makeup quiz 1 building systems

which best describes a greenhouse gas?

an atmospheric pollutant that traps the earth's heat

which source of electricity gets its power directly from the sun?

photovoltaic cell

which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a building designed for a temperate climate?

emphasize heat retention throughout the year

select the answer that best describes infrared (RI) radiation:

wavelengths that carry the sun's heat

which of the following is considered a renewable energy source?

wind

which are elements of a building envelope?

Exterior windows, doors, walls, and roofs

which of the following best describes sensible heat?

the form of heat energy that flows whenever there is a temperature difference, resulting in a change of temperature

which best describes interior zones in large buildings?

They retain a stable temperature

which of the following best describes thermal equilibrium?

The set of conditions that allows human body to stay at the normal body temperature with the minimal amount of bodily regulation

which of the following best describes passive building systems?

they usually employ renewable energy resources and use building form to do the work

which of the following best describes the human body and heat production?

the human body acts as an engine that produces heat from food

the study of moist air is called

psychometry

when should interior designers be concerned about presences of asbestos?

when working on projects in buildings built before 1980

which of the following best describes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

a comprehensive civil rights law for all new buildings with public accommodations and/or commercial facilities

which of the following best describes building codes?

Government mandated documents establishing minimum acceptable building practices

the part of a building that supports the superstructure, and is supported by the earth below and surrounding is called a:

foundation

a linear horizontal structural member placed over a door or window to transfer the load from above around the window opening is called:

a lintel

a load applied slowly and steadily to a structure until it reaches its maximum is called:

static load

the reaction of a material to stresses stretching or pulling on a material along the direction of its length is called:

tension

a structure that spans a circular opening with a spherical surface structure is called:

a dome

an enclosed portion of the building structure designed to allow the movement of air and forming part of an air distribution system is called:

a plenum

the best term for a structural material used to span floor joists is:

subflooring

a barrier made of horizontal rails supported by uprights is called:

a balustrade

which of the following, as defined by code, is the most common type of exit?

Exit stair

which of the following are generally not permitted as a component in a means of egress within dwelling units?

winders

the arrangement of windows and doors in a building exterior is best referred to as:

fenestration

which of the following is NOT an acronym for a rating for window performance?

OSHA

which of the following window types is NOT designed to keep out rain?

Casement

which of the following measures how well a product prevents heat from escaping, flowing through, a building?

U-factor

which of the following describes the most important step in soundproofing doors?

Seal around the opening

BONUS QUESTION (if she puts it on there) a passive solar home collects heat through the sun and retains it in materials that store heat, is known as non-thermal mass.

FALSE