ARE Study Review

Although norms vary greatly, functional dimensions are often based on a combination of average human dimensions, activity and other setting requirements. What is a minimal width of this passageway that may accommodate 4 people? Answer 7 ft 6 inches or 90 inches can accommodate 4 people in a passageway, based on average measurements. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

When the projected airstream distance (T=throw) is equal to the extent the airstream diffuses at the end of the throw (S=spread), the shape of the throw is Answer S = T: Fan-shaped, whereas S=T/3: Straight throw. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

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The Code consists of three tiers of statements. Match them with an intent: I   Canon II  Ethical Standard III Rule of Conduct a: specific goals, which Members should strive to meet in professional performance b: mandatory, a violation of which is grounds for disciplinary action by the AIA c: broad principles of conduct Answer Ic, IIa, IIIb ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

Building codes place various limitations on pipes that will be embedded in concrete. Before placement of concrete, pipes that will carry fluids or gases: A. must be effectively coated to prevent electrolytic action B. must be pressure-tested C. must not add to the load-resisting area D. requires that samples for strength tests are taken Answer B. must be pressure-tested. A applies to aluminum conduits; C is wrong; D does not refer to fluids or gases ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

What type of landscape elements are in this image? They are commonly used near parking lots and are designed to treat surface runoff water by removing silt and pollution before the drainage course delivers the water to a watershed or storm sewer. A. Retention ponds B. Detention ponds C. Bioswales D. Silt fences Answer C. Bioswales. The foreground bioswale is under construction, while the background bioswale is well established. ARE 4.0 exam prep

The radius of gyration in the Y-Y axis would be equal to that in the X-X axis in an ideally efficient column. Which of the following sections are most appropriate for both heavy loads and for which many beam connections will be necessary? A. pipe column B. square tube column C. wide-flange column D. C-shape channel E. WT shapes Answer C. wide-flange column. Pipe & square tube columns are more ideal shapes, but are appropriate for light to moderate loads. The radius of gyration of wide-flange shapes can be nearly or close to equal. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

Subchapter S Corporations (S-Corps) can provide architecture firm ownership with protection of personal assets and the potential mitigation of double taxation of income. However, S-Corps share in common with general business corporations the inability to protect licensed architects from what? Answer Professional liability ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

Doubling the distance from the source of a sound reduces noise intensity (I) by: A. one quarter B. one half C. double D. nothing Answer A. one quarter ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD