1. When working on a FAST diagram for a town reservoir, which of the following is the basic function? A Treat water B Filter water C Build spillway D. Connect utilities E. Supply water 2. After filling out a 45 degree space adjacencies diagram, you may consider drawing a bubble diagram. The most prominent bubble is often called: A. A balloon B. A nucleus C. A cloud D. A cell E. A plzza pie 3. Given the long legacy of management guru Michael Porter, there are many who believe that a 400 person highway construction firm working in a low-bid market is likely to have a production value model based upon: A Value chain B. Value Shop C. Value Network D. Extractive industry as defined by SIC Code E. Service industry as defined by NAICS code 4. Which of the following is not a reason for having positive adjacency between two spaces? A. Circulation of People B. Movement of Material or Equipment C Transfer of Information D. Visual Clutter E. Supervision or Security A higher percentage of negative relationships as shown on an adjacencies analysis may indicate: A. The building layout may be loose and rambling The building exterior may have a larger perimeter and greater exterior wall area C. The building may have less efficient use of interior space D. Negative adjacencies can lead to interesting design solutions E All of the above in writing about the most creative societies in the world, which of the following would likely be attributed to Kunstler? in the new age, knowledge and information are paramount...not just scientific, but news, advice, 5 B. 6. entertainment 6 Sunbuted in writing about the most to Kunstler? A. In the new age, knowledge and information are paramount...not just scientific, but news, advice, entertainment. 1 B Form follows function C. Respect for thinkers, honor for mastery of skill, respect for quality D. Close-mindedness to external currents in art, politics and society E. Architects are taught to use the telescope; engineers are taught to use the microscope 7. When a Value Analyst develops facility requirements, they may be categorized as quantitative or qualitative. Which of the following is qualitative? A Amount of space B. Amount of electrical power C Finishes and appearance D. CFM of ventilation E. GPM of water supply 8. When using the ASTM Standards on Whole Building Functionality and Serviceability, which group of standards is more concerned about facility turnover and replacement of personnel? A Meeting and Group Effectiveness B Group Layout and Territory C. Data and Telephone Systems D. Change and Churn by Occupants E. Minimum ASHRAE-Recommended Air Changes According to a reliable source, an ideal efficiency ratio of assignable areas versus support areas (divide assignable areas by gross square footage) within an elementary school is A 45% B. 50% C 64% D. 75% E 85% 9 10. Flow diagramming was developed by: A ASCE in 1852 with Robert Stevens BASME In 1921 with Lillian Gilbreath CAGC in 1918 with George Fuller D ANSI in 1951 with Eliel Saarinen IEEE In 1928 with Lee Ossat C Running Lights D. Histograms E Scatter Diagrams F. Cause-and-Effect Diagrams 12. Major systems for a facility depend upon technical standards and engineering calculations. Which is not considered a major system requiring extensive engineering calculations for permanent placement within a heavy industrial facility? A. Structural 6 FFEE 2 C. Mechanical D Electrical E Plumbing 13. Developers and authors of feasibility studies have a variety of ways to determine facility value. Which of the following describes the "cost approach?" A Gathers price data from recent transactions involving sales of properties with similar features B. Measures property value in terms of estimates of dollar outlay necessary to replace land and buildings with similar utility C Centers around the notion that value is the present worth of future rights to income D. Relies upon speculators who buy and hold dilapidated properties until the market turns positive E. Is a conservative measure for determining current use value of a going concern 14. If an investor knows the gross cash flow of a property, what is the key bit of information needed to arrive at net income? A Expenses for the period B. Interest rate for the period Depreciation rate over the economic life of the property O Salvage value of the property E Original purchase price of the property 15. During the creativity stage, a client may have a classic Insulated galvanized duct system for both supply and return in a toned multi-floor office. Which value engineering brainstorm idea is likely to save the most labor and material for the HVAC system in this suburban project? A Improve diffusers B Use plenum ceiling for return C Give personal fans to workers who complain about being too hot D Provide a single point return at the end of a hallway E Open awning windows A Payroll for the entire firm 8. Insufficient funding for capital improvement, maintenance and operations C. Roof leaks D. Inability to generate two year facilities strategic plans E. Lack of a customer attitude survey 17. Which of the following examples are indicative of value engineering studies? A Space Utilization Analysis B. Function/Component Analysis of HVAC System Ability of Facility Design to Gain LEED Accreditation D. Life Cycle Cost Payback Period E. All of the Above 18. When a value analyst is asked to review and comment on a proposed design, a vital technique associated with value engineering is A Personnel Productivity Study B. Energy Conservation Study 3 C Function Cost versus Function Worth Study D. Work Simplification Study E Risk Analysis Study 19. There is a general bias toward low first cost bidding as a procurement method in the United States, especially among government agencies procuring buildings and civil infrastructure. This approach essentially ignores what type of costs? A Equipment purchasing costs B Life cycle costs C. Annual energy costs D. Costs of design E Tenant improvement costs 20. A succinct definition for escalation would be: A Changes in price index over a long term period (months of years) Speeding up the fan motors in a pressurized HVAC system C Devaluation of a civil Infrastructure project over time D. Increasing the production of a GPS controlled motor scraper pan When the Superintendant and Project Manager cannot settle the change order dispute, it is referred to the President of the Company 21. Based on space utilization within the proposed Penn Drexel Hotel, what would be your top three recommendations for either value improvements or systems cost savings? What three or foursons would you add or modify to respond to Cornell University Hospitality program recommendations for a top-drawer downtown convention hotel? 22. Your firm has won a commission to program an architecturally attractive prototype freestanding tourist kiosk that can run on its own power, and within its 12 X 16 footprint has two secure computer terminals two interactive multi-language LCD trusborgs and two composting toilets. Provide a saga with spaces identified and sired, as well as a systems breakdown with approximate costs for each system adding up to a realistic budget for these soon-to-be ubiquitous kiosks