CHFM CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Energy Management and Sustainability Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which ASHRAE standard provides energy efficiency guidelines most commonly referenced for healthcare facilities in the US?

Accepted Answer

ASHRAE 90.1

Answer

ASHRAE 62.1

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ASHRAE 170

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ASHRAE 55

Question 2

What term describes the ratio of useful cooling output to energy input for a chiller system?

Accepted Answer

kW/ton

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COP (Coefficient of Performance)

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EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio)

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SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio)

Question 3

A healthcare facility wants to reduce peak demand charges. Which strategy is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Load shifting using thermal energy storage

Answer

Replacing all lighting with LEDs

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Installing submeters on every circuit

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Upgrading to high-efficiency boilers

Question 4

Under the EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, what score indicates a facility is in the top 25% of energy performance?

Accepted Answer

Score of 75 or above

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Score of 50 or above

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Score of 90 or above

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Score of 100

Question 5

Which federal law requires large federal facilities and encourages private healthcare facilities to report energy use and set reduction targets?

Accepted Answer

Energy Policy Act (EPAct)

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Clean Air Act

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National Environmental Policy Act

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Occupational Safety and Health Act

Question 6

A building automation system (BAS) in a hospital is BEST used to:

Accepted Answer

Monitor and optimize HVAC, lighting, and utility systems centrally

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Replace preventive maintenance schedules

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Eliminate the need for certified operators

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Control medical gas pressures throughout the facility