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

Federal facilities are subject to the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and its ABA Accessibility Standards, which apply to federally funded or occupied buildings in addition to general ADA requirements.

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

IBC Table 716.1 requires that openings in 1-hour fire-resistance-rated corridor walls be protected with a minimum 20-minute fire door assembly.

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

BIM-based clash detection using composite coordination drawings is the standard method for identifying and resolving conflicts between MEP systems and architectural/structural elements before construction.

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

Submittal procedures including review periods, transmittal requirements, and schedules are governed by Section 01 33 00 (Submittal Procedures) in Division 01 of the CSI MasterFormat.

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

IBC and NFPA 285 require that the perimeter gap between a curtain wall and floor slab edge be filled with a listed fire safing and smoke seal assembly to maintain floor-to-floor fire compartmentalization.

NCARB - National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Practice Test

NCARB - National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Practice Test

NCARB Project Development and Documentation 3