BOMA Facility Management & Sustainability 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary certification for facility management professionals recognized by BOMA and the broader industry?
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM) from IFMA (Correct answer)
- Real Property Administrator (RPA) from BOMI
- Facilities Management Professional (FMP) from IFMA
- Building Operator Certification (BOC) from BPA
Correct 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.
Question 2: What does LEED stand for in the context of sustainable building certification?
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Correct answer)
- Licensed Engineering and Environmental Development
- Large Energy Efficiency and Design
- Local Environmental Engineering Development
Correct 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.
Question 3: In facility management, what does 'space utilization' measure?
- How effectively and frequently occupied workspaces are actually being used (Correct answer)
- The ratio of assignable space to gross square footage in a building
- The percentage of building space currently leased versus vacant
- The average number of square feet allocated per employee
Correct 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.
Question 4: What is 'WELL Building Standard' certification primarily focused on?
- Human health and wellness outcomes for building occupants (Correct answer)
- Building energy efficiency and carbon reduction
- Water conservation and waste reduction
- Indoor air quality compliance with EPA standards
Correct 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.
Question 5: What is the 'circular economy' concept as applied to commercial buildings and facility management?
- Designing buildings and operations to minimize waste by reusing and recycling materials throughout their lifecycle (Correct answer)
- A financial model where building revenues cycle back into operations and capital improvements
- A building layout strategy with circular floor plans to maximize space efficiency
- A supply chain model using local vendors to minimize transportation emissions
Correct 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.
Question 6: Which of the following best describes 'scope 1' greenhouse gas emissions for a commercial building?
- Direct emissions from on-site combustion of fuels in boilers, generators, or vehicles (Correct answer)
- Indirect emissions from purchased electricity consumed in the building
- Emissions from tenant operations and employee commuting
- Supply chain emissions from construction materials and contractor activities
Correct 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.
BOMA Facility Management & Sustainability 1
What is the primary certification for facility management professionals recognized by BOMA and the broader industry?