CID Materials and Sustainability 2

Question 1

Which certification is most commonly used to verify that wood products come from responsibly managed forests?

Accepted Answer

FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)

Answer

FSC certification confirms wood originates from responsibly managed forests.

Question 2

What does VOC stand for in the context of interior finishes?

Accepted Answer

Volatile Organic Compound

Answer

VOCs are volatile organic compounds that off-gas and affect indoor air quality.

Question 3

A client wants a flooring material that is rapidly renewable. Which option best fits?

Accepted Answer

Bamboo

Answer

Bamboo matures in a few years, qualifying it as rapidly renewable.

Question 4

Which term describes evaluating a product's environmental impact from raw material extraction through disposal?

Accepted Answer

Life Cycle Assessment

Answer

Life Cycle Assessment measures impacts across a product's entire life span.

Question 5

What is the primary indoor-air-quality benefit of specifying low-VOC paint?

Accepted Answer

Reduced off-gassing of harmful chemicals

Answer

Low-VOC paints emit fewer harmful chemicals, improving air quality.

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