ARE Study Review

Which of the following detector types can detect smoke or a smoldering fire that has not yet burst into flames? A. Ionization B. Rise-of-temperature C. Photoelectric D. Flame detectors

What does a 1.0 sabin indicate about the absorptivity per square foot of a surface?

The following ducts sizes (inches) are given as rough equivalents to deliver the same CFM. Based on shape, which offers the least resistance to air movement and the least friction? A. 5x12, B. 6x10, C. 7x8, D. 9 dia.

Although exact angles differ by the 4 major climatic regions, what is the optimum orientation for a rectangular building to maximize solar heat gain in winter months, minimize solar heat gain in summer months and minimize exposure to winter winds? A. Long side facing east, B. Short side oriented east-west, C. Long side oriented east-west, D. Short side facing north

Identify from top to bottom: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

What are two common voltages supplied to larger buildings for primary electrical service from a utility company?

In a materials reference showroom, an area of study carrels is set aside for industry professionals to review product literature and reference materials. The showroom's reference center is open from 7 am through 10 pm every day and the owners of the center would like to reduce the energy consumption and expense. Which of the following is the best choice of lighting selection for this portion of the center. A. ambient lighting B. general illumination C. task lighting D. accent lighting

What is the heating value of propane? A. 1,050 btu/cubic ft, B. 120,000 btu/cubic ft C. 138,500 btu/cubic ftm D. 3,200 btu/cubic ft E. 2,500 btu/cubic ft

Which of the following operating systems responds to all calls in one direction, then answers all calls in the reverse direction, ultimately returning the cab to the lobby. A. single automatic, B. selective collective operation, C. group automatic operation

What type of valve is this? It is one of the family of quarter-turn valves and is preferred for shut-off applications. A. butterfly, B. ball C. check, D. globe, E. gate

What are the causes of internal loads to buildings? (Choose 3) A. equipment, B. sunlight, C. artificial lighting, D. people E. air temperature

If the average outdoor temperature in a particular location for a 24-hour period is 44 degrees, what is the number of degree days?

The daylight factor method (CIE - E.U.) calculates how much daylight reaches any location in a room assuming overcast/diffuse conditions; and can account for corner windows, which cannot be accounted for using the lumen method (IES - U.S.). When 2,200 fc is measured on the ground outside, what is the resulting illumination level if one end of a room has a daylight factor of 2?

Which of the following is controlled by low-voltage circuits (alternating current below 50V)? A. intercoms,  B. remote lighting fixtures, C. doorbells, D . heating + cooling systems, E. all of the above

Fire extinguishers bearing a blue circle-shaped label are classified for which type of fire? A. ordinary combustibles, B. flammable liquids, C. electrical fires D. metal fires

Which is true?  A. The level of airborne noise that passes through either a floor/ceiling or wall assembly at a specific location produces an IIC rating.  B. The level of airborne noise that passes through either a floor/ceiling or wall assembly at a specific location gives an STC rating.  C. Sound transmission occurring due to impact noise transferring through a floor-ceiling assembly gives an IIC rating.  D. Sound transmission occurring due to impact noise transferring through a floor-ceiling assembly produces an STC rating.

What do lightbulbs and rebar have in common?

Night sky radiation, water from a site, soil or earth and ambient outside air (sensible) are all sources of what?   A. source component providing heat, B . electrical resistance, C. warmth, D. coolth

Both the Building Systems and Building Design & Construction Systems exams will address aspects of fenestration and the building enclosure. A resource to bookmark is the National Institute of Building Sciences NIBS and its many committees. BETEC: Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council, in particular, offers some of the more informative symposia and conferences. Read about  research and innovations in high-performance facades from their January 2013 conference are-review.blogspot.com

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