PA – ARE Tutor

Programming & Analysis (PA)

1. A client wants to convert a warehouse into a co-working space. Which THREE factors should be prioritized during programming?

(a) Historic preservation guidelines, available funding, and parking availability.

(b) Collaborative work areas, flexible furniture layouts, and access to natural light.

(d) Meeting rooms, private offices, and individual climate control systems.

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2. You discover discrepancies between client expectations and available budget during programming. What should you do?

(a) Proceed with design based on client expectations and address budget later.

(b) Inform the client and propose alternative program options within their budget.

(d) Recommend increasing the budget without suggesting program adjustments.

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3. Which document serves as the official record of program decisions and agreements?

(a) The architectural drawings

(b) The project cost estimate

(d) The building code report

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4. Stakeholder opinions differ on space allocation priorities. What is the BEST approach to resolve this?

(a) Prioritize the needs of the stakeholder with the largest financial contribution.

(b) Offer pre-determined space allocation options for stakeholders to choose from.

(d) Defer decision-making until detailed design begins.

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5. What is the PRIMARY purpose of a functional adjacencies diagram in programming?

(a) To determine the aesthetic design of the building

(b) To calculate the total square footage required

(d) To specify finishes and materials for each space

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6. An existing building program specifies outdated technology needs. How should you approach this?

(a) Recommend replacing all technology infrastructure immediately.

(b) Design for flexibility and adaptability to future technological advancements.

(d) Consult with technology specialists only after initial space planning.

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7. What information should be EXCLUDED from the program narrative?

a) Specific furniture layouts and finishes

(b) Client goals and objectives for the project

(d) Code compliance considerations and limitations

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8. A public library program emphasizes community engagement and access to technology. How should the space be designed?

(a) With dedicated technology labs and quiet reading areas only.

(b) With flexible multi-purpose spaces for diverse uses and technology integration.

(d) Prioritizing staff offices and administrative functions.

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9. Which of the following is NOT a typical outcome of the programming phase?

(a) A space allocation diagram indicating the size and location of program elements.

(b) Detailed construction drawings showing specific design details.

(d) A program narrative documenting client goals, space needs, and design intent.

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10. During a programming meeting, stakeholders express conflicting needs. What is the MOST important skill for the architect to demonstrate?

(a) Technical expertise in building code compliance.

(b) Artistic vision and strong design ideas.

d) Ability to quickly produce preliminary design sketches

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11. A small gasoline station, built in the 1930s along Route 66 in Missouri, has been abandoned for 10 years. New owners have bought the property and want to fix it up so they can operate an automotive museum and small restaurant on the property. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The owners plan to apply for federal tax credits. According to the definitions established by the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment Historic Properties, which of the following treatments should be selected?

(A) preservation

(B) rehabilitation

(D) reconstruction

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12. An architect is designing an office building for a site in Minnesota and draws a profile of the site based upon a topographic survey provided by the client. The client asks the architect's opinion on the best location for the building. In order to take advantage of the most favorable microclimate on the site, where should the building be located?

(A) point A

(B) point B

(D) point D

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13. What is typically the maximum height building that can utilize an upfeed water supply system?

(A) 20-30 ft

(B) 30-40 ft

(D) 70-80 ft

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14. 120/208 voltage, three-phase power is appropriate for a small commercial building.

(A) industrial

(B) small commercial

(D) large commercial

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15. A company is considering replacing its existing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system with a new system at a total cost of $55,000. It is expected that the new, more efficient system will save the company $460 per month in utility costs. The simple payback period of their investment will be ___ years. (Fill in the blank.)

A company is considering replacing its existing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system with a new system at a total cost of $55,000. It is expected that the new, more efficient system will save the company $460 per month in utility costs. The simple payback period of their investment will be . years. (Fill in the blank.)

16. An architect is studying several sites for possible development by a client. Of the following sites, the one most likely to be buildable is

(A) a designated wetland

(B) a brownfield

(D) an endangered species habitat

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17. Which of the following spaces should be acoustically "live"? (Choose the two that apply.)

(A) a talk radio recording studio

(B) a cathedral featuring an antique German pipe organ

(D) a community playhouse often used for poetry recitation

(E) a university lecture hall

(F) a movie theater

18. On the illustration shown, the three areas of negative wind pressure are ____ . (Fill in the blank.)

On the illustration shown, the three areas of negative wind pressure are . (Fill in the blank. NORTH, EAST, SOUTH, or WEST,
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19. A developer plans to construct an office building on a previously undisturbed site. Each of the buildings shown has the same gross square footage. Which of the following diagrams represents the best planning approach?

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(B)

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(D)

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20. Which approaches are appropriate for passively cooling a building in Taos, New Mexico? (Choose the three that apply.)

(A) roof ponds

(B) evaporative coolers

(D) limited windows on north side

(E) courtyards with fountains

(F) large windows on the east and west

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21. A small one-story building in a temperate climate has been designed with its long side oriented to the south. If a southern view is not a concern, the best passive solar heating method will be

(A) direct gain space

(B) Trombe wall

(D) convective loop

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22. To conduct a preliminary code evaluation for a proposed project, the architect must possess a certain amount of information about the building. Which of the following are key pieces of information for the initial step of the code evaluation? (Choose the three that apply.

(A) type of occupancy

(B) separation from adjacent buildings

(D) type of construction

(E) required type of fire suppression system

(F) fire district location

23. In the illustration shown, what is an appropriate use for the sloped region between points A and B?

(A) Use it as a parking area.

(B) Plant it with grass.

(D) Use it as a building site.

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24. A family wishes to add a bedroom and bath to the first floor of their home to accommodate an elderly relative who will move in after she is discharged from a rehabilitation hospital. The family hopes to build the rooms adjacent to an existing but seldom-used sitting room, so that she may have her own living area. The site is tight, and the proposed addition may need to extend 2 ft into the property setback. The homeowners may choose to apply for

(A) an easement

(B) a covenant

(D) a variance

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25. The floor area ratio for a suburban property is 2.0. The lot is 50 ft wide (parallel to the street) by 100 ft deep (perpendicular to the street). The required front setback is 10 ft, and the back and side setbacks are 5 ft. Which of the following building configurations may be constructed?

(A) a two-story building that is 50 ft wide by 100 ft deep

(B) a three-story building that is 40 ft wide by 80 ft deep

(D) a four-story building that is 40 ft wide by 65 ft deep

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26. The document that legally describes the layout of a subdivided piece of property is called a

(A) survey

(B) master plan

(D) deed

(E) plot

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27. An old stone mansion, constructed in the 1850s, is purchased by a law firm. The building is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and the firm intends to apply for federal tax credits. An architect joins the project to figure out how to fit the attorneys' offices, support spaces, library, and conference rooms into the existing space. In addition, the architect has been asked to survey the existing building and identify any portions of the structure in need of repair. Which of the following recommendations are appropriate for this facility?

(A) Remove all of the trim from the interior walls, install furring strips and insulation, replace the plaster, and reinstall the trim.

B) Remove the contemporary carpet in the dining room, strip the white paint from the mahogany paneling, and refinish the wood with a dark stain to approximate the way the room looked in a Civil War era photograph.

(D) Replace an existing plaster ceiling in a common area with a new plaster ceiling at a lower level to allow installation of recessed downlights.

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28. Absolute title to a portion of a structure is known as

(A) fee simple ownership

(B) condominium ownership

(D) cooperative ownership

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29. According to the affinity matrix shown, to which room or rooms must the kitchen be adjacent? (Choose the three that apply.)

(A) living room

(B) study

(D) laundry

(E) dining room

(F) master bedroom

30. Which of the following cost opinions should include the highest contingency allowance?

(A) a cost opinion prepared just before the drawings are sent to contractors for bids on a small veterinary clinic

(B) a cost opinion prepared at the conclusion of the design development phase for an addition to a building designed by the architect two years ago

(C) a cost opinion prepared at the conclusion of the schematic design phase for converting an old warehouse into artists’ studios and loft apartments

(D) a cost opinion prepared during the programming phase for a new elementary school

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31. An architect is designing a small community theater that will feature musical and spoken word performances. The theater company's artistic director requests that the architect develop a design that will make it possible for the performer to have eye contact with every spectator in the theater while maximizing the number of seats from which the audience can see and hear most clearly. Which diagram represents the best approach to the theater layout?

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(B)

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32. Which organizational pattern for a space best facilitates social interaction?

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(B)

(C)

(D)

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33. Which of the following are included in a contractor's project overhead costs? (Choose the four that apply.)

(A) bonds and insurance

(B) payroll taxes

(D) permits

(E) temporary office and sanitary facilities

(F) transportation expenses

34. A chef is considering the purchase of an abandoned church, with the intention of turning it into a restaurant. The property's zoning designation allows this type of use. The chef has obtained a preliminary site plan and permission to access the site from the current owner, and hires an architect to assist with a feasibility study to examine the possibility of converting the old building to the new use. Which of the following should the architect do first?

(A) Check local zoning ordinances and analyze the site to determine if there is enough space available for the parking required.

(B) Assist the restaurateur in developing a program and check the space requirements against the area and layout of the existing structure.

(D) Complete a code review of the existing building and develop a preliminary plan for renovation.

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35. Which of the following statements regarding building costs are true? (Choose the four that apply.)

(A) The greater the floor area of the building, the greater the cost.

(B) The longer the construction period, the greater the cost.

·(D) A cubic building costs less than a rectangular building of the same area.

(E) The greater the floor-to-floor height, the greater the unit cost.

(F) The taller the building, the greater the unit cost.

36. Which of the following factors increases a building's efficiency?

(A) a central mechanical plant

(B) small rooms

(D) many offices requiring windows

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37. According to Design with Nature, Ian McHarg's 1969 book on conservation and site planning, which of the following sites is most suitable for development?

(A) forest/woodland

(B) prime agricultural land

(D) aquifer recharge area

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38. For which of the following building types is the room data sheet approach to programming the most appropriate?

(A) a college dormitory

(B) a speculative office building

(D) an assembly line area of a factory

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39. A 100-year flood is defined as

(A) the most significant flood in a 100-year period

(B) a flood level with a 1 % probability of being equaled or surpassed each year

(D) an area where development is not permitted

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40. Which of the following approaches will fulfill sustainable design objectives and contribute to meeting a building's safety and security objectives? (Choose the four that apply.)

(A) parking areas under the building

(B) constructed wetland

(D) full-height glass walls around the building lobby

(E) Trombe walls

(F) natural landscaping and rainwater retention ponds

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41. An architect is preparing a cost evaluation for a project during the programming stage. The opinion is based upon a previous, similar project. Which of the following is a known factor that will add cost to the project?

(A) a contingency

(B) a premium

(D) an upcharge

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42. Which of the following configurations of trees will be the most effective windbreak?

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(B)

(C)

(D)

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43. Which of the following detains water and allows it to be absorbed slowly by the ground?

(A) a bioswale

(B) an infiltration basin

(D) a cistern

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44. A town plans to build a small airport for commuter flights to the nearest metropolis. Which public works financing method will be most appropriate to use to fund the project?

(A) an ad valorem tax

(B) a general obligation bond

(D) a public enterprise revenue bond

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45. A school district is an example of

(A) an overlay zoning district

(B) a catchment area

(D) a neighborhood

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46. For which climate will these four design strategies be appropriate?• using shade openings with moveable awnings • selecting dark colors for exterior building finishes • locating no windows on the north elevation • using compact forms

46. For which climate will these four design strategies be appropriate?
• using shade openings with moveable awnings
• selecting dark colors for exterior building finishes
• locating no windows on the north elevation
• using compact forms

(A) cool

(B) temperate

(D) hot-arid

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47. The net assignable area of a public library is 32,000 sf The efficiency of the building is estimated to be about 75%. What should be the approximate target gross square footage of the building?

(A) 24,000 ft2

(B) 40,000 ft2

(D) 44,000 ft2

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48. During "circle time" in a kindergarten class, the children arrange their chairs in a half circle with the teacher in the center, say their ABCs and count to 10, and read a book. The students then sing a song before going to their tables for snack time. This is an illustration of:

(A) proximetrics

(B) territoriality

(D) a behavior setting

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49. Which of the following determines the allowable height of a building? (Choose the four that apply.)

(A) use group

(B) type of construction

(D) means of egress

(E) occupant load

(F) zoning ordinances

50. A shopping center featuring a large grocery store, a few small take-out restaurants, a variety store, a greeting card shop, and a video rental store is classified as a

(A) neighborhood center

(B) community center

(D) market center

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51. A small business owner plans to build a factory and small warehouse to manufacture and distribute a line of diaper bags. A $75,000 loan is obtained to supplement the funds contributed by investors. Which calculation should be used to determine how much the monthly payments will be if the loan is to be repaid in 10 years?

(A) uniform present worth

(B) uniform sinking fund

(D) uniform capital recovery

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52. Which foundation strategy is most likely to disturb natural surface drainage patterns?

(A) a raised pad

(B) piles

(D) columns

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53. Which of the following building shapes will be most appropriate for a site with a hot-humid climate?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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54. The science of designing objects and spaces so that they can be used most efficiently and comfortably by people is called

(A) anthropomorphism

(B) ergonomics

(D) bionomics

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55. Which of the following statements is true regarding soil mechanics?

(A) Coarse-grained soils are more likely to be affected by freeze/thaw cycles than fine-grained soils.

(B) A mix of organic soil and clay will have a suitable bearing capacity for a small residence.

(D) A building’s footings should be placed above the frost line so they will not be affected by heaving.

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56. The statement "develop a multilevel system of pedestrian circulation" is an example of a

(A) need

(B) programming statement

(D) design concept

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57. Which of the programming diagrams shown will best record required space relationships just prior to initial space planning?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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58. The developer of a retail shopping complex has estimated through an economic analysis that he can afford to build up to 85,000 ft2 of gross building area. A central, enclosed pedestrian mall will occupy about 6% of the building, and the efficiency ratio is estimated to be 75%. Approximately how much net rentable area will be available?

(A) 59,900 ft2

(B) 63,700 ft2

(D) 107,000 ft2

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59. The following five activities are completed during the programming phase.• collect data • define the problem • develop programmatic concepts • have owner describe project goals • reconcile list of spaces with project budget When they are put in the correct order, which will occur third?

59. The following five activities are completed during the programming phase.

collect data
define the problem
develop programmatic concepts
have owner describe project goals
reconcile list of spaces with project budget

When they are put in the correct order, which will occur third?

(A) collect data

(B) define the problem

(D) reconcile list of spaces with project budget

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60. Designing environments so individuals can maintain a comfortable distance between them applies the psychological principles of

(A) territoriality

(B) density

(D) personal space

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61. When determining the required area for a leaching field, the architect should require a

(A) percolation test

(B) potability test

(D) water table determination

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62. If the contour interval on the map shown is 2 ft, what is the slope between point A and point B?

(A) 27%

(B) 53%

(D) Not enough information is given to answer.

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63. The abbreviated table shown includes requirements for occupancy loads. A restaurant on the ground floor contains 3500 ft2 of dining area, a 1000 ft2 kitchen, and a 1200 ft2 bar area. What is the total occupant load?

(A) 202 occupants

(B) 319 occupants

(D) 409 occupants

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64. Which of the following sustainable strategies best manages stormwater runoff? (Choose the three that apply.)

(A) bioswales

(B) catch basins

(D) infiltration basins

(E) pervious paving

(F) box culverts

65. What type of soil is best for slab-on-grade construction?

(A) clayey sand

(B) organic silt

(D) lean clay

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66. Which schematic site section shown here demonstrates the best approach for reducing noise from an adjacent site?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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67. In the diagram shown, which section represents a valley?

(A) section A-A

(B) section B-B

(D) section D-D

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68. In the illustration shown, what will be the best use for the sloped region between point A and point B?

In the illustration shown, what will be the best use for the sloped region between point A and point B?

(A) Use it for parking.

(B) Use it for walks and buildings.

(D) Develop terraces with retaining walls.

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69. In planning the location of a building on a site, the location of which of the following utilities should be considered first?

(A) water main

(B) sanitary sewer

(D) power line

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70. An architect is planning a development project near a major river. H the owner requires that there be no risk of flooding in the development, the architect needs to determine the

(A) local flood plain regulations

(B) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) standards

(D) standard projected flood (SPF)

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