A _________________________ plan includes an occupancy schedule, equipment
run-time schedules, and design set points for heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) equipment. - ANSWERS-General building operating
The Universal Waste Rule in the U. S. governs the proper disposal of products that
contain hazardous components. - ANSWERS-True
According to Clark Brockman, occupant loads accounted for ________ of the
modeled energy use of the Oregon Sustainability Center. - ANSWERS-50%
Universities are good candidates for net-zero-energy communities because:
a. they have access to "patient" capital, rather than investors who want a quick
return
b. they have centralized energy infrastructure
c. all of the options
d. they are communities held entirely under common ownership - ANSWERS-C
NREL and DOE have argued that net-zero-energy performance can be calculated
on the basis of: - ANSWERS-site energy, energy cost, greenhouse gas emissions
Fossil-fuel plants also emit ____ .
,Select one:
a. Particulates that are linked to heart and respiratory problems
b. Sulfur dioxide that causes acid rain
c. Nitrogen oxides and other compounds that produce smog
d. All of the above - ANSWERS-D
Over the last ________ years, lower PV costs and other factors have spurred PV
industry growth, making solar power competitive with most fuel choices. -
ANSWERS-10
The statement of - All HVAC equipment should be regularly inspected and
properly maintained to identify and fix problems before they create unhealthy
conditions. - is an example practice of __________. - ANSWERS-Green
Housekeeping
Which one of the following is NOT a sustainable opportunity in the post-
occupancy phase of a facility?
Select one:
a. Green waste management
b. Green site development
c. Green housekeeping
d. Green renovation - ANSWERS-B
,Building humidity levels should be monitored and maintained, with an indoor
relative humidity level of ____________. - ANSWERS-30-50%
Optimizing the energy performance of an existing building can yield significant
benefits such as _____________________.
Select one:
a. All of the options
b. Enhance productivity
c. Improve users' comfort and satisfaction
d. Reduce Operating Cost - ANSWERS-A
Deconstruction is a process of demolishing a building and using the land for future
construction. - ANSWERS-False
The main types of solar panels made today is ___________________. - ANSWERS-
Thin film and crystalline silicon
In PNNL's 2009 study of the cost-effectiveness of net-zero-energy communities,
the most cost-effective option for a small community of about 16,000 people was:
- ANSWERS-wind on leased land
Solar power is created__________, providing energy independence and greater
resilience.
a. Hourly
, b. Poorly
c. Internationally
d. Locally - ANSWERS-D
According to Criterion Planners, ____ of building energy savings in a prototype
LEED for Neighborhood Developments community comes from the use of district
systems. - ANSWERS-20%
Use of microinverters grew rapidly over the past few years, and they are now
used in ________ of residential systems. - ANSWERS-60%
Which of the following two strategies reduced the glazing in the Reedy Fork
Elementary School building?
Select one:
a. reflective ceilings and daylighting
b. All of the options.
c. reflective pools and light shelves
d. reflective ceilings and light shelves - ANSWERS-D
Which of the following problems is addressed by the Clean Construction USA
program?
Select one:
a. health issues due to air pollution
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