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Exam Code: PDD
Exam Questions: 101
ARE 5.0 Project Development and Documentation Exam
Updated: 26 Nov, 2025
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Question 1

A family-owned apple farm in the Upper Midwest is taking advantage of a change in the local zoning codethat added a new Agri-Tourism class in the existing farm zone. This allows the Owner to build a new facilityon their existing site. The building will be open to the public and include a brewery, distillery, tap room, andmarket. The architect is ready to submit the drawings to the Owner for the 50% construction documentsreview.To accommodate a compressed construction schedule, the Owner will be utilizing a design-build process. TheContractor has submitted the Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) shop drawings to the Architect forreview, due to the lead time on this critical path item. Once construction begins, farming operations must beable to continue uninterrupted.Key project information includes:Brewing and distilling will operate year-round.Brewery will initially include four fermenting tanks. Owner has requested space for at least twoadditional tanks. Potential expansion will be based on future sales.Distillery will produce 16% alcohol, which is classified as a flammable liquid. Fire separations arerequired.Tap Room is designed with seating for 300 people, not including exterior patio seating. It will haveviews to the working orchards and the historic buildings on site.Tap Room is scheduled to be open from August through November. Owner would like options toextend operating dates based on popularity.The Market area will feature local farm products and is not conditioned.Entire building will be fully sprinklered.Selected building materials are low-maintenance, as requested by the Owner, for durability and toreflect the nature of a working farm.Mechanical and electrical systems will be hung from the building structure. These loads are included inPEMB shop drawings.Public water and sewer is not available at the Project Site.Occupancy sensors are included to reduce utility costs and achieve energy conservation requirements.The following resources are available for your reference:Architectural Drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, and schedulesConsultant Drawings, including structural, HVAC, power distribution, and plumbingPEMB Shop DrawingsDesign and Construction ScheduleSpecification Excerpts, showing relevant spec sectionsIBC and ADA Excerpts, showing relevant code and accessibility sectionsAfter reviewing the documents, the architect discovers a coordination issue in the corridor.The owner is concerned about elevated noise levels in the Tap Room when fully occupied. The current design utilizes a 2 x 2 acoustic ceiling tile system installed above the fans. An acoustical engineer recommends noise mitigation through limiting reverberation time (RT) to 2.0 seconds or less in the space. This can be achieved by the provided ceiling material options and their corresponding area. What should the architect recommend that will minimize additional project costs while providing the recommended acoustical solution? 

Options :
Answer: D

Question 2

Refer to the exhibit. What is the primary function of the 2 x 4 blocking shown at X in the drawing?

Options :
Answer: C

Question 3

Given the information below, which of the following is the cost of 1,850 sq. ft. of brick veneer?Cost of brick – $500 per 1,000 brickCost of masonry cement, sand, etc. – $160 per 1,000 brickCost of labor – $675 per 1,000 brick680 bricks per 100 sq. ft.5% waste of material

Options :
Answer: C

Question 4

A family-owned apple farm in the Upper Midwest is taking advantage of a change in the local zoning code

that added a new Agri-Tourism class in the existing farm zone. This allows the Owner to build a new facility

on their existing site. The building will be open to the public and include a brewery, distillery, tap room, and

market. The architect is ready to submit the drawings to the Owner for the 50% construction documents

review.

To accommodate a compressed construction schedule, the Owner will be utilizing a design-build process. The

Contractor has submitted the Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) shop drawings to the Architect for

review, due to the lead time on this critical path item. Once construction begins, farming operations must be

able to continue uninterrupted.

Key project information includes:

Brewing and distilling will operate year-round.

Brewery will initially include four fermenting tanks. Owner has requested space for at least two

additional tanks. Potential expansion will be based on future sales.

Distillery will produce 16% alcohol, which is classified as a flammable liquid. Fire separations are

required.

Tap Room is designed with seating for 300 people, not including exterior patio seating. It will have

views to the working orchards and the historic buildings on site.

Tap Room is scheduled to be open from August through November. Owner would like options to

extend operating dates based on popularity.

The Market area will feature local farm products and is not conditioned.

Entire building will be fully sprinklered.

Selected building materials are low-maintenance, as requested by the Owner, for durability and to

reflect the nature of a working farm.

Mechanical and electrical systems will be hung from the building structure. These loads are included in

PEMB shop drawings.

Public water and sewer is not available at the Project Site.

Occupancy sensors are included to reduce utility costs and achieve energy conservation requirements.

The following resources are available for your reference:

Architectural Drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, and schedules

Consultant Drawings, including structural, HVAC, power distribution, and plumbing

PEMB Shop Drawings

Design and Construction Schedule

Specification Excerpts, showing relevant spec sections

IBC and ADA Excerpts, showing relevant code and accessibility sections

After reviewing the documents, the architect discovers a coordination issue in the corridor.

The owner requests that the metal panel skin be changed to EIFS.

Which of the following architectural sheets require changes to the notes and/or details? Check the three that

apply.

Options :
Answer: C,E,F

Question 5

A family-owned apple farm in the Upper Midwest is taking advantage of a change in the local zoning code that added a new Agri-Tourism class in the existing farm zone. This allows the Owner to build a new facility on their existing site. The building will be open to the public and include a brewery, distillery, tap room, and market. The architect is ready to submit the drawings to the Owner for the 50% construction documents review.

To accommodate a compressed construction schedule, the Owner will be utilizing a design-build process. The

Contractor has submitted the Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) shop drawings to the Architect for

review, due to the lead time on this critical path item. Once construction begins, farming operations must be

able to continue uninterrupted.

Key project information includes:

Brewing and distilling will operate year-round.

Brewery will initially include four fermenting tanks. Owner has requested space for at least two

additional tanks. Potential expansion will be based on future sales.

Distillery will produce 16% alcohol, which is classified as a flammable liquid. Fire separations are

required.

Tap Room is designed with seating for 300 people, not including exterior patio seating. It will have

views to the working orchards and the historic buildings on site.

Tap Room is scheduled to be open from August through November. Owner would like options to

extend operating dates based on popularity.

The Market area will feature local farm products and is not conditioned.

Entire building will be fully sprinklered.

Selected building materials are low-maintenance, as requested by the Owner, for durability and to

reflect the nature of a working farm.

Mechanical and electrical systems will be hung from the building structure. These loads are included in

PEMB shop drawings.

Public water and sewer is not available at the Project Site.

Occupancy sensors are included to reduce utility costs and achieve energy conservation requirements.

The following resources are available for your reference:

Architectural Drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, and schedules

Consultant Drawings, including structural, HVAC, power distribution, and plumbing

PEMB Shop Drawings

Design and Construction Schedule

Specification Excerpts, showing relevant spec sections

IBC and ADA Excerpts, showing relevant code and accessibility sections

After reviewing the documents, the architect discovers a coordination issue in the corridor.

The owner wants to add a small storage closet with dimensions of 4'-0" L x 4'-0" W in the Laundry Room

along column line 1. The closet will have access from the corridor only.

Which of the following documents require revision due to this addition? Check the three that apply.

Options :
Answer: A,B,C

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