ARC 331 Environmental Controls
Dr. Hofu Wu
Cal Poly Pomona
QUIZ No. 1

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Section:Section One Section Two Section Three


Please answer the following multiple choice questions

(1) In Olgyay's Bioclimatic chart, what corrective measure is appropriate at 55 deg.F. DB, and 40% R.H.?

a. Evaporation of water.
b. Provide radiant heat.
c. Increase air ventilation.
d. None of the above.

(2) Factors that influence human thermal comfort are :

a. Air Temp., R.H., Air motion, Room size.
b. Lighting, HVAC, Floor type, Air Temp.
c. MRT, CLO, MET, Air motion.
d. WB, MRT, CRT, CFC.

(3) The so-called Operative Temperature is :

a. the air temperature of an operating air-conditioning system.
b. the average temperature of air and mean radiant temperature of surrounding surfaces.
c. the average temperature of dry-bulb and wet-bulb.
d. the average temperature of health people.

(4) At what time of a day will the lowest air temperature occur?

a. at mid-night.
b. four hours after sunset.
c. 2 o'clock in the morning.
d. right before sunrise.

(5) In Olgyay's Bioclimatic chart, comfort zone is based on a Frame-of-Reference of:

a. a healthy person sitting quietly under the sun.
b. a young adult walking slowly along a shady sidewalk.
c. a young adult slepping on a couch.
d. a lightly clad young adult male sitting quietly in still air under a shade.



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