Privious Exam Paper of DAE

Exam Paper of Environmental Studies

Khyber PakhtunKhwa Board of Technical Education Peshawar

Diploma of Associate Engineer

2nd Year Architecture Technology (New Course)

Annual Examination 2012

Paper: - Environmental Studies (AR-212)

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Note: - Part – A is compulsory .It should be attempted on the question paper & returned after 30

minutes. Cutting, Erasing, overwriting & use of pencil is not allowed.

Time: - 30 Minutes (Part – A) Marks: - 20

Q.1: - I Fill in the Blanks.

  1. The ________________ of a building greatly affects its design.
  2. _____________ is supply of fresh air and removal of foul air of the room.
  • The frequency of vibrations is known as _____________.
  1. Sound heard by reflection from a wall is called _____________.
  2. The processing of up keeping the different parts of a building is known as _______________ of the building.
  3. The termites which build nests and live in ___________ are called sub terranean termites.
  • Termite ___________ are used where termite effect in more.
  • The amount of water which flows on ground surface after rain is known as _________.
  1. Suspended soil particles cause _______________ in water.
  2. Cleaning water from different kinds of impurities is called _______________ of water.

II Encircle “T” for True & “F” for False statement.

  1. Slump test is carried out to determine the water cement ratio of the concrete T / F.
  2. A framed structure is safer than load bearing & walls against earth quakes. T / F
  • PPM stands for Pounds per Meter. T / F
  1. The chemical formula of Ozone gas is ZnO2. T / F
  2. The purest water available in nature is ground water. T / F
  3. An arch is a sub continent architectural style. T / F
  • A strip of plants in between Urban & Rural areas is called a Green Belt. T / F
  • Coagulants are the chemicals used for setting down the suspended particles in water. T / F
  1. Loudness is the strength of sensation received by the membrane of human ear. T / F
  2. Termites are popularly known as Black Ants. T / F

 

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Khyber PakhtunKhwa Board of Technical Education Peshawar

Diploma of Associate Engineer 2nd Year Architecture Technology (New Course)

Annual Examination 2012

Paper: - Environmental Studies (AR-212)

Time Allowed: - 02 ½ Hours. ( Part – B ) Marks: - 80

 Note: - Attempt any five questions. Each question carries equal marks.

Q.2: - What do you understand by the term Environment? Discuss various aspects of

environment that affect the human life.

Q.3: - Explain the term acoustics. What the requirements of sound proofing for residential

buildings.

Q.4: - Describe the termite detection in buildings. Discuss the ill effects of termites and their

remedial measures.

Q.5: - Explain ventilation & how it is significant in residential buildings. Enlist the design steps

of openings for ventilation.

Q.6: - Define air pollution. Explain the sources of air pollution and techniques to control it.

Q.7: - What do you mean by drainage system? Compare the Rural & Urban drainage systems.

Q.8: - Discuss the characteristics of climate in Pakistan. How does climate effect on residential

buildings.

Q.9: - Write notes on the following.

  1. a) Methods of air conditioning b) Thermal insulation of buildings in tropical areas.
  2. c) Behavior of building material during earthquake
  3. d) Sources of water pollution

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