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Social environments

CPTED is an acronym for crime prevention through environmental design that developed from Oscar Newman's concept of using elements of design to influence and reduce criminal behavior. What was the earlier concept called? Answer Defensible space, also the title of Newman's original book introducing the concept. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

Special size brick

Identify this brick size: A. Roman B. Saxon C. Norman D. Queen E. Double utility Answer C. Norman. Same height as standard, but length of a utility brick.

Sanitary drainage

A building's sanitary drainage system continues from the house (building) drain to the house (building) sewer and ultimately to the main sewer line or private disposal system. Where does the house drain end and house sewer begin as commonly designated in local plumbing codes? A. at exterior envelope of the building B. at a point 3-5 ft outside the building C. at a point more than 5 ft outside the building D. at a point 5 ft inside the property line Answer B. at a point 3-5 feet outside of the building. This can vary by municipal ordinance. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

Corrosion

On a roof with copper flashing secured by galvanized steel nails, which metal will corrode the more anodic metal over time as the roof is exposed to rain water? A. copper flashing B. galvanized nails C. neither, the metals are not dissimilar D. both will equally corrode in contact Answer A. copper flashing, more noble and cathodic, will corrode the galvanized nails as electrolytic rainwater is introduced. Contact between 2 metals at different ends of the galvanic scale should be avoided, or non-conductive coatings or materials could separate them. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS Resource tip: Read about galvanic action at archtoolbox.com

Conventional structure

Select from the following, the systems that provide heavy load carrying capabilities. Choose 3. A. joist slab B. flat slab C. flat plate D. lift slab E. waffle slab F. banded slab Answer B. flat slab, D. lift slab, and E. waffle slab are systems selected for heavy load carrying capabilities ideally using square bay proportions. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

Land survey & geotechnical data

Who is responsible for providing land survey and geotechnical engineering data for a project? A. Owner B. Architect C. Contractor Answer A. Owner. Under B101-2007 the owner is responsible for supplying to the architect necessary land surveys and geotechnical engineering data. In this arrangement, the owner engages consultants directly and the architect is entitled to rely upon the reports and data supplied by the owner, with no direct contractual relationship or responsibility to independently review those consultants' work. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

Grade stamps

What does this portion of a lumber grade stamp indicate? A. Mill identification B. Grade designation C. Condition of seasoning D. Certification mark Answer C. Condition of seasoning. The condition of seasoning at the time of surfacing in this example is more than 19% moisture content, which is considered unseasoned. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS Resource tip: Cross-over content for SS & BDCS - understand grade stamps from WWPA's Grading Rules for Western Lumber

Edges of water

If a shore or bank must be reinforced with surface treatment to resist erosion (stone riprap, reinforced concrete wall), adequate allowance must be factored for the highest expected water level and maximum wave action. What does this refer to? Answer Freeboard: the distance from the normal water line to the top of the reinforced or treated surface, which is considered a factor of safety (feet) above a flood level, important for floodplain management. Resource note: See this link to FEMA for an index of site-related terms & keywords ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD