NCARB Building Systems Integration 3

Question 1

What type of electrical system allows a building to continue operating critical loads during a utility power outage?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Generator with Automatic Transfer Switch

Answer

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) only

Answer

Photovoltaic System

Answer

Capacitor Bank

Question 2

Which plumbing fixture requires a backflow preventer to protect the potable water supply?

Accepted Answer

Irrigation hose bib

Answer

Lavatory faucet

Answer

Floor drain

Answer

Urinal flush valve

Question 3

What is 'thermal bridging' in a building assembly?

Accepted Answer

Heat transfer through a highly conductive element that bypasses insulation

Answer

The flow of heat through window glazing

Answer

Convective air movement within a wall cavity

Answer

Radiant heat exchange between surfaces

Question 4

Which code standard governs minimum energy performance requirements for commercial buildings in the US?

Accepted Answer

ASHRAE 90.1

Answer

ASHRAE 62.1

Answer

IBC Chapter 13

Answer

NFPA 13

Question 5

A fire alarm system's 'initiating device' serves what function?

Accepted Answer

Detects a fire condition and sends a signal to the control panel

Answer

Notifies occupants to evacuate

Answer

Activates sprinkler systems

Answer

Monitors smoke detector battery levels

Question 6

What does a building's 'dew point' condition within a wall assembly indicate?

Accepted Answer

The location within the assembly where water vapor will condense to liquid

Answer

The exterior temperature at which frost forms on the facade

Answer

The rate of vapor transmission through the wall

Answer

The minimum R-value needed to prevent condensation