[2026年01月20日]Project-Planning-Design問題集完全版問題、試験学習ガイド
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質問 # 23 
Refer to the exhibit (four building sections with fan locations (F) and boiler/chiller equipment (*)).
Which of the fan locations (F) indicated for a four-story office building would allow the most efficient provision for weekend cooling?
- A. A
- B. D
- C. C
- D. B
正解：C
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
For efficient weekend cooling in a multi-story office building, placing fan equipment centrally between the conditioned spaces reduces duct lengths, allows better zoning, and minimizes energy use.
In option C, fans are located mid-building between office floors and other uses, allowing for more efficient distribution and individual zone control.
Other options (A, B, D) place fans either all at one end or stacked at one side, increasing duct runs and reducing flexibility in zoning, which can lead to inefficiency during reduced loads like weekends.
NCARB PPD guidelines emphasize mechanical system design that optimizes equipment placement to balance energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and system flexibility.
References:
ARE 5.0 PPD - Building Systems and Assemblies, HVAC System Design
The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition - Mechanical Equipment Layout
質問 # 24
A site has been engineered with a 1:20 grade.
Which of the following sidewalk designs would be the most cost-effective way to get from the top to the bottom and still be in compliance with the accessibility standards?
- A. At the same grade as the slope with no handrail
- B. Switchback ramps at 1:12 with a handrail
- C. Cutting diagonally across the slope at 1:12 with no handrail
- D. Cutting diagonally across the slope at 1:10 with a handrail
正解：C
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
A 1:20 slope means a 5% grade (1 vertical unit per 20 horizontal units), which is slightly steeper than the ideal maximum slope for accessible ramps.
* Option C: Cutting diagonally across the slope at 1:12 (~8.33%) slope without a handrail is the most cost-effective design that still complies with accessibility standards. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ICC A117.1, the maximum slope for an accessible ramp is 1:12. Handrails are required on ramps with a rise greater than 6 inches (150 mm). If the rise is less than 6 inches, handrails are not required.
Because the diagonal cut reduces the slope to 1:12 and the total rise is likely less than 6 inches given the gentle 1:20 original slope, handrails are not mandatory, making this solution economical and code compliant.
* Option A: Switchback ramps at 1:12 with handrails are compliant but more expensive due to increased construction complexity and space requirements.
* Option B: A 1:10 slope (10%) exceeds the maximum allowed slope for accessible ramps and requires handrails, thus non-compliant.
* Option D: Following the existing 1:20 slope without modification does not provide the maximum accessibility slope and may be acceptable but might not comply with certain stricter local codes for ramps.
Therefore, Option C balances accessibility, cost, and compliance optimally.
References:
ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design Content Outline: Environmental Conditions and Context - Site Accessibility and Grading ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010) ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standards The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition, Chapter 7: Site Planning and Accessibility
質問 # 25
An architect has just received client approval of the Schematic Design documents for a three-story, outpatient medical clinic. The clinic is located within a mixed-use development governed by a City-approved Planned Development (PD) document. The medical clinic design utilizes standardized departmental layouts and includes outpatient clinics, as well as treatment spaces, administrative spaces and public/lobby spaces.
The site needs to accommodate four different vehicular traffic flows: patient traffic, staff traffic, service and delivery traffic, and emergency services traffic. In addition, a pedestrian plaza must connect to the mixed-use development sidewalks. The plaza must provide space for bicycle parking and will serve as the future bus stop.
The site design addresses several challenges related to building orientation. The southeast facade, with excellent visibility from the highway, is the location of all service equipment. The building entrance faces northwest, convenient to the parking but not visible from the highway.
The client believes future patient volumes will outgrow the clinic. The PD document allows for a planned Phase 2 development on the adjacent vacant site to the southwest. Phase 2 would include a second building (2 story, 80,000 BGSF) and/or a parking deck.
Other considerations for the project include:
* Protected tree requirements are defined in the PD document.
* Easy pedestrian access must be provided from Sycamore Boulevard.
* All required parking for the clinic must be accommodated on site.
* Programmed area includes 109,450 Departmental Gross Square Feet (DGSF) / 130,184 Building Gross Square Feet (BGSF).
* Exterior material percentages are dictated by the PD document and shall not exceed specific percentages for Primary and Secondary Finishes.
* All service equipment needs to be screened; see PD document for restrictions.
* Signage opportunities are important to the client.
* Acoustical privacy is a concern of the healthcare system.
The following resources are available for your reference:
* Drawings, including a perspective, plans, and exterior elevations
* Building Program, including client's departmental program and detailed program for Treatment 01 (Infusion)
* Exterior Material Cost Comparisons
* Planned Development Document
* IBC Excerpts, showing relevant code sections
* ADA Excerpts, showing relevant sections from the ADA Standards for Accessible Design The client proposes massing changes to the current design as well as programming for future phases.
Which of the following scenarios is permitted?
- A. Program the next phase on the adjacent vacant site for inpatient services.
- B. Combine the two phases into a single six-story building.
- C. Design an additional parking lot for use by local businesses after office hours.
正解：C
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
Under the Planned Development (PD) document constraints and the mixed-use setting:
Option C is permitted: Designing additional parking that can be shared with local businesses after office hours promotes efficient land use and aligns with mixed-use development goals. Shared parking arrangements are often encouraged in PD documents to maximize utilization and reduce overall parking demand.
Option A is likely restricted as the PD document specifically governs use types and programming; inpatient services may not be allowed or permitted without separate approvals.
Option B combining two phases into a single taller building would typically violate PD restrictions on building height, massing, or gross floor area, unless explicitly allowed.
Therefore, only option C is permitted without additional regulatory hurdles.
References:
Planned Development Document
ARE 5.0 PPD - Project Integration of Program and Systems
The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition - Zoning and Land Use Controls
質問 # 26
Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the architect to take in preparing a construction cost estimate for an owner after completing the schematic design phase?
- A. Include a larger contingency percentage for the design development phase than for the construction document phase.
- B. Double the contingency allowance for profit if the owner requires the use of a construction manager.
- C. Vary the amount of the contingency allowance depending on the funds in the possession of the owner.
- D. Provide the greatest contingency allowance in the construction administration phase.
正解：A
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
Contingency allowances should be larger during the earlier phases (such as schematic design) due to greater unknowns and potential design changes. As the design progresses and more details are defined, contingency can be reduced.
Varying contingency based on owner funds (B) is inappropriate.
Contingency during construction administration (C) is typically lower.
Doubling contingency for CM use (D) is not standard practice.
References:
ARE 5.0 PPD - Project Costs and Budgeting
The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition - Cost Estimating
質問 # 27
When considering the IBC requirements, an architect can increase the number of options from which to select structural materials for an office building by doing which one of the following?
- A. Omitting 2-hour fire ratings
- B. Increasing the efficiency ratio
- C. Increasing the occupant capacity
- D. Limiting the area of the building
正解：D
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
Limiting the building area within allowable maximums based on occupancy and type increases the range of acceptable structural materials because larger buildings have stricter fire and structural requirements.
Increasing occupant capacity (A) increases code stringency.
Increasing efficiency ratio (B) is not an IBC classification.
Omitting 2-hour fire ratings (D) is not permitted and would reduce material options.
Thus, reducing building area allows more flexibility in structural material choices under IBC.
References:
ARE 5.0 PPD - Codes and Regulations, Building Materials and Fire Ratings The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition - Building Codes
質問 # 28
For a three-story building, which of the following is considered a vertical irregularity with respect to seismic design?
- A. The building has a significant reentrant corner on the front side.
- B. The effective mass of story 2 is two times the mass of story 1.
- C. Interior symmetrically placed shear walls are four times as stiff as perimeter columns.
- D. The effective mass of the roof is one-half the mass of the floor immediately below.
正解：B
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
In seismic design, vertical irregularities are discontinuities or abrupt changes in the building's mass, stiffness, or geometry that can affect seismic response and increase vulnerability during an earthquake. The NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design guidelines describe vertical irregularities as changes occurring along the height of the building.
* Option C describes a mass irregularity where story 2 has twice the effective mass of story 1. According to seismic code provisions (such as those referenced in ASCE 7 and adopted by IBC), a vertical mass irregularity is present if the effective seismic mass in any story is more than 150% (1.5 times) or less than 70% (0.7 times) of the mass of an adjacent story. Here, doubling the mass is a significant vertical irregularity that affects the dynamic behavior and design.
* Option A, the roof mass being half that of the floor below, is a decrease in mass but less than the typical threshold of 30% difference (the ratio is 0.5, which is a 50% difference). This might also be considered, but the mass irregularity is more typically flagged at the 1.5x or 0.7x threshold and tends to be more critical in lower floors, making C the clearer choice.
* Option B describes a reentrant corner, which is a horizontal plan irregularity, not vertical. Reentrant corners affect torsional behavior but are not classified as vertical irregularities.
* Option D refers to stiffness differences between interior shear walls and perimeter columns but, when symmetrically placed, this is not necessarily considered an irregularity. Vertical stiffness irregularities are defined by abrupt stiffness changes in vertical elements, but symmetry mitigates torsional effects.
The presence of vertical mass irregularities significantly influences seismic forces distribution, dynamic response, and the potential for torsional motions. Designers must recognize these irregularities per NCARB guidelines and apply appropriate structural detailing and design modifications to meet life-safety requirements.
References:
ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design Outline: Environmental Conditions and Context - Seismic Design Considerations NCARB ARE 5.0 Guidelines, Seismic Design and Irregularities ASCE 7-16, Chapter 12 - Seismic Design Criteria The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition, Chapter 13: Building Codes, Standards, and Regulations
質問 # 29
Which of the following types of heating system would be appropriate when the design requires a very compact system that has a low initial cost, is easily zoned, and has a quick response to temperature changes?
- A. Hydronic
- B. Forced air
- C. Electric
- D. Combination forced air/hydronic
正解：C
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
Electric heating systems are compact, have low initial installation costs, and can be easily zoned with individual controls. They provide rapid response to temperature changes, making them suitable where space is limited and quick control is desired.
Hydronic systems have slower thermal response and require piping infrastructure.
Forced air systems need ductwork and are less compact.
Combination systems increase complexity and cost.
References:
ARE 5.0 PPD - Building Systems and Assemblies, Heating Systems
The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition - Mechanical Systems
質問 # 30
Refer to the exhibit (residential floor plan with three outlined elevator core locations A, B, C).
During design development, an owner has chosen an elevator that does not fit in the location previously selected for the two-car elevator core. The elevator core should be near the main entrance lobby and centrally located. The minimum program requirements for each residential floor are the following:
One bicycle room
Five studios
Five 1-bed units
Eight 2-bed units
Three 3-bed units
Which outlined location meets the requirements?
- A. A
- B. C
- C. B
正解：B
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
Location C is centrally located near the main entrance lobby and accommodates program requirements. It aligns with circulation patterns and building massing necessary to support efficient vertical transportation and access to all unit types, including bicycle storage.
Locations A and B are less centralized or do not provide convenient access, making C optimal.
References:
ARE 5.0 PPD - Project Integration of Program and Systems
The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition - Vertical Transportation
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質問 # 31
An architect is designing an office building on an infill lot. The client wants to look at site design strategies to prevent erosion and collection of excess surface water resulting from the new construction.
Which one of the following strategies directly addresses the client's requirement?
- A. Install pervious paving
- B. Install a catchment area
- C. Install horizontal overhangs
正解：A
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
Pervious paving allows water to infiltrate through surfaces, reducing runoff and preventing erosion and surface water accumulation on site. It is an effective stormwater management technique suited to infill sites where space is limited.
A catchment area (B) collects water but does not prevent erosion or surface water by itself.
Horizontal overhangs (C) provide shading and weather protection but do not affect surface water runoff.
NCARB PPD guidelines emphasize permeable surfaces as key components of sustainable site design to manage stormwater onsite.
References:
ARE 5.0 PPD - Environmental Conditions and Context, Site and Stormwater Design The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition - Sustainable Site Design
質問 # 32
The testing center on the second floor requires a private restroom for testing candidates to use. The architect needs to locate a single toilet restroom in the area that will have the least impact on the existing programming.
Click on the area in the plan where the restroom should be located.
正解：
解説：
Explanation:
* Locating the restroom in the existing small office space minimizes disruption to testing center programming and circulation.
* This space is adjacent to the testing area, providing convenient access for testing candidates while maintaining privacy.
* Repurposing an existing small room avoids reducing seating capacity or requiring major reconfiguration of the larger testing or hallway areas.
* The location is near existing plumbing walls (bathrooms and mechanical rooms in the lower part of the plan), which reduces construction complexity and cost.
This approach aligns with NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design content emphasizing efficient space utilization, minimal disruption, and adjacency for functional support spaces in program layouts.
質問 # 33
A new gallery is being built and requires shading elements to protect the light-sensitive artwork on display.
Which of the following are design criteria relevant to the design of shading components on the west facade of the new gallery? Check the three that apply.
- A. Low-E glazing on the west facade
- B. Spacing and depth of vertical louvers
- C. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of the west glazing
- D. Annual temperature data
- E. Height of the west gallery wall
- F. Survey of adjacent building heights
正解：B、C、E
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
For shading design on west facades:
Height of the wall (A): Determines the scale and proportion of shading devices.
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of glazing (C): Influences how much solar radiation passes through windows.
Spacing and depth of vertical louvers (D): Controls shading effectiveness against low-angle afternoon sun.
Low-E glazing (E) helps but is glazing performance, not shading design.
Annual temperature (B) is climatic but less directly relevant.
Adjacent building heights (F) influence shading from surroundings but are secondary.
References:
ARE 5.0 PPD - Environmental Conditions and Context, Solar Control
The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition - Sustainable Design
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質問 # 34
A site has been engineered with a 1:20 grade.
Which of the following sidewalk designs would be the most cost-effective way to get from the top to the bottom and still be in compliance with the accessibility standards?
- A. At the same grade as the slope with no handrail
- B. Switchback ramps at 1:12 with a handrail
- C. Cutting diagonally across the slope at 1:12 with no handrail
- D. Cutting diagonally across the slope at 1:10 with a handrail
正解：C
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
A 1:20 slope means a 5% grade (1 vertical unit per 20 horizontal units), which is slightly steeper than the ideal maximum slope for accessible ramps.
* Option C: Cutting diagonally across the slope at 1:12 (~8.33%) slope without a handrail is the most cost-effective design that still complies with accessibility standards. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ICC A117.1, the maximum slope for an accessible ramp is 1:12. Handrails are required on ramps with a rise greater than 6 inches (150 mm). If the rise is less than 6 inches, handrails are not required.
Because the diagonal cut reduces the slope to 1:12 and the total rise is likely less than 6 inches given the gentle 1:20 original slope, handrails are not mandatory, making this solution economical and code compliant.
* Option A: Switchback ramps at 1:12 with handrails are compliant but more expensive due to increased construction complexity and space requirements.
* Option B: A 1:10 slope (10%) exceeds the maximum allowed slope for accessible ramps and requires handrails, thus non-compliant.
* Option D: Following the existing 1:20 slope without modification does not provide the maximum accessibility slope and may be acceptable but might not comply with certain stricter local codes for ramps.
Therefore, Option C balances accessibility, cost, and compliance optimally.
References:
ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design Content Outline: Environmental Conditions and Context - Site Accessibility and Grading ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010) ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standards The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition, Chapter 7: Site Planning and Accessibility
質問 # 35
Comprehensive recycling of materials from building demolition is primarily limited by which one of the following?
- A. Relatively high labor costs compared to cost of raw materials
- B. Difficulty associated with specifying recycling requirements
- C. Lack of market for some recycled materials such as concrete and steel
- D. Technical difficulties of recycling more than 20% of demolition material
正解：A
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
Although recycling building materials is environmentally beneficial, the relatively high labor costs for sorting, processing, and handling recycled materials often limit comprehensive recycling efforts. Raw materials can be cheaper, discouraging extensive recycling unless incentives or regulations exist.
Technical difficulties (A) and market availability (D) have been improved over time.
Specifying recycling (C) is a design phase task but is not the primary practical limitation.
References:
ARE 5.0 PPD - Environmental Conditions and Context, Sustainable Design
The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition - Demolition and Recycling
質問 # 36
An architect has just received client approval of the Schematic Design documents for a three-story, outpatient medical clinic. The clinic is located within a mixed-use development governed by a City-approved Planned Development (PD) document. The medical clinic design utilizes standardized departmental layouts and includes outpatient clinics, as well as treatment spaces, administrative spaces and public/lobby spaces.
The site needs to accommodate four different vehicular traffic flows: patient traffic, staff traffic, service and delivery traffic, and emergency services traffic. In addition, a pedestrian plaza must connect to the mixed-use development sidewalks. The plaza must provide space for bicycle parking and will serve as the future bus stop.
The site design addresses several challenges related to building orientation. The southeast facade, with excellent visibility from the highway, is the location of all service equipment. The building entrance faces northwest, convenient to the parking but not visible from the highway.
The client believes future patient volumes will outgrow the clinic. The PD document allows for a planned Phase 2 development on the adjacent vacant site to the southwest. Phase 2 would include a second building (2 story, 80,000 BGSF) and/or a parking deck.
Other considerations for the project include:
* Protected tree requirements are defined in the PD document.
* Easy pedestrian access must be provided from Sycamore Boulevard.
* All required parking for the clinic must be accommodated on site.
* Programmed area includes 109,450 Departmental Gross Square Feet (DGSF) / 130,184 Building Gross Square Feet (BGSF).
* Exterior material percentages are dictated by the PD document and shall not exceed specific percentages for Primary and Secondary Finishes.
* All service equipment needs to be screened; see PD document for restrictions.
* Signage opportunities are important to the client.
* Acoustical privacy is a concern of the healthcare system.
The following resources are available for your reference:
* Drawings, including a perspective, plans, and exterior elevations
* Building Program, including client's departmental program and detailed program for Treatment 01 (Infusion)
* Exterior Material Cost Comparisons
* Planned Development Document
* IBC Excerpts, showing relevant code sections
* ADA Excerpts, showing relevant sections from the ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Which of the following design strategies would best address the vehicular circulation, visibility, and future expansion challenges for this project? Select the best answer.
- A. Position the pedestrian plaza on the southeast side adjacent to the highway to maximize visibility, cluster all vehicular access points on the southwest for future expansion ease, and place the main entrance on the northeast facade.
- B. Use a centralized parking deck adjacent to the northeast facade, locate all service equipment on the northwest facade to enhance visibility, and connect the pedestrian plaza internally through the building rather than adjacent sidewalks.
- C. Separate vehicular traffic flows with distinct entry and exit points, locate service equipment on the southeast facade screened per PD requirements, and position the building entrance on the northwest side facing parking for convenient access.
- D. Locate all vehicular traffic flows on the same access road to minimize site complexity and locate the main entrance on the southeast facade for maximum highway visibility.
正解：C
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
Based on the project description and site context:
* Separating vehicular traffic flows into distinct entry and exit points improves safety and efficiency.
Patient, staff, service/delivery, and emergency vehicles each have different operational needs and access priorities. This separation reduces conflicts and congestion.
* Locating service equipment on the southeast facade, which has excellent highway visibility, is appropriate because service areas are typically screened but can take advantage of visibility for logistical purposes. The PD document restricts screening and material use here, so adherence to those guidelines is necessary.
* Positioning the main building entrance on the northwest side facing the parking lot optimizes patient and visitor convenience, even though it has less visibility from the highway. This respects pedestrian access from Sycamore Boulevard and aligns with parking access, enhancing user experience.
* Future expansion (Phase 2) on the adjacent southwest vacant site is planned, so site circulation and building orientation must allow for growth without major redesign.
* Placing the pedestrian plaza connecting to existing sidewalks with bicycle parking and future bus stop meets ADA and site planning requirements, ensuring multimodal accessibility.
* The strategy in Option B addresses client priorities, PD document constraints, visibility, safety, and operational efficiency, consistent with NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Integration of Program and Systems content focusing on complex site planning and programmatic coordination.
* Options A, C, and D introduce compromises in circulation, visibility, or expansion potential that conflict with the project constraints and client needs.
References:
ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design Content Outline: Project Integration of Program and Systems - Site Planning and Vehicular Circulation City-approved Planned Development (PD) Document Excerpts ADA Standards for Accessible Design - Pedestrian Access and Circulation The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition, Chapter 7: Site Design and Program Integration
質問 # 37 
Refer to the exhibit (site designs A through D with tree and shrub placement and prevailing northwest winds indicated).
Which of the following site designs would best protect the structure from prevailing northwest winds?
- A. Site Design D
- B. Site Design B
- C. Site Design A
- D. Site Design C
正解：B
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
To protect a structure from prevailing winds, dense windbreaks such as evergreen trees should be planted upwind (northwest side) to reduce wind speed and buffer the building.
Site Design B places multiple deciduous and evergreen trees directly upwind (northwest) of the building, effectively creating a natural wind barrier.
Other site designs (A, C, D) do not position enough windbreak vegetation on the northwest side, making them less effective.
NCARB PPD guidelines emphasize site planning strategies that leverage natural vegetation as windbreaks to improve microclimate, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort.
References:
ARE 5.0 PPD - Environmental Conditions and Context, Site Planning and Microclimate The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition - Sustainable Site Design
質問 # 38 
Refer to the exhibit (lighting fixtures with Kelvin temperatures and CRI values).
An architect is evaluating downlighting for a new restaurant. The owner requests the lighting cast a warm light, be energy efficient, and allow for the colors of the chef's food to accurately appear while guests are seated.
What fixture manufacturer satisfies the owner's request?
- A. Luxenardo (Metal Halide, 5000K, 90 CRI)
- B. VeriSPEK Fixtures (Halogen, 3000K, 95 CRI)
- C. Bea-Lele Lighting (LED, 2800K, 91 CRI)
- D. Mornath Industries (Fluorescent, 2800K, 79 CRI)
正解：C
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
The owner's requirements include:
Warm light: Lower color temperatures (~2700K to 3000K) produce warm light, flattering food and ambiance.
Both Mornath (2800K) and Bea-Lele (2800K) meet this.
Energy efficiency: LEDs are generally more energy efficient than halogen, fluorescent, and metal halide fixtures.
Accurate color rendering: A high Color Rendering Index (CRI) above 90 is desirable to accurately render food colors. Bea-Lele Lighting (91 CRI) and VeriSPEK Fixtures (95 CRI) meet this.
Between Bea-Lele and VeriSPEK, LED fixtures are more energy efficient than halogen, making Bea-Lele Lighting (LED, 2800K, 91 CRI) the best choice.
References:
ARE 5.0 PPD - Building Systems and Assemblies, Lighting Design
The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition - Lighting and Color Rendering
質問 # 39 
Refer to the exhibit (stair connecting four stories, occupant load 100, not accessible exit).
Not including the permitted projection for handrails and stringers, what is the minimum clear width of the stair at dimension X?
- A. 36 inches
- B. 60 inches
- C. 44 inches
- D. 48 inches
正解：C
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
For stairs serving 100 occupants, building codes such as IBC require a minimum clear width of 44 inches to accommodate occupant egress.
36 inches is typical minimum for stairs serving smaller occupant loads.
Wider widths like 48 or 60 inches are required for higher occupant loads.
Handrails and projections may reduce nominal width but are not included in minimum clear width measurements.
References:
ARE 5.0 PPD - Codes and Regulations, Egress Requirements
IBC 2018 Chapter 10 - Means of Egress
質問 # 40
A multistory warehouse is to be converted into a high-tech office building. The owners propose a variety of services and flexibility to tenants, including cable/internet, fiber optic communications, dish/satellite, and security systems.
In order to accommodate this broad array of electronic and communications services, the architect should recommend which of the following electrical and communications distribution systems?
- A. Poke-through system
- B. Flat cable wiring system
- C. Raised access floor system
- D. Cellular deck system
正解：C
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
A raised access floor system provides a flexible, accessible space beneath the finished floor for routing power, data, telecommunications, and security cables. It facilitates easy reconfiguration and tenant fit-out modifications without major disruption.
Poke-through systems (A) provide limited point access for power/data and are less flexible for extensive rewiring.
Cellular deck systems (B) are structural components, not distribution systems.
Flat cable wiring (D) is a wiring method but does not provide the physical infrastructure for flexibility.
References:
ARE 5.0 PPD - Building Systems and Assemblies, Electrical and Communications Systems The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition - Data and Power Distribution
質問 # 41
Click on the area of the concrete beam elevation where steel reinforcing will most improve the beam's span capability.
正解：
解説：
質問 # 42
For a government-owned project, architects can reduce consumption and waste by including which of the following requirements in their design and specifications? Check the four that apply.
- A. Limit bidding to local contractors
- B. Construction waste recycling
- C. Use of low flow fixtures
- D. Means of construction
- E. Use of local materials
- F. Reuse of existing structures
正解：B、C、E、F
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
To reduce consumption and waste, especially for government projects emphasizing sustainability:
Construction waste recycling (A): Diverts materials from landfill.
Use of local materials (B): Reduces transportation energy and emissions.
Reuse of existing structures (D): Minimizes new material use and demolition waste.
Use of low flow fixtures (F): Conserves water and reduces operational consumption.
Means of construction (C) and limiting bidding (E) affect cost and process but less directly impact waste reduction.
References:
ARE 5.0 PPD - Environmental Conditions and Context, Sustainable Design
The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition - Green Building
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質問 # 43
An architect is developing a master plan for a small area of a city located on a lake. The master plan has four open sites being considered for a proposed park. The city needs to avoid incoming noise pollution at the park and provide a variety of activities for the city.
Click on the open site that is appropriate for a city park with baseball fields and nature trails.
正解：
解説：
Explanation:
open site directly adjacent to the industrial zone
It is away from the airport noise to the west.
It is separated from the residential low-rise and waterfront areas, reducing impact on sensitive neighbors.
It provides enough space and separation from commercial and retail zones (right map).
It avoids the smaller open sites on the waterfront and retail area, which are constrained and may be affected by residential noise concerns or limited in size.
質問 # 44
In high-rise building construction, which advantages does the use of composite floor decking offer over the use of flat plates? Check the four that apply.
- A. Lightweight concrete may be used to reduce dead weight of the structure.
- B. Metal decks provide a working platform, eliminating the need for wood planking.
- C. Shear connectors are not required between the concrete and the beams below.
- D. Composite decks serve as forms for concrete, eliminating the need for forming and stripping.
- E. Steel construction provides decreased sound transmission compared to flat plate systems.
- F. Composite decks provide positive reinforcement for concrete slabs.
正解：A、B、D、F
解説：
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
Composite floor decking advantages:
(A) Composite action reinforces slabs, improving strength.
(C) Metal decks serve as working platforms, speeding construction.
(D) Decks act as permanent formwork, eliminating temporary formwork.
(E) Lightweight concrete can be used to reduce structural weight.
(B) Shear connectors are required for composite action, so this is incorrect.
(F) Steel generally increases sound transmission compared to flat plate concrete, so false.
References:
ARE 5.0 PPD - Building Systems and Assemblies, Structural Systems
The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition - Steel Construction
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