Free NCARB Project-Planning-Design Exam Questions

Question 1

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 : Electric

B : Hydronic

C : Forced air

D : Combination forced air/hydronic

Answer: A

Question 2

Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for a new shopping center to be constructed on a nearly flat site flowing into a municipal subsurface storm-drainage system that is at capacity during a 5-year storm?

A : Extending the storm sewers to catch basins in all roads and drives in the development

B : Grading roads, locating buildings, and sizing culverts to create retention basins

C : Sectioning, sizing, and pitching drainage ways, culverts, and basins to reduce runoff time

D : Conducting all site drainage along the curbs of service streets

Answer: B

Question 3

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 A

B : Site Design B

C : Site Design C

D : Site Design D

Answer: B

Question 4

Refer to the exhibit (urban commercial site sketch).In the urban commercial site shown in the sketch, which is the most convenient location for a truck entrance and exit from the site?

A : A

B : B

C : C

D : D

Answer: C

Question 5

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 A

B : Site Design B

C : Site Design C

D : Site Design D

Answer: B