CMI Compliance with Environmental Sustainability Standards 3

Question 1

Which LEED credit category is most directly impacted by custodial chemical selection?

Accepted Answer

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

Answer

Chemical selection affects indoor air quality through VOC emissions and occupant exposure, directly impacting the Indoor Environmental Quality credit category.

Question 2

When disposing of a full aerosol can of cleaning product that is no longer needed, a custodian should:

Accepted Answer

Follow facility hazardous waste disposal procedures

Answer

Full aerosol cans are considered hazardous waste and must be handled through proper facility waste disposal channels, not regular trash.

Question 3

What is the environmental purpose of using a color-coded microfiber cloth system in custodial operations?

Accepted Answer

Prevents cross-contamination, reducing the need for extra disinfectant applications

Answer

Color coding prevents cross-contamination between areas, reducing chemical overuse and the need for additional disinfection treatments.

Question 4

A school custodian is selecting a floor stripper. Which ingredient should they avoid to minimize environmental harm?

Accepted Answer

High levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

Answer

Floor strippers with high VOC content release harmful gases that degrade indoor air quality and contribute to outdoor smog formation.

Question 5

Which practice best supports water conservation in custodial restroom cleaning?

Accepted Answer

Using trigger sprayers instead of flooding surfaces with product

Answer

Trigger sprayers apply only the needed amount of product and water, reducing overall consumption compared to bulk application methods.

(CMI) Certified Custodial Technician Practice Test

(CMI) Certified Custodial Technician Practice Test

CMI Compliance with Environmental Sustainability Standards 3