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The fan runtime plan uses a fan moving 110 cubic feet per minute for 28 minutes. How many cubic feet of air are moved?

Correct Answer

A) 3,080 cubic feet.

Air volume equals airflow times time: 110 cfm for 28 minutes equals 3,080 cubic feet.

Answer Options
A
3,080 cubic feet.
B
2,940 cubic feet total.
C
3,220 cubic feet total.
D
3,520 cubic feet total.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Air volume equals airflow times time: 110 cfm for 28 minutes equals 3,080 cubic feet.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: 2,940 cubic feet total.

2,940 cubic feet total. is below the supported result for mechanical airflow calculation; it likely omits allowance, conversion, coverage, or final round-up.

Option C: 3,220 cubic feet total.

3,220 cubic feet total. is above the supported result for mechanical airflow calculation; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Option D: 3,520 cubic feet total.

3,520 cubic feet total. is above the supported result for mechanical airflow calculation; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Memory Technique

Checking Exhaust takeoff: count the condition before counting the package.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Mechanical airflow calculation from California Mechanical Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24. / Title 24 California Mechanical Code exhaust airflow concepts; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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