[Mar 05, 2026] New 2026 NCARB Project-Planning-Design Exam Dumps with PDF from Real4exams (Updated 102 Questions) [Q49-Q71]

Q49. A new gallery is being built and requires shading elements to protect the light-sensitive artwork on display.
Which of the following are design criteria relevant to the design of shading components on the west facade of the new gallery? Check the three that apply.

Q50. Structural costs for wind resistance increase exponentially as building height is increased, primarily due to which of the following factors? Check the two that apply.

Q51. A church congregation has hired an architect to help them determine the feasibility of converting a retail strip mall space into a new church. The space is 30′ wide and 125′ long and is in an interior location with tenants on both long sides. The client has requested the following:
Natural light into the central gathering space
Nursery space for young children
Church office space
Adequate restrooms
Visually appealing landscaping
Which of the following should the architect consider to help determine if the project can move forward?
Check the three that apply.

Q52.

Refer to the exhibit (concrete rigid frame building with aluminum curtain wall system).
The drawing shows a proposed concrete rigid frame building enclosed in an aluminum curtain wall system.
To save money, the contractor proposed to eliminate the curtain wall system and substitute steel stud framing, which is anchored between the columns and beams and covered with a stucco finish.
What is the most likely result of this substitution?

Q53. A 100,000-square-foot distribution warehouse has roof drains around the perimeter.
Which combination of structure and roofing system insulation is most cost effective?

Q54.

Refer to the exhibit (building subjected to wind with force diagrams A, B, C, D).
Which of the force diagrams shown correctly represents the resultant wind forces causing an overturning effect on the building and the forces that resist this overturning effect? (Direction and point of application of forces are to be considered; magnitude of forces is not.)

Q55.

Refer to the exhibit (photo showing diagonal cracks in a wall).
The structural damage evident in the photograph illustrates a classic example of failure due to which of the following?

Q56.

Refer to the exhibit (lighting fixtures with Kelvin temperatures and CRI values).
An architect is evaluating downlighting for a new restaurant. The owner requests the lighting cast a warm light, be energy efficient, and allow for the colors of the chef’s food to accurately appear while guests are seated.
What fixture manufacturer satisfies the owner’s request?

Q57. Which of the following is considered when using natural light as the primary source of ambient light to improve building quality and reduce energy costs?

Q58. An architect has just received client approval of the Schematic Design documents for a three-story, outpatient medical clinic. The clinic is located within a mixed-use development governed by a City-approved Planned Development (PD) document. The medical clinic design utilizes standardized departmental layouts and includes outpatient clinics, as well as treatment spaces, administrative spaces and public/lobby spaces.
The site needs to accommodate four different vehicular traffic flows: patient traffic, staff traffic, service and delivery traffic, and emergency services traffic. In addition, a pedestrian plaza must connect to the mixed-use development sidewalks. The plaza must provide space for bicycle parking and will serve as the future bus stop.
The site design addresses several challenges related to building orientation. The southeast facade, with excellent visibility from the highway, is the location of all service equipment. The building entrance faces northwest, convenient to the parking but not visible from the highway.
The client believes future patient volumes will outgrow the clinic. The PD document allows for a planned Phase 2 development on the adjacent vacant site to the southwest. Phase 2 would include a second building (2 story, 80,000 BGSF) and/or a parking deck.
Other considerations for the project include:
* Protected tree requirements are defined in the PD document.
* Easy pedestrian access must be provided from Sycamore Boulevard.
* All required parking for the clinic must be accommodated on site.
* Programmed area includes 109,450 Departmental Gross Square Feet (DGSF) / 130,184 Building Gross Square Feet (BGSF).
* Exterior material percentages are dictated by the PD document and shall not exceed specific percentages for Primary and Secondary Finishes.
* All service equipment needs to be screened; see PD document for restrictions.
* Signage opportunities are important to the client.
* Acoustical privacy is a concern of the healthcare system.
The following resources are available for your reference:
* Drawings, including a perspective, plans, and exterior elevations
* Building Program, including client’s departmental program and detailed program for Treatment 01 (Infusion)
* Exterior Material Cost Comparisons
* Planned Development Document
* IBC Excerpts, showing relevant code sections
* ADA Excerpts, showing relevant sections from the ADA Standards for Accessible Design During the city planning review process, the city planner discovers that two of the building elevations deviate from the building design requirements set forth in the Planned Development Document. The owner is granted a variance for only one of the non-compliant facades. The facade must face the Pedestrian Access Easement.

Q59. Which strategy enhances passive solar residential design in the northern hemisphere?

Q60.

Refer to the exhibit (building with wind impacting wall A, and openings shown).
For the building subjected to wind as shown, the design pressure acting on the interior face of wall A would be what?

Q61. Which of the following types of heating system would be appropriate when the design requires a very compact system that has a low initial cost, is easily zoned, and has a quick response to temperature changes?

Q62. When considering the IBC requirements, an architect can increase the number of options from which to select structural materials for an office building by doing which one of the following?

Q63. During design development of a new college laboratory facility, the owner asks the architect to include way- finding signage mounted adjacent to doors. The type of signage requested will project into the corridors of the building.
Which of the following should the architect consider when selecting the signage? Check the three that apply.

Q64. An architect is designing overhangs for a building on a site in the southeastern United States. The architect desires to minimize heat gain during the summer months.
Click in the sun on the solar path diagram that the architect should consider when designing the overhangs.

Q65. An architect has just received client approval of the Schematic Design documents for a three-story, outpatient medical clinic. The clinic is located within a mixed-use development governed by a City-approved Planned Development (PD) document. The medical clinic design utilizes standardized departmental layouts and includes outpatient clinics, as well as treatment spaces, administrative spaces and public/lobby spaces.
The site needs to accommodate four different vehicular traffic flows: patient traffic, staff traffic, service and delivery traffic, and emergency services traffic. In addition, a pedestrian plaza must connect to the mixed-use development sidewalks. The plaza must provide space for bicycle parking and will serve as the future bus stop.
The site design addresses several challenges related to building orientation. The southeast facade, with excellent visibility from the highway, is the location of all service equipment. The building entrance faces northwest, convenient to the parking but not visible from the highway.
The client believes future patient volumes will outgrow the clinic. The PD document allows for a planned Phase 2 development on the adjacent vacant site to the southwest. Phase 2 would include a second building (2 story, 80,000 BGSF) and/or a parking deck.
Other considerations for the project include:
* Protected tree requirements are defined in the PD document.
* Easy pedestrian access must be provided from Sycamore Boulevard.
* All required parking for the clinic must be accommodated on site.
* Programmed area includes 109,450 Departmental Gross Square Feet (DGSF) / 130,184 Building Gross Square Feet (BGSF).
* Exterior material percentages are dictated by the PD document and shall not exceed specific percentages for Primary and Secondary Finishes.
* All service equipment needs to be screened; see PD document for restrictions.
* Signage opportunities are important to the client.
* Acoustical privacy is a concern of the healthcare system.
The following resources are available for your reference:
* Drawings, including a perspective, plans, and exterior elevations
* Building Program, including client’s departmental program and detailed program for Treatment 01 (Infusion)
* Exterior Material Cost Comparisons
* Planned Development Document
* IBC Excerpts, showing relevant code sections
* ADA Excerpts, showing relevant sections from the ADA Standards for Accessible Design The developer decides that the 4-inch terra cotta exterior veneer is too expensive, and wants to replace the terra cotta with an alternative finish in its entirety.
Which of the following alternative materials should the architect suggest to reduce cost and meet the Planned Development Document requirements? Check the two that apply.

Q66. Which of the following roofing types is the most appropriate for installation during below-freezing weather conditions on a roof with less than a 2:12 slope?

Q67. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the architect to take in preparing a construction cost estimate for an owner after completing the schematic design phase?

Q68. In high-rise building construction, which advantages does the use of composite floor decking offer over the use of flat plates? Check the four that apply.

Q69. Refer to the exhibit (multi-use building with apartments, offices, stores, parking).

The multipurpose building shown is located in a cold-winter, mild-summer climate.
Which of the following is the best location for the mechanical equipment floor?

Q70. A new four-story apartment building is being designed on a site that has solid bedrock subsurface conditions.
The client requested the lowest cost of installation, highest energy efficiency, the shortest round trip time, and minimized loss of usable building space.
Which elevator type should the architect recommend?

Q71. An architect’s client is focused on lighting energy savings and daylighting design in a new 3,000 ft² commercial building addition to expand showroom and office square footage. The client requests reasonable daylighting measures in the design.
What should the architect recommend to the client?