BOMA Building Operations & Energy Management 2

Question 1

What does BOMA's '360 Performance Program' assess in commercial buildings?

Accepted Answer

Overall building performance across operations, sustainability, safety, and tenant experience

Answer

360-degree camera coverage for building security systems

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Annual fire safety inspections on all building floors

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Energy performance relative to 360 comparable buildings

Question 2

Which type of HVAC system uses chilled water distributed through pipes to cool multiple zones in a large commercial building?

Accepted Answer

Central chilled water system

Answer

Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system

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Packaged rooftop unit (RTU) system

Answer

Split-system air handler

Question 3

What is the recommended indoor air quality standard for CO2 concentration in occupied commercial building spaces?

Accepted Answer

Below 1,000 ppm above outdoor levels

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Below 500 ppm total concentration

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Below 2,500 ppm total concentration

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Below 350 ppm above outdoor levels

Question 4

In commercial building operations, what is 'predictive maintenance'?

Accepted Answer

Using data and analytics to anticipate equipment failures before they occur

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Following manufacturer-recommended maintenance schedules

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Replacing equipment components on a fixed calendar schedule

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Responding to tenant complaints about equipment performance

Question 5

What is a 'green lease' in the context of BOMA building management?

Accepted Answer

A lease that includes provisions aligning landlord and tenant sustainability goals

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A lease offering rent discounts for tenants with LEED-certified fit-outs

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A standard lease for buildings with green roofs or solar panels

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A short-term lease for environmentally focused nonprofit tenants

Question 6

Which BOMA resource provides building operators with benchmarking data on operating expenses for commercial office buildings?

Accepted Answer

BOMA Experience Exchange Report (EER)

Answer

BOMA Annual Operating Cost Survey

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BOMA Property Performance Index

Answer

BOMA National Building Cost Compendium