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Civil Engineerof public works, such as bridges or dams, and other large facilities. - CORRECT ANSWER- An engineer trained in the design and construction
Colorthat may be described in terms of hue, lightness, and saturation for objects and - CORRECT ANSWER- The aspect of the appearance of objects and light sources hue, brightness, and saturation for light sources. Contrastshape, color, or tone of graphic elements. - CORRECT ANSWER- A visual principle associated with change made in size,
Design Principlesput together various design elements to create an aesthetic finished product. - CORRECT ANSWER- The rules that describe how designers might
Domecircle and whose tops meet in the center. - CORRECT ANSWER- An arrangement of several arches whose bases form a
Element of Designdesigned objects. - CORRECT ANSWER- A basic visual component or building block of
Emphasiscomposition by means of contrast, anomaly, or counterpoint. - CORRECT ANSWER- Stress or prominence given to an element of a Aestheticsand taste. - CORRECT ANSWER- The quality of an object that deals with art, beauty,
Archsupport a vertical load primarily by axial compression. - CORRECT ANSWER- A curved structure for spanning an opening, designed to
Architectdesigning and constructing buildings. - CORRECT ANSWER- An individual trained in the art and science of
Balanceof parts or elements in a design or composition. - CORRECT ANSWER- The pleasing or harmonious arrangement or proportion
Bearing Wallsand for the roof of a structure. - CORRECT ANSWER- Solid walls that provide support for each other Façade - CORRECT ANSWER- The exterior face of a building. Formfrom its substance or material. - CORRECT ANSWER- The shape and structure of something as distinguished
Spaceall things exist and move. - CORRECT ANSWER- The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which
Texturesubstance, or fabric. - CORRECT ANSWER- The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface,
Unityordering of elements in an artistic work that constitutes a harmonious whole or - CORRECT ANSWER- The state or quality of being combined into one, as the promotes a singleness of effect. Value - CORRECT ANSWER- The relative lightness or darkness of a color. Vernacular Architecturearchitecture using locally available materials and traditional building techniques. - CORRECT ANSWER- Culturally and climatically relevant
Voussoirvault, having side cuts converging at one of the arch centers. - CORRECT ANSWER- Any of the wedge-shaped units in a masonry arch or
ABETprograms in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. - CORRECT ANSWER- The recognized accreditor for college and university
AIAsociety representing the field of architecture and others working in the - CORRECT ANSWER- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the professional architecture field.
ASCEprofessional engineering society representing the field of civil engineering and - CORRECT ANSWER- The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is the others working in the civil engineering field. Building Codeby providing guidelines for structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical areas - CORRECT ANSWER- Legal requirements designed to protect the public of a structure. Charretteand experts are brought together to address a particular design issue. - CORRECT ANSWER- An intensive workshop in which various stakeholders
Construction Documentsassociated with a construction project. - CORRECT ANSWER- Drawings, plans, specifications, etc.
Municipalitygovernment for local affairs. - CORRECT ANSWER- A city, town, etc. having its own incorporated
NAABsole agency authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture - CORRECT ANSWER- The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) is the in the United States. NCARBis made up of members from the architectural registration boards of the 50 - CORRECT ANSWER- The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards states. Its primary function is to maintain records for state boards, architects, andinterns.
Sidingthe outside walls of a frame building. - CORRECT ANSWER- Material, such as boards or shingles, used for surfacing
Sillopenings in walls. - CORRECT ANSWER- A horizontal wood member placed at the bottom of walls and
Solar Orientationbuilding based on the relative position of the sun in order to purposely increase or - CORRECT ANSWER- Consideration of the solar orientation of a decrease the amount of light or heat transferred to the building. Source Reductionproduction and consumption. - CORRECT ANSWER- Reducing waste by changing patterns of
Stud - CORRECT ANSWER- The vertical framing member in frame wall construction. Subfloorfinish flooring. - CORRECT ANSWER- The structural floor joined to the joists that support the
Sustainabilitycontinue indefinitely into the future without damaging or depleting natural - CORRECT ANSWER- Meeting the needs of society in ways that can resources. Top Platestuds used to hold the wall together. - CORRECT ANSWER- A horizontal structural member located on top of the
Trussframework, usually connected to form triangles. - CORRECT ANSWER- An assembly of structural members joined to form a rigid
Compression Strengthmaterial can withstand without failure. - CORRECT ANSWER- The maximum compressive stress a
Concretecement, aggregates, sand, water and sometimes additional mixtures. - CORRECT ANSWER- A solid, hard material produced by combining Portland
Design Temperature Differentialindoor temperature in winter and the outdoor design temperature in winter. The - CORRECT ANSWER- The difference between the design temperature differential or design range is used in calculating the spaceheating requirements of a dwelling unit under the engineering-based methodology. Fascia - CORRECT ANSWER- The finish board covering the edges of rafters and eaves. Footingdistributes the load over a broad area of the soil. - CORRECT ANSWER- The lowest, widest part of the foundation that
Foundationstructural loads from the building to the soil. - CORRECT ANSWER- The lower part of a building, which transfers
Thermal Convectionliquid or a heated gas or air. - CORRECT ANSWER- Heat transmission by the circulation of a
Transmission Loadof heat through the building envelope. - CORRECT ANSWER- Heat loss/gain resulting from the conduction
U-Factorpart (as a wall or window) or a given thickness of a material (as insulation) with - CORRECT ANSWER- A measure of the heat transmission through a building lower numbers indicating better insulating properties. Bermembankment to stabilize the slope by intercepting sliding earth. - CORRECT ANSWER- A horizontal ledge cut between the foot and top of an
Building Codeby providing guidelines for structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical areas - CORRECT ANSWER- Legal requirements designed to protect the public of a structure. Building Envelopetreated environment, including the walls, ceiling or roof, and floor. - CORRECT ANSWER- The portion of a building that encloses the
Circuitalong the path of electric flow from the source through the components and back - CORRECT ANSWER- The various conductors, connections, and devices found to the source.
Circuit Breakeropens a circuit when excessive amperage occurs. - CORRECT ANSWER- An electric safety switch that automatically
Cleanoutplumbing drainage pipe lines to allow access for cleaning out the pipe. - CORRECT ANSWER- A fitting with a removable plug that is placed in
Coniferouslong, thin, and needle-like. - CORRECT ANSWER- Cone-bearing trees with year-round leaves that are
Construction Typethe International Building Code that are based on the fire-resistive capabilities of - CORRECT ANSWER- Five broad categories of construction found in the materials used. Deciduous - CORRECT ANSWER- Broad-leafed trees that seasonally shed their leaves. Distribution Panelconnected to individual circuit breakers, which are connected to separate circuits - CORRECT ANSWER- A box in which the wires from the meter are for distribution to various locations throughout the building. Draina building drainage system. - CORRECT ANSWER- Any pipe that carries wastewater or water-borne wastes in
Drainagefrom structures, by gravity or pumping. - CORRECT ANSWER- Removal of groundwater or surface water, or of water
Floor Planfeet above the finished floor level. - CORRECT ANSWER- A sectional view that shows a floor from a point four
Gradingconstruction site. - CORRECT ANSWER- The moving of soil to affect the elevation of land at a
Ground - CORRECT ANSWER- An electrical connection to the earth. Hot Waterº F (43º C). - CORRECT ANSWER- Water at a temperature greater than or equal to 110
Individual Sewage Disposal Systemdomestic sewage by means of a septic tank cesspool mechanical treatment to - CORRECT ANSWER- A system for disposal of serve a single establishment or building. Ingress - CORRECT ANSWER- Entrances or a means to enter. Invert Elevationpipe wall. - CORRECT ANSWER- The elevation of the bottom of the inside of the
Lavatoryusually found in a bathroom. - CORRECT ANSWER- A fixture that is designed for washing hands and face,
Main - CORRECT ANSWER- The principal pipe artery to which branches are connected.
Nonpotable Waterculinary utilization. - CORRECT ANSWER- Water not safe for drinking, personal, or
Outletoutlet, with two outlets, is the typical wall plug. - CORRECT ANSWER- An electrical connection used to plug in devices. A duplex
Potable Watersufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the - CORRECT ANSWER- Water free from impurities present in amounts regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction. Plumbing Fixturedistribution system and demands a supply of water; discharges wastewater, - CORRECT ANSWER- A device that is connected to the water liquid-borne waste material, or sewage to the drainage system; or requires both awater supply connection and a discharge to the drainage system.
Pressure Headarising from the pressure in it. - CORRECT ANSWER- The pressure of water at a given point in a pipe
Prevailing Windsblows in a given area of the country. - CORRECT ANSWER- Direction from which the wind most frequently
Rainfall Intensityper hour. Also known as precipitation intensity or storm intensity. - CORRECT ANSWER- The rate of precipitation, expressed in inches
Stackpiping that extends through at least one story. - CORRECT ANSWER- Any vertical line of soil, waste, vent, or inside conductor
Static Headsome reference point. - CORRECT ANSWER- Pressure of a fluid due to the head of fluid above
Storm Durationstorm. - CORRECT ANSWER- Length of time that rain falls during a single
Switch Legelectrical device being controlled. - CORRECT ANSWER- The electrical conductor from a switch to the
Time of Concentrationfrom the hydraulically most remote point in a drainage sub-basin to the point of - CORRECT ANSWER- The time for storm water runoff to travel investigation. Trapemission of sewer gases without materially affecting the flow of sewage or - CORRECT ANSWER- A fitting or device that provides a liquid seal to prevent the wastewater through the trap. Universal Designenvironment where people of any culture, age, size, weight, race, gender, and - CORRECT ANSWER- A user-friendly approach to design in the living ability can experience an environment that promotes their health, safety, andwelfare today and in the future.
Valve - CORRECT ANSWER- A fitting that is used to control the flow of fluid or gas. Variancemodification from a standard or a requirement in the zoning code. - CORRECT ANSWER- A legal request by a property owner to allow a
Vent Pipeand from any part of the drainage system. - CORRECT ANSWER- A vertical pipe installed to provide circulation of air to
Water Closetthat is designed to receive and discharge human excrement. - CORRECT ANSWER- A water-flushing plumbing fixture, such as a toilet,
Water Distributing Pipeservice to the point of use. - CORRECT ANSWER- A pipe that carries water from the
Water Heaterpotable water and supplies such water to the potable hot water distribution - CORRECT ANSWER- Any heating appliance or equipment that heats system. Water Meterthat goes through the water service. - CORRECT ANSWER- A device used to measure the amount of water
Water Servicethe water-distributing pipes. - CORRECT ANSWER- The pipe from the water main or other supply to
Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU)with or without hollow cores, designed to be laid in the same manner as brick and - CORRECT ANSWER- A block of hardened concrete, stone. Construction Typethe International Building Code that are based on the fire-resistive capabilities of - CORRECT ANSWER- Five broad categories of construction found in the materials used. Curtain Wallby the frame of the building, rather than being self-supporting or load bearing. - CORRECT ANSWER- An exterior building wall that is supported entirely
Deckinga floor or roof surface. - CORRECT ANSWER- A material used to span across beams or joists to create
Egress - CORRECT ANSWER- Exits or a way out. Elevated Floor - CORRECT ANSWER- A floor that is above the level of the ground. EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)material used in roofing membranes. - CORRECT ANSWER- A synthetic rubber
Exitexit access and the exit discharge or the public way. - CORRECT ANSWER- That portion of the means-of-egress system between the
Exit Accessleads from any occupied portion in a building or structure to an exit. - CORRECT ANSWER- That portion of the means-of-egress system that
Exit Dischargebetween the termination of the exit and a public way. - CORRECT ANSWER- That portion of the means-of-egress system
Fenestrationenvelope that let in light, including windows, plastic panels, clerestories, skylights, - CORRECT ANSWER- All areas (including the frames) in the building glass doors that are more than one-half glass, and glass block walls. A skylight is afenestration surface having a slope of less than 60 degrees from the horizontal plane. Other fenestration, even if mounted on the roof of a building, is consideredvertical fenestration.
Hybriddifferent things. - CORRECT ANSWER- Something that is the product of mixing two or more
Ingress - CORRECT ANSWER- Entrances or a means to enter. Light Gauge Steelused as a structural member. - CORRECT ANSWER- Thin sheet metal folded into a stiff shape and
Loadbuilding materials, occupants and their possessions, and environmental effects. - CORRECT ANSWER- Forces or other actions that result from the weight of