Which event triggers the issuance of a certificate of occupancy?

A. Construction work is complete except for fire alarm testing.

B. The contractor sends you a pay request for 100% complete work.

C. The owner wants to move into part of the space before the rest is finished.

D. The city inspector has inspected and finalized the job.

Which of the following has the GREATEST impact on the effectiveness of an HVAC system?

A. Rooftop chiller size

B. Wall insulation type

C. Window treatments

D. Occupancy load

You have designed a small auditorium for an office building with access from the seating area to the stage to permit wheelchair access to the stage without leaving the auditorium. Your client wishes to remove the wheelchair access.

How should you proceed?

A. Write a letter advising the client that ADA guidelines are being violated against your advice, and place a copy of the letter in the job file.

B. Inform the building department that you are not being permitted to design in compliance with ADA guidelines.

C. Inform the client that you will be terminating work on this portion of the project until the issue can be resolved by arbitration.

D. Accept the client's position and redesign the auditorium as directed

What correctly defines the phrase "or equal" as it relates to specifications?

A. Alternative products listed in the specification may be substituted.

B. The proposed substitution of a product is allowed if the bidder believes it is an equivalent.

C. Alternatives can be considered if they can be proven to be equivalent in quality.

D. The proposed substitution can be made only if submitted prior to close of bids [tenders].

The most accurate representation of materials can best be shown with __________.

A. Computer renderings

B. Full-size mock ups

C. Presentation models

D. Study models

The primary advantage of an oblique drawing is that __________.

A. It shows the most realistic view of an object

B. All three axes are drawn at the same scale

C. Existing orthographic drawings can be used as a starting point

D. It shows foreshortened lines and planes accurately

Which of the following is a FALSE statement about addenda?

A. An addendum is sent only to the contractor requesting the clarification

B. Addenda are only issued before the construction contract is signed

C. Addenda are used to modify or interpret the contract documents

D. An addendum must be issued four or five days before bid opening

Which of the following scales should NEVER be used for interior design construction drawings?

A. 1/8 in = 1 ft

B. 3/16 in = 1 ft

C. 3/4 in = 1 ft

D. 1 in = 1 ft

The absolute minimum fresh air ventilation rate recommended by ASHRAE Standard 62 is __________.

A. 5 cfm/person (3 L/s/person)

B. 10 cfm/person (5 L/s/person)

C. 15 cfm/person (8 L/s/person)

D. 20 cfm/person (10 L/s/person)

A building can receive LEED credit if the carpet used meets the requirements of the __________.

A. CRI IAQ program

B. Green guard registry

C. Green Seal product standards

D. South Coast Air Quality Management District