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Study nextProject Planning & Design · top 3 of 17
01
4.2 · Project Integration of Program & Systems
Integrate building systems in the project design
32–38%
Shaky
02
3.1 · Building Systems, Materials & Assemblies
Determine mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
19–25%
03
2.2 · Codes & Regulations
Apply building codes to building design
16–22%
Coverage by content arealine weight = exam weight
Environmental Conditions
Codes & Regulations
Building Systems
Project Integration
Project Costs

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Study nextPPD · ranked by weight × weakness
01
4.2 · Project Integration
Integrate building systems in the project design
32–38%
Shaky
02
3.1 · Building Systems
Determine mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
19–25%
New to me
03
2.2 · Codes & Regulations
Apply building codes to building design
16–22%
Shaky
04
4.1 · Project Integration
Determine building configuration
32–38%
Okay
05
5.2 · Project Costs
Evaluate cost estimates based on the project design
8–14%
New to me
Objective coverage9 of 17 objectives covered
1 Environmental Conditions & Context10–16%
1.11.21.3
2 Codes & Regulations16–22%
2.12.22.3
3 Building Systems, Materials & Assemblies19–25%
3.13.23.33.4
4 Project Integration of Program & Systems32–38%
4.14.24.34.4
5 Project Costs & Budgeting8–14%
5.15.25.3
heavier line, more exam weight4.2priority objective

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Project Planning & Design, by content areamidpoint of range
10–16
Env.
16–22
Codes
19–25
Systems
32–38
Integration
8–14
Costs

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