Practice Test GeeksBOMA - Building Owners & Managers Association Practice Test
← All BOMA Flashcard Decks

Facility Management & Sustainability Flashcards

6 cards from real BOMA practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.

Read the first 6 Facility Management & Sustainability flashcards as text

  1. What is the primary certification for facility management professionals recognized by BOMA and the broader industry?

    Answer: Certified Facility Manager (CFM) from IFMA

    The Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential from IFMA (International Facility Management Association) is the most widely recognized facility management professional certification.

  2. What does LEED stand for in the context of sustainable building certification?

    Answer: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

    LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the US Green Building Council's rating system for green building design, construction, and operations.

  3. In facility management, what does 'space utilization' measure?

    Answer: How effectively and frequently occupied workspaces are actually being used

    Space utilization measures how often and how well workspaces are actually being used, often revealing that assigned spaces sit empty 40-60% of the time.

  4. What is 'WELL Building Standard' certification primarily focused on?

    Answer: Human health and wellness outcomes for building occupants

    The WELL Building Standard focuses on how buildings can optimize occupant health and wellness through air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, and mind.

  5. What is the 'circular economy' concept as applied to commercial buildings and facility management?

    Answer: Designing buildings and operations to minimize waste by reusing and recycling materials throughout their lifecycle

    The circular economy applied to buildings aims to eliminate waste by keeping materials in use through reuse, refurbishment, and recycling rather than disposing of them.

  6. Which of the following best describes 'scope 1' greenhouse gas emissions for a commercial building?

    Answer: Direct emissions from on-site combustion of fuels in boilers, generators, or vehicles

    Scope 1 emissions are direct GHG emissions from sources owned or controlled by the building, such as on-site boiler combustion or emergency generator fuel use.

How this page was made: written with AI tools and published by Nathan Beja, founder of Practice Test Geeks, who is responsible for its content. Exam facts are checked against the official sources listed below. Not reviewed by a subject-matter expert. Editorial policy

Sources & references

Exam facts on this page (fees, format, dates, passing scores) are checked against these official sources; the date is our last check. Editorial policy

  1. boma.org — Eligibility, score validity, test delivery, exam format, retake policy, score release, time limit, fees · verified Oct 2026