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In a 20ft by 30ft sprinklered space requiring two exits, what is the minimum distance that one exit must be separated from the other? A. 10ft B. 12ft C. 14ft D. 16ft Answer B. 12ft. For a sprinklered space, take the diagonal distance of the space times one third for the minimum separation between exits. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

Roughly 3 tons of cooling is being estimated for a 2,700 square foot residential building. Choose 2 locations in which this estimation can be applied. A. Rhode Island B. Ontario, Canada C. Nevada D. North Carolina Answer A and B are the best answers. As a rule of thumb, 1 ton will cool 800-1000 sf in the northern US and Canada, but only 450-700 sf in the southern US. Thus, 2700 sf divided by 900 sf per ton = 3 tons. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

A new office complex is being planned, which is required to include 162 parking spaces. In addition to the parking spaces, allow for related driveways and walkways to estimate the area of the parking lot that would satisfy this number of spaces. A. 1.0 acres B. 1.5 acres C. 1.75 acres D. 2.0 acres Answer B. 1.5 acres. Multiply the required parking spaces by 400 sf per car (1 acre = 43,560 sf). If walkways are not required, use 300 sf per car. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

Examining the daylighting potential in a project, determine from this illustration the effective depth of the room which will receive acceptable daylight illumination. A. 8'-6" B. 10'-2" C. 11'-6" D. 12'-9" Answer D. 12 ft 9 in. Take the head height above the floor times 1.5 for the effective depth of illumination. If using a light shelf, daylight could penetrate into the room a distance of 2 to 2.5 times the head height. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

What is the most typical hose bib application? A. exterior faucet B. laundry hook-up C. sprinkler head D. floor-mop sink Answer A. exterior faucet. Typical hose bibs are outdoor faucets, 3/4 garden hose threads for hose attachment. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

Another Update, this time more  Positive : The lecture series given by Prof. Friedlander at UIC has been much referenced on ARE Forum , and it's applicable to at least CDS and PPP exams. Access to the full semester audio lecture is available on this link  thru Prof. Friedlander's law firm site.     If you find them, then, with quicktime player you can adjust the playback speed under A/V controls. The lectures are each about 1:45 in length. In particular, 4 lectures cover the most current AIA A201 and B101 contracts in depth. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

The local gas company has a fuel pipe line that passes under the corner of a residential owner's property. What is the common arrangement that allows the utility company the right to use the property without possessing it? A. Deed restriction B. Easement C. Eminent Domain D. Riparian right E. Action to quiet title Answer B. Easement. In addition to fuel gas pipes, other common utility easements include storm drain, sanitary sewer, electrical power, telephone lines. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP