BOMA Building Operations & Energy Management 3

Question 1

What does 'commissioning' of a new commercial building HVAC system involve?

Accepted Answer

Verifying that all systems are installed and operating according to design intent

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Obtaining a certificate of occupancy from the local building department

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Performing the initial startup of all mechanical equipment

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Training building operators on equipment maintenance procedures

Question 2

In building energy management, what does a 'building automation system' (BAS) primarily control?

Accepted Answer

HVAC, lighting, and other mechanical systems through centralized monitoring and control

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Security access systems and surveillance cameras

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Elevator dispatch and lobby traffic management

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Fire alarm and suppression systems

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an 'energy audit' conducted under ASHRAE Level II standards?

Accepted Answer

To identify energy conservation measures with detailed cost-benefit analysis

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To certify that a building meets local energy code requirements

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To document current energy consumption for utility rebate applications

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To establish baseline energy usage for lease escalation clauses

Question 4

Which metric is commonly used by BOMA members to measure water use efficiency in commercial buildings?

Accepted Answer

Water Use Intensity (WUI) in gallons per square foot per year

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Water Efficiency Rating (WER) on a 100-point scale

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Gallons per occupant per day compared to national median

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Water consumption as a percentage of total utility costs

Question 5

What is the primary advantage of LED lighting over fluorescent lighting in commercial buildings?

Accepted Answer

Significantly lower energy consumption and longer lifespan

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Higher color rendering index for better tenant satisfaction

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Lower upfront installation costs for new construction

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Compatibility with all existing dimming control systems

Question 6

Under BOMA best practices, what should a building's 'operations manual' include?

Accepted Answer

Emergency procedures, equipment documentation, vendor contacts, and maintenance schedules

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Tenant lease abstracts and rental rate histories

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Financial statements and capital expenditure budgets

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Marketing materials and broker commission schedules