I have questions about some of the NCARB Exam Guide sample questions, I wish somebody could help me.
Which of the following consultant engineers typically consumes the greatest percentage of project fees on school projects?
o Civil
o Electrical
o Mechanical
o Structural
The correct answer is Mechanical. I have no idea how to approach this question, I would like to know where I can find this type of information for further study?
When the architect is analyzing the choice between renovating an existing library or demolishing it and constructing a new library, the architect should first recommend that
o a feasibility study be prepared
o renovation costs be compared with costs for
new construction
o the owner obtain community input
o the local historical society be consulted
The right answer is "a feasibility study be prepared". I thought "renovation costs be compared with costs for new construction" would be better, since at the beginning of the question, it says "the architect is analyzing the choice between......" which means no matter what, the current library can't satisfy the need, they need a new one or an upgraded one.
Blocking and stacking within the programming process is most critical when considering
o space requirements
o special equipment
o site limitations
o building systems
Correct answer is "site limitations". I was hesitating between "space requirements" and "site limitations" and finally chose "space requirements" because I thought blocking and stacking are all about space (area and location), can anybody explain why "site limitations" is a better choice?
Thank you in advance.