NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Development and Documentation (PDD) Free Practice Test
Question 1
An architect has a contract with a local school district to redesign a school reception office to ensure a more efficient interaction between office staff, students, and parents. The following instructions are given to the architect:
* The renovation scope is limited to the footprint only of the existing reception office.
* Additional staff is not proposed for the renovated area.
* The existing ceiling and associated fixtures will be protected from damage during construction.
* The construction of the renovation must occur during the 10-week summer break.
Which of the following series drawings should be included in the documents set?
* The renovation scope is limited to the footprint only of the existing reception office.
* Additional staff is not proposed for the renovated area.
* The existing ceiling and associated fixtures will be protected from damage during construction.
* The construction of the renovation must occur during the 10-week summer break.
Which of the following series drawings should be included in the documents set?
Correct Answer: B
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Question 2
An architect is designing a school building that features a flat roof with a low parapet wall in a wet climate region. The client wants to minimize maintenance requirements and focus on keeping water from the walls.
What parapet coping detail would be most appropriate for the architect to select for this project?
Correct Answer: C
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Question 3
Specifications and details for repointing deteriorated masonry joints in historic soft-brick buildings should result in which one of the following?
Correct Answer: A
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Question 4
Refer to the exhibit.
Using metal stud framing, how many screws per stud are needed to connect the header if each screw is rated at 440 pounds for shear and 215 pounds for tension?
Correct Answer: C
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Question 5
Fire and smoke control requirements for air ducts include which of the following? Check the three that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
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Question 6
During plan review of an office building, the reviewer informs the architect of new regulations that require storage rooms greater than 150 sf be 1-hour fire rated. The proposed design has three 200 sf storage rooms that must meet the fire protection requirements. The architect needs to recommend how to meet this requirement with minimal effect on cost, time, and program.
Correct Answer: D
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Question 7
Which elevator type is the most appropriate choice for a 15-story high-rise residential condominium where speed and noise are considerations?
Correct Answer: C
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Question 8
Refer to the exhibit.
What set of conductors should the building fluorescent Lighting be connected to?
Correct Answer: A
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Question 9
The design of a 10-story residential building features a curtain wall system on all four elevations. Due to diurnal temperature swings in the area, the curtain wall will need a thermal break to prevent the transfer of heat into the building.
Click on the thermal break in the pressure-plate mullion detail.
Click on the thermal break in the pressure-plate mullion detail.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
In the provided pressure-plate curtain wall mullion detail, the thermal break is typically located between the interior and exterior aluminum components of the mullion to prevent conductive heat transfer.
# Thermal Break Location:
Look for the black or dark shaded strip in the middle of the mullion where the two separate metal parts meet - this strip is a non-metallic insulating material (usually polyamide or other plastic) that interrupts the metal-to-metal connection between interior and exterior.
In this image, the thermal break is located:
## In the vertical center of the mullion, between the inner and outer aluminum extrusions, where a black isolator or separator is shown (just above and below the screw/fastener).
Clicking on this narrow dark band (thermal isolator) between the inner and outer components of the curtain wall mullion would be the correct hotspot answer.