CA - Brett
BUILDING CODE - Mark
DESIGN - Paola
D/P/S PROJECTS - Adriana
HOUSING UNITS - Chris
100

What does ASI stand for?

A.  Additional Service Inquiry

B.  Architects Supplemental Information 

C.  Added Status Intelligence

D.  Additional Supplemental Inquiry

B.  Architects Supplemental Information

100

What is the Climate Zone of Albuquerque?

A.  2B

B.  3B

C.  4B

D.  5B

C.  4B

100

What is the minimum maneuvering clearance for the front approach to the push side of a swinging door, perpendicular to the doorway, if not equipped with a latch and closer? 

A.  18"

B.  24"

C.  36"

D.  48"

D.  48"

100

What is the LEED certification level of Sterling Downtown? 

A.  Certified

B.  Silver

C.  Gold

D.  Platinum


D.  Platinum

100

What is the minimum clear dimension for a worksurface in a "Type A" unit? 

A.  30"

B.  32"

C.  34"

D.  36" 

A.  30"

200

You are reviewing a roof accessory submittal, and the submitted insulation does not match the project specs, but is potentially an acceptable substitution. How do you respond to the submittal?

A.  Approve with notes addressing substitution

B.  Revise and Resubmit, noting for contractor to verify substitution meets requirements

C.  Reject, stating the submitted insulation does not match specs

D.  Approve, with no notes about deviation from specs

B.  Revise and Resubmit, noting for contractor to verify substitution meets requirements

200

What is the Frost Line Depth of Albuquerque?

A.  16"

B.  20"

C.  18"

D.  24"

A.  16"

200

When measuring the heated area of wood frame project, the calculating area is taken to the face of what component?

A.  Stucco

B.  Exterior Sheathing

C.  Stud

D.  Interior Sheathing

C.  Stud

200

Which housing project is this?  

A.  Meridian

B.  Primrose - Tyler, Texas

C.  Vizcaya

D.  Primrose - Washington, Utah


B.  Primrose - Tyler, Texas

200

How many inches are interior door frames located from an adjacent stud?  

A.  2"

B.  3"

C.  4"

D.  5"

C.  4"

300

You are making site observations for a project that you worked on. You see the way that a detail was constructed and it does not match the CD’s. What should you do?

A. If it works just the same, then no need to make a fuss.

B. Explain to the subcontractor how to build it correctly.

C. Report the work as a deviation from the CD’s in your Field Report.

D. Tell the subcontractor to stop work & then inform the superintendent.

C. Report the work as a deviation from the CD’s in your Field Report.

300

According to the 2018 IECC, what is the required R value for roof insulation, entirely above roof deck, for Albuquerque? 

A.  R-10

B.  R-20

C.  R-25

D.  R-30

D.  R-30

300

How many points is LEED Gold Certification?

A.  50-59

B.  60-79

C.  80-89

D.  90+

B.  60-79


300

What is the new name for Happy Valley Apartments?

A.  Sentio 

B.  Allora

C.  Echelon

D.  Solara



A.  Sentio

300

What is the D/P/S "RA" door type?  

A.  Residential Assembly Door

B.  Residential Architecture Door  

C.  Residential Unit Door 

D.  Residential Typical Swing Door

D.  Residential Typical Swing Door

400

You are making site observations and a subcontractor stops you to ask questions about what to do regarding a construction method. What should you do?

A. Answer the questions providing you know what you are talking about.

B. Don’t speak directly to subcontractors, let them work it out.

C. Refer any subcontractor questions to the superintendent for a response.

D. Refer to the drawings they are working from to verify if they have the current issue.

C. Refer any subcontractor questions to the superintendent for a response.

400

According to the 2015 IBC

Unless stated elsewhere in the code, smoke partitions are required to have what fire resistance rating?

A.  No Rating

B.  1/2 Hour

C.  45 Min

D.  1 Hour

A.  No Rating

400

The "R" in FAR measurement stands for what?

A.  Requirement

B.  Ratio

C.  Room

D.  Rate   

B.  Ratio

400

What was the final construction cost of Jefferson Green?

A.  7-9 Million

B.  9-10 Million

C.  10-11 Million

D.  11-12 Million


A.  7-9 Million

400

For a 1,000 unit housing project, how many of the units are required to be accessible with roll-in showers? 

A.  10 units

B.  20 units

C.  50 units

D.  100 units

A.  10 units

500

You are reviewing product submittals for cabinets. The shop drawings are dimensioned except for some requested dimensions regarding the gap between the modular cabinets & the adjacent side walls. What should you do?

A. Refer to the model to verify the clearances requested & note such in the shop drawings.

B. Note “As Required” at requested dimensions.

C. Note in the shop drawings that the contractor must field verify all dimensions.

D. Request field dimensions from the contractor, so you can note them in the submittals.

C. Note in the shop drawings that the contractor must field verify all dimensions.

500

According to the 2015 IBC

Horizontal projections; objects with leading edges more than 27" and not more than 80" above the floor, SHALL NOT project horizontally more than how many inches into the circulation path?

A.  4"

B.  6"

C.  8"

D.  12"

A.  4"

500

According to the 2022 Mandatory Design Standards for Multifamily Housing

Unless more stringent local zoning requirements apply, building façades shall utilize not less than how many different building materials?

A.  One

B.  Two

C.  Three

D.  Four

C. Building Façades shall utilize not less than three different building materials. 

500

Which two D/P/S housing projects won NAIOP Merit Awards in 2021? 

A.  Vizcaya and Amaran 

B.  Nuevo Atrisco and Amaran

C.  Vizcaya and Sterling   

D.  Vizcaya and Nuevo Atrisco

D.  Vizcaya and Nuevo Atrisco


500

For "Type A" units, what is the typical height for the unit door viewer/peephole? 

A.  40"

B.  41"

C.  42"

D.  43"

D.  43"