TROPICAL DESIGN & GREEN BUILDING CODE

QUIZ 06

NAME : _______________________ SCORE _________

SCHOOL : ________________________

Select the best answer of your choice.

TROPICAL CLIMATE:
1. Is the present condition of these elements and their
variations over shorter periods.
a. Climate c. Macro Climate
b. Weather d. Meso Climate

2. Encompasses the statistics of temperature, humidity,

atmospheric pressure, wind, rainfall, atmospheric particle
count and other meteorological elemental measurements in a
given region over long periods.
a. Climate c. Macro Climate
b. Weather d. Meso Climate

3. Refers to the regional climate of a broad area which can

include an area on the scale of tens to hundreds of kilometers.
a. Climate c. Macro Climate
b. Weather d. Meso Climate

4. Refers to areas as small as a few square feet or as large as

many square miles.
a. Climate c. Macro Climate
b. Micro Climate d. Meso Climate

5. Refers to the climatic conditions of a specific localized

area, usually measured in terms of tens of yards, sometimes
hundreds of yards.
a. Climate c. Macro Climate
b. Micro Climate d. Meso Climate

GREEN BUILDING CODE:

6. The provisions of the GB Code shall apply to all new
construction and/or with alteration of buildings in the
following classification with the required minimum Total Gross
Floor Areas (TGFA). For Residential Dwelling Condominium, what
is the required TGFA?
a. 20,000 c. 15,000

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 b. 10,000 d. 30,000

7. For Hotel / Resort, what is the required TGFA?

a. 20,000 c. 15,000
b. 10,000 d. 30,000

8. For Mercantile: Mall, what is the required TGFA?

a. 20,000 c. 15,000
b. 10,000 d. 30,000

9. For Educational: School, what is the required TGFA?

a. 20,000 c. 15,000
b. 10,000 d. 30,000

10. For Mixed Occupancy, what is the required TGFA?

a. 20,000 c. 15,000
b. 10,000 d. 30,000

TROPICAL DESIGN:
11.Diurnal temperature variation sometimes reverses direction of
prevailing wind.
a. Atmospheric Pressure c. Ground Temperature
b. Ground Surface d. Time of Day

12.Is a storm system characterized by a large low pressure center

and numerous thunderstorms that produce strong winds and heavy
rain.
a. Tropical Cyclone c. Monsoons
b. Typhoon d. Hurricane

13.Is a mature tropical cyclone that develops in the northwestern

part of the Pacific Ocean between 180º and 100ºE, referred to
as the Northwestern Pacific Basin.
a. Tropical Cyclone c. Monsoons
b. Typhoon d. Hurricane

14.Traditionally defined as a seasonal reversing wind

accompanied by corresponding changes in precipitation, but
now used to describe seasonal changes in atmospheric
conditions and precipitation associated with annual
latitudinal oscillation of the Intertropical Convergence
Zone between its limits to the north and south of the equator.
a. Tropical Cyclone c. Monsoons
b. Typhoon d. Hurricane

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 15.Vegetation alter or reduce wind speed or direction. The heat
capacity, color and water content of soil affects the amount
of heat absorption.
a. Atmospheric Pressure c. Ground Temperature
b. Ground Surface d. Time of Day

GREEN BUILDING CODE:

16.Requires the adoption of efficient practices, designs,
methods and technologies that reduce energy consumption
resulting in cost savings.
a. Energy Efficiency c. Site Sustainability
b. Water Efficiency d. Solid Waste Management

17.Requires the adoption of efficient practices, plan, design,

materials, fixtures, equipment and methods that reduce water
consumption resulting in cost savings.
a. Material Sustainability c. Site Sustainability
b. Water Efficiency d. Solid Waste Management

18.Requires the adoption of planning, design, construction and

operation practices that minimize the adverse impact of
buildings on ecosystems and water resources.
a. Material Sustainability c. Site Sustainability
b. Water Efficiency d. Solid Waste Management

19.Requires the adoption of efficient practices and use of eco-

friendly materials.
a. Energy Efficiency c. Site Sustainability
b. Water Efficiency d. Solid Waste Management

20.Governs all matters related to resource efficiency and

material selection and use with the least impact on the
environment.
a. Material Sustainability c. Site Sustainability
b. Water Efficiency d. Solid Waste Management

TROPICAL DESIGN:
21. Annual, monthly and diurnal maximum and minimum temperature.
a. Air Temperature c. Dry Bulb Temperature
b. Dew Point d. Wet Bulb Temperature

22. Refers basically to the ambient air temperature.

a. Air Temperature c. Dry Bulb Temperature
b. Sol-air Temperature d. Wet Bulb Temperature

23. Is the fictitious temperature of the outdoor air at night

which in the absence of radiative exchanges on the outer

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 surface of the roof or wall, would give the same rate of heat
transfer (Q) through the wall or roof as the actual combined
heat transfer mechanism between the sun, the surface of the
roof or wall, the outdoor air and the surrounding.
a. Air Temperature c. Dry Bulb Temperature
b. Sol-air Temperature d. Wet Bulb Temperature

24. Is a type of temperature measurement that reflects the

physical properties of system with a mixture of gas and a
vapor, usually air and water vapor; indicated by a moistened
thermometer bulb exposed to air flow.
a. Air Temperature c. Dry Bulb Temperature
b. Dew Point d. Wet Bulb Temperature

25. The temperature at which water vapor starts to condense out

of the air (the temperature at which air becomes completely
saturated).
a. Air Temperature c. Dry Bulb Temperature
b. Dew Point d. Wet Bulb Temperature

GREEN BUILDING CODE:

26. Is used to determine the amount of solar heat admitted
through the glass divided by the total solar radiation
incident on the glass.
a. R - Value c. VLT
b. U - Value d. SHGC

27. Is used to determine the amount of light transmitted through

the glass.
a. R - Value c. VLT
b. U - Value d. SHGC

28. Describes how well a building element conducts heat,

measuring the rate of heat transfer through a building element
over a given area, under standardized conditions.
a. R - Value c. VLT
b. U - Value d. SHGC

29. Resistance value or the capacity to resist heat loss or its

thermal resistance.
a. R - Value c. VLT
b. U - Value d. SHGC

30. Measure of the energy consumption of a building envelope.

a. EER c. COP
b. SEER d. OTTV

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TROPICAL DESIGN:
31. Amount of moisture present in the air (g/m³).
a. Absolute Humidity c. Vapor Pressure
b. Relative Humidity d. Precipitation

32. Weight of unit vapor per unit weight of air (g/kg).

a. Absolute Humidity c. Vapor Pressure
b. Relative Humidity d. Specific Humidity

33. Partial pressure of water vapor present in air.

a. Absolute Humidity c. Vapor Pressure
b. Relative Humidity d. Precipitation

34. Amount of water in the air measured using a hygrometer in

the form of Twb in ºF or ºC or RH in %.
a. Absolute Humidity c. Vapor Pressure
b. Relative Humidity d. Specific Humidity

35. Data in the form of total monthly rainfall of maximum

rainfall in 24-hour period; mainly rainfall but could also be
dew; measured using gauge in inches or centimeters.
a. Absolute Humidity c. Vapor Pressure
b. Relative Humidity d. Precipitation

GREEN BUILDING CODE:

36. As per GB section 10.3.C, what is the SRI of BASIC WHITE
metal surfaces?
a. 86 to 92 c. 74 to 80
b. 80 to 88 d. 45 to 56

37. As per GB section 10.3.C, what is the SRI of DARK GREY metal
surfaces?
a. 0 to 41 c. 23 to 30
b. 0 to 33 d. 35 to 38

38. As per GB section 10.3.C, what is the SRI of REFLECTIVE WHITE

metal surfaces?
a. 86 to 92 c. 74 to 80
b. 80 to 88 d. 45 to 56

39. As per GB section 10.3.C, what is the SRI of LIGHT TO MEDIUM

BROWN metal surfaces?
a. 0 to 41 c. 45 to 56
b. 0 to 33 d. 25 to 32

40. As per GB section 10.3.C, what is the SRI of GREEN metal

surfaces?

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 a. 0 to 41 c. 45 to 56
b. 0 to 33 d. 25 to 32

TROPICAL DESIGN:
41. Is a significant and lasting change in the statistical
distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from
decades to millions of years.
a. Climate Change c. Greenhouse Effect
b. Global Warming d. Coriolis Effect

42. Refers to the rising average temperature of Earth’s

atmosphere and oceans and its projected continuation.
a. Climate Change c. Greenhouse Effect
b. Global Warming d. Coriolis Effect

43. An angular measurement in a spherical coordinate system.

a. Sun Path c. Azimuth
b. Latitude d. Altitude

44. Refers to the design of buildings and spaces (interior-

exterior-outdoor) based on local climate, aimed at providing
thermal and visual comfort, making use of solar energy and
other environmental sources.
a. Passive Design c. Tropical Design
b. Bioclimatic Design d. Bioclimatic Architecture

45. An approach to building that minimize harmful effects on

human health and environment, safeguard air, water and earth
by choosing eco-friendly building materials and construction
practices.
a. Green Design c. Tropical Design
b. Green Architecture d. Bioclimatic Architecture

GREEN BUILDING CODE:

46. As per GB section 10.4.C Table 6, what is the R-value of
Polyurethane roof insulation?
a. 5.6 to 8.0 c. 5.5 to 6.0
b. 4.2 to 4.5 d. 5.6 to 6.5

47. As per GB section 10.4.C Table 6, what is the R-value of

Mineral Wool roof insulation?
a. 2.4 to 3.0 c. 2.8 to 3.7
b. 4.2 to 4.5 d. 5.6 to 6.5
48. As per GB section 10.4.C Table 6, what is the R-value of
Polyisocyanurate roof insulation?
a. 5.6 to 8.0 c. 5.5 to 6.0
b. 4.2 to 4.5 d. 5.6 to 6.5

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49. As per GB section 10.4.C Table 6, what is the R-value of
Rockwool roof insulation?
a. 3.5 c. 4.3
b. 3.7 d. 5.6

50. As per GB section 10.4.C Table 6, what is the R-value of

Reflective Bubble Foil roof insulation?
a. 2.8 to 3.7 c. 2.4 to 3
b. 4.2 to 4.5 d. 1 to 11

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