ARE Study Review

As a tactile sign, braille would be included below this symbol. Where is the sign found and what wording do some building codes require to be included on the sign?

Identify the type of cabinet construction illustrated: A. flush overlay, B. lipped overlay C. flush construction, D. reveal overlay

Which type of survey records the location of structures and improvements on a parcel, used primarily for mortgage purposes? A. preliminary, B. construction, C. record, D. cadastral, E. plot plan

The Contractor does NOT perform an inspection of the work after the punch list is complete. Why?

Commonly used materials to weld include all except: A. copper, B. stainless steel C. polyvinylchloride, D. aluminum E. zinc, F. cast iron

If a solidly-filled collar joint is specified in a multi-wythe wall consisting of a 4-inch nominal outer wythe of brick and a 4-inch inner wythe of CMU, what should the collar joint width ideally be? A. 1/2" - 3/4", B. 3/4" - 1" C. 1" - 1 1/2", D. 1 1/2" - 2"

Select the systems for which emergency power is NOT always provided: A. Egress lighting, B. Escalator, C. Fire alarms, D. Sewage ejector pump, E. Elevator, F. Horizontal sliding doors

Which calculation method can be used to calculate daylight at any location in a room? A. Lumen method, B. Daylight factor method

When wind passes a building, pressure on the leeward side of a building is what type? A. positive pressure, B. negative pressure, C. ambient air pressure

What is the minimum percentage of the number and capacity of the exit enclosures for a building that must connect to the public way without intervening spaces? A. 20%, B. 35%, C. 40%, D. 50%, E. 60%

Regardless of contract format (AIA standard or other), the contract language must provide clear description of all of the following included in the base fee except: (Select 2) A. major project milestone dates, B. scope of services, C. reimbursable expenses with respective unit billing rate, D. multiple review of submittals, E. physical and virtual building models, F. number of meetings with third parties included (authorities having jurisdiction, landlords)

What is a temporary use and a permanent use of composite metal decking?

A load bearing wall constructed of concrete or masonry supports a minimum load that is: A. >100 pounds per lineal foot, B. >150 pounds per square foot, C. >200 pounds per lineal foot, D. >200 pounds dead load per square foot

Commonly used outdoor lamps are metal halide (MH) and high pressure sodium (HPS). LEDs are also increasingly replacing them in outdoor applications, such as pedestrian path lighting. The quality of light differs among lamp types and is an important selection criteria considered with efficacy, efficiency, lamp life, and initial cost. Match the light quality with a lamp type: I. amber light II. white to bluish white light III. warm white 1. MH 2. HPS 3. LED (3000K) A. 1=I, 2=II, 3=III B. 1=III, 2=I, 3=II C. 1=II, 2=III, 3=I D. 1=II, 2=I, 3=III

How is wood classified when it is cut from coniferous trees? A. softwood, B. hardwood C. heartwood, D. core wood

An appearance problem in which individual irregular cavities (often small rounded or hemispherical) are exposed when formwork is removed from a concrete pour is sometimes called: Choose 2 A. honeycombing, B. popouts, C. blowholes, D. dusting, E. flaking, F. crazing, G. bug holes