Question Bank 2022

ARC – 704
B.Arch. IV. (Sem. VII)
Advanced Services
Define or Answer in one line each and Elaborate (full Form) of the following.

1. Define Intelligent building

2. Explain advantages of Intelligent building
3. Explain disadvantages of Intelligent building
4. What is bio-metric access control?
5. What is the function of metal detector?
6. What is the main function of smoke detectors?
7. What are the components of wired security system?
8. What are the components of wire-less security system?
9. What are the components of X-ray baggage checking security system?
10. What are the components of CCTV based security system?
11. What are the components of Laser based security system?
12. What are the components of Biometric identification based security system?
13. Advantages of BAS
14. Define BAS
15. Define CCMS
16. Define BEMS
17. Define CCTV
18. Define DDC
19. Define HVAC
20. Define CPTED
21. Define IT

Answer in Detail
1. 1 Discuss briefly the steps taken for design and implementation of perimeter security
planning.
2. Briefly describe the types of perimeter fences used primarily for security purpose.
3. Discuss the components of CCTV (closed circuit T.V.) along with its application
potential in designing the security system.
4. Discuss the role of security lighting along with lighting categories in proper
implementation of security plan.
5. Explain in detail, any one building automation system (BAS) for a building service that
you know of, state how it links to CCMS and how its help in saving energy.
6. Discuss different types of biometric type electronic access control systems.
7. Discuss the steps in designing the access control system.
8. Discuss the functioning aspect of Alarms as interruption detection systems.
9. What are the main components of Alarm systems? Discuss the main types of sensors
with their working details
10. What do you understand by CPTED (crime prevention though environmental design).
11. Discuss the four key concepts in CPTED.
12. Explain in detail advance system used in HVAC
 Explain in brief
1. Name the four services that can be integrated by centrally controlled
monitoring systems (CCMS) in an intelligent building to save energy. Briefly explain
how each of them could optimize energy consumption.
2. Which are the four major services that a centrally controlled monitoring system
(CCMS) optimizes for energy?
3. Explain in detail, any one building automation system (BAS) for a building service that
you know of, state how it links to CCMS and how it helps in saving energy.
4. Enumerate the different uses of energy for a building situated in Surat.
5. Which are the three major areas in which intelligent building technology can help in
indoor comfort for the occupants? Explain any one area in brief.
6. List the climatic parameters which directly influence indoor thermal comfort and
energy consumption in buildings. Explain any one parameter briefly, how climate
responsive design can help in reducing energy consumption.
7. What do you mean by BEMS? What does BEMS attempt to control?
8. Enumerate the technologies that BEMS can combine to optimize energy
consumption. Explain any one in brief.
9. What do you understand by CPTED ( Crime Prevention Through environmental
Design)

Short Notes
1. Discuss basic concept in designing building security plan
2. Discuss the basic characteristics of security plan
3. Discuss the Stages for security assessment
4. Discuss the types of threats while designing security systems
5. Explain three basics principles of CPTED
6. Different uses of energy in a building
7. Discuss the four major services of CCMS
8. Smart homes
9. Explain Biometric system
10. Explain with an example sun control mechanism used in intelligent building.