Online Access Free Project-Planning-Design Practice Test
| Exam Code: | Project-Planning-Design |
| Exam Name: | ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD) |
| Certification Provider: | NCARB |
| Free Question Number: | 102 |
| Posted: | Jan 05, 2026 |
An elementary school requires a renovation, selective demolition, and a major addition in order to accommodate a growing student population. An architectural firm has prepared schematic design plans incorporating the school's increased programmatic needs, including an enlarged library, cafeteria, and gymnasium; a secure courtyard; and additional space for administrative offices and classrooms. The main entrance was relocated in order to improve the traffic and pedestrian flow at the beginning and end of the school day, and additional parking was provided to comply with current zoning requirements.
The existing single-story masonry building was built in 1950. Two small additions were built later: the north addition will be kept and repurposed, but the south addition will be demolished. The building contains asbestos and lead in roof soffits, floor tiles, pipe insulation, and window paint. All existing mechanical systems need to be replaced; new systems have not been selected.
Considerations for the renovation include:
*The relocated front entrance must be easily recognizable, highly visible, and secure.
*Interior and exterior materials need to be durable and maintainable in order to withstand frequent student abuse, but also economical due to strict budget limitations.
*Good indoor air quality and increased energy efficiency are priorities for the selection of mechanical equipment.
After completion, the entire school should look uniform, without a distinctive difference between the existing building and new addition.
Building information:
*Construction Type is II-B.
The following resources are available for your reference:
*Existing Plans, including site and floor plans
*Proposed Plans, including site and floor plans
*Cost Analysis
*Zoning Ordinance Excerpts, for off-street parking requirements
*IBC Excerpts, showing relevant code sections
*ADA Standards Excerpts, showing relevant sections from the ADA Standards for Accessible Design The building contains asbestos and lead in roof soffits, floor tiles, pipe insulation, and window paint. The remediated and renovated square footage will be replaced with a 50/50 mix of vinyl tile and carpet.
What is the total installed cost for the area of vinyl tile?
An architect is developing a master plan for a small area of a city located on a lake. The master plan has four open sites being considered for a proposed park. The city needs to avoid incoming noise pollution at the park and provide a variety of activities for the city.
Click on the open site that is appropriate for a city park with baseball fields and nature trails.
Refer to the exhibit (four building sections with fan locations (F) and boiler/chiller equipment (*)).
Which of the fan locations (F) indicated for a four-story office building would allow the most efficient provision for weekend cooling?
Refer to the exhibit (urban commercial site sketch).
In the urban commercial site shown in the sketch, which is the most convenient location for a truck entrance and exit from the site?
A new, sprinklered, mid-rise office building of Type II-A construction has a ground-level restaurant and offices above. The restaurant has an A-2 occupancy and the offices have a B occupancy. The architect needs to provide fire separation between the two occupancy types and select the most cost-efficient floor/ceiling assembly option.
Which one of the following assemblies is most appropriate?