transmission of forces from one to the other. In a typical application, concrete slab / steel beam composite sections are created by welding the connectors to the top of the steel beam (in shop) which becomes embedded in concrete when the slab is poured in forms (in field).

Soldering uses lead- or tin-based alloy solder filler to join two metals.  The solder filler metal melts below what temperature? Answer below 500 degrees fahrenheit or 260 degrees celsius. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

Besides applicable state laws, under what rules do AIA standard documents oblige arbitration proceedings to be administered? Answer Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Name the four elements of a legal claim. Answer existence and breach of a duty, causation and damages.

Design problems consist of four major aspects.  What are they? Answer form, function, economy and time. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

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