ARE Study Review

Choose 2 joints that do not require another shape or element to join 2 coplanar panels: A. Open joint with filler B. Fillet C. Shiplap D. Spline E. Scarf F. Batten Answer C. Shiplap and E. Scarf. Each of the others involves a third element. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

Reinforced concrete webs placed at distances ≥ 1/2 wall height are used as diagonal bracing on counterfort walls, which are taller than common cantilever walls. At what height does it become suitable to use counterfort instead of cantilever walls to hold back soil? Answer ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

For budgeting purposes, what % of total construction cost are foundations in general? A. 5% B. 15% C. 25% D. 30% Answer A. 5%, very generally. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

What does "blind nailing" achieve? Answer ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

Remedial action should be taken if testing reveals a radon level over 4 pCi/L. Which 2 organizations issue standards for radon mitigation? A. TSCA B. EPA C. NESHAP D. ASTM E. CPSC F. NIOSH Answer B. EPA and D. ASTM (E2121). Architect Registration Exam 4.0 study: BS

Which of the following types of construction in IBC is the least fire resistive? A. Type I B. Type IIA C. Type IIIB D. Type IV E. Type VB Answer E. Type V is the least fire resistive, while type I is most fire resistive. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

What is the minimum clear depth and width for a push side / hinge side approach of this swinging door if it has both latch and closer? Answer Depth = 48, Width = 54, depth would be 42 without latch and closer ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

Find the four errors in this diagram to prevent a basement window from being illegal! The Inspector #27 - a game by Fine Homebuilding magazine

A compression ring at the perimeter serves to balance the tensile forces of the roof covering a circular shaped building. What is an inherent problem with such a configuration? Answer ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

Which of the following extends through the roof of a building? A. Soil stack B. Waste stack C. Vacuum breaker D. Stack vent Answer ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

On a commercial project involving a sprawling site for which the scope of services to be provided is not precise and cannot be immediately defined, which of the following compensation methods would be LEAST advantageous for an architecture firm? A. Fixed fee B. Hourly billing rates & fee multipliers C. Cost plus fixed fee D. Unit cost methods Answer A. Fixed fee is least advantageous and least profitable as the firm cannot accurately relate fee to scope. Hourly billing, cost plus fee and unit cost methods are by varying degrees more equitable for this situation. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

Without calculating vertical shear, some prescriptive guidance in the code exists regarding notched beams (which as a general rule should be avoided). If a 4 x 12 wood beam is notched at a supporting end, which of the following is the maximum depth it can be notched? A. 1 3/4 inches B. 2 inches C. 2 1/2 inches D. 2 3/4 inches E. 3 inches Answer "D. 2 3/4 inches does not exceed the maximum one-fourth the beam depth allowable by IBC. The actual depth of a 4x12 is 11.25 inches. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

Four steps in a process of evaluating a material or product to be used in a building: 1. Establish the intent and scope of the study 2. Conduct an inventory analysis 3. Carry out an impact assessment 4. Run an improvement analysis and summarize the study results This describes: A. Life-cycle cost analysis B. Environmental impact statement C. Life-cycle assessment D. IEQ survey Answer C. Life-cycle assessment or LCA ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

The average person sitting in an open office may begin to experience difficulty carrying on a telephone conversation once the loudness of the office reaches: A. 60 dB B. 80 dB C. 100 dB D. 120 dB Answer B. 80 dB is the level of a noisy office or average factory and renders the phone difficult to use. ARE 4.0 exam prep PPP

As a component of the building envelope system that controls infiltration and exfiltration by air movement, an air barrier must have permeability no greater than 0.02 L/(s•m2) @ 75 Pa pressure difference. Which of the following materials can function as an air barrier A. expanded polystyrene B. fluid applied synthetic latex rubber membrane C. asphalt impregnated felt D. peel and stick sheet membrane E. spunbonded polyolefin film membrane F. perforated house-wrap Answer B, D, E are suitable (E - house wrap - however, must by properly supported on both sides as they cannot support negative wind loads and may tear at staples or rupture under load) ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

A local office of a large architecture firm undertakes a project for an addition to a historic primary school (K-4) nearby, but none of its local staff has experience in this project type and has completed mostly corporate interiors projects. What should the office principal do? A. Enlist additional support from the firm's other locations or outside local consultants with such expertise. B. Make a thorough comparative study of the building type to ensure adequate knowledge for the staff C. Lower the professional design fees offered to account for lack of expertise. D. Act confidently in client meetings, but produce "light" drawing sets Answer A. is the only justifiable course: NCARB rules of conduct (1.3) would be violated if the architect undertakes a project beyond his/her capacity and experience without seeking to retain consultants with the appropriate supplemental expertise. ARE 4.0 exam prep

Which lighting produces a 654.72 Btu/hr heat gain? A. 4x 40 watt fluorescent bulbs B. 2 x 75 watt incandescent C. 12 x 12 watt LEDs Answer (1 watt = 3.41 Btu/hr) A. 4x40 watts x 1.2 (for ballast) x 3.41 Btu/hr ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

This mechanical control functions as a mechanical substitute for an open window. By mixing outdoor air with recirculated indoor air when exterior temperatures are low, requirements for refrigeration and cooling are reduced. Select 2 terms associated with this efficiency technique: A. Displacement ventilation B. Free cooling C. Economizer cycle D. AFUE Answer An air-side (C.) economizer cycle is described, and is often referred to as a (B.) free cooling concept. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

An alcove (recess) along an exit corridor partially accommodates the swing of a door opening onto the path of egress travel, reducing its clear width. When fully opened, what is the maximum projection of the door that is allowed into the corridor? Answer 7 inches maximum. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

Which of the following forms of stone is irregular with a minimum of one good face and is used for ashlar veneers, curbs, sills, and copings? A. Monumental stone B. Rubble stone C. Dimension stone D. Rough stone Answer B. Rubble stone. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

What is the upper limit load that limited use / limited application elevators can carry? Answer 1,400 lbs ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

If the total rise on an accessible ramp leading to a building's entrance is 5 inches, what is the maximum permitted slope? A. 1:8 B. 1:10 C. 1:12 D. 1:20 Answer B. 1:10 is permitted as long as the max. rise does not exceed 6 inches. ARE 4.0 exam prep

Connectors hold fire-retardant-treated wood better than wood that has not been treated. True or False? Answer False. Per IBC allowable design values cannot be assumed and must be obtained directly from the manufacturer of fire-retardant-treated wood. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

Which acronym references secondhand smoke? A. FSC B. VOC C. ETS D. SBS Answer C. ETS is environmental tobacco smoke (FSC = forestry steward council, VOC = volatile organic compound, SBS = sick building syndrome) ARE 4.0 exam prep

What is the only way to prevent and control mold in buildings? A. lower the average indoor temperature B. remove the nutrient source that allows mold to flourish C. control moisture conditions Answer C. Since mold grows in a temp. range of 40-100degF and all building components are potential nutrients, moisture control in areas that can sustain mold must be addressed. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

Establishing a consistent documentation of the change-order process is key to ensuring that each change order is properly evaluated. What is a PCO and how can PCOs contribute to a proper review process? Answer A PCO is a proposed change order, which should state that all involved subcontractors have reviewed the PCO and recorded in a PCO log. Upon signing, this is the only cost associated with this specific work that should be presented to the owner, minimizing additional costs that are unsubstantiated or not reviewed properly. ARE 4.0 exam prep For additional reading, refer to these AIA Best practices articles on contract administration and on construction cost management

What is the minimum coverage or the clear dimension between reinforcing steel and the exterior surface of concrete beams and columns per ACI code? A. 3/4 inch B. 1 inch C. 1 1/2 inches D. 2 inches Answer 1 1/2 inches ARE 4.0 exam prep

Limestone belongs to which of the following classifications of rock? A. Igneous B. Sedimentary C. Metamorphic Answer B. Sedimentary ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS