ARCH 331- MID TERM EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026/2027
The requirements for the building foundation will most likely be found on which sheet in a
drawing set? - ANS S101
Construction Documents = Drawings + Construction Contract + ....... - ANS Specifications
In regards to the entity which has authority over enforcing building codes, the acronym AHJ
most nearly stands for... - ANS Authority Having Jurisdiction
The recorded wind speed during Hurricane Michael exceeded the design wind speed as
specified by the AHJ. - ANS True
All of the following are considered a dead load except...
Weight of structural members,
Weight of permanent non-structural components,
Occupants - ANS Occupants
All of the following effect the magnitude of wind loads on buildings except.
Topography surrounding site
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, Height of building
Size of building
Location of building
Weight of the building - ANS Weight of the building
Load factors are applied to loads acting on building to account for which of the following -
ANS Approximations in design methodology
Differences in material strength
Uncertainty in the magnitude and location of applied loads.
Earthquake induced forces is an example of lateral loading on a structure. - ANS True
Per the International Building Code, a fire station is required to be designed as what Risk
Category? - ANS IV
The exposure category (wind design) for Francis Hall is most nearly.... - ANS Exposure B
A structure design to the minimum requirements of the building code should not collapse when
subjected to a minimum design earthquake or wind event. - ANS True
A structure designed and constructed to the minimum requirements of the building should
should not sustain structural damage during a design earthquake or wind event. - ANS False
Earthquake forces are a function of the building mass (weight) and stiffness, which means that if
a building is located in a high seismic region it is preferable for the building to be heavy and stiff
in order reduce earthquake loads on the structure. - ANS False (we like flexible structures
when there will be lateral movement)
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026/2027
The requirements for the building foundation will most likely be found on which sheet in a
drawing set? - ANS S101
Construction Documents = Drawings + Construction Contract + ....... - ANS Specifications
In regards to the entity which has authority over enforcing building codes, the acronym AHJ
most nearly stands for... - ANS Authority Having Jurisdiction
The recorded wind speed during Hurricane Michael exceeded the design wind speed as
specified by the AHJ. - ANS True
All of the following are considered a dead load except...
Weight of structural members,
Weight of permanent non-structural components,
Occupants - ANS Occupants
All of the following effect the magnitude of wind loads on buildings except.
Topography surrounding site
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, Height of building
Size of building
Location of building
Weight of the building - ANS Weight of the building
Load factors are applied to loads acting on building to account for which of the following -
ANS Approximations in design methodology
Differences in material strength
Uncertainty in the magnitude and location of applied loads.
Earthquake induced forces is an example of lateral loading on a structure. - ANS True
Per the International Building Code, a fire station is required to be designed as what Risk
Category? - ANS IV
The exposure category (wind design) for Francis Hall is most nearly.... - ANS Exposure B
A structure design to the minimum requirements of the building code should not collapse when
subjected to a minimum design earthquake or wind event. - ANS True
A structure designed and constructed to the minimum requirements of the building should
should not sustain structural damage during a design earthquake or wind event. - ANS False
Earthquake forces are a function of the building mass (weight) and stiffness, which means that if
a building is located in a high seismic region it is preferable for the building to be heavy and stiff
in order reduce earthquake loads on the structure. - ANS False (we like flexible structures
when there will be lateral movement)
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