NCARB Project Development and Documentation 3

Question 1

Which accessibility standard must U.S. federal projects comply with in addition to the ADA Standards for Accessible Design?

Accepted Answer

Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standards

Answer

ANSI A117.1

Answer

IBC Chapter 11

Answer

Fair Housing Act Design Manual

Question 2

In a fire-rated corridor, which condition requires a fire door assembly rated at a minimum of 20 minutes?

Accepted Answer

An opening in a 1-hour corridor wall

Answer

A corridor wall with a 2-hour fire-resistance rating

Answer

A stairwell enclosure in a high-rise

Answer

A horizontal exit separation

Question 3

Which drawing is the most appropriate tool for coordinating above-ceiling MEP systems with architectural elements before issuing construction documents?

Accepted Answer

Composite coordination drawing (BIM clash detection)

Answer

Reflected ceiling plan only

Answer

Floor plan with ceiling notes

Answer

Equipment room layout plan

Question 4

A project specification requires submittals to be returned within 14 days of receipt. This requirement is typically found in which specification section?

Accepted Answer

Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures

Answer

Section 01 10 00 – Summary

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Section 01 20 00 – Price and Payment Procedures

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Section 01 40 00 – Quality Requirements

Question 5

When detailing a curtain wall system at a floor slab edge, the architect must ensure that:

Accepted Answer

A fire safing and smoke seal assembly is installed in the slab edge gap

Answer

The curtain wall mullions are directly welded to the slab edge

Answer

The glazing is flush with the interior finish floor

Answer

The curtain wall anchors are exposed for inspection

Question 6

Which of the following is the architect's primary responsibility during the construction administration phase regarding shop drawings?

Accepted Answer

Verifying that shop drawings conform to the design intent of the contract documents

Answer

Approving exact material brands and manufacturers

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Performing structural calculations on fabricated components

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Issuing payment applications based on shop drawing completeness

Question 7

A project requires an egress path from a sprinklered assembly occupancy through a corridor to an exit stair. Per IBC, the maximum travel distance to the exit is:

Accepted Answer

300 feet

Answer

200 feet

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250 feet

Answer

400 feet