ARE Study Review

The process of joining two pieces of piping that requires the material to be heated occurs with which of the following? A. plastic B. copper C. iron D. steel Answer B. copper is soldered and the material heated. Other methods also exist to join copper such as quick connect fittings. Plastic (A) is joined by solvent welding. Steel (D) or iron (C) piping is usually threaded and joined with couplings and fittings. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

Which of the following is the least desirable turning angle at an intersection? A. 120 degrees, B. 100 degrees C. 90 degrees, D. 75 degrees

Assuming an effective length of 12 feet, which of the following would support 850 sf of floor and roof area? A. 4x4 steel tube column B. 6x6 wood column C. 8x8 wood column D. 6x6 steel tube column E. W6x6 steel (wide-flange) Answer C. (can support up to 1000sf) and D. (can support up to 2400sf). A. and E. can only support upto 750sf. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

What is the basis for an ad valorem tax? Answer This is the value of the property being taxed. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

What is the period of time that a retention pond is intended to hold a specific amount of water? A. 3 days B. 5 days C. drawdown period calculation required D. indefinite Answer D. indefinite. By contrast, a detention pond is a temporary holding area, controlling flooding until the water slowly drains to another location. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD