ARE Study Review

What kind of steel framing system is shown in this illustration? A. space frame B. rigid frame C. staggered truss D. portal frame Answer C. staggerred truss. A framing system of a series of story-high trusses spanning the total width between two rows of exterior columns, arranged in a staggered pattern. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

When should the contractor submit his qualification statement (A305)? A. As part of the bidding procedures B. After award of bid C. Before the first kick-off meeting D. After executing the contract Answer Either A or B. If this wasn't specified to include in the bid submissions, then the contractor's qualification statement would be required after the award of the bid. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

The effective flange width of masonry shear walls is 6x the thickness of the wall. Which of the following methods are permitted to connect the web to flanges of a masonry shear wall that uses running bond? A. use 24" long metal straps @ 16" o.c. vertically in grouted cells at the intersection B. connect web to flanges with bond beams @ 4'-0" o.c. vertical max and grouting C. lap the running bond in a "T" geometry over the common intersection D. all of the above E. none of the above Answer D. all of the above - are permitted methods. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS Reference note: Although a line drawing from the ACI 530-92 Commentary is the source for at least one sample question in NCARB's current exam guide for Structural Systems, IBC 2006 references ACI 530-05 and I have not been able to confirm whether this illustration is still contained in the standard applicable to this exam.

Some client relationships end before the project has progressed or while in the middle of a phase, and another architect must be engaged to resume the project. While gaining a new client is generally a desirable thing for a practice, careful consideration must be employed before accepting a job for which the new architect is perhaps a second or third professional to be engaged on the project. Such situations may indicate a difficult owner or untenable project conditions. What must the architect do before accepting work from the owner? Answer Determine whether any agreement is still in effect between the owner and another design professional. This could include either a formal or informal accord. The prior relationship must be severed before the new architect accepts the work. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

Which of these edge conditions for gypsum wallboard allows finishing by taping and filling (with joint compound) to produce an invisible seam between sheets; a smooth, monolithic appearance ready for final finishing? A. Tapered B. Tongue-and-groove C. Beveled D. Square Answer A. Tapered. B. and D. are used for base or intermediate layers. C. and D. are pre-finished boards, often received by various edge beads or trims. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

A water cooled liquid chiller (photo) performs which function in the refrigeration cycle for HVAC systems? A. thermal expansion valve, reducing pressure from the refrigerant's liquid state B. condenser cooling hot refrigerant with ambient air C. heat exchanger for liquid to cool air or equipment D. removes heat from liquid by vapor-compression or absorption refrigeration Answer D. removes heat from liquid by vapor-compression or absorption refrigeration. Industrial chillers may combine the chiller unit, condenser, pump station and expansion valve into a packaged unit. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

A field observation report should NOT record one of the following: A. weather conditions on site B. count or estimated count of workers present C. estimated cost of corrections to be made D. estimate of the conformance with work schedule E. list of items to verify, information or action to be required Answer C. estimated cost of corrections to be made. Observations of work in progress should be described, but estimating the cost of work that must be corrected is neither required of the Architect nor a part of the field observation report. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

Which of the following terms describes an overflow dam used to divert the flow characteristics of a water stream. A. flume B. canal C. culvert D. weir Answer D. wier. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

There are 20 toilet partitions in a project, for which durability is important. An exercise in value engineering seeks to examine containing the cost of the partitions. The following 5 materials have been considered and ranked in descending order of unit cost. Which one is an acceptable selection? A. Stone B. Stainless steel C. Porcelain enamel D. Painted Metal E. Pressed wood fiber Answer Although E. Pressed wood is least costly, D. Metal is a better choice in this case, because durability is an important factor. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP