ARE Study Review

A typical 60-watt standard frosted incandescent bulb outputs 890 lumens for an efficacy ratio of about 15 lumens per watt. As an A19, its shape is spherical. What is the its calculated luminance? A. 25,115 cd/in² B. 25.115 cd/ft² C. 25,115 cd/m² D. Indeterminate, missing variable. Answer If 1 candela (cd) = 4 ∏ lumens (lm), 890 x 1cd/4∏ = 71 cd, A19 = 19/8 = 2.375 in or 60mm diameter (= 30mm radius), L = intensity / projected area, 71 cd / ∏ r² = 71/ 3.14 x (.03m)² = 25,115 cd/m² ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

What is the maximum recommended slope for vehicle parking? A. 2.5% B. 5% C. 8% D. 10% E. 12% Answer B. 5 percent (1:20 ratio) max preferred under ADA guidelines. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

Which is the least restricted or most complete form of ownership, where an owner has absolute title, which can be transfered by sale or bequest? A. Fee simple B. Condominium C. Cooperative D. Leasehold E. Sale-and-leaseback Answer A. Fee simple. Condos include an interest in common building elements; Co-op is ownership of shares in a cooperatively owned building; Leasehold is a temporary right to land or property; Sale-leaseback sells the property asset to another entity and leases it back for a long term. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

Which of the following framing methods are often used for low-rise buildings or buildings not more than 30 stories in height without additional types of bracing? Choose 2 A. Knee bracing B. X-bracing C. Moment-resisting frame D. Chevron brace Answer A & C are the simplest and most economical to use for such structures. B & D are commonly used for tall(er) structures. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS