NCARB PDD Exam Questions : ARE 5.0 Project Development and Documentation Exam

Which document is the most appropriate location for specifying the finish material for casework?

• A. Project Manual - Division 06
• B. General Conditions
• C. Outline Specifications
• D. Construction Drawings

Refer to the exhibit.
Which device allows for piping misalignment and isolation?

• A. D
• B. B
• C. C
• D. A

Which of the following metals is best suited for embedments in concrete or masonry?

• A. Bronze
• B. Aluminum
• C. Cast iron
• D. Stainless steel

A family-owned apple farm in the Upper Midwest is taking advantage of a change in the local zoning code that added a new Agri-Tourism class in the existing farm zone. This allows the Owner to build a new facility on their existing site. The building will be open to the public and include a brewery, distillery, tap room, and market. The architect is ready to submit the drawings to the Owner for the 50% construction documents review.
To accommodate a compressed construction schedule, the Owner will be utilizing a design-build process. The Contractor has submitted the Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) shop drawings to the Architect for review, due to the lead time on this critical path item. Once construction begins, farming operations must be able to continue uninterrupted.
Key project information includes:
* Brewing and distilling will operate year-round.
* Brewery will initially include four fermenting tanks. Owner has requested space for at least two additional tanks. Potential expansion will be based on future sales.
* Distillery will produce 16% alcohol, which is classified as a flammable liquid. Fire separations are required.
* Tap Room is designed with seating for 300 people, not including exterior patio seating. It will have views to the working orchards and the historic buildings on site.
* Tap Room is scheduled to be open from August through November. Owner would like options to extend operating dates based on popularity.
* The Market area will feature local farm products and is not conditioned.
* Entire building will be fully sprinklered.
* Selected building materials are low-maintenance, as requested by the Owner, for durability and to reflect the nature of a working farm.
* Mechanical and electrical systems will be hung from the building structure. These loads are included in PEMB shop drawings.
* Public water and sewer is not available at the Project Site.
* Occupancy sensors are included to reduce utility costs and achieve energy conservation requirements.
The following resources are available for your reference:
* Architectural Drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, and schedules
* Consultant Drawings, including structural, HVAC, power distribution, and plumbing
* PEMB Shop Drawings
* Design and Construction Schedule
* Specification Excerpts, showing relevant spec sections
* IBC and ADA Excerpts, showing relevant code and accessibility sections
* After reviewing the documents, the architect discovers a coordination issue in the corridor.
The owner has revised the pro forma and directed the architect to add two additional Type B units to the design. A code review for the project indicates that the building occupancy is R-2.
What should the architect do to meet the owner's required revisions?

• A. Change the 2nd Floor Unit 1BR-SW into two studios and change the 10th Floor Unit 2BR-E to two 1- bedroom units.
• B. Change the 5th Floor Unit 2BR-E to two 1-bedroom units and change the 2nd Floor Laundry to a 1- bedroom unit.
• C. Change the 10th Floor Unit 2BR-E to two 1-bedroom units and change the 7th Floor Unit 2BR-E to two
  1-bedroom units.

Which of the following admixtures is used to greatly increase the slump of concrete?

• A. Calcium chloride
• B. Superplasticizer
• C. Air-entraining agent
• D. Water-reducing agent