Practice NCARB Project-Planning-Design Exam Questions
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Question No 1
An architect is commissioned to design a lodge in a location where the water service is insufficient
for a sprinkler system. The architect plans to maximize sight lines by using exposed columns and roof
structure in the primary assembly space.
Which of the following systems meet these requirements? Check the three that apply.
Question No 2
For a three - story building, which of the following is considered a vertical irregularity with respect to
seismic design?
Question No 3
An architect is designing a multistory student housing project to be built of light wood framing. The
following criteria must be met
Minimize the floor assembly thickness
Maximize ceiling height
No individual HVAC room controls
No exposed ductwork
Which HVAC system should be selected for this project?
Question No 4
Which of the following is considered when using natural light as the primary source of ambient light
to improve building quality and reduce energy costs?
Question No 5
An existing building containing the maximum allowable area may be extended horizontally provided
the extension is separated from the existing building by which one of the following?