MODEL EXIT EXAM for 5TH YEAR

ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS 2023

Exam date: MAR. 31 2023

Total Mark: 100pt

Given Time: 2:30

* Required

1. 1. Which one of the following is not the primary function of wall? * 1 point

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A. To enclose or divide space of a building to make it more functional and useful.

B. To provide privacy and afford security

C. Give protection against heat, cold, sun and rain

D. To articulate buildings or Architectural Aesthetics

2. 2. Which one of the following is not a component of essential * 1 point

requirements of a foundation?

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A. Foundations shall be constructed to sustain all loads and transmit them to the
sub soil

B. Foundation base should be rigid so that differential settlements are minimized,

especially for the case when super-imposed loads are not evenly distributed.

C. Foundation should be taken insufficiently deep to guard the building against

damage or distress caused by swelling or shrinkage of sub-soil.

D. Foundations should be ideally located so that its performance may not be

affected due to any unexpected future influence.
3. 3. What is the main advantages of ribbed slab over simple solid slab * 1 point

flooring

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A. They are light in weight

B. Convenient installation of electrical and plumbing.

C. They provide better thermal insulation.

D. All.

4. 4. Which one of the following is an improved beam produced by cutting the 1 point
web of wide-angle section along a zigzag path, then reassembling the
beam by welding its two halves point to point, thus increasing its depth
without increasing its weight.

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A. Castellated Beam

B. Plate Girders Beam

C. Rigid Steel Frames.

D. Lattice trusses

5. 5. Which one of the following is the most popular formwork material * 1 point
because of its low initial cost, high adaptability to complicated shape,
labor intensive and environmental unfriendly?

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A. Timber

B. Aluminums

C. Steel.

D. Plywood
6. 6. __________is one of the most significant advantages of scaffolding, * 1 point
since it gives workers a stable platform for their work. That being said, the
ideal solution for work at height is to reduce or even remove the need for
a person to be present

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A. Balance

B. Access

C. Safety

D. Ease of Construction

7. 7. Pre-cast Concrete stairs have the following advantages, except; * 1 point

__________

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A. Good quality control of finished product.

B. Saving in site space since formwork fabrication and storage will not be
required.

C. The stairs can be installed at any time after the floors have been completed
thus giving full utilization to the stair shaft as a lifting or hoisting space if required.

D. Hoisting, positioning and fixing can usually be carried out by semi-skilled

labour.

E. None

8. 8. __________concrete is one of the most advanced types of * 1 point

reinforced concrete. It is an effective solution in the prevention of concrete
cracking and reduces its brittleness, thus combining the high-strength
compressive qualities of concrete with steel’s tensile strength.

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A. Pre-stressed concrete

B. Fibre-Reinforced Concrete

C. Steel Reinforced Concrete

D. High performance concrete

9. 9. The Impact of structure in architectural design * 1 point

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a. maximizing safety and stability

b. maximizing constraints of the construction project

c. reducing the physical environment

d. all of the above

10. 10. Which of the following is a statically indeterminate structure? * 1 point

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a. Simply supported beam

b. Three hinged arch

c. Cantilever beam

d. Two hinged arch

11. 11. A material which obeys Hook's law is subjected to direct stress σ. * 1 point

At its elastic limit, the following statement is true,

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a. Strain is equal to σ /E

b. Maximum shear stress = σ /2

c. Strain energy = σ ²/2E × volume

d. All the above

12. 12. Pick up the correct statement from the following: * 1 point

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a. The moment of inertia is calculated about the axis about which bending takes
place

b. If tensile stress is less than axial stress, the section experiences compressive
stress

c. If tensile stress is equal to axial stress, the section experiences compressive

stress

d. All the above

13. 13. A steel bar 5 m × 50 mm is loaded with 250,000 N. If the modulus * 1 point

of elasticity of the material is 0.2 MN/mm and Poisson's ratio is 0.25, the
change in the volume of the bar is:

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a. 1.125 cm3

b. 2.125 cm3

c. 3.125 cm3

d. 4.125 cm2

14. 14. A three hinged arch is generally hinged at its supports and * 1 point

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a. At one quarter span

b. At the crown

c. Anywhere in the rib

d. None of these
15. 15. Stress may be defined as * 1 point

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a. Force per unit length

b. Force per unit volume

c. Force per unit area

d. None of these

16. 16. The equivalent length of a column of length L, having both the ends * 1 point

hinged, is

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a. 2L

b. L

c. L/2

d. L/√2

17. 17. Pick up the correct statement from the following: * 1 point

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a. The bending stress in a section is zero at its neutral axis and maximum at the
outer fibres

b. The shear stress is zero at the outer fibres and maximum at the neutral axis

c. The bending stress at the outer fibres, is known as principal stress

d. All the above

18. 18. Total strain energy theory for the failure of a material at elastic * 1 point

limit, is known

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a. Guest's or Trecas' theory

b. St. Venant's theory

c. Rankine's theory

d. Haig's theory

19. 19. For beams of uniform strength, if depth is constant, * 1 point

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a. Width b ∝ M

b. Width b ∝ √M

c. Width b ∝ 3 √M

d. Width b ∝ 1/M

20. 20. Stress may be expressed in Newtons * 1 point

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a. Per millimetre square (N/mm)

b. Per centimetre square (N/cm)

c. Per meter square (N/m)

d. None of these
21. 21. Pick up the correct statement from the following: * 1 point

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a. The structural member subjected to compression and whose dimensions are

small as compared to its length, is called a stmt

b. The vertical compression members are generally known as columns or

stanchions

c. Deflection in lateral direction of a long column, is generally known as buckling

d. All the above

22. 22. Maximum principal stress theory for the failure of a material at * 1 point

elastic point, is known

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a. Guest's or Trecas' theory

b. St. Venant's theory

c. Rankine's theory

d. Von Mises' theory

23. 23. Maximum strain theory for the failure of a material at the elastic limit, * 1 point

is known as

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a. Guest's or Trecas' theory

b. St. Venant's theory

c. Rankine's theory

d. Haig's theory
24. 24. A close coil helical spring when subjected to a moment M having * 1 point

its axis along the axis of the helix

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a. It is subjected to pure bending

b. Its mean diameter will decrease

c. Its number of coils will increase

d. All the above

25. 25. Maximum shear stress theory for the failure of a material at the * 1 point

elastic limit, is known

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a. Guest's or Trecas' theory

b. St. Venant's theory

c. Rankine's theory

d. Haig's theory

26. 26. The load on a spring per unit deflection, is called * 1 point

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a. Stiffness

b. Proof resilience

c. Proof stress

d. Proof load
27. 27. The moment of inertia of a triangular section (height h, base b) * 1 point
about its base, is

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a. bh /12

b. b h/12

c. bh /12

d. b h/12

28. 28. The assumption in the theory of bending of beams is: * 1 point

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a. Material is homogeneous

b. Material is isotropic

c. Young's modulus is same in tension as well as in compression

d. All the above

29. 29. For determining the force in the member AB of the truss shown in the * 1 point

given figure by method of sections, the section is made to pass through

AB, AD and ED and the moments are taken about

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a. Joint C

b. Joint B

c. Joint D

d. Joint A
30. 30. The ratio of the length and depth of a simply supported * 1 point

rectangular beam which experiences maximum bending stress equal to

tensile stress, due to same load at its mid span, is

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a. ½

b. (2/3

c. ¼

d. 1/3

31. 31. The force in EC of the truss shown in the given figure, is * 1 point

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a. Zero

b. 5t tension

c. 5t compression

d. 4t tension

32. 32. Architecture is experienced through * 1 point

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a. The structure

b. enclosure

c. movement in space-Time

D. none
33. 33. One of the following is not achieved by technology in an * 1 point

architectural system

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a. Structure and enclosure

b. Durability and sustainability

c. Health safety and welfare

d. Approach and entry

34. 34. What do you understand When we refer to context * 1 point

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a. Site and environment

b. Climate sun, wind temperature and precipitation

c. Geography soil, topography, vegetation and water

d. All

35. 35. User requirement, needs and aspirations can be termed as * 1 point

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Program

Context

Space

Technology

36. 36. Systems and organizations of space structure enclosure and * 1 point
machines is called

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a. Physical order

b. perceptual order

C. conceptual order

D. none
37. 37. Images, patterns, signs and symbols can be approaches as * 1 point

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a. Perceptual order

b. physical orders

C. Conceptual order

D. none

38. 38. The three-dimensional integration of program elements and * 1 point

spaces to accommodate the multiple functions and relationships of a

house

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a. Structural system

B. Spatial system

C. Enclosure system

D. B and C

39. 39. All pictorial form begins with * 1 point

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a. Point

b. space.

C three-dimension

D. plane

40. 40. A……………..indicates a position in space * 1 point

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a. Volume

B, point

C. line

D. Plane
41. 41. The prime generators of a form is * 1 point

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a. Point

b. line

c. plane

D. Volume

42. 42. A plane extended becomes ………….with properties of length * 1 point

width, form and space surface, orientation and position.

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a.Line

b. plane

c. point

D. Volume
43. 43. St. Michael Monastery a 13th century building. What kind of * 1 point
composition did they use

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A. Cylindrical

b. pyramidal

C. spherical

D. none

44. 44. Two points established in space by columnar elements or * 1 point

centralized forms can define

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A. Axis

b. Datum

C. hierarchy

D. All
45. 45. A…………. line express a state of equilibrium with the force of * 1 point
gravity while a………. can represent stability

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A. Horizontal line and vertical line

b. horizontal line and diagonal line

C. Vertical line and horizontal line

D. vertical line and diagonal line

46. 46. linear member as an architectural design element * 1 point

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A. express movement across space

b. provide support for an overhead plane

C. forms a 3D structural frame

D. all

47. 47. A line can be an imagined element rather than a visible one in * 1 point
architecture

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A. true

b. false

C. both

D. none
48. 48. A kind of plane which isolates a portion of space to create a * 1 point

controlled interior environment

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A. exterior wall plane

B. floor plane

C. Ground plane

D. Roof plane

49. 49. one of the following is not the relational properties of a form which * 1 point
govern the pattern and composition of elements

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a. position

b. orientation

C. visual inertia

D. None

50. 50. A form can be transformed by altering its height width and length and * 1 point
still retain its identity as a member of a family of forms. This kind of
transformation is called

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a. Dimensional Transformation

b. Subtractive transformation

C. Additive transformation

D. none
51. 51. what kind of transformation is applied to the given volume of space * 1 point

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a. Additive

B dimensional

C. Subtractive

D. All

52. 52. which one of the following is not the basic possibilities for grouping * 1 point
two or more forms are

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a. spatial tension

b. edge to edge contact

c. interlocking volume

D. face to face contact

E. none
53. 53. Which one of the following is a linear sequence? * 1 point

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a. A

b. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

54. 54. Which is not a type of building entrance? * 1 point

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A. Flush

B. Projected

C. Recessed

D. Oblique

55. 55. Which one of the following spatial properties can create a * 1 point

feeling of intimacy

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a. high ceiling wide room

b. low ceiling wide room

c. high ceiling compact room

d. low ceiling compact room

56. 56. ......is a form which ties together or anchors all other elements of * 1 point
design.

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a. rectilinear form

b. composition

c. datum

d. rhythm

57. 57................The principle that an architectural concept, structure, or * 1 point

organization can be altered through a series of discrete manipulations
and permutations in response to a specific context or set of conditions
without a loss of identity or concept.

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a. subtraction

b addition

c transformation

d. movement

58. 58. one of the following is not a visual element of a form * 1 point

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a. color

b. texture

c. space

d. none
59. 59. .... imply infinity and cyclical patterns as a sacred shape across * 1 point
cultures.

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a. circular form

b. rectangular form

c. a square form

D. none

60. 60. Near to the ground surface, the natural features available in the * 1 point
site create vertical and horizontal changes in the characteristics of the
prevailing climate, thus creating:

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A) Macro climate

B) Local climate

C) Micro climate

D) None of the above

61. 61. If you are asked to design a building in an area of a traditional * 1 point

style of architecture, which concept of design you will follow?

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A) The traditional style of the existing architecture

B) A modern concept which goes with the modern way of life.

C) A new concept with new technique and advanced systems but reflecting the
traditional and environmental values

D) None of the above

62. 62. In building design process, there are three bodies that are * 1 point
directly involved, the developer, the architect and the user. The role of
the architect is to:

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A) Respect the developer objectives whatever the user’s needs

B) Put the design to achieve the developer’s objectives and user’s needs and
take the advantages of site constraint

C) Respect the user’s needs whatever the developer’s needs

D) Respect both the developer and user need

63. 63. Which one of the following is NOT a major area of a residence? * 1 point

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A. Sleeping

B. Eating

C. Living

D. Service

64. 64. The function and efficiency of the rooms will be enhanced by * 1 point
using a(n) _______________ where the dining room and living rooms
are not closed off from each other.

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A. Open floor plan

B. Single floor plan

C. Closed plan

D. Raised floor
65. 65. What is the name for an architectural drawing of a building's * 1 point
exterior?

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A. Floor plan

B. Section

C. Elevation

D. Façade

66. 66. what is the maximum recommended slope of a ramp for a disabled * 1 point
access

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A.6%

b.10%

C. 20%

D.12%

E.15%

67. 67. what is the maximum open ramp for a vehicular movement in a * 1 point

parking space is

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a. 25%

b 15%

C. 30%

D. 40%
68. 68. what is the required setback distance from a major high way * 1 point
30m road.

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a. 1m

b. 3m

C. 5m

D.10m

69. 69. what is the required setback distance from a secondary road in a * 1 point
10m residential street.

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a. 1m

b. 3m

C. 5m

D.10m

70. 70. If you have a site with an area of 400m2, what is the minimum * 1 point
number of vegetation(trees) expected to be planted on the site?

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A. 2

b. 3

C. 5

D. 4
71. 71. If you are designing a1350m2 area commercial building what is the * 1 point

minimum number of cars which have to be accommodated on the site?

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a. 9

b. 13

C. 14

D. 20

72. 72. Which is part of Footprint of a building? * 1 point

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A. Utility Room

B. Mezzanine Level

C. Balcony

D. Basement

73. 73. Which one of the following should not be located in a basement * 1 point
floor plan layout

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a. water tanker

b. Diesel store

C. Generator

D. none

74. 74. At what stage should you consider Site Analysis? * 1 point

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A. At the very onset, during the Pre-Design stage

B. Anytime during the Design Development Stage

C. During Contract Documentation Stage

D. During Schematic Design Stage

75. 75. A thermal mass is a building element that we use to collect, store * 1 point

and redistribute heat energy. Choose the characteristics that best

describe a thermal mass?

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a. High conductivity and a small Breadth

b. Low conductivity and a Small breadth

c. High conductivity and a Large breadth

d. Low conductivity and a large breadth

e. All of the above

f. None of the above

76. 76. Which of the following hierarchy of performance requirements * 1 point

design considerations we should follow to design our buildings?

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a. Aesthetics, Sustainability, Environmental Separation, Health and Safety

b. Environmental Separation, Health and Safety, Aesthetics, Sustainability

c. Health and Safety, Environmental Separation, Sustainability, Aesthetics

d. Health and Safety, Environmental Separation, Aesthetics, Sustainability

e. All of the Above

77. 77. Which of the following statements is False? * 1 point

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a. Heat Flow is From Warm to Cold

b. Air Flow is From a Higher Pressure to a Lower Pressure

c. Moisture Flow is From Warm to Cold

d. Moisture Flow is From More to Less

e. None of the Above

78. 78. Climatic data are best expressed graphically, wind data is not different in * 1 point
that aspect. Based on the following wind data, choose the true statement
assuming the north is upwards.

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a. The prevailing wind flows towards NE

b. The wind’s average direction is from West to East

c. There is no considerable wind that flows from NE to SW

d. All of the above

79. 79. Which of the following statements is False? * 1 point

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a. The main problem for cold climates is the lack of heat

b. At moderate climatic zones there is a seasonal variation between

underheating and overheating but neither is very severe

c. At Hot dry and Warm Humid climatic zones, the main problem is overheating.

d. None of the above

80. 80. * 1 point

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A. a&d

B. b&c

C. c&d

D. None
81. 81. * 1 point

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A. a, b & d

B. a, b & c

C. b, c & e

None

82. 82. Topic of concern in Architectural acoustics * 1 point

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A. Exclusion of noise

B. Reduction of sound passing through

C. Quality of sound

D. all
83. 83. One of the following is not a characteristics of sound wave * 1 point

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A. Longitudinal

B. Spherical divergence

C. non-directional

D. Non-Electromagnetic

84. 84. Calculate the wavelength of a sound passing through atmospheric * 1 point
air at 5Hz.

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A. 3m

B. 56m

C.68.8m

D. 24.3m

85. 85. You are commissioned to design a music room. What flooring * 1 point
surface are you going to apply?

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A. wood planks

B. Carpet

C. Vinyl

D. Ceramic tile

86. 86. What is the BEST way to reduce air born sound? * 1 point

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A) Cover the source

B) use absorptive materials

C) Relocate the building

D) Glass enclosure
87. 87. Bending of sound wave around an object is * 1 point

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A) diffraction

B) Absorption

C) Refraction

D) Creep

88. 88. To prevent the return of sound towards the source, the corner * 1 point
(between ceiling and wall) can be modified

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A) the corner of the enclosure can be made other than right angle

B) the surface can be made with absorbent material

C) the surface can be made dispersion surface

D) All

89. 89. A high-density part of the wave. It is the peak of the wave * 1 point

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A) Compression

B) wavelength

C) frequency

D) refraction
90. 90. What is the frequency of this sound wave graph if this has * 1 point
happened within 1 sec.?

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A. 3hz

B 5hz

C. 1hz

D. 10hz

91. 91. Suppose we have a G+10 Building in as site area of 1000 sqm. * 1 point
The ground, First and Second floors have 700sqm and the Third to the
roof have 500sqm floor areas. What is the BAR (Floor area Ratio) of the
building.

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A. 35 %

B. 60%

C. 70%

D. 30%

92. 92. What is the FAR (Floor area ratio of the above building? * 1 point

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A. 5.6

B. 5.9

C. 6.1

D. 5
93. 93. What is the standard ratio of horizontal circulation in building floor * 1 point
plans?

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A. 15%

B. 20 %

C. 25%

D. 10%

94. 94. What does this symbol stand for in Architectural drawings? * 1 point

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A) Fire Department

B) Focal Distance

C) Floor Drain

D) First Draft
95. 95. Assuming we are designing an auditorium and we have a wooden floor * 1 point
board for a floor material with a thickness of 1cm. How would you suggest
the installation; option 1 directly glue the floor board to the Concrete slab or
Option 2 suspend the boards using a 4*5cm timber and creating a cavity
between the concrete slab and the floor board.

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Option 1(The first one)

Option 2 (The Second one)

Both

Neither
96. 96. Which of the following Diagrams best shows the kitchen work triangle? * 1 point

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A. 1 ,2 &3

B. 2, 3 & 4

C. 5, 6&4

D. ALL

97. 97. one of the following is not part of Architectural practice. * 1 point

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a. Professional education

b. Business planning

c. Time and project management

d. Risk mitigation

e. None of the above

98. 98. Which of the following is architects' functional and legal * 1 point

responsibility?

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a. Prepare drawings and specifications.

b. Accurately showing what to construct.

c. Assist clients in getting project designs approved by all concerned parties.

d. Mediate and provide guidance during the construction of projects.

e. all of the above

99. 99. one of the following professional is not needed in Architectural * 1 point
project process.

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a. Structural engineers

b. Mechanical & electrical engineers

c. Acoustical engineers are concerned

d. Attorneys

e. None of the above

100. 100. Which of the following is not Explicit goals of Architectural Firms in * 1 point
the industry

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a. Quality of design

b. Design innovation

c. Professional reputation & fame

d. Service to the client

e. Great design done within budget

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