BOMA Building Operations & Energy Management 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does BOMA's '360 Performance Program' assess in commercial buildings?
- Overall building performance across operations, sustainability, safety, and tenant experience (Correct answer)
- 360-degree camera coverage for building security systems
- Annual fire safety inspections on all building floors
- Energy performance relative to 360 comparable buildings
Correct answer: Overall building performance across operations, sustainability, safety, and tenant experience
BOMA 360 evaluates buildings across six key areas: building operations, life safety, training and education, energy, environment/sustainability, and tenant relations.
Question 2: Which type of HVAC system uses chilled water distributed through pipes to cool multiple zones in a large commercial building?
- Central chilled water system (Correct answer)
- Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system
- Packaged rooftop unit (RTU) system
- Split-system air handler
Correct answer: Central chilled water system
Central chilled water systems use a central chiller plant to produce chilled water distributed through insulated pipes to air handling units throughout the building.
Question 3: What is the recommended indoor air quality standard for CO2 concentration in occupied commercial building spaces?
- Below 1,000 ppm above outdoor levels (Correct answer)
- Below 500 ppm total concentration
- Below 2,500 ppm total concentration
- Below 350 ppm above outdoor levels
Correct answer: Below 1,000 ppm above outdoor levels
ASHRAE and most building standards recommend CO2 concentrations stay below 1,100 ppm (roughly 700 ppm above outdoor ambient), with many targeting below 1,000 ppm above outdoor levels.
Question 4: In commercial building operations, what is 'predictive maintenance'?
- Using data and analytics to anticipate equipment failures before they occur (Correct answer)
- Following manufacturer-recommended maintenance schedules
- Replacing equipment components on a fixed calendar schedule
- Responding to tenant complaints about equipment performance
Correct answer: Using data and analytics to anticipate equipment failures before they occur
Predictive maintenance uses sensor data, analytics, and machine learning to identify equipment degradation trends and schedule maintenance before failures occur.
Question 5: What is a 'green lease' in the context of BOMA building management?
- A lease that includes provisions aligning landlord and tenant sustainability goals (Correct answer)
- A lease offering rent discounts for tenants with LEED-certified fit-outs
- A standard lease for buildings with green roofs or solar panels
- A short-term lease for environmentally focused nonprofit tenants
Correct answer: A lease that includes provisions aligning landlord and tenant sustainability goals
A green lease includes clauses that align landlord and tenant interests around energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable operations.
Question 6: Which BOMA resource provides building operators with benchmarking data on operating expenses for commercial office buildings?
- BOMA Experience Exchange Report (EER) (Correct answer)
- BOMA Annual Operating Cost Survey
- BOMA Property Performance Index
- BOMA National Building Cost Compendium
Correct answer: BOMA Experience Exchange Report (EER)
The BOMA Experience Exchange Report provides detailed operating income and expense data, allowing owners to benchmark their properties against comparable buildings.
BOMA Building Operations & Energy Management 2
What does BOMA's '360 Performance Program' assess in commercial buildings?