Plastic supply piping is not permitted by some municipal codes. In jurisdictions that do allow plastic piping, which of the following is suitable for hot water supply? A. PE B. ABS C. PVC D. PVDC Answer D. polyvinyl dichloride is correct. The others are suitable only for cold supply. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS
Pierre Charles L'Enfant's plan of Washington, DC, is best described as A. first idea to use zoning B. based on the grid system C. an example of baroque planning D. prompted a reform movement spawning new ideas about planning Answer C. an example of baroque planning in the US that was never widely adopted elsewhere. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP
IBC Table 601 gives the required fire-resistance ratings in hours. Which primary building elements constitute the structural frame specified by these requirements? I. lateral bracing, II. roof framing, III. columns, IV. stairways, V. girders, beams, VI trusses A. III, V, VI, B. I, III, V, C. I, II, III, V, VI, D. II, III, V
Average lamp hours being roughly equivalent amongst the following, which has the highest lumens per watt output? A. Mercury vapor B. Fluorescent C. High-pressure sodium Answer C. High-pressure sodium (45-110), then B. Fluorescent (33-77) and then A. Mercury vapor (13-48) ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD
A building will display this sign to indicate the presence of: A. active listening systems B. text telephone C. mobile/business suite D. communications center Answer B. text telephone = international TDD symbol. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP
An architecture firm that is implementing a quality control program during construction documents phase would incorporate which of the following procedures: A. have individuals outside the project team confirm that documentation comply with in-house quality standards. B. have individual members of the project design team verify that documentation conforms with in-house quality standards. C. assess previous projects through total quality management for keys to improvement D. implement an ISO 9000 audit. Answer A. is correct. QC is intended to examine whether QA processes have been performed. TQM refers to a process of continuous improvement. ISO 9000 are quality standards that relate to a quality management system, sometimes necessary for international practice. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP
Which of the following statements best describes why exterior fire escapes are no longer recommended or usually permitted? A. Manufacturing has ceased production of these. B. Rising smoke from lower floors eliminates the safety of using them C. They cannot be securely attached to typical current construction D. They are difficult to maintain Answer B. is the correct answer. Smoke inhalation is as perilous as leaping flames. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS
Place the ducts in this image in order of efficiency, from most to least efficient: I. Square II. Round III. Rectangular, long horizontal IV. Rectangular, long vertical A. III, IV, I, II B. I, IV, III, II C. II, III, IV, I D. II, I, IV, III Answer D. The most efficient shape is one using the least perimeter length in relation to cross-sectional area and minimized friction loss to move a volume of air. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS
Why is the multiple of direct personnel expense method preferable when a client has no prior involvement or experience developing a project and has not yet settled on a program for it? A. The client would achieve programming, a non-basic architectural service, without additional expense. B. The architect would be compensated regardless of the additional time involved to deliver programming services. C. This method promotes faster decision-making as the client will pay a fixed amount for a specific set of services. D. This method is scaled to the cost of construction. Answer B is the best selection. Direct personnel expense is a variant of cost plus fee compensation and is primarily beneficial to the architect to cover its costs and profit. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS
What is the name of the device in this image, used to convey water? Answer This is a culvert, which allows water to pass under a road or other barrier. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD
Which of the following tests measures moisture in a concrete slab by measuring moisture emission in a non-destructive relative humidity test of a confined pocket of air immediately above a concrete surface? A. polyethylene sheet test B. electrical resistance test C. hygrometer test D. protimeter relative humidity test Answer C. hygrometer test or relative humidity test uses a sensor in an entrapped air-pocket space. Protimeter RH testing is a destructive method inserting the probe in a pre-drilled hole. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS
The use of the external overhang on south-facing windows in this illustration is beneficial for A. providing diffuse daylight B. minimizing heat gain C. reducing artificial lighting load D. mitigating insolation E. all of the above Answer E. All of the above. Exterior control is more effective than interior shielding and contributes all of these benefits. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS
Which materials and/or methods are used for dampproofing? Choose 3 A. bituminous coatings B. admixtures for concrete C. cementitious coatings D. elastomeric membranes E. bentonite panels Answer A, B and C are used for dampproofing. D and E are used for waterproofing. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS