ARE Study Review

Which of the following systems is a more expensive type of heating system? A. electric resistance B. small space heating C. wood & pellet fuel D. hydronic radiant Answer A. electric resistance heating is most expensive, using electricity as its source. Small space heating is not a central heating system, but can be efficient in limited uses. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

Which of the following types of contracts offers least control of subcontractor selection and bid amounts? A. Cost of the work plus a fee B. Fast-track C. Stipulated sum D. Guaranteed maximum price Answer C. Stipulated sum. The owner enters into an agreement with the GC before having an opportunity to approve subcontractors or their bid amounts. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

When property owners within a special area are required to contribute fees to fund public space improvements that will ultimately benefit this defined area, then their properties belong to this: A. NRHP B. PUD C. BID D. LDC Answer C. BID. A business improvement district begins when a LDC (local development corporation) or other sponsoring org. decides to form a BID. NRHP= National Register of Historic Places, PUD = Planned Unit Development. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

The origin of the US survey system is which one of the following? A. General Land Office's Instructions and Manuals series issued from 1851 B. Northwest Ordinance of 1787 C. Land Ordinance of 1785 D. Public Land Survey System 1850

Which of the four US climatic regions is most suitable for an external load dominated building that is square in shape? I. hot-humid, II. hot-arid III. cool, IV. temperate

At which speed does the movement of air become noticeable? A. 25 ft/min B. 50 ft/min C. 75 ft/min D. 100 ft/min E. 150 ft/min Answer B. Any air movement above 50 ft per minute is noticeable. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP