COSC 253 exam 1 Ch 1, Ch 2, Ch 15 || with Accurate Answers 100%.
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Buildings account for ______ to _______ percent of the world's energy use. correct answers 30 to 40
One simple definition of ________________ is building to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. correct answers sustai...
COSC 253 exam 1 Ch 1, Ch 2, Ch 15 || with Accurate
Answers 100%.
Buildings account for ______ to _______ percent of the world's energy use. correct answers 30
to 40
One simple definition of ________________ is building to meet the needs of the present
generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. correct
answers sustainability
A __________ - __ - __________ life cycle analysis (LCA) begins with materials extraction but
extends only as far as when the material leaves the factory, excluding the effects of
transportation to the building site, installation, maintenance, and disposal or recycling. correct
answers cradle to gate
A __________ - __ - __________ LCA is considered the most comprehensive method of
describing and quantifying environmental impacts associated with building materials. correct
answers cradle to grave
LEED stands for _________________ in ____________ and ________________ design. correct
answers Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
LEED recognizes four levels of sustainable design, including Certified, ____________, Gold,
and ___________. correct answers silver and platinum
Within each LEED category are mandatory ______________and optional ____________ that
contribute points toward a building's overall sustainability rating. correct answers prerequisites
and credits
Construction documents fully describe the building to be constructed and typically consist of
graphic ____________ ____________ (plans) and written _______________. correct answers
drawings and specifications
_____________ ______________ govern the types of activities that may take place on a given
piece of land, densities, setbacks, parking requirements, and bulk dimensions (height, footprint,
etc.). They can also be used to protect historic areas. correct answers zoning ordinances
The _____________ ___________________ ___________ (IRC) is a stand-alone building code
that regulates the construction of one- and two-family dwellings. correct answers international
residential code
To effectively use the International Building Code, one must know the proposed ____________
_____________ and _____________ ____________. correct answers occupancy and height
, Prior to 2000, the three model codes in the US were the ______________ Building Code,
______________ Building Code, and the ___________________ Building Code. correct
answers uniform, standard, and national
In the US, the _______________ _________________ _________ (IBC) is the predominate
building code used today. correct answers International building code
A _____________ code requirement contains detailed information, is simpler to implement, and
provides certainty for designers and builders. correct answers Perscriptive
A _____________ code requirement provides the standard for a particular building element but
does not include detailed information. For example, a wall that is required to have a two-hour
fire resistance rating. correct answers performance
In conventional ___________/_________/__________ project delivery, the owner first hires a
design team to create construction documents. Once the construction documents are complete,
the owner invites construction firms to submit a bid before awarding the construction project to
the bidder deemed most suitable. correct answers Design/Bid/Build
In design/build project delivery, the owner contracts with one __________ that ultimately
assumes responsibility for both design and construction. correct answers Entity
The __________/___________ project delivery method readily accommodates fast track
construction. correct answers Design/Build
In _____________ construction, the owner contracts with a single entity that provides not only
design and construction services, but financing for the project as well. correct answers Turnkey
With fixed-fee or ____________-_________ compensation, the general contractor is paid a fixed
dollar amount to complete the construction project. correct answers Lump sum
___________________ compensation is most often used with projects for which the scope of
work is not fully known at the time compensation is established. correct answers Cost plus a fee
Cost plus a fee compensation may include a _____________ _____________ price (GMAX or
GMP) correct answers Guaranteed Maximum
_________________ ________________ include bonuses or penalties for savings or overruns
and can be part of any type of construction contract. correct answers Incentive Provisions
Two common types of surety bonds are ______________ bonds and payment bonds. correct
answers Performance
The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) developed a comprehensive outline called
Masterformat for organizing information about construction materials and systems. correct
answers Construction Specifications Institute
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