Architectural Science Jimma University Bachelor of Science in Architecture May 2023

JIMMA UNIVERSITY
JIMMA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning
Architectural Science
Model Exam 1 (Exit Exam) for Bachelor of Science
in Architecture
Prepared By: Olifan T. & Beminet A.
Date: May 3, 2023
Time allowed – 1:20 hour
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DIRECTIONS:
This examination part is the Architectural Science. From the given alternatives, choose the
one that distracts the other answer that is the correct answer from the given choices, and
choose the letter of your choice in the separate answer sheet provided.

1. ______________is the supply fresh of outside air into an enclosed space or the removal of
inside air from the enclosed space.
A) Ventilation B) Heating C) climate D) wind
2. Ventilation is necessary for the following reasons except:
A) Prevention of due or wanted accumulation of carbon dioxide;
B) Prevention of flammable concentrations of gas vapor
C) Prevention of accumulation of dust and bacteria-carrying particles
D) Prevention of odor caused by the decomposition of building materials
3. ________ the rate of supply of fresh air into the enclosed space.
A) Air change or air movement B) Weather
C) Quality of air D) Effective temperature
4. In the quality of air supply into the building, which one should be in mind?
A) The supply of air should come from kitchen, latrines, urinals, chimneys,
B) Air contains more than 0.5mg suspected impurities per m3 and less than 0.5 p.p (part
per) millions of sulfur dioxide consider.
C) Air within the room contains of 0.06% of CO2 may be considered.
D) The CO2 present in the air habitable room should be more than 0.06%.
5. ________ Ventilation due to wind effect creates negative pressure on the building roofing
system (pitched or plate or any other roofs).
A) Suction zone B) pressure zone C) wind movement D) none
6. Wind flows through to square openings of size 2m with a wind speed of 15km/h blowing
inclined at 900 to the opening. Take the coefficient of effectiveness K = 0.6. Find the rate of
wind flow.
A) 36,000 m3/h B) 60,000 m3/h C) 36 m3/h D) 60 m3/h
7. Ventilation Due to Stack-Effect: It cannot be happened by,
A) Raise in temperature
B) Vapor pressure between the inside and outside of the room
C) When the air temperature outside temperature is higher than inside,
D) Warm is raised and passes through opening located in the upper part of room,
where as incoming cool air enter from the lower opening.
8. Which of the following guidelines are important for planning and designing natural
ventilation systems in buildings?
A) Windows should be located in opposing pressure zones since this usually will decrease the
ventilation rate;
B) A certain vertical distance should be kept between openings for the temperature to
produce wind effect;
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C) If possible, window openings should be inaccessible to and operable by occupants;

D) Vertical shafts and open staircases may be used to increase and generate stack effect;
9. Which one is odd about natural ventilation?
A) Architectural elements may be used to promote airflow into the building
B) Natural features surrounding the building should be used to redirect airflow and give
maximum exposure to breezes;
C) In hot, humidity climates, air velocities should be maximized in the occupied zone s for
bodily cooling;
D) If inlet and outlet opening are of nearly equal areas, balanced and lower ventilation can be
obtained.
10. Normally______% of the floor area is taken for the provision of openings window and
ventilator to provide light and air.
A) 25-30 B) 20-35 C) 10-15 D) 15-20
11. In this system fresh air is forced in to the room by means of mechanical equipment and the
polluted air is allowed to leave through ventilation is called as ____________.
A) Extraction System B) Plenum system
C) Extraction-Plenum System D) Air-conditioning
12. Which statements correct about Extraction-Plenum System.
A) Extraction fans are used for the exit of the ventilation form the room.
B) The air inlet should be placed in the building where purest air is viable
C) Fresh air is forced by Bowers through ducts in to the building
D) All
13. One of the following is not the chief elements for indoor comfort.
A) The temperature B) humidity
C) The quality of the air of the surrounding areas D) None
14. Generally the provision of air-conditioning has the following functions except,
A) It helps to maintaining health, comfort and convenience of occupants inside the
building;
B) It helps to improving the quality of products in certain industrials processes like cotton
cloth and artificial etc.
C) It helps to provide comfortable working conditions in industries;
D) It provides less comfortable entertainment in theatres.
15. One is not the main component of the direct expansion system;
A) Compressor. B) Condenser (air cold).
C) Evaporator or cooling coil with fan. D) Heating tower.
16. ____________The transport of heat from one surface to another by a moving fluid (air or
water) which, briefly speaking, is ‘a mass transfer’
A) Convection B) Conduction C) Radiation D) Evaporation
17. Design Principles in Warm Humid Climate
A) Set a building to south to reduce the amount of heat loss and provide wind protection,
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B) East and west exposures are minimized to reduce solar heat gain, although some sun in
cooler season may be desirable.
C) They often include passive solar heating, with the building encouraging heat retention
without mechanical assistance. C. Shelter in Cold Climates
D) Minimizing surface area of the building reduces exposure to low temperatures; it is
oriented to absorb heat from the winter sun.
18. ________ most ccost-effectiveand easy to implement
A) Solar shading. B) Insulation C) Ventilation D) radiant cooling
19. _______ when applied to the plumbing system it refers to the resistance produced by the
flowing water with the interior surface of the pipe.
A) Pressure loss B) Friction C) Pressure D) None
20. _______________is highly resistant to most acids and is well suited in underground
installations working either as public or house sewer, or storm in drain. The
physical property of this pipe is brittle. It easily cracks when laid on unstable ground or base.
A) Acid Resistant Cast Iron Pipe B) Plastic or Synthetic Pipe
C) Lead Pipe D) Vitrified Clay Pipe
21. ____________ A is any device that includes a lamp holder and the means of electrification
and support for that device.
A) Lighting fixtures B) Luminaries C) Light structure D) Artificial light
22. The provision process of architectural illumination takes consideration of:
A) The color of the light as it may affect the seeing of particular objects and the
environment as a whole
B) The kind of human activity for which lighting is to be provided
C) The distribution of light within the space to be lighted whether indoor or outdoor
D) All
23. _________When the shape of the room/hall/auditorium is curved with smooth character etc.
A) Soudi foci B) Echoes C) Insufficient of Loudness D) Reverberation E, sound dead Spot
24. The acceptable noise level for living is ____
A) 10 to15 B) 40 to 45dB C) 30 to 40dB D) 55 to 60dB
25. Noise control or noise controlling method is depends up on many regions except,
A) Noise type (external or internal). B) Noise origin. C) Pitch of noise. D) None.
26. What is the unit of measurement for HVAC heat gain and loss?
A) Watts B) square feet
C) British thermal units (BTUs) D) cubic feet per minute (CFM)
27. Which type of ventilation system does not require mechanical air movement?
A) Natural ventilation B) Balanced mechanical ventilation
C) Forced mechanical ventilation D) Induced ventilation
28. What type of cooling system utilizes ice for cooling a space?
A) Chilled water system B) Ice storage system
C) Direct expansion system D) Packaged air system
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29. What is the purpose of a damper in an HVAC system?

A) To regulate air flow B) To filter air
C) To create moisture D) to cool air
30. What is a building envelope?
A) The physical barrier that separates the interior and exterior of a building
B) The mechanical systems that control the indoor climate of a building
C) The foundation and structural load bearing components of a building
D) The interior finishes and furnishings of a building
31. What is radiant heat?
A) Heat transferred by electromagnetic waves B) Heat transferred by conduction
C) Heat transferred by convection D) Heat transferred by friction
32. What is a psychometric chart used for?
A) To visualize the relationship between temperature, humidity, and air pressure
B) To visualize the relationship between light levels and color temperature
C) To visualize the relationship between sound levels and frequency
D) To visualize the relationship between wind speeds and direction
33. What is day lighting?
A) The use of natural light to illuminate interior spaces
B) The use of artificial light to illuminate outdoor spaces
C) The use of moonlight to illuminate exterior spaces
D) The use of sunlight to generate electricity
34. What is a lux?
A) A unit of measurement for luminous flux
B) A unit of measurement for illumination
C) A unit of measurement for light color temperature
D) A unit of measurement for light intensity
35. What is visible transmittance (VT)?
A) The percentage of visible light that is transmitted through a glazing material
B) The percentage of ultraviolet (UV) light that is blocked by a glazing material
C) The percentage of infrared (IR) radiation that is blocked by a glazing material
D) The percentage of light that is refracted by a glazing material
36. What is sound transmission class (STC)?
A) A measure of a material's ability to block the transmission of sound
B) A measure of a material's ability to absorb sound
C) A measure of the amount of sound that is reflected in a space
D) A measure of the loudness of sound in a space
37. What is a sump pump?
A) A device used to pump water out of a building basement
B) A device used to purify water for use in plumbing systems
C) A device used to pressurize water for use in irrigation systems
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D) A device used to heat water for domestic use

38. What is the difference between hard water and soft water?
A) Hard water contains high levels of minerals, while soft water is free of minerals
B) Hard water is alkaline, while soft water is acidic
C) Hard water is rich in oxygen, while soft water is depleted of oxygen
D) Hard water has a high density, while soft water has a low density
39. What is a gray water system?
A) A system that recycles wastewater for non-potable uses, such as landscape irrigation
and toilet flushing
B) A system that collects and stores rainwater for use in plumbing systems
C) A system that purifies wastewater for use in potable water systems
D) A system that regulates water pressure in plumbing systems to reduce waste
40. What is a water footprint?
A) The amount of water used in the production of goods and services
B) The percentage of water in a body of water that is drinkable
C) The amount of water needed to meet the basic needs of an individual in a given area
D) The amount of groundwater that is extracted for human use in a given area

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