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This pump is used in dewatering tunnels, foundation pits, trenches, and similar locations

Submersible Pump

This is considered a fire pump usually used in high-rise buildings.

Turbine Pump

A type of sanitary pipe that is expensive and can last up to 100 years of use wherein it is usually used in high-rise buildings.

Cast Iron Pipe

A type of pump that displaces a set volume of water with each turn of the pump

Positive Displacement

Plumbing systems consist of the following, except;

Sprinkler System

A water distribution system that uses the pressure pumps from water mains or tanks to supply water to buildings

Upfeed Distribution System

A type of pump that is economical for low-volume facilities, and is commonly used in wells

Jet Pump

A type of pump that is most effective for transferring viscous or high-pressure liquids but is not suitable for handling abrasive liquids

Rotary Pump

The minimum fixture feed pipe size for a water heater.

¾”∅

A type of pipe that has strong resistance to corrosion.

Copper Pipe

This type of pipes and fittings is manufactured from synthetic resins derived from fossil fuels, such as coal and petroleum.

Plastic Pipe

A wastewater containing toilet or urinal waste.

Blackwater

Wastewater from washing machines containing dirty diaper loads, as well as from kitchen sinks and dishwashers, is typically prohibited from reuse.

Dark Graywater

The backwash water generated from reverse osmosis water treatment processes and condensation from cooling coils.

Clearwater

Materials used for sanitary piping systems consist of the following, except;

Aluminium

Sanitary pipes that are not suitable for underground use and must be installed at least 152 mm above ground level.

Steel Pipe

A type of pump usually seen on fire trucks with 175psi.

Jockey Pump

The dimensions of the water pump room serving an area of 18,500 m2 and below.

3.00m x 4.00m

The dimensions of the fire pump room serving an area of 18,500 m2 - 93,000 m2

9.00m x 8.00m

The screening, sedimentation, filtration, etc. of waste water and solids from a sewer, and the disposal of settled sludge in digestion tanks or on drying beds

Disposal System

The minimum horizontal distance of the septic tank from water supply wells and bodies of water.

15.20 m

Means of disposal used for Gross floor area less than 2,000 m2 .

Septic Tank

Means of disposal used for Gross floor area of 2,000 m2 and above.

STP

The Fire Suppression System is used for buildings 4-storey high and below

Standpipe

Sprinkler heads that have a spray pattern that can cover up to 400 square feet, require fewer heads but higher water pressure and water flow rate.

Extended Coverage Sprinkler Head

Which among these sources of energy is considered a non-renewable source of energy? (CHATGPT ANSWER)

Nuclear

A heat energy is generated and stored within the Earth. It can be harnessed for various uses such as heating buildings, generating electricity, and other applications.

Geothermal energy

What kind of transformer is used for a photovoltaic energy source so that it may be used in the building?

Step up

Which of the following is not a space inside a powerhouse?

Panelboard room

These are high-voltage power lines that carry electricity over long distances from power plants to substations.

Transmission Line

These are low-voltage power lines that carry electricity from substations to end users, such as homes and businesses.

Distribution Line

This is the overhead or underground electrical line that connects the utility's distribution line to the customer's premises.

Service drop

A structure that supports overhead power lines, ensuring the distribution of electricity

Electric pole

A structural unit or components which guard the turbine, generator, and other electrical components

Powerhouse

A central location in a building where electrical equipment, switchboards and connections are managed

Main electrical room

In what floor is an on-site powerhouse ideal to be located in a building with a podium?

3rd to 4th floor

What is the height requirement for a generator room where an exhaust can be placed?

4.0 meters

It is where the panelboards are usually located:

Electrical room per flr

What is the minimum wire size recommended for lighting circuits (TW, THW, THWN)?

2 - 3.5 mm^2

A type of conduit that provides excellent protection for electrical wiring in harsh environments.

Rigid Steel Conduit (RSC)

A type of overcurrent protection device that automatically interrupts an electric circuit to prevent damage from excess current

Circuit Breaker

An open metal framework for supporting insulated electrical wires

Cablebus

A tube, pipe, or duct for enclosing and protecting electric wires and cables

Conduit

A type of electric circuit having a single path for current flow.

Series Circuit

What is the maximum height difference between outdoor and indoor units for a multi-split air conditioning system?

50 meters

What is the maximum pipe length from the first separation tube to the farthest indoor unit?

60 meters

A mechanical installation system providing warmed, cooled, clean and otherwise treated air into the habitable spaces of a building

Air-conditioning System

Also known as the outdoor unit of an air-conditioning system

Condenser

What is the minimum height of a chilled water plant for buildings of moderate size?

3.66 meters

Which of the following is not a type of AHU for split-type systems?

Window-type

The 4th method of the body to give off heat

Evaporation of perspiration

Describes a delicate balance of pleasant feeling in the body produced by its surroundings.

Comfort

The refrigeration components of an air conditioning system are composed of the following:

Evaporator, Compressor, Condenser, Refrigerant Metering Device

A type of duct-free air-conditioning system that is composed of a single unit, usually mounted or installed in a wall opening

Window Type System

A type of outdoor unit for multi split systems that can be stored indoors?

Water cooled System

A part of a ducted air-conditioning system that is usually located on the rooftop and outdoors.

Cooling Tower

What is the maximum height for a chilled water plant for large buildings?

4.88 meters

The applicable area of a 4.00hp wall mounted aircon type?

50

Typical chiller area for a commercial building with 10 000 sqm. total floor area?

150

What is the required chiller area for hotels with 5 000 sqm. total floor area?

50

What is the required chiller space for auditoriums and theaters with 3 000 sqm. total floor area?

60

A part of a ducted air-conditioning system which is required per floor

Air Handling Unit

The fan room must only be placed on the basement floor?

False

What is the recommended cooling tower area for commercial buildings with 10 000 sqm. total floor area?

40

What is the recommended cooling tower area for auditoriums with 10 000 sqm. total floor area?

60

What is the recommended cooling tower area for apartments and dormitories with 5 000 sqm. total floor area?

15

A type of duct-free air conditioning system that consists of one outdoor unit for multiple indoor units? (CHATGPT ANSWER)

Multi Split Type System

The three direct ways of the human body to give off heat is through conduction, convection, and radiation?

True

What is the best elevator for a residential building with more than five (5) floors?

Electric Traction Elevator

Parallel escalator configuration is appropriate for a multi-story office project.

False; it should be cross-over escalator

If an escalator is to be integrated in your design project, what angle of inclination will it be?

30

A row of elevators in a high-rise building controlled by a common operating system and responding to a single call button.

Elevator bank

For the LRT 4 terminal station project, what type of elevator would you recommend for passengers?

Hydraulic Elevator

Who is the inventor of the safety elevator?

Elisha Otis

For a 12-story school building, what type of elevator would you recommend for its users?

Electric Elevator

A general term used for an elevator used to move furniture, building material, goods, etc., industrial or any building; an elevator for carrying heavy cargo.

Freight Elevator

If a 16-story office tower has four (4) lifts, what is its classification based on the rule of thumb office lift service adopted by Otis?

Fair

Which of the following elevators is the most suitable for the occupants in a high-rise office building?

Electric passenger elevator

This is a type of lighting design where the overall lighting of a room is generally used for safety and basic visual recognition.

Ambient lighting

This type of lighting design is usually used to highlight displays or features like artworks, architectural features, retail displays, and signs. Generally used in museums and retail stores.

Focal or accent lighting

If a client is looking for a lighting design used for the performance of a specific task, what would you, as an architect, recommend?

Task lighting

This type of lighting design serves mainly as an ornament for a space.

Decorative lighting

This lighting system produces 90-100% light. It is usually used in offices and classrooms.

Direct Lighting

This lighting system is used to create a soft and dim lighting where the ceiling distributes 90-100% of the light.

Indirect Lighting

In this lighting system, light is distributed in two ways where the majority of it (60-90%) is directed to the ceiling.

Semi-Indirect Lighting

In this lighting system, light is distributed in two ways where the majority of it (60-90%) is directed downwards.

Semi-Direct Lighting

This lighting system on the other hand, creates an almost 50-50 distribution of light. It creates light that is brighter than semi-indirect, but softer than direct lighting.

Direct-Indirect Lighting

A science of sound that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception and effects of sound.

Acoustics

This sound phenomena happens when a change in direction occurs while entering a different medium.

Refraction

This happens when a soundwave encounters a sharp discontinuity in the density of its medium, and some of its energy is reflected.

Reflection

An architect would be designing a classroom where understanding of speech is vital. The following are building materials that the architect could consider using, which material would be the BEST.

Hardwood

The following materials are examples of reflective materials. Which among these materials have 100% reflected sound?

Granite stone

This sound phenomena reduces and absorbs sound.

Absorption

If you were to design an office, what could be a good material to absorb sound and control noise?

Acoustic Wall Panel

Absorptive materials are generally used in which of these spaces?

Cinema

This sound phenomena occurs when there is bending of waves around small obstacles and the spreading out of waves beyond small opening.

Diffraction

This is the reflection of sound off a convex or uneven surface.

Diffusion

Diffusive Materials are good materials for dispersing sound. The following materials have these characteristics, EXCEPT.

Hard materials with smooth surfaces

Which of the spaces below uses diffusive materials?

Opera

The idea that there exists a characteristic time for sound to die out in a room.

Reverberation Time