CMVP Professional Standards & Ethics 5

Question 1

Why does IPMVP say savings cannot be directly measured?

Accepted Answer

Savings represent the absence of energy use, so they are determined by comparing before and after use with adjustments

Answer

Savings are the absence of consumption, so they must be computed rather than directly metered.

Question 2

A CMVP is asked to ignore a significant non-routine event, such as an added production line, when computing savings. What should be done?

Accepted Answer

Make a documented non-routine adjustment so savings reflect the project alone

Answer

Non-routine adjustments, documented transparently, keep the comparison valid.

Question 3

Which reporting practice best supports the transparency principle?

Accepted Answer

Providing methods, data sources, adjustments and uncertainty so results can be reproduced

Answer

Transparent reporting allows independent parties to follow and reproduce results.

Question 4

Why is independence important for a third-party M&V reviewer?

Accepted Answer

It ensures impartial conclusions free from financial interest in the outcome

Answer

Independence supports credibility of the verification.

Question 5

How long should a CMVP keep M&V records such as data and calculations?

Accepted Answer

Keep them for the period required by contract, law or the M&V plan so results can be re-examined

Answer

Records must be retained as required so that results can be audited.

CMVP - Certified Measurement and Verification Professional Practice Test