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NEW QUESTION # 59
Which of the following documents defines the responsibilities and duties of the contractor during construction?
- A. B101
- B. A201
- C. A101
- D. G702
Answer: B
Explanation:
A201 is the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction and outlines duties, rights, and responsibilities of the contractor. This includes site supervision, safety, and conformance with documents.
ARE Handbook Objective 1.4 focuses on interpreting contract documents.
NEW QUESTION # 60 
Refer to the exhibit.
An architect is developing an electrical diagram to show equipment configuration and flow of electricity for a residential project. The project is integrating on-site wind generation where the utility company does not allow net metering.
Which diagram meets the project requirements?
- A. Diagram A
- B. Diagram B
- C. Diagram C
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 61
Coordination of a motorized movable partition used to subdivide a gymnasium should include which of the following?
- A. Structural engineer and the mechanical engineer
- B. Fire protection engineer and the electrical engineer
- C. Fire protection engineer and the furniture and equipment consultant
- D. Structural engineer and the electrical engineer
Answer: D
Explanation:
A motorized movable partition used to subdivide a gymnasium requires coordination with:
The structural engineer: to ensure the partition loads are supported, especially if the system is suspended or has track supports.
The electrical engineer: to provide power for the motorized operation, controls, and safety systems.
Mechanical and fire protection engineers are typically less involved unless the partition affects HVAC zones or fire separation requirements, and furniture consultants typically do not deal with structural or electrical coordination.
References:
NCARB ARE 5.0 Review Manual, Building Systems and Coordination chapter
Manufacturer installation guidelines for motorized partitions
MEP coordination best practices
NEW QUESTION # 62
Which of the following have natural resins that resist termite attack? (Check the two that apply)
- A. Hemlock
- B. Cypress
- C. Oak
- D. Douglas fir
- E. Southern yellow pine
- F. Red cedar
Answer: B,F
Explanation:
In wood selection for exterior construction, certain species' heartwoods contain natural extractives/resins that deter decay and insect activity. Western Red Cedar and Cypress are well known for natural durability and termite resistance without chemical treatment. Species such as Douglas fir, hemlock, southern yellow pine, and most oaks are not reliably termite#resistant in their sapwood and typically require preservative treatment for use in termite zones.
PDD References: NCARB ARE 5.0 PDD content area "Materials & Assemblies-Wood" (durability/decay resistance), CSI Div. 06 wood materials selection notes, and IBC Appx. on decay- and termite#prone areas- select naturally durable species or preservative treatment.
NEW QUESTION # 63
A family-owned apple farm in the Upper Midwest is taking advantage of a change in the local zoning code that added a new Agri-Tourism class in the existing farm zone. This allows the Owner to build a new facility on their existing site. The building will be open to the public and include a brewery, distillery, tap room, and market. The architect is ready to submit the drawings to the Owner for the 50% construction documents review.
To accommodate a compressed construction schedule, the Owner will be utilizing a design-build process. The Contractor has submitted the Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) shop drawings to the Architect for review, due to the lead time on this critical path item. Once construction begins, farming operations must be able to continue uninterrupted.
Key project information includes:
* Brewing and distilling will operate year-round.
* Brewery will initially include four fermenting tanks. Owner has requested space for at least two additional tanks. Potential expansion will be based on future sales.
* Distillery will produce 16% alcohol, which is classified as a flammable liquid. Fire separations are required.
* Tap Room is designed with seating for 300 people, not including exterior patio seating. It will have views to the working orchards and the historic buildings on site.
* Tap Room is scheduled to be open from August through November. Owner would like options to extend operating dates based on popularity.
* The Market area will feature local farm products and is not conditioned.
* Entire building will be fully sprinklered.
* Selected building materials are low-maintenance, as requested by the Owner, for durability and to reflect the nature of a working farm.
* Mechanical and electrical systems will be hung from the building structure. These loads are included in PEMB shop drawings.
* Public water and sewer is not available at the Project Site.
* Occupancy sensors are included to reduce utility costs and achieve energy conservation requirements.
The following resources are available for your reference:
* Architectural Drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, and schedules
* Consultant Drawings, including structural, HVAC, power distribution, and plumbing
* PEMB Shop Drawings
* Design and Construction Schedule
* Specification Excerpts, showing relevant spec sections
* IBC and ADA Excerpts, showing relevant code and accessibility sections
* After reviewing the documents, the architect discovers a coordination issue in the corridor.
Refer to the exhibit.
Which hardware set should be specified for door number 27?
- A. Hardware set 1.0
- B. Hardware set 3.0
- C. Hardware set 2.0
- D. Hardware set 4.0
Answer: B
Explanation:
Hardware Set 3.0 includes: three full-mortise hinges, an entrance/privacy lock, matching core, wall stop, silencers, and a coat hook. That combination is the typical specification for a single-occupant toilet room or similar private room opening off a corridor-privacy latch (not an exit device), door control, and a coat hook inside. Sets 1.0 and 4.0 are push/pull or exit-device packages (for egress/assembly or non-latching doors), and Set 2.0 is a basic push-pull set without a latch-none of which meet the corridor toilet-room function.
PDD refs: Division 08 door hardware scheduling; coordination of door sets with room function and code egress/privacy requirements.
NEW QUESTION # 64
Where is the proper place to put a vapor barrier in a cold climate?
- A. In the cavity of the framing space
- B. On the exterior between the metal siding and the sheathing
- C. On the interior between the gypsum wallboard and the framing
- D. On the exterior between the framing and the sheathing
Answer: C
Explanation:
In cold climates, the vapor drive is from the warm interior to the cold exterior during winter. The vapor retarder/barrier belongs on the warm-in-winter side of the assembly-i.e., behind the interior gypsum, before the framing/insulation-to prevent interior moisture from reaching cold layers where it could condense.
PDD references: Psychrometrics & vapor drive; vapor retarder placement (ASHRAE; IBC/IECC guidance; ARE 5.0 PDD-Thermal & Moisture Protection).
NEW QUESTION # 65
In addition to reducing heat conductance, the thermal break in the construction of metal window frames does which of the following?
- A. Increases air infiltration
- B. Reduces the cost of manufacture
- C. Increases sound transmission
- D. Reduces condensation
Answer: D
Explanation:
A thermal break in metal window frames interrupts the conductive path of heat through the frame, reducing heat transfer.
This reduces the chance that the interior surface of the frame will drop below the dew point temperature, thereby reducing condensation (surface moisture buildup).
Thermal breaks do not increase air infiltration; they help maintain thermal performance.
They reduce sound transmission, so B is incorrect.
Thermal breaks typically increase cost and complexity, so D is incorrect.
Reference:
NCARB ARE 5.0 Review Manual, Building Enclosure and Materials chapters
Fenestration performance and condensation control guides
NEW QUESTION # 66
Temporary shoring of a masonry wall should remain in place until what point?
- A. Horizontal reinforcing is installed
- B. Foundations are backfilled
- C. Lateral bracing connections are complete
- D. Mortar joints are struck
Answer: C
Explanation:
(PDD) Study Guide References:
Temporary shoring in masonry construction supports walls until they gain sufficient stability. It should remain in place until:
The wall is laterally braced or tied back to a stable structure to resist wind and other lateral loads.
Mortar may have hardened but shoring removal depends on the overall stability.
Horizontal reinforcing and backfilling provide some support but do not replace lateral bracing.
Thus, temporary shoring should remain until all lateral bracing connections are complete, ensuring the wall's stability.
Reference:
NCARB ARE 5.0 Review Manual, Construction Methods chapter
Masonry construction standards and OSHA guidelines on temporary shoring
NEW QUESTION # 67
In the design of a barrier-free access route, door locksets should be equipped with which one of the following?
- A. Grip handles with thumbpieces
- B. Panic devices
- C. Lever handles
- D. Knurled knobs
Answer: C
Explanation:
For barrier-free (ADA) accessible routes, operable parts such as door hardware must be usable with one hand and not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist (2010 ADA Standards §404.2.7). Lever handles meet this requirement because they can be operated by users with limited grip strength or dexterity.
A). Grip handles with thumbpieces - Often require pinching or twisting; not compliant for barrier-free.
B). Knurled knobs - Non-compliant because they require twisting and strong grip; also typically used for hazardous rooms as a tactile warning.
D). Panic devices - Allowed in certain egress conditions but not the universal ADA hardware requirement for standard accessible doors.
PDD Reference: ARE 5.0 Handbook, PDD "Codes and Regulations-Accessibility," 2010 ADA Standards
§404.2.7, ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard.
NEW QUESTION # 68
The client requests to limit daylighting in a second-story bedroom located in the northeast corner of a new house, especially in the mornings. The architect is considering options for the windows in terms of quantity, size, type, and location, and notes that emergency escape and rescue openings must provide a minimum clear opening of 5.7 square feet.
- A. Two 3' x 2' casement windows on the east wall
- B. One 3' x 5' double-hung window on the north wall
- C. One 4' x 4' fixed window on the north wall
- D. Three 2' x 2' awning windows on the east wall
Answer: B
Explanation:
Emergency egress requires minimum 5.7 sq ft clear opening (net).
Double-hung windows' clear opening is about half the sash area. A 3'×5' nominal size gives # 3×2.5 = 7.5 sq ft gross, ~6.25 sq ft clear # meets code.
North wall placement minimizes direct morning sunlight (vs. east wall).
A: 2'×2' awning # too small and awnings don't count for egress in most cases.
B: Fixed windows do not meet egress operability requirements.
C: Two 3'×2' casements on east wall # each only 6 sq ft gross, and east wall gets morning sun, opposite client' s goal.
PDD Reference: IBC §1030 Emergency Escape and Rescue; ARE 5.0 PDD "Code compliance-Daylighting control & egress."
NEW QUESTION # 69
In winter conditions, when the outdoor air is below freezing and the indoor humidity is maintained at 40 percent relative humidity for 24 hours a day, ice forms on the exterior surface of the stone facing.
Which of the following elements is missing from the building wall section?
- A. Vapor barrier
- B. Air space
- C. Rain screen
- D. Wall insulation
Answer: A
Explanation:
With outdoor below freezing and indoor RH ~40% continuously, interior vapor will migrate outward. If a proper interior-side vapor barrier/retarder is missing, moisture moves through the wall and can condense and freeze at the cold exterior stone, forming visible ice. Insulation, air spaces, or rain screens help heat/moisture management, but the symptom (ice due to vapor diffusion) points specifically to the lack of an interior vapor barrier in a cold-climate assembly.
PDD references: Moisture control & vapor retarder strategy in cold climates; condensation diagnostics (ASHRAE Fundamentals; ARE 5.0 PDD-Envelope moisture control).
NEW QUESTION # 70
An architect is designing a new poured-in-place concrete residential tower with individual condo units. The drawings specify exposed cantilevered concrete balconies with glass guardrail parapets. The exterior wall specifications have already been developed and established. They are now coordinating the specification requirements for construction of the balconies in the project manual.
Which items are required to be specified as part of the balcony scope? (Check the four that apply)
- A. Glazing system
- B. Guardrail anchoring
- C. Drainage
- D. Furnishings
- E. Floor finish coating
- F. Door types
Answer: A,B,C,E
Explanation:
In NCARB ARE 5.0 PDD, balconies are considered part of the building envelope and exterior assembly, requiring coordination between structural, architectural, and sometimes MEP elements. The project manual's specification sections for balconies should include all components integral to the balcony's construction and performance - not unrelated furnishings or general door types unless they are directly part of the balcony system.
Reasoning for each selection:
A). Drainage - REQUIRED:
Balconies must include drainage provisions to prevent standing water, freeze-thaw damage, and leakage into units. This is part of Division 07 (Thermal and Moisture Protection) in the CSI MasterFormat and directly tied to durability and code requirements.
B). Floor finish coating - REQUIRED:
The balcony surface finish must be specified for slip resistance, durability, weather resistance, and integration with waterproofing membranes. This is usually in Division 09 (Finishes) but referenced in Division 07 for waterproof coatings.
E). Guardrail anchoring - REQUIRED:
Structural anchorage details for the glass guardrail parapets must be specified to meet IBC load requirements (200 lb concentrated load per IBC 1607.8) and to ensure safety. This falls under Division 05 (Metals) or Division 05/08 integration.
F). Glazing system - REQUIRED:
Glass guardrails involve tempered or laminated safety glazing per IBC Chapter 24 and must be specified, including thickness, type, finish, and installation method.
Why the others are excluded:
C). Furnishings - NOT REQUIRED: Balconies may have furniture, but these are FF&E, not part of the construction scope in the balcony specification.
D). Door types - NOT REQUIRED: Doors leading to balconies are part of the exterior wall fenestration package, not the balcony construction section.
NCARB PDD References:
ARE 5.0 Handbook - PDD Section: Integration of building systems and detailing of assemblies CSI MasterFormat Divisions 05, 07, 08, 09 for balcony scope items IBC 2018 Sections 1607.8, 1015 for guardrail design
NEW QUESTION # 71
Which of the following siding types should only be applied vertically?
- A. Plain bevel
- B. Board and batten
- C. V-shiplap
- D. V-groove tongue and groove
Answer: B
Explanation:
Board#and#batten is a vertical siding system: wide vertical boards with narrow battens covering the joints; its detailing, drainage, and expansion behavior are intended for vertical application only.
By contrast, plain bevel (lap) siding is typically horizontal; V#shiplap and V#groove T&G can be detailed either direction depending on manufacturer, but are commonly horizontal on walls.
PDD References: Exterior wall cladding and detailing under "Materials & Assemblies-Exterior enclosure," CSI Div. 06 & 07 application details.
NEW QUESTION # 72
Before construction documents are complete, the owner requests a review of the timeline allowed for ASIs, RFIs, RFPs, and change orders as defined in the project manual.
Which section of the project manual is relevant to this request?
- A. Section 01 35 16 Alteration Project Procedures
- B. AIA Document A201
- C. Supplementary Conditions
- D. Section 01 26 00 Contract Modification Procedures
Answer: D
Explanation:
The owner's request for review of ASIs (Architect's Supplemental Instructions), RFIs (Requests for Information), RFPs (Requests for Proposals), and change orders relates to contract modifications.
Section 01 26 00 in the project manual typically covers Contract Modification Procedures, including timelines and processes for handling these changes.
AIA Document A201 is the general conditions but does not detail specific timelines.
Supplementary Conditions modify A201 but usually don't detail these timelines.
Section 01 35 16 is specific to alteration projects, not general contract mod procedures.
Reference:
NCARB ARE 5.0 Review Manual, Project Management chapter
CSI MasterFormat and project manual organization guides
NEW QUESTION # 73
A significant advantage of glass-fiber-reinforced concrete panels over architectural precast concrete panels is which one of the following?
- A. Increased quality control
- B. Decreased weight
- C. Increased strength
- D. Decreased fabrication time
Answer: B
Explanation:
Glass-fiber-reinforced concrete (GFRC) panels offer several advantages compared to architectural precast concrete panels:
GFRC panels are lighter due to their thin profile and use of fiber reinforcement, reducing structural load and facilitating installation.
Precast concrete panels are heavier and thicker.
Strength of GFRC is adequate but typically not higher than traditional precast.
Quality control and fabrication time are comparable or vary depending on the project and fabrication process.
Therefore, the significant advantage is decreased weight.
NEW QUESTION # 74
In an air-conditioned space in a tropical environment, roof insulation is being applied above a structural deck.
In order to avoid problems related to condensation, where should the vapor barrier be installed?
- A. Below the ceiling
- B. Below the structural deck
- C. Below the insulation
- D. Above the insulation
Answer: C
Explanation:
In a tropical climate, the interior is cooler and drier than the hot, humid exterior. The vapor drive is from outside # inside, so the vapor retarder must be installed on the warm/moist side of the assembly, which is below the insulation when the insulation is above the roof deck. This prevents moist exterior air from reaching cooler surfaces inside the insulation where condensation could occur.
PDD Reference: Psychrometrics & vapor drive principles, PDD "Thermal & Moisture Protection-Placement of vapor barriers," ASHRAE Handbook recommendations.
NEW QUESTION # 75 
Refer to the exhibit.
It is required to cut a hole in the web of the beam shown.
Which of the locations would be best? Check the two that apply.
- A. Location 5
- B. Location 4
- C. Location 1
- D. Location 3
- E. Location 2
Answer: B,E
Explanation:
Cutting holes in beam webs is common for running mechanical, electrical, or plumbing services but must be done carefully to avoid weakening structural integrity.
Holes should be located near mid-span supports (points of low bending moment and high shear) to reduce impact on beam bending strength.
Holes should not be located near areas of maximum bending moment (typically mid-span between supports), because this is where the beam experiences maximum tension or compression.
Locations 2 and 4 are at or near the beam supports (shear zones), and generally small holes can be cut there, following size limits and reinforcement guidelines.
Locations 1, 3, and 5 are closer to mid-span or areas of high bending stress, so holes here risk compromising the beam's moment capacity.
References:
NCARB ARE 5.0 Review Manual, Structural Systems chapter
Steel construction and beam design guidelines (AISC)
Building codes and structural engineering best practices for web penetrations
NEW QUESTION # 76
Where is the proper place to put a vapor barrier in a cold climate?
- A. In the cavity of the framing space
- B. On the exterior between the metal siding and the sheathing
- C. On the interior between the gypsum wallboard and the framing
- D. On the exterior between the framing and the sheathing
Answer: C
Explanation:
In cold climates, the vapor drive is from the warm interior to the cold exterior during winter. The vapor retarder/barrier belongs on the warm-in-winter side of the assembly-i.e., behind the interior gypsum, before the framing/insulation-to prevent interior moisture from reaching cold layers where it could condense.
PDD references: Psychrometrics & vapor drive; vapor retarder placement (ASHRAE; IBC/IECC guidance; ARE 5.0 PDD-Thermal & Moisture Protection).
NEW QUESTION # 77 
Refer to the exhibit.
The construction method shown in the detail should be used to prevent cracking in which of the following situations?
- A. Structural steel frame buildings with plaster ceilings
- B. Concrete frame buildings with drywall suspended ceilings
- C. Exposed structural steel frame with no partitions to the structure
- D. Concrete flat slab buildings with exposed slab ceilings
Answer: B
Explanation:
The detail shows a steel runner with sheetrock and screws, typical for drywall suspended ceiling assemblies.
This construction method is commonly used in concrete frame buildings with drywall ceilings suspended below the structural slab.
It helps prevent cracking by accommodating building movement and separating finish materials from structural movement.
Structural steel frame buildings with plaster ceilings typically have different finish and framing details.
Concrete flat slabs with exposed ceilings have no finish requiring such assemblies.
Exposed steel frames without partitions don't need drywall framing.
Reference:
NCARB ARE 5.0 Review Manual, Materials and Assemblies chapter
Interior finishes and drywall system installation guides (Gypsum Association)
NEW QUESTION # 78 
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?
- A. 0
- B. 1
- C. 2
- D. 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Given:
Load (W) = 1,600 lb
Screw shear capacity = 440 lb per screw
Screw tension capacity = 215 lb per screw
Assuming worst case is shear capacity (usually governs):
If tension applies, 8 screws needed.
But typically, shear governs for header connection; since question likely focuses on shear, 4 screws would be safest.
If question expects minimal number to resist both, 8 screws would be correct.
Final answer: 4 screws (Option C) if shear governs; if considering tension also, 8 screws (Option D).
Since the question is ambiguous, and shear usually controls, C. 4 screws is appropriate.
Reference:
NCARB ARE 5.0 Review Manual, Structural Systems chapter
Metal stud framing connection design standards
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