NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Development and Documentation - PDD Exam Questions
QUESTION NO: 1
Which of the following must be considered in the proper selection of thermal insulation and moisture control assemblies for a building? (Check all that apply)
Which of the following must be considered in the proper selection of thermal insulation and moisture control assemblies for a building? (Check all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E,F
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QUESTION NO: 2
Refer to the exhibit.
Which device allows for piping misalignment and isolation?
Refer to the exhibit.
Which device allows for piping misalignment and isolation?
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION NO: 3
Which of the following is most appropriate to coordinate ceiling-mounted HVAC diffusers?
Which of the following is most appropriate to coordinate ceiling-mounted HVAC diffusers?
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 4
The architect has completed 60% of the construction documents. The owner wants to establish the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) at this point before 100% of the construction documents are complete. Several flooring finish items are still undetermined.
What should be included in the project manual to make sure the contractor has a cost to cover all finishes?
The architect has completed 60% of the construction documents. The owner wants to establish the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) at this point before 100% of the construction documents are complete. Several flooring finish items are still undetermined.
What should be included in the project manual to make sure the contractor has a cost to cover all finishes?
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 5
The building permit plan review for a small, two-story residential project with a crawlspace issues the following comment to the architect:
"No under floor access shown in plans. Please locate and note locations of under floor access." Site conditions will not allow access to the crawlspace from the exterior.
What drawing will the architect need to update to satisfy the reviewer's comment?
The building permit plan review for a small, two-story residential project with a crawlspace issues the following comment to the architect:
"No under floor access shown in plans. Please locate and note locations of under floor access." Site conditions will not allow access to the crawlspace from the exterior.
What drawing will the architect need to update to satisfy the reviewer's comment?
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION NO: 6
Refer to the exhibit.
Construction document drawings are in the final review stages. The architect needs to coordinate the casework detail with the probable cost estimate.
Click on the drawing note in the casework section that does not align with the cost estimate.
Refer to the exhibit.
Construction document drawings are in the final review stages. The architect needs to coordinate the casework detail with the probable cost estimate.
Click on the drawing note in the casework section that does not align with the cost estimate.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
In the casework section drawing provided, the detail that likely does not align with the cost estimate is the note:
"PLASTIC LAMINATE COUNTERTOP AND BACKSPLASH"
This is often a higher-cost item compared to alternatives like post-formed countertops, solid surface over MDF, or budget composite finishes. If the project is under cost pressure, specifying both a plastic laminate countertop and a separate laminate backsplash can increase material and labor costs due to custom fabrication and edge treatments.
QUESTION NO: 7
Coordination of a motorized movable partition used to subdivide a gymnasium should include which of the following?
Coordination of a motorized movable partition used to subdivide a gymnasium should include which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
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