CCM CCM Sustainability and Environmental Management Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is embodied carbon in the context of construction sustainability?

Accepted Answer

Greenhouse gas emissions from material manufacturing, transport, and construction activities

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Carbon emissions produced by building occupants during operations

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Carbon permanently stored inside concrete structural elements

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Emissions generated solely by HVAC systems during building operation

Question 2

What does a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan address on construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of oil discharges that could reach navigable waters

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Fire suppression system design in buildings

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Chemical spills exclusively in laboratory environments

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Safe transport of hazardous materials to and from the site

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of erosion and sediment control measures on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

To prevent disturbed soil and debris from entering nearby waterways

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To improve soil compaction for foundation stability

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To stabilize building foundations during excavation

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To control pedestrian and worker traffic patterns on-site

Question 4

Which energy efficiency standard is most commonly referenced for commercial building envelope design in the US?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 90.1

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OSHA Standard 1926

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IBC Chapter 16

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ACI 318

Question 5

What defines a net zero energy building?

Accepted Answer

A building that produces as much energy from renewable sources as it consumes annually

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A building with absolutely no electricity usage

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A building powered entirely by nuclear energy

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A building with zero utility costs due to subsidies

Question 6

Which Section of the Clean Water Act requires a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers before dredging or filling wetlands?

Accepted Answer

Section 404

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Section 401

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Section 402

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Section 301