ARE Study Review

Fire detection

2018-11-27T07:00:00.000-05:00

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

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Life-cycle analysis

2018-11-26T06:30:00.000-05:00

What is the difference between life-cycle cost analysis (LCC) and life-cycle assessment analysis (LCA)?

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Soil modification

2018-11-25T17:00:00.000-05:00

A soil's density can provide an indication of its strength. To increase load-bearing capacity what does soil modification often seek to reduce in soil?

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Overimprovement

2018-09-15T07:30:00.000-04:00

While underimprovement describes property that is not being put to its highest and best use (reducing its value), when does overimprovement apply?

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Changes in work

2018-09-14T07:30:00.000-04:00

During construction, how does the owner unilaterally order changes to the contract without changing its terms?
A by change order document
B by issuing a written order for a minor change
C by construction change directive
D by issuing an addendum
E none of the above

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Storm drainage system

2018-09-13T07:30:00.000-04:00

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What material is used for drainage pipes with a diameter more than 42 inches?
A. vitrified clay
B. concrete
C. cast iron
D. PVC

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Initial Decision Maker

2018-09-12T07:30:00.000-04:00

The 2007 editions of AIA construction contract forms A101, A102(A111 old) and A201 introduced and defined the term Initial Decision Maker (IDM). The role is designated to make decisions in all matters of dispute between the Owner and the Contractor. These decisions are final and binding, but are also subject to mediation and arbitration. If the IDM is not appointed in the construction agreement, who will serve this function?

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Instruments of service

2018-09-11T07:30:00.000-04:00

How can the Architect be compensated if the Owner continues to use the Architect's Instruments of Service in order to complete the project after the Architect agreement has been terminated (either at the Owner's convenience or by the Architect)?

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Glulams

2018-09-10T07:30:00.000-04:00

What are the three appearance grades, not designations of structural properties, available for glued-laminated wood members?

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Terne plate

2018-09-09T07:30:00.001-04:00

What is tern plate, which is sometimes used for roofing and flashing, made of?

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Sabins

2018-09-08T16:00:00.000-04:00

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

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Quantities

2018-09-03T07:30:00.000-04:00

How are quantities shown on drawings? Choose the most correct answer.
A. documented with drawing notes
B. implicitly
C. explicitly enumerated
D. with product references

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Loss recovery

2018-09-02T07:30:00.000-04:00

AIA A201 contains a clause precluding the contract parties from seeking to recover any loss that is already covered by property insurance from each of the other parties. How is this identified?

A. waiver of liens
B. release of liens
C. waiver of subrogation
D. retainage

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Bid Validity

2018-09-01T07:30:00.000-04:00

Why may an owner reject, or consider "unresponsive", a bid that proposes more than the requirements in the documents?

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Accessible products

2018-08-31T07:30:00.000-04:00

To specify an accessible sink, the depth of the basin should be a maximum of ________. Choose two of the following:

A. 5.5 inches depth in a counter 33 inches high.
B. 6 inches deep.
C. 6.5 inches depth in a counter 34 inches high.
D. 7 in deep in a counter 35 inches high.
E. 7.5 in deep in a counter 36 inches high.

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Change in services

2018-08-30T07:30:00.000-04:00

An owner may authorize a change in services for which a written scope of duties is attached to the owner-architect contract, to provide a higher degree of monitoring or observing work on site than expected under basic construction phase services for architect's site visits. What is this role and when does it occur?

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Flying buttress

2018-08-29T07:30:00.000-04:00

Which one of the following designed this modern thin shell concrete dome supported by Y-shaped flying buttresses?

A. Rafael Gustavino
B. Pier Luigi Nervi
C. Eugene Freyssinet
D. Oleg Kerensky

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Vapor retarders

2018-08-28T07:30:00.000-04:00

In this section, a ceiling assembly separates the attic space above from the room interior below. If the building is located in Lewisville, Texas (hot-humid zone), where is the predicted location of condensation and what is the predicted condition of the gypsum board in this assembly? (Select 2 from the following)

A. outside face of vapor retarder
B. inside face of vapor retarder
C. gypsum board will be wet
D. gypsum board will be dry

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Shear diagrams

2018-08-27T07:30:00.000-04:00

What is the shape of a shear diagram when the value of shear is constant?

A. constant slope line, B. horizontal
C. vertical, D. parabolic

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Public Institutional Financing

2018-08-26T16:00:00.000-04:00

How are many municipal or public building projects financed?

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Duct sizing

2018-08-19T07:30:00.000-04:00

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.

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Orienting the building

2018-08-18T07:30:00.000-04:00

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

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Climate types

2018-08-17T07:30:00.000-04:00

What is lacking in a temperate climate?

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Calculate beam reaction

2018-08-16T07:30:00.000-04:00

Find the reactions indicated in the beam diagram. ( ∑M = 0 ; Moment sum of loads and resisting reaction is equal to zero.)

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Deformation

2018-08-15T07:30:00.000-04:00

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What types of materials have no yield points?

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