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Eli Nastase
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| Location: | The Back Seat Of A Camaro, USA |
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| Exams Taken: | PD, GS, LF, ME, BD/MM, CD, SP, BT | | Exams Passed: | PD, GS, LF, ME, BD/MM, CD, SP, BT | | Describes Me: | if the phone doesn't ring, its me. |
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Posted: Mon Jun 2nd, 2008 10:15 pm |
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The test could go either way for me (per usual). MEEB was very helpful (and, in my opinion, necessary), and I skimmed relevant chapters for a few days.
Time management is very important. I did not have time to review marked questions, although I finished all questions.
My test was similar to others on the forum and a previous list of test items is below - with my revisions. Obviously knowing what these items are will narrow down your possible answers, but some in-depth knowledge is required to answer all correctly.
Calculations
1. Plumbing fixture count - using charts
2. # of light fixtures - using reference
3. U-value
4. Escalator - ...that's right, escalator calcs.
Mechanical/Environmental
1. Select HVAC system based on building type, climate, and diagram
2. Building orientation (simple)
3. Degree days - know how it's used.
4. Solar heat gain and windows
5. Psychometric chart information - I did not care for the question.
6. Solar shading - intuitive... or is it?
7. Passive solar design systems
8. Sun chart - answer e) whatever the 3D model says (not available on my test)
9. Natural ventilation
10. Air filters and placement
11. Urban heat island
12. Indoor air quality
13. Vapor retarder
14. Thermosyphoning
Plumbing
1. Gas piping - where, when and how
2. Backflow preventor
3. Fixture units - google it, or maybe you already know.
4. Air gaps
5. Traps for what fixtures or systems
6. Sewage treatment systems - one question
7. ADA requirements - bathrooms fixtures,etc.
8. Pipe insulation - which pipes need it?
9. Aerator
Electrical
1. Power factor
2. No Wye & delta configurations
3. Switch types/symbols - I can't believe I screwed this one up.
4. Grounding
5. Electronic intruder detection
Lighting
1. Light types, efficacy, and colors
2. Distribution patterns e.g., indirect, semi-direct, etc.
3. Flicker
4. Ballasts
5. Surface reflectance
6. Daylighting
7. Sensors and dimmers
8. Illumination levels for different tasks
9. Glare - when does it occur
10. Coefficient of utilization
Acoustics
1. Structural-borne sounds
2. Absorption
3. Masking noise
Fire Protection/Life Safety
1. Fire/smoke detectors
2. Fire suppression systems
3. Standpipes
4. Compartmentation
5. Building code related to sprinkler systems
Miscellaneous
1. Elevator machine room
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Far Galaxy
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| Joined: | Tue Jun 19th, 2007 |
| Location: | Apprx 32.2degrees N Latitude |
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 12:18 am |
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wow, good stuff, thanks for the report.
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hb-3
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| Joined: | Wed Mar 19th, 2008 |
| Location: | Montana USA |
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| Exams Taken: | PD, GS, LF, ME, BD/MM, CD, SP, BP, BT | | Exams Passed: | PD, GS, LF, ME, BD/MM, CD, BT | | Describes Me: | |
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 12:30 am |
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| thanks for the post, I am off to test tomorrow afternoon. Will use your list as a final review
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Bigred
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| Exams Taken: | PD, GS, LF, ME, BD/MM, CD, SP, BP, BT | | Exams Passed: | GS, LF, ME, BD/MM, CD, SP, BP, BT | | Describes Me: | "I want to live like a poor man, only with ... |
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 02:24 am |
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Very helpful, I too will be taking this exam this week on the 4th so knowing this is great. My one question is regarding your comment on Wye and delta configurations. You say No Wye and Delta configurations, do you mean "no" or "know"?
Also, light switch types do you mean a two way and four way switch, teledata, double receptacle single receptacle and so fourth?
Thanks and I wish the best. If it makes you feel any better, I know two people who thought they bombed the test, primarily because of the 30-40 wtf questions, they both passed. Wish I could say the same regarding my first attempt.
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Eli Nastase
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| Joined: | Tue Apr 1st, 2008 |
| Location: | The Back Seat Of A Camaro, USA |
| Posts: | 57 |
| Exams Taken: | PD, GS, LF, ME, BD/MM, CD, SP, BT | | Exams Passed: | PD, GS, LF, ME, BD/MM, CD, SP, BT | | Describes Me: | if the phone doesn't ring, its me. |
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Posted: Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 03:08 pm |
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| I had no (none) delta wye questions. Review all switch types. Good luck.
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citygirl
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| Location: | Canada |
| Posts: | 63 |
| Exams Taken: | PD, GS, ME, BD/MM, CD, SP, BP, BT | | Exams Passed: | PD, GS, ME, BD/MM, CD, BP | | Describes Me: | A-R-C-H-I-T- |
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Posted: Sat Jun 7th, 2008 04:28 am |
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testing tomorrow
thanks for the final check list
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Bigred
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| Exams Taken: | PD, GS, LF, ME, BD/MM, CD, SP, BP, BT | | Exams Passed: | GS, LF, ME, BD/MM, CD, SP, BP, BT | | Describes Me: | "I want to live like a poor man, only with ... |
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Posted: Sat Jul 5th, 2008 01:56 am |
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Eli Nastase
Well I spent the night before my exam studying everything you listed. i think I had the same test as you and in the end I passed. Thank you so much for great breakdown, i wish I could remember the information as well as you and many others.
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citygirl
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| Location: | Canada |
| Posts: | 63 |
| Exams Taken: | PD, GS, ME, BD/MM, CD, SP, BP, BT | | Exams Passed: | PD, GS, ME, BD/MM, CD, BP | | Describes Me: | A-R-C-H-I-T- |
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Posted: Tue Jul 8th, 2008 01:06 am |
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| i also passed! thanks so much for all the great help! i couldnt do it without this forum!
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