Electrical
Function of the ground in an electrical circuit
What is to provide a path for electrons in the event of a short circuit?
According to IBC, a floor height change over this rise is classified as a trip hazard and not allowed
What is 1/4"?
This type of window is best for energy efficiency, as it is capable of selectively blocking radiant heat
What is an E glass thermal pane?
Time value of money uses these for decision-making components
What is net present value and internal rate of return?
An HVAC unit rated at 12.5 tons would have this capacity
What is 150,000 BTUs?
You are checking the voltage across a switch in a 120-volt circuit with a meter. If the switch contacts are open, this is what the voltage reading across the switch be.
What is 120 volts?
The NFPA codes require that a class K fire extinguisher be used to supress this type of fire in a commercial kitchen
What is a grease or oil fire?
Expanded polystyrene is the primary underlayment and insulation for this type of building exterior
What is an exterior insulated finishing system?
You are reiewing Decembers energy bill and notice that it has increased though usage by the restaurant has remained the same as previous months. This could have caused this spike.
What are peak demand charges?
Paint peeling off the wall shortly after painting is caused by this
What is insufficient prep work completed on the wall?
Multimeter setting would you use to check a fuse
What is ohms?
During an emergency response, the first action completed after the site is secure
What is complete a site evaluation and risk analysis?
In determining the potential for capital outlay in a free-standing 8,000 sq ft facility, these three components would most likely require 100% replacement over a 25 yr period.
What are HVAC units, roofs, and a parking lot?
This type of contract would not allow a change order
What is a not-to-exceed contract?
You decide to increase the tonnage/capacity on a kitchen HVAC package unit from 7.5 tons to 10 tons. This is how many additional BTUs will you be adding.
What is 30,000 BTUs?
Can move as fast as light with a negative charge
What is an electron?
Which of the following codes must be followed in the US, regardless of location? NEC, UMC, ADA, IBC, BOCA
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
To replace your roof, you calculate that 12 squares of material are needed. What does your roof measure?
What is 25' x 48'?
When considering the future capital expenditure for a convection oven, this would be the most reliable indicator for replacement
What is the repair history/reliability of equipment?
You are reviewing a set of blueprints to determine whether there is enough room to install a 5-foot vanity in the womens restroom. The blueprints for this location use a ?=1' scale. One the plan, the restroom wall for the area measures 3 inches. This is the actual length of the wall.
What is 6 feet?
This motor creats a revolving magnetic field that allows the motor to start under heavy loads
What is a three-phase motor?
You are reiewing plans for a restroom remodel. To comply with ADA, the minimum turning radius in a wheelchair-accessible stall must be this many inches and the minimum distance from the center of the toilet bowl to the side wall must be this many inches respectively.
What is 60 inches and 18 inches respectively?
You repace the parking lot of a restaurant for $60,000. The useful life of this capital project is deemed to be 20 years. This percentage of the parking lot should be depreciated after the first two years.
What is 10%?
A preventative maintenance program can reduce reactive repairs by this percent
What is 70%?
The tile in the lobby of your restaurant needs replacing. To proide the contractor with the total floor area for a quote, you look at the plans and see that the room is 20' wide by 15' long in the main lobby, front entry area is 15' x 6', and a hallway leading to the restroom off the lobby measures 6' x 10'. The elevation of the room is 9'. This is the total floor area that will need to be re-tiled.
What is 450 sq feet?